Envoy

Envoys are representatives of their governments or monarchs abroad, tasked with forging alliances and maintaining existing ones. Their responsibilities often involve responding to threats, securing defensive pacts, and bolstering border defenses.

• Skill Proficiency: Insight.

• Additional Equipment: A Royal Seal allowing you to pass through borders with ease (signet ring), diplomatic garb (fine clothing).

Ability: Diplomatic Connections

Upon spending an hour and succeeding on a medium-DC Wisdom (Insight) check, you can find an ally within the aristocracy, guilds, or professional services.

Ranks

Rank 1 – Secretary

Appointed as a consulate secretary, you assist diplomats and network with influential members of society.

Holdings:

• Free lodging within any consulate you represent.
  • Live a moderate lifestyle for free.
• A secret encrypted political message allowing you to perform /pc-profession to advance your career.

Progression: Assist in completing a dangerous or urgent diplomatic mission.

• Broker a deals worth a total of 1,200 platinum.

Rank 2 – Councillor

Undertaking diplomatic missions, you influence lesser rulers and advance your side’s interests.

Holdings:

• A personal assistant for organizing.
  • Grants a +1 bonus to your Wisdom proficiency bonus when performing your profession.
• Access to consulate equipment and information.

Progression: Complete your own diplomatic mission successfully.

• Broker a deals worth a total of 2,400 platinum.

Rank 3 – Ambassador

Promoted to solidify your footing in the political landscape, you secure formal audiences with powerful figures and expand your network of allies.

Holdings:

• A team of Envoys to assist you.
  • Grants a +1 bonus to your Wisdom proficiency bonus when performing your profession. Stacks with prior rank (+2 total).
• Provisions and resources for diplomatic missions.
  • Transportation provided in form of horse and enough supply for estimated round trip.
• An encryption codex for deciphering encoded messages.

Progression: Negotiate an important treaty between nations or uncover an espionage conspiracy.

• Broker a deals worth a total of 4,800 platinum.

Rank 4 – Grand Chancellor

Leading negotiations that reshape geopolitics, you hold immense influence and are sought after by monarchs for guidance.

Holdings:

• Access to restricted documents.
• Representation of your monarch in external relations.
• Broad authority and access to monarch-provided resources.
  • You never fail to make a Diplomatic Connection.

Source: Adapted from Grim Hollow Campaign