Author Ciolino Chevalli, human, N; Language Common. DESCRIPTIONPrized by politicians, Ciolino’s guidebook to maintaining political power occupies a permanent place on the mantles of many kings and nobility. An admired aficionado of chess, Ciolino refers to the game throughout his treatise. “The masses”, he states, “are pawns directed by the king. Show them the path to glory, and their loyalty is yours. Forsake them and risk your undoing.” Despite his obvious intellect, Ciolino always remained on the fringes of his king’s inner circle. Because of its popular content, his manual is fairly common. As the manuals are favored by the rich and powerful, they are frequently printed on vellum, bound in high quality leather, and secured using a finely engraved leather strap and buckle. The character receives a +4 insight bonus to her Diplomacy skill. MISINTERPRETATIONMisinterpretation The reader receives a -2 insight penalty to her Diplomacy skill. Gross Misinterpretation The reader receives a -4 insight penalty to her Diplomacy skill. |