Seers, diviners—regardless of what they were called, they were integral to court life. You have spent years both playing the game of the noble court and learning the divining arts, giving you foresight and understanding those around you. Because of your high standing, you have wealth, power, privilege, along with carrying the title of 'court seer'.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Investigation, Perception
- Languages: Two of your choice.
- Equipment: A set of fine clothes, A set of common clothes, a crystal orb, a book of lore, and a purse containing 25 gp.
Feature: Privilege and Power
Your position affords you the ability to make major decisions in the court. You are highly trusted and people think the best of you. You are welcome in high society, and people assume you have the right to be wherever you are. The common folk make every effort to accommodate you and avoid your displeasure, and other people of high birth treat you as a member of the same social sphere. You can secure an audience with a local noble if you need to. When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature.
Suggested Characteristics
Court seers both have noble background and the ability to tell the future, therefore they tend to be both elegant and powerful. Whether they wield that power for good or evil is your choice.
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The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity.
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2
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My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
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3
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I am deliberately cryptic in conveying my predictions.
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4
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I will sometimes color my predictions to prevent someone from seeing their ill fate. Sometimes it is better not to know.
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5
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I am happy to use my skills to help those in need.
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6
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I believe magic should be performed with great ceremony and pomp.
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7
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I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions.
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8
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I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
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Ideal |
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Fate. We our bound to obey our destiny. (Lawful)
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2
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Responsibility. We must do all that is in our power to aid those in need. (Good)
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3
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Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful)
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4
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Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)
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5
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No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
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Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good)
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Bond |
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My house’s alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs.
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2
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The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.
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3
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I seek redemption for a previous failure to foresee disaster.
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4
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I live to honor my mentor.
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5
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
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6
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My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
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Flaw |
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I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever.
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2
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I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
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3
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I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
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4
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I am so obsessed with finding the right course of action that I can become paralized with indecision.
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5
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I am fearful of the ramifications of altering a future I have foretold.
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6
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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