Nothing speaks to your soul more than a good story. In your mind words produce the most profound magic. A school of magic that can be utilized by anyone. You've spent a portion of your life perfecting your written art, and use it as your means of leaving a mark on the world.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, History
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, an unfinished work, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Writing Style
To determine your writing style/forum, roll a d6 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d6 |
Writing Style |
|
1
|
Fiction
|
|
2
|
Poetry
|
|
3
|
Descriptive/Academic
|
|
4
|
News
|
|
5
|
Non-Fiction
|
|
6
|
Informational/Propaganda
|
Feature: Silver Tongue
You put yourself in the shoes of your characters often and this increases your ability to do so with people in the real world. If you have spent a few minutes conversing with an individual you gain advantage on persuasion and insight checks. Your DM might rule that the individual is incredibly closed off or requires a successful insight check prior to using this feature.
Suggested Characteristics
Writers lean heavily on the trappings of a good story. Many good writers love to consume stories as much as creating them. A writer values how the written word can impact individuals and invoke emotions.
| 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
|
There’s nothing I like more than a good story.
|
|
4
|
I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
|
|
5
|
If I have an audience I will tell a tale!
|
|
6
|
I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
|
|
7
|
I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my intellectual property.
|
|
8
|
People bore me... give me a good book any day.
|
| d6 |
Ideal |
|
1
|
Empathy. Few creatures are born evil. Most are shaped by their past, and we should be slow to judge until we know the story. (Neutral)
|
|
2
|
Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
|
|
3
|
Truth. The truth should ring free no matter the consequences. (Lawful)
|
|
4
|
No Limits. Politics, celebrities, clergy, no one is above critique. (Chaotic)
|
|
5
|
Deception. Words have a way of invoking emotion, obscuring truth, and challenging what we hold dear. (Evil)
|
|
6
|
Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
|
| d6 |
Bond |
|
1
|
I have been contracted to write for an individual and I must make good on my word.
|
|
2
|
I seek adventure to find the inspiration to finish my current book. This will be my masterpiece.
|
|
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 folk hero.
|
|
5
|
I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
|
|
6
|
My best story yet was stolen before I could publish it. I will bring the thief to justice, and ensure I am recognized for my work.
|
| d6 |
Flaw |
|
1
|
I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
|
|
2
|
I spend a great deal of time editing myself, trying to find the best words to use.
|
|
3
|
Embellishing comes naturally to me. If a tall tale is good then a ginormous one is better!
|
|
4
|
I constantly stop what I am doing to write down information or thoughts for my latest work.
|
|
5
|
I tend to start narrating the current events out loud. The worst part is I usually don't notice it till someone tells me stop.
|
|
6
|
I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
|
