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{{Infobox power |
{{Infobox power |
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| image = Traveler speaking Dzongkha.jpg |
| image = Traveler speaking Dzongkha.jpg |
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| caption = Traveler |
| caption = [[Traveler]] speaks fluent Dzongkha in Bhutan. |
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| held by = [[Traveler]] |
| held by = [[Traveler]] |
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| absorbed by = <!-- Unlinked space for who has absorbed the power --> |
| absorbed by = <!-- Unlinked space for who has absorbed the power --> |
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| ability to = Understand and utilize verbal and non-verbal communication |
| ability to = Understand and utilize verbal and non-verbal communication |
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'''Omnilingualism''' is the [[ability]] to understand and utilize verbal or non-verbal communication without any prior knowledge of the language. |
'''Omnilingualism''' is the [[ability]] to understand and utilize verbal or non-verbal communication without any prior knowledge of the language. |
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== Characters == |
== Characters == |
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* [[Traveler]] is the only known character with this ability. |
* [[Traveler]] is the only known character with this ability. (''[[The Last Shangri-La]]'') |
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== Limits == |
== Limits == |
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Traveler is observed to speak English, Swedish, Hindi, and Dzongkha, the language of the Kingdom of Bhutan. He is also able to effortlessly blend in with the natives of Bhutan, moving easily among them, due to his understanding of non-verbal communication. |
Traveler is observed to speak English, Swedish, Hindi, and Dzongkha, the language of the Kingdom of Bhutan. He is also able to effortlessly blend in with the natives of Bhutan, moving easily among them, due to his understanding of non-verbal communication. |
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==Examples== |
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Image:Powers traveler swedish.jpg|Traveler speaks Swedish to get in with the [[Traveler's companion|ladies]].<br>{{epp|gn57b}} |
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Image:Powers traveler hindi.jpg|Traveler thanks [[Ravi]] in his native Hindi.<br>{{epp|gn57b}} |
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Image:Powers traveler dzongkha.jpg|Traveler's ability to speak Dzongkha in [[Bhutan]] makes him an instant hit with the locals.<br>{{epp|gn57b}} |
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Image:Powers traveler any language.jpg|According to Traveler, his ability extends to non-spoken languages as well.<br>{{epp|gn57b}} |
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Image:Traveler speaking Dzongkha.jpg|Traveler speaks Dzongkha and questions some Bhutanese natives about [[Richard Drucker]].<br>{{epp|gn57b}} |
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</gallery> |
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== Memorable Quotes == |
== Memorable Quotes == |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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* At one point, [[Traveler]] mentions that a group of yaks "didn't have much information, but did provide me cover |
* At one point, [[Traveler]] mentions that a group of yaks "didn't have much information, but did provide me cover". In [[Interview:Yule Caise|an interview]], [[Yule Caise]] said, "Traveler can communicate with animals as well. Though he's limited to the degree of their consciousness and communication." |
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==See Also== |
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* For the similar ability to communicate with animals and command them, see '''[[animal control]]'''. |
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* For a list of characters who speak more than one language, see the '''[[list of multilingual characters]]'''. |
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Latest revision as of 19:40, 26 October 2009
| Omnilingualism | |
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 Traveler speaks fluent Dzongkha in Bhutan. | |
| Held by: | Traveler |
| Ability to: | Understand and utilize verbal and non-verbal communication |
Omnilingualism is the ability to understand and utilize verbal or non-verbal communication without any prior knowledge of the language.
Characters
- Traveler is the only known character with this ability. (The Last Shangri-La)
Limits
Traveler is observed to speak English, Swedish, Hindi, and Dzongkha, the language of the Kingdom of Bhutan. He is also able to effortlessly blend in with the natives of Bhutan, moving easily among them, due to his understanding of non-verbal communication.
Examples
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Traveler's ability to speak Dzongkha in Bhutan makes him an instant hit with the locals.
(The Last Shangri-La) -
According to Traveler, his ability extends to non-spoken languages as well.
(The Last Shangri-La) -
Traveler speaks Dzongkha and questions some Bhutanese natives about Richard Drucker.
(The Last Shangri-La)
Memorable Quotes
"As I pushed deeper into the country, I started asking about a man named Drucker. Fortunately, I speak Dzongkha. My ability to communicate and speak virtually any language, spoken or otherwise, is surely a plus."
Notes
- At one point, Traveler mentions that a group of yaks "didn't have much information, but did provide me cover". In an interview, Yule Caise said, "Traveler can communicate with animals as well. Though he's limited to the degree of their consciousness and communication."
See Also
- For the similar ability to communicate with animals and command them, see animal control.
- For a list of characters who speak more than one language, see the list of multilingual characters.