Chronicler

People need news, and you’re the one to provide it. You could be an investigative reporter searching for issues of national importance such as conspiracies, corruption, threats of war, or news about the Mourning. You could be gathering gossip, or sharing the tales of bold adventurers, so make sure your friends do something worthy of a story! You could also be a general agent of the Library of Korranberg, always watchful for anything that could expand the repository of general knowledge.

Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Investigation
Tool Proficiencies: Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher’s supplies
Languages: Languages: Any one
Equipment: Equipment: Calligrapher’s supplies, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing an ink pen, a bottle of ink, ten sheets of paper, and 5 gp

Chronicle

The Korranberg Chronicle. The most trusted source of news across Khorvaire.

The Sharn Inquisitive. A blend of national news and the local gossip of Sharn.

Aureon’s Arcanix. A monthly publication on the latest developments in magic.

The Wayfinder’s Weekly. A digest of the exciting deeds of legendary adventurers across Eberron.

The Voice of Cyre. A chronicle focusing on the plight of Cyran refugees and helping to preserve Cyran culture.

The Voice of the Flame. A Thrane publication dealing with news and inspiring stories of interest to followers of the Silver Flame.

The Daily Prophecy. A fringe publication focusing on conspiracy theories and bizarre rumors. Headlines like, “Dragons are running Zilargo! King Kaius is a vampire!” are commonplace.

The Library of Korranberg. You gather knowledge on behalf of the grandest repository of information in Khorvaire.

Feature: Press Pass

You’re an established reporter for a known source of news. You can often get access to restricted events for yourself and your “crew” so you can cover the story. People familiar with your work may be excited to talk to you, and even people who have something to hide may not want to turn you away without explanation. Of course, using your credentials in this way draws a lot of attention!

Suggested Characteristics

You’ve spent your life asking questions and uncovering secrets. You may be driven by insatiable curiosity, or you could have a deep belief that the people deserve to know all that can be known.

d8 Personality Trait (choose 2)

1 I’m always asking questions, even when it’s inappropriate.
2 I’m constantly taking notes on everything around me.
3 I frequently narrate the events around me.
4 I’m sure there’s more to the story, whatever the story may be.
5 I never use one word when I could use five. 6 I’m always chasing after celebrities.
7 I’ll do anything to get a good story.
8 I have a pen name and exaggerated personality I use when I’m reporting.

d6 Ideal

1 Balance. Revealing the absolute truth is all that matters, regardless of whether it tips the balance towards good or evil. (Neutral)
2 Honor. The best way to fight corruption and evil is to expose it to the public. (Good)
3 Revolution. Opponents who can’t be fought with swords can be beaten with words. You use your writing to undermine established authority and introduce new ideas. (Chaotic)
4 Civilization. It’s your duty to record the history of your nation and to preserve and celebrate the values of your culture. (Lawful)
5 Power. Truth is irrelevant. People believe what they want to believe, or what you want them to believe. How can you use your writing to gain power and influence? (Evil)
6 Entertainment. People need diversion and entertainment. You’re not interested in news; you just want to find brilliant stories to share. (Any)

d6 Bond

1 I’m sure that one of the other party members has a grand destiny, and I’m going to record their story from the very beginning.
2 My family was ruined by a corrupt conspiracy. I’m going to expose this cabal and bring it down.
3 The people have a right to know the truth.
4 People need to know about the long-term impact of the war.
5 I’m going to break the story of the century.
6 I want my work to bring people together.

d6 Flaw

1 I’m convinced there’s a vast conspiracy behind everything that goes wrong.
2 I won’t take “no” for an answer.
3 I’ve made a lot of enemies with my writing.
4 I don’t trust anyone. Everyone has something to hide.
5 I’m happy to exploit my friends to get a good story.
6 Once I’ve settled on a story, I become completely obsessed with it.

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