New Knowledge

Knowledge: Agriculture (Int; Trained Only)

You have knowledge of the basics of farming and animal husbandry. This includes planting, harvesting, storing crops, tending to domesticated animals, butchering, and other typical farming chores such as milking, feeding, shearing, sowing and reaping. You are also aware of the agricultural timing of the seasons, how they impact crops and livestock and how to interpret an almanac as it relates to farming.

A successful skill check means that you recall a sought-after fact about the topic, while a failed check means any result from an inability to remember to false or misleading information.

Class Skill Recommendations: Barbarian, Commoner, Druid, Expert, Ranger.

Knowledge: Astrology (Int; Trained Only)

You have a practical knowledge of the movements of the stars and constellations that extend to how they reputedly influence life in the world. You know how celestial movements affect practical local and/or world patterns such as the weather, the seasons, the tides, navigation and migration. You understand how the stars traditionally, culturally, philosophically and mythologically influence the fates of individuals and civilizations. You also know how to interpret astrological references, prepare horoscopes or forecasts and give advice based on your knowledge.

A successful skill check means that you recall a sought-after fact about the topic, while a failed check means any result from an inability to remember to false or misleading information.

Class Skill Recommendations: Adept, Aristocrat, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Expert, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard.

Knowledge: Etiquette (Int; Trained Only)

You have knowledge of the codes of behavior and interaction in many societies. You understand the manners and protocols expected in royal or imperial courts. You understand typical tribal practices and customs as well. You also understand trading and negotiating practices in both primitive and advanced marketplaces. When exposed to unfamiliar societies you can even identify the signs that lead to proper behavior and adapt to them if necessary. Most of all you know how not to cause offense by either following cultural practices or advising others in doing so.

A successful skill check means that you recall a sought-after fact about the topic, while a failed check means any result from an inability to remember to false or misleading information.

Class Skill Recommendations: Aristocrat, Bard, Cleric, Expert, Monk, Paladin.

Knowledge: Fauna (Int; Trained Only)

You have knowledge of wild animals and their behavior. By observing the actions or habitat of an animal you can interpret what's going on. Actions can show how dangerous the animal is, whether it's acting according to hunger or to instinct, such as protecting its young or defending a den. Extended observation can even indicate the presence of a watering hole, animal herd, predator or impending danger. You are of course able to identify animal species on sight.

A successful skill check means that you recall a sought-after fact about the topic, while a failed check means any result from an inability to remember to false or misleading information.

Class Skill Recommendations: Barbarian, Druid, Expert, Ranger, Wizard.

Knowledge: Flora (Int; Trained Only)

You have botanical knowledge of plants, including trees, herbs, bushes, grasses, vines, ferns, mosses, and green algae. You understand the general life cycle of plants and can readily separate healthy plants from sick ones. You also know which plants and herbs are edible and which are toxic. You are able to identify the plant species on sight.

A successful skill check means that you recall a sought-after fact about the topic, while a failed check means any result from an inability to remember to false or misleading information.

Class Skill Recommendations: Barbarian, Druid, Expert, Ranger, Wizard.

Knowledge: Games (Int; Trained Only)

You have knowledge of the rules of various games of chance. You understand games that use some randomizing device such as dice, knuckle bones, spinning tops, playing cards, wheels of fortune, and even numbered lottery balls or tiles drawn from a container. You also understand gambling and betting etiquette well enough not to cause offense.

You also understand games of chance that involve a degree of skill where players make decisions based on previous or incomplete knowledge, such as poker and blackjack.

A successful skill check means that you recall a sought-after fact about the topic, while a failed check means any result from an inability to remember to false or misleading information.

Class Skill Recommendations: Aristocrat, Bard, Expert, Rogue.

Knowledge: Geology (Int; Trained Only)

You have knowledge of the composition, structure, physical properties, dynamics, and history of terrestrial materials, and the processes by which they are formed, moved, and changed.

A successful skill check means that you recall a sought-after fact about the topic, while a failed check means any result from an inability to remember to false or misleading information.

Class Skill Recommendations: Druid, Expert, Ranger.

Knowledge: Mycota (Int; Trained Only)

You have knowledge of mushrooms, toadstools, lichens, yeasts, slime and water molds, and algae just to name a few. You understand the symbiotic relationships fungi play in the natural world. You also understand the role of fungi in fermentation, cheese molding and bread making. You are able to identify fungi species on sight and can separate edible and toxic varieties as well as those with psychotropic properties.

A successful skill check means that you recall a sought-after fact about the topic, while a failed check means any result from an inability to remember to false or misleading information.

Class Skill Recommendations: Barbarian, Druid, Expert, Ranger, Wizard.