New Technical skill
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New Technical skill
“A moment before the Lady Ilise stepped over the stone threshold into Lord Sandrion’s manse, symbolically finalizing their betrothal, a small figure darted out from the courtyard’s shadows. The child curtsied, coltishly charming, and proffered a linen bound handful of crushed, grain filled bread.
In struggling accented Ylasic she held out her offering and carefully said, “My Mistress offers you the Bread of Peace and the Salt of Wisdom; that in the holdings of Lord Sandrion you find welcome, health and joy.” After a surprised glance downward, Lady Ilise clasped the tiny bundle and smilingly rejoined, “My thanks for the kindness of this house, and the future gifts of longevity and children that your offering brings.”
Advisors from the Lady’s homeland looked on in amusement as the Lord’s Chancellor hurriedly whispered, and their new Lord struggled to dispel his flush of anger; the relayed information that this inappropriate disturbance was actually a significant custom from his new bride’s country.
The child curtsied once more and scampered away to sit at the feet of her Mistress. Hopeful parents of Lord Sandrion’s court gracefully gritted their teeth, as the realization that despite purchase of the finest gowns and radiant gems to dazzle the Lady’s retinue, the first move of this year’s Season of Courtship was completed. All eyes were on Mistress Karrin as the Lady Ilise joined the Court…”
Courtly Protocol:
This skill combines multiple abilities to thrive at one’s own Royal or Foreign court. It insures that one gives no insult that is not intended, makes no political missteps, provides an innate understanding of appropriate behavior, and knowledge of which road is the “higher one”.
It is the ability to blend seamlessly into a new court, to utilize past (and sometime obscure) traditions, gain knowledge of family histories and use this knowledge to sway or destroy social adversaries.
Powerful families have colourful histories; this skill enables one to access the backgrounds of Nobles and Royals. How they rose to power (martial strength, backstabbing, muck slinging, treason, purchasing a title etc.) and have since maintained it.
This is a technical skill: 35 + 5%/lvl. on time skill bonus of +1% for every MA point over 20 and +1% of every 2 points of PB over 17
In reality women need something to do for months on end when their husbands waged war and carefully destroying each other and the mistresses of their husbands was it.
In struggling accented Ylasic she held out her offering and carefully said, “My Mistress offers you the Bread of Peace and the Salt of Wisdom; that in the holdings of Lord Sandrion you find welcome, health and joy.” After a surprised glance downward, Lady Ilise clasped the tiny bundle and smilingly rejoined, “My thanks for the kindness of this house, and the future gifts of longevity and children that your offering brings.”
Advisors from the Lady’s homeland looked on in amusement as the Lord’s Chancellor hurriedly whispered, and their new Lord struggled to dispel his flush of anger; the relayed information that this inappropriate disturbance was actually a significant custom from his new bride’s country.
The child curtsied once more and scampered away to sit at the feet of her Mistress. Hopeful parents of Lord Sandrion’s court gracefully gritted their teeth, as the realization that despite purchase of the finest gowns and radiant gems to dazzle the Lady’s retinue, the first move of this year’s Season of Courtship was completed. All eyes were on Mistress Karrin as the Lady Ilise joined the Court…”
Courtly Protocol:
This skill combines multiple abilities to thrive at one’s own Royal or Foreign court. It insures that one gives no insult that is not intended, makes no political missteps, provides an innate understanding of appropriate behavior, and knowledge of which road is the “higher one”.
It is the ability to blend seamlessly into a new court, to utilize past (and sometime obscure) traditions, gain knowledge of family histories and use this knowledge to sway or destroy social adversaries.
Powerful families have colourful histories; this skill enables one to access the backgrounds of Nobles and Royals. How they rose to power (martial strength, backstabbing, muck slinging, treason, purchasing a title etc.) and have since maintained it.
This is a technical skill: 35 + 5%/lvl. on time skill bonus of +1% for every MA point over 20 and +1% of every 2 points of PB over 17
In reality women need something to do for months on end when their husbands waged war and carefully destroying each other and the mistresses of their husbands was it.
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Re: New Technical skill
comments are welcomed good or bad its the only way we learn
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Re: New Technical skill
I like it. I have always thought that Nobles need some sort of etiquette type skill, and this seems to fit nicely, as it also covers the Games of Court. Well done.
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Re: New Technical skill
Well, I like it also. I would simplify it, though, and just call it protocol or ettiquette. It gives the character an understanding of most customs. If he or she is in some court or location for the first time, the skill percentage would determine the chance of avoiding a faux pas.
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thanks guys anyone
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Re: New Technical skill
I went with good premise.
Sometimes this is in the realm of role playing, not skill checks.
But I'm not sure how to draw a line between those situations at this time and be fair about it. So I'd be not inclined to use it as a skill to roll against.
I also think 25% might be too low starting; that's a lot of fumbling for a few levels.
Sometimes this is in the realm of role playing, not skill checks.
But I'm not sure how to draw a line between those situations at this time and be fair about it. So I'd be not inclined to use it as a skill to roll against.
I also think 25% might be too low starting; that's a lot of fumbling for a few levels.
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Natasha wrote:I went with good premise.
Sometimes this is in the realm of role playing, not skill checks.
But I'm not sure how to draw a line between those situations at this time and be fair about it. So I'd be not inclined to use it as a skill to roll against.
I also think 25% might be too low starting; that's a lot of fumbling for a few levels.
I know how you feel it should be a role playing not roll playing thing but as the story shows it like a courtly intelligence type thing as well.
the skill bonus is low but I I give nobles this over military etiquette with a +15, and most other classes that you take it would have a bonus to technical skills, like knights, palladins, and most actor types.
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Re: New Technical skill
Mm yes. Perhaps, I am giving it too much scope...
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also sometimes its nice to give a player a roll to help them find the right direction for there role playing of a situation, it can be used to guide them through the court proceedings but its still up to the player to use what they have discovered, or sometimes use what they learnt to do the opposites
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Re: New Technical skill
Bonuses from M.A. & P.B. should be added in. If your charming insults can be taken as a joke and if your beautiful it can be taken as narcissism.
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yeah if someone wanted I'd make it the same bonuses as seduction
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Re: New Technical skill
It's a good idea, but I think it needs work. As some of us know, I'm something of a skill freak. I'll add it to my list of re-writes, and add some of my own flare to it. But the idea is excellent and you'll get credit for it in my write-up. This was good thinking man. Keep it up!
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Re: New Technical skill
that fine with me Northern Ranger
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Re: New Technical skill
edited skill after a few tests during play.
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Re: New Technical skill
I voted for the first choice. I like it from an RPing stand point. IOt makes certain things more fun.
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"As you will it, your Grace."
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