Wondrous Item

Uncommon Necromancy Requires Attunement

This outsized isopod has been cultivated specifically for linguistic purposes. It's a armored, segmented creature of the deep, a parasite that normally eats the tongues out of fish, and remains in its place, feeding off it where the fish can't even hope to get at it. But these are bigger and have been farmed.




When attuned, the Tonguenibbler eats the tongue of whomever possesses it. But it fuses to the bottom of the jaw and acts as your tongue. While so fused you lose the sense of taste. However, you also gain the ability to speak and understand a specific language. Each Tonguenibbler Isopod only knows one language.




When removed and unattuned, the users ordinary tongue is revived and regenerated by the necromantic magic of isopod saliva.

The languages available are limited. Exo's source for these is unknown, but once discovered may provide an opportunity for more language choices at greater cost. Those available in Exo's shop can speak Undercommon and Orc.

When / If available other Standard Languages cost 150gp, and Exotic Languages cost 200gp.

Cost: 100 gp and up
Weight: 0.5 lbs