Sage

You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a master in your fields of study.

• Skill Proficiencies: Arcana or History
• Equipment: A letter (parchment) from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer, a set of common clothes, and a pouch

Ability: Researcher

When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.

Specialty

To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.

d8	Field of Study
1	Alchemist
2	Astronomer
3	Discredited academic
4	Librarian
5	Professor
6	Researcher
7	Wizard’s apprentice
8	Scribe

Rank 1 – Apprentice Scholar

You have spent years honing your intellectual prowess under the guidance of a seasoned mentor, absorbing vast amounts of knowledge and developing your research skills.

Holdings:

• Access to a well-stocked library, laboratory, or observatory, provided by your mentor or institution allowing you to perform /pc-profession to advance your career.

Progression: Your goal is to contribute to the scholarly community by producing original research or making significant discoveries. To achieve this, you must expand your understanding of your chosen field and develop your own unique perspective by publishing an academic paper on the subject.

• Put in 1,200 research hours.

Rank 2 – Learned Academic

As a learned academic, you have established yourself as a respected authority in your field, known for your insightful analyses and groundbreaking theories.

Holdings:

• A private study or laboratory furnished with specialized equipment and reference materials.
  • Storage container in Chronica that holds up to 500lbs.
• A network of colleagues and peers with whom you exchange ideas and collaborate on research projects.
  • Any check to learn or recall a piece of lore is granted a +1 to the check.

Progression: To advance in your academic career, you must continue to push the boundaries of knowledge through your research and publications. This may involve conducting experiments, presenting at conferences, or teaching aspiring scholars.

• Put in 2,400 research hours.

Rank 3 – Esteemed Professor

Now recognized as a leading expert in your field, you have dedicated yourself to educating the next generation of scholars and expanding the frontiers of human understanding.

Holdings:

• A prestigious academic position at a renowned institution, where you teach and conduct research.
• A library of rare and ancient texts, amassed over a lifetime of study.
  • Any check to learn or recall a piece of lore is done with advantage.
• A circle of students and admirers who seek out your guidance and wisdom.

Progression: Your mission is to leave a lasting legacy in the annals of scholarship by making groundbreaking discoveries, mentoring future generations of scholars, and contributing to the advancement of human knowledge.

• Put in 4,800 research hours.

Rank 4 – Master Sage

As a master sage, you are revered as a paragon of wisdom and intellect, revered by scholars and laypeople alike for your contributions to the pursuit of knowledge.

Holdings:

• A vast network of admirers, disciples, and benefactors who support your work and champion your ideas.
• A seat on prestigious academic councils and advisory boards, where your insights shape the course of scholarly discourse.
  • You no longer need to perform checks to learn or recall things. You simply know them (provided the knowledge is reasonable as determined by the GM).

Source: Adapted from Grim Hollow Campaign