You spent a significant portion of your life studying the stars, planets, and other wonders of the universe. Your knowledge of the night sky makes you a skilled navigator allowing you to find your way when others might not. You are interested in mysteries of the universe and the forces that rule it.
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Navigator's Tools
- Languages: A language of your choice.
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a detailed star chart, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
As long as you have a clear view of the night sky, you can always determine:
- Which way is north.
- What time of day it is and what time of year it is.
- The time until sunset or sunrise.
- Your approximate location, to within 50 miles.
In addition to this, you can name constellations and recall lore related to any constellation you can see.
This ability does not work on a plane different to the plane you have done your research on.
Suggested Characteristics
Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I often forget that others aren't as knowledgable about the stars as I am, and often lose those I am speaking with. |
| 2 | I’ve studied every map of the stars in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. |
| 3 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 4 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 5 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 6 | I spend nights watching the movement of the stars in the sky, and cataloging my own charts. |
| 7 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 6 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to catalog the stars of every plane. |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
| 4 | My life’s work is a series of charts depicting the night sky in great detail. |
| 5 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 6 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am very protective of my work, keeping it secret from those around me for fear of judgement. |
| 2 | I am easily distracted by the stars, often losing track of hours as I watch them pass by. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s. |
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