1948: Lost Languages – 17 Ancient Languages for d20 Modern

The secrets of 1948 aren't just locked in vaults and laboratories — some of the most dangerous knowledge in the world is buried in languages no living person can read. 1948: Lost Languages gives players and GMs the tools to build adventures around 17 ancient and forgotten tongues, from the mysterious Atlantian to Rongo-Rongo, the native language of Easter Island.

The Hidden History of 1948

Track down fragments of the archaic Osiran language and uncover the terrifying secrets of ancient Egypt. Search the libraries of Tibet for scraps of Vedic Sanskrit and discover the lost history of the Nommos or the Vimanas. Pour over mysterious tablets found on a remote Pacific island or scour the globe for relics spoken of in ancient Atlantian scrolls. Each language is presented with historical context, locations where examples might be found today, difficulty ratings for deciphering, and what characters might learn if they succeed.

This file features:

• 17 languages including Atlantian, Classical Cuneiform, Etruscan, Byblos, Indus, Olmec, Ramic, Zapotec, and others
• Historical information on the cultures that used each language
• DCs for researching and deciphering each language
• Tips on what could be learned from each ancient script

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Specifications

• System: d20 Modern
• Genre: Sci-Fi / WWII Alternate History
• Pages: 18 (onscreen) / 13 (printer-friendly)
• Interior Illustrations: 8