Chapter III: Careers
— p olITICIan —
d esCrIpTIon While the Nobles are nominally “in charge” of most of the Old World’s countries, it is the Politicians who actually run the villages, towns, and cities of the Empire. They are an often reviled and frequently corruptible lot whose ranks
— Politician Advance Scheme —
Main Profile WS BS S T Ag Int WP Fel +5% +5% +5% +10% — +20% +10% +20% Secondary Profile A W SB TB M Mag IP FP — +4 — — — — — — Skills: Academic Knowledge (History or Genealogy/Heraldry), Academic Knowledge (Law), Blather, Charm, Command, Common Knowledge (the Empire), Evaluate, Gossip, Haggle, Perception, Performer (Actor), Read/Write, Speak Language (Reikspiel) Talents: Dealmaker or Schemer, Etiquette or Streetwise, Master Orator, Public Speaking Trappings: Best Craftsmenship Hand Weapon, Best Craftsmenship Leather Jack, Pamphlets Career Entries: Agitator, Bailiff, Captain, Charlatan, Courtier, Crime Lord, Demagogue, Guild Master, Herald, High Priest, Merchant, Noble, Peasant, Racketeer, Toll Keeper Career Exits: Courtier, Crime Lord, Demagogue, Noble Lord, Racketeer, Steward Main Profile WS BS S T Ag Int WP Fel +10% +10% +5% +10% +5% +10% +20% +15% Secondary Profile A W SB TB M Mag IP FP — +4 — — — +1 — — Skills: Academic Knowledge (any one), Academic Knowledge (Theology), Channelling, Charm, Common Knowledge (any two), Gossip, Heal, Magical Sense, Perception, Read/Write, Ride or Swim, Speak Arcane Language (Magick), Speak Language (any two) Talents: Armoured Caster or Master Orator, Petty Magic (Divine), Strike to Injure or Strike to Stun Trappings: Prayer Book, Writing Kit Career Entries: Flagellant, Friar, Initiate Career Exits: Anointed Priest, Flagellant, Scholar, Steward — Priest Advance Scheme —
include burgomeisters, mayors, and other civil servants. Some are elected to their positions, while others are appointed. Politicians frequently find themselves between various dangerous factions and have to swiftly become skilled at the fine art of compromise. They are experts at saying exactly what people want to hear, though if they actually follow through on their promises, it’s a minor miracle.
— p rIesT —
d esCrIpTIon Priests are ordained men and women who administer to the needs of the faithful throughout the Old World. Their Gods gift them with the ability to channel small amounts of divine
energy, to aid in their works. Many Priests will be assigned to a specific region or church,
others are wanderers who go where they feel they can do the most good. The receptions they get are directly linked to their deity. A Priestess of Shallya is likely to be received warmly no matter where she goes, whereas a Priest of Ulric is likely to only be heartily welcomed when a great battle is in the offing.
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