Baldur's Gate Sage

D&D 2024 background: Baldur's Gate Sage. Source: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus. skills Arcana, History Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A Ink (1-ounce bottle), a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp Feature: Researcher When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign. Baldur's Gate Feature: Rumor Monger The effects of a Baldur's Gate feature can be used only while the character is in Baldur's Gate-though, at the DM's discretion, they might have applicable effects in situations similar to those in Baldur's Gate. Via your personal rumor mill and articles published in Baldur's Mouth, you can surmise a great deal about Baldurians' secrets-who's practicing necromancy, who's involved in spying or smuggling, who would purchase or craft dangerous magical wares without batting an eyelash. Whenever a noteworthy crime or mysterious happening occurs in the city, you immediately have a list of 1d4 suspects who, if they aren't involved, have a strong chance of knowing who is. Specialty To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below. 1 Alchemist 2 Astronomer 3 Discredited academic 4 Librarian 5 Professor 6 Researcher 7 Wizard's apprentice 8 Scribe Suggested Characteristics Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits,...