Tribal Languages

Tribal languages are common dialects spoken by the Zion factions.

Background
The tribals of Zion speak their own languages, originating from a place called "Res," being mixed with languages from people who were vacationing in Utah. After the war, the languages evolved, having been learned by Joshua Graham, Follows-Chalk, Daniel, Salt-Upon-Wounds and the Courier.

Appearances
Tribal languages appear only in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Honest Hearts.

Behind the scenes
Joshua Sawyer was responsible for including Germanic elements in the Zion tribal languages. While motorcycle touring through the American Southwest, he noticed many German, French, and Dutch tourists, which gave him the idea of the refugees and tourists blending their language together. The also mentions that the White Legs' language includes elements of Spanish.

Non-game sources
