“Every pinch contains history. Every herb, a hidden truth.”
You trained at a culinary monastery, gourmet academy, or flavor-focused tower of knowledge where spice wasn't just a seasoning—it was a sacred study. You have devoted your life to understanding the balance of flavor, elemental harmony, and the forgotten spiceways of ancient civilizations.
- Skill Proficiencies:
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History
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Arcana
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- Tool Proficiencies:
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Herbalism Kit
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Cook's Utensils
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- Languages:
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One exotic language (like Ignan, Primordial, or Thieves’ Cant reinterpreted as spice code)
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- Equipment:
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A spice pouch filled with rare herbs
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A crumbling recipe scroll in a dead language
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A spice mortar passed down from your mentor
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A small vial of magically preserved saffron (worth 25 gp)
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You can identify the cultural origin of any dish or ingredient and recall relevant historical or magical facts about it. In civilized places, chefs and food scholars treat you with professional respect and may offer food, shelter, or culinary secrets.
Suggested Characteristics
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"I sniff every new place before I speak."
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"I treat paprika like most people treat gold."
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