You were raised among dusty tomes, whispered tales, and the half‑remembered warnings of the old country. You know the stories others forget and the truths hidden inside them.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Arcana
- Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher’s Supplies
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment:
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A leather‑bound notebook of local legends
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A quill and ink
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A scrap of a monster’s hide or bone
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15 gp
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Feature: Truth in the Tales
You can recall folkloric weaknesses, rituals, or superstitions tied to monsters. When encountering a creature with folkloric origins (fey, undead, shapechangers, beasts of legend), you can:
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Ask the DM for one true fact about the creature
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Ask for one superstition that may or may not be true (your choice)
Suggested Characteristics
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Curious Scholar — I can’t resist a mystery, no matter how dangerous. |
| 2 | Soft‑Spoken Researcher — I prefer books to people, but I try to be polite. |
| 3 | Excitable Lorekeeper — I get animated when discussing legends or monsters. |
| 4 | Calm Analyst — I approach every problem with logic and patience. |
| 5 | Superstition Debunker — I question every tale until I see proof. |
| 6 | Story‑Lover — I cherish old stories, even the frightening ones. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Truth — Every legend hides a truth worth uncovering. |
| 2 | Preservation — Knowledge must be protected, even from time itself. |
| 3 | Understanding — Monsters are not just threats; they are puzzles. |
| 4 | Wisdom — The past teaches us how to survive the present. |
| 5 | Curiosity — I seek answers even when they frighten me. |
| 6 | Legacy — My work will outlive me, and that brings me peace. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Family Archive — My family has kept Elderhollow’s stories for generations. |
| 2 | Lost Manuscript — A vital piece of lore has gone missing, and I must recover it. |
| 3 | Mentor’s Teachings — I honor the archivist who taught me everything. |
| 4 | Sacred Tome — I protect a book of folklore that others would destroy. |
| 5 | Curse to Break — I believe a story holds the key to lifting a curse on someone I love. |
| 6 | Archivist’s Duty — Elderhollow trusts me to keep its secrets safe. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Overly Curious — I investigate things I should leave alone. |
| 2 | Absent‑Minded — I forget practical matters when lost in research. |
| 3 | Naive Scholar — I assume knowledge can solve everything. |
| 4 | Socially Awkward — I struggle to read people as well as I read books. |
| 5 | Obsessive — Once I start researching something, I can’t stop. |
| 6 | Fear of the Unknown — Some truths terrify me more than I admit. |
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