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| Description || The character may, after about five minutes’ roleplay poring through a carded library, ask a referee one question appropriate to the general subject matter of that library (stated on the card). Whether they learn anything, and the quality of information, depends on the question, and may vary depending on which library is used.
| Description || Twice per day, the character may, after about five minutes’ roleplay poring through a carded library, ask a referee one question appropriate to the general subject matter of that library (stated on the card). Whether they learn anything, and the quality of information, depends on the question, and may vary depending on which library is used.



''Example. Tarien Elethiel of Lyonesse consults the Wolves’ Library, to find the name of a long-dead chieftain said to be the son of the Norscan god Tyr. The library is rated as high quality, in the subject of “Norscan religion and history.” The referee confers with the relevant plot owner and agrees that Tarien will receive a detailed and specific answer.''
See ''[[Information Gathering]]'' for more on information-gathering skills.
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Latest revision as of 19:40, 12 September 2024

Name Scholar
Cost 5 points
Prerequisites None
Key Words General / Twice per day
Description Twice per day, the character may, after about five minutes’ roleplay poring through a carded library, ask a referee one question appropriate to the general subject matter of that library (stated on the card). Whether they learn anything, and the quality of information, depends on the question, and may vary depending on which library is used.


See Information Gathering for more on information-gathering skills.

Progression None


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