You were adopted as a foundling by the brothers and sisters of the Wandering Abbey of Toril. A beneficiary of the knowledge of mundane and divine scholarships from all over Faerun and beyond your curiosity can not be satiated by page alone. It is now your turn to embark on a pilgrimage across the realm to gain knowledge of your own and produce a scholarly work worthy of the Wandering Abbey.
The scholar-priests of the Wandering Abbey are devoted to the collection and distribution of knowledge. They share information across several denominations of good aligned deities, working together to increase scholarly knowledge and create a community of open inquiry. The Wandering Abbey gets its name because it is not a single location but a caravan of book laden wagons and tents that moves across Faerun in search of knowledge.
- Skill Proficiencies: Two of your choice
- Tool Proficiencies: One of your Choice
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a heavy blank leather bound book, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 5 gp
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d8 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alchemist |
| 2 | Astronomer |
| 3 | Naturalist |
| 4 | Herbalist |
| 5 | Chef |
| 6 | Geographer |
| 7 | Historian |
| 8 | Anthropologist |
Whether recording the anatomy of an Axebeak or the speech of a great orator your quill hand works unerringly. You can quickly write and draw, creating legible notes and life like sketches with ease. Your artistic and scholarly skill can be used to reproduce images or dialogue that you have witnessed with extreme accuracy. As long as you are taking notes or sketches during a conversation or scene you can recall it perfectly with the discretion of the DM.
Suggested Characteristics
Wandering Scholars are defined by their curiosity, and their characteristics reflect this life of inquiry. Not satisfied with learning from others a Wander Scholars seeks knowledge at its source.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I’ve read every book 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 … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 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 protect my students. |
| 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 tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 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 easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. |
| 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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