Courtier

From notable socialites to distant noble family members and trusted servants, Courtiers represent the members of the aristocracy who are employed or invited by a ruler to make up their court. They live in close proximity to the ruling class, assisting them and maneuvering through political intrigue.

• Skill Proficiency: Deception.
• Additional Equipment: A medallion or pin displaying the house of your patron (signet ring), court clothing (fine clothing).

Ability: Political Maneuvering

Upon spending an hour speaking to various people at court and succeeding on a medium-DC Charisma (Deception) check, you can conjure and spread a rumor or piece of gossip within a court or political structure.

Ranks

Rank 1 – Chamber Keeper

You have secured a title as a minor Courtier attending to the needs of the court through menial duties or hosting foreign visitors. As a Chamber Keeper, you are the unnoticed eyes of the court, making you a valuable informant for court plots.

Holdings:

• A room or lodging provided by your patron within their estate.
  • A “container” in Chronica that holds up to 1,000lbs.
• A scandalous secret relating to a member of your court allowing you to perform /pc-profession to advance your career.

Progression: Obtain a minor title from your patron that reflects your station.

• Spend a total of 1,200 hours advising in court.

Rank 2 – Court Official

Proving yourself valuable, you have been promoted to an official, granting you a minor title and associated responsibilities.

Holdings:

• Authority and resources associated with your minor title.
• Up to half a dozen servant hirelings to assist in your daily responsibilities.
  • Grants a +1 bonus to your Charisma proficiency bonus when performing your profession.

Progression: To be granted a greater court title by your patron that reflects your station.

• Spend a total of 2,400 hours advising in court.

Rank 3 – Court Patrician

With a greater court title, you have become an essential and respected member of the court, holding positions of considerable influence.

Holdings:

• A greater court title and privileges.
• A team of servants and lesser Courtiers sworn to you.
  • Grants a +1 bonus to your Charisma proficiency bonus when performing your profession. Stacks with prior rank (+2 total).
• A private suite within your patron’s estate.
  • Your room now can hold up to 2,000lbs of gear.
• Informants and spies throughout the court.

Progression: Achieve complete control of your Court and attain an honorable title.

• Spend a total of 4,800 hours advising in court.

Rank 4 – Royal Chamberlain

You have become the most influential member at court, attaining an honorable title of considerable power. Your connections and alliances make you the unofficial leader at court.

Holdings:

• Complete control of the court’s resources.
• Incriminating information relating to each member at court.
• Informants and spies across the region.
  • Your political maneuvering is always done with advantage.

This progression represents your rise in the court hierarchy, culminating in ultimate influence and power within the court.

Source: Adapted from Grim Hollow Campaign