Cobalt Scholar (Sage)

D&D 2024 background: Cobalt Scholar (Sage). Source: Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. 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. 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, a sage values knowledge highly-sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. 1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I've read every book in the world's greatest libraries-or I like to boast that I have. 3 I'm used to helping out those who aren't as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. 4 There's nothing I like more than a good mystery. 5 I'm willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I... speak... slowly... when talking... to idiots,... which... almost... everyone... is... compared... to me. 7 I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. 8 I'm convinced that pe...