Ancient Lore
Skill, Arts and Sciences
Judge legends, artifacts and old coins or books.
From the book
A character steeped in ancient lore can usually tell whether a legend or old tale holds any truth, knows most of the well-known ballads and epic poems, and can judge whether an ancient artifact, book, scroll or device is genuine. Each of these judgments calls for a save vs INT.
The skill also gives a reliable eye for value: the character can always estimate what old coins, jewelry or books are worth, to within about 10% either way. Such scholars can find work as historians, librarians or museum curators. Astrologers and mages gain the skill at seventh level and enchanters at sixth; others pay 2,000 XP and, lacking access, six months of study.
At a glance
- Skill group
- Arts and Sciences
- Cost
- 2,000 XP (6 months' study if background/profession gives no access)
- How it works
- Save vs INT to judge legends or authenticity of artifacts; values old coins, jewelry and books within about 10%
- Learned by
- Astrologer (7), Enchanter (6), Mage (7), Savant (optional, Divine Magic or Mysticism)
- Employment
- Historian, librarian or museum curator