Historian

Level 1 - Novice
==== Practical Use: Trace the Path Category: INF Limitation: U Description: By researching the facts and related texts you can trace the path of a well known object or individual through history. Further by studying an object and cross referencing with available documents you are able to learn the origins of most objects. ====

==== Special Use: For Posterity's Sake Category: A Limitation: U Description: You are capable of cataloging, in detail, recent historical events for future generations to come. Further your word in this matter is infallible, making you a credible witness in most events. As such attempts to alter your memory of an events you have cataloged are met with utter failure. (Any events you have recorded with this ability are immune to effects to alter your memory. You must write this out and keep a journal.) ====

Level 2 - Apprentice
==== Practical Use: Archaeologist Category: P Limitation: PPD Description: You are capable of pulling from the artifact deck at the cost of two production points (PPD) per pull. Note: You can use the Advantage Luck on this pull. ====

==== Special Use: Superstition Category: A Limitation: TDL Description: After spending 5 minutes researching or observing a mythological beast, you can appraise and assess their means of attack and defense as well as note any supernatural weaknesses. ====

Level 3 - Journeyman
==== Practical Use: Trace the Forgotten Category: INF Limitation: U Description: By using texts and other historical references, you are able to trace the abilities of an object or the more obscure histories of a person. ====

==== Special Use: Whispers of the Past Category: A Limitation: OPD Description: By listening carefully, you may hear the ghosts of the history guiding your path. When Whispers of the Past are used, consult Plot for any inspiration that may fall your way. Be warned; listening too closely to the dulcet tones of history, may result in madness or the inability to stay rooted in the present. ====

Level 4 - Master
==== Practical Use: Converse with the Bones Category: INF Limitation: U Description: With 10 minutes of examination you may study the bones and broken pieces found within an area to garner information as the life (and death) of those who once lived there. ====

==== Special Use: Fill in the Blank Category: A Limitation: OPD Description: With intense study, you may take partially written texts, drawing or other historical documents, and make logical guesses as to fill in the blanks of them. ====

Level 5 - Grand Master
==== Practical Use: Ancient Ways Category: INF Limitation: U Description: You are an expert on the ways of the ancient past. You have cursory knowledge of lost magics, artifacts and building techniques. ====

==== Special Use: One for the Ages Category: A Limitation: OPD Description: You are capable, after 5 minutes of study, of identifying the properties of any historical artifact with a drawing or description of it, and also capable of tracing down its possible whereabouts. ====