r/dndmemes Paladin Sep 26 '24

Realistic medieval fantasy Comic

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u/B-WingPilot Sep 26 '24

Uh, but after 2nd edition a PC with any language could read that language 🧐

Just kidding lol. Obviously they traded the ability to read for +1 to hit.

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u/ctrlaltelite DM (Dungeon Memelord) Sep 26 '24

Barbarians in 3e couldn't read, because they were actually supposed to be outsiders unfamiliar with civilized life rather than just 'martial powered by anger.'

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u/tenehemia Sep 26 '24

Ah, but this gave rise to my favorite magic item of all time: the scroll of literacy!

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u/Storrin Sep 26 '24

...how does that work from a practical standpoint? I always figured one read a scroll to use it. Does this require some teamwork?

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u/MarcTaco Sep 26 '24

Easy; if you can use it, you are literate. /j