Vaidonians do not possess the proper anatomical structure (nor magical structure, as is the case with Dryads) to enunciate words in the same way that other sapient species on Embre do. Instead of a larynx, Vaidonians poses a syrinx akin to many species of birds, utilizing muscles on the walls of the lower part of the trachea to facilitate esophageal speech. This process allows them to simulate different sounds at a much greater range than the other races.

Among fellow Vaidonians, they will usually communicate through a series of whistles, clicks, and hums. The exact meaning of these sounds will vary depending on the tribal affiliation of the individual Vaidonian, but it is generally comparable to an advanced form of verbal Morse code. When communicating with other sapient species’, they will use their unique biology to simulate words that they have heard from members of that species, similar to the way parrots talk; however, unlike birds, Vaidonians possess the intelligence to understand the meaning of the words they mimic.

Nevertheless, even if a Vaidonian were to read and understand a word in another language, it is difficult for them to formulate its pronunciation without having heard it before. Because of the methods they use to vocalize these other languages, Vaidonians won’t necessarily have their own voice, but will rather mimic the voices of others that they have heard before. Some will choose to copy from the person they have heard the given language spoken from the most, some may copy from a close friend, some may copy the voice of whomever they are currently speaking to, and some may randomly select a voice from their memory.

Vaidonians are customarily excellent at imitating sounds, their brains wired to remember specific contact calls to discern members of their own tribe from outsiders; nonetheless, their physiology prohibits a flawless imitation. Vaidonian vocalizations sound almost electronic, similar to the European starling but at a lower pitch, like this or this.