Scribe Keyword

Scribes are writers of letters. The lowest level of scribe writes letters for their fellow peasants or illiterate city dwellers. Scribes employed by the Government or noble houses may know multiple languages, and be able to beautify their documents with calligraphy and illuminated panels.

Beginning Hero Suggestions:

Scribes are most often followers of a noble or hero. They can chronicle the adventures of their patron, or accompany an expedition on behalf of their patron and send back progress reports. Scribes in government employ can rise to head entire bureaus.

Appropriate Homelands:

Any homeland that has a written language.

Abilities:

Basic Mathematics, Make ink, Read [Native language], Write [Native language]

Specializations:

Street Scribe: Run, Defend self, Know [city area]

Scribe to Noble: Calligraphy, Court Etiquette, Illuminate document, Make paint

Government Scribe: Endure boredom, Know [Bureau] politics

Typical Personality Traits:

Meticulous, Sympathetic, Tireless

Typical Relationships:

To Clients, to Patron or supervisor

Typical Followers:

A poor scribe may have a son or daughter they are training in their craft, a government or noble scribe might be in charge of several lesser scribes and have servants of their own.

Standard of Living:

Minimal to Prosperous. 

Typical Equipment:

Writing implements, inks, and vellum, parchment or paper supplies. Writing area (lap board, or desk), Pen knife