You have spent years archiving the paranormal accounts for many. You archived artifacts, recorded accounts, listened to the startled and petrified retell their tale. These efforts have crafted you into the person you see today.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History
- Tool Proficiencies: As an archivist, you are proficient in writing and calligraphy. Years scribing recordings and writing letters brought you these skills.
- Languages: Two of your choice.
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a transcript from your archive that you are deciphering the truth behind, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
To determine the nature of your archivist training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d8 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astronomer |
| 2 | Discredited academic |
| 3 | Librarian |
| 4 | Professor |
| 5 | Researcher |
| 6 | Scribe |
| 7 | Assistant Archivist |
| 8 | Head Archivist |
When you attempt to learn or recall an account of paranormal lore or history, if you do not know or remember such information, you know where to look or from whom to obtain it. Such information comes from Archives or other archivists. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you are looking for is inaccessible or it cannot be found. Finding this information can require an adventure or a campaign in itself.
Suggested Characteristics
Archivists are defined by their work. Their characteristics reflect the life of study and research. Archivists are defined by scholarly pursuits, valuing wisdom and knowledge higher than other traits and ideals.
| 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 fellow archivists from evil. |
| 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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