You were once a well renowned scholar, but in your rise to fame you began to forge papers and research in order to continue to grow your reputation. However, all good things must come to an end, and you were caught in the middle of a con. Now your name is a laughing stock in academic circles and your research is all but buried, even your earlier, accurate, work.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, History
- Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's Supplies, Forgery Kit
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink (one ounce bottle), A bottle of invisible ink (one ounce bottle), a quill, 10 sheets of parchment, a set of sage's robes, tools of your choice (a forgery kit or Calligrapher's Supplies) and a pouch containing 15 gp
What discovery got you famous? Maybe it was a hidden star, or an ancient civilization. Whatever it may be, in the aftermath of your discovery as a fraud, this important discovery was dismissed as another one of your lies. Only you know it to be true, and you can use this knowledge to gain trust with anyone who values knowledge or likes to have secrets. When revealing this information, you have advantage on any persuasion check meant to reveal all or part of this information.
Suggested Characteristics
A Discredited Scholar is probably vain, you did lie to get famous after all. In addition, you are probably downtrodden and sad in the aftermath of your discovery, as you have been completely ousted from your community.
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Posted Jan 27, 2021I would love help with making the starting equipment work automatically, or any general feedback. Thanks!