Klatau verata niktu

It depends on game and edition. Newer d&d for instance, wisdom is all about senses and willpower. It would apply if the book has bad vibes or some sort of "do not read aloud"/"danger" markings or something. Int would be more appropriate for common sense and knowledge of how to handle possibly cursed items.

He's a strength build artificer because he invented the powerfist from fallout

Ok. What does my character do next, GM ? Paint my scene for me.

Seriously. At least ask first!

KLATAU...VERATA...Nnn*coughing noises*

Wisdom being used for both senses and willpower is an odd combination when sensory processing disorders exist.

I'm no artificer, but surely, whatever trigger is activated by reading the text would require it to be in the original language, not the player's

Sounds like you basically said them, yeah

Con keeps you from catching mummy rot through their expired wraps

No it helps with endurance. Mummies come pre-wrapped, but the undead do not need to rest.

Nah, it's the intent of the words not the words themselves. If you have an understanding of the words then you naturally supply the intended intent.

Strength stacker artificer with replica alberons.

if i read the words "eat shit" i dont necessarily have the intent to eat shit

Not YOUR intent. The word's intent. The meaning the words impart. If you read 'eat shit' you know it means to eat shit, not that it makes you want to eat shit.

seems dumb. makes more sense that reading the scroll aloud would do it. knowing the lexigraphs and being able to put syllables to them, not translating it into whatever language

Mmm, salsa.

I'm drawing a line in the fucking sand here. Do not read the Latin.

You can always just have a penalty to will saves.