Academics is the skill category representing formal knowledge, research, logic, and scholarly understanding. It covers areas such as history, science, philosophy, and cultural studies. Characters use Academics to analyze data, recall facts, understand foreign concepts, and deduce theoretical frameworks. It’s essential for deciphering ancient texts, evaluating hypotheses, and navigating academic or scientific environments.
Expertise in handling all sorts of public and private administration. Can handle all sorts of economic, legal, and bureaucratic challenges.
Knowledge of extraterrestrial species, their history, culture, and technology, enabling interactions with alien civilizations and understanding foreign biology or technology
Knowledge of ancient civilizations, lost cultures, and forgotten myths, helping uncover relics, interpret ancient symbols, and understand powerful old-world artifacts or magic.
A special meditation technique to shield the mind from external distractions. A useful skill if you need to perform difficult academic or mental tasks in battle or under pressure.
Knowledge of the basic economic situation in a given culture. Expert knowledge of accounting, money systems, currencies and prices in a known culture.
Knowledge of past events, civilizations, and cultures, allowing a character to understand historical context, identify important artifacts, and apply lessons from history to present situations.
A broad study of culture, language, literature, and arts, allowing a character to analyze cultural trends, translate ancient texts, and appreciate artistic works.
You have studied logic theory and argumentation as well as mathematics. You are adept at applying reasoning, deduction, and structured problem-solving.
Expertise in magical theory, spells, rituals, and magical artifacts, enabling a character to identify magic effects, understand magical systems, and uncover ancient or forbidden spells.
The skill to evaluate and analyse military strategies as well as large-scale combat situations and events. Used to identify strengths, weaknesses, and optimal strategies to ensure battlefield success.
The study of ethical systems, metaphysics, and logic, allowing a character to debate moral dilemmas, question assumptions, and provide counsel on difficult decisions.
The use of psychological tactics to demoralize, confuse, or intimidate opponents, using fear, misinformation, and manipulation to weaken enemy morale and decision-making.
Expertise in sociology, psychology, and human behavior, aiding in understanding group dynamics, predicting social trends, and assessing motivations in diplomatic or political situations.
Intellectual skill focusing on the study, analysis, and debate of religious and ethical ideas. It involves interpreting sacred texts, comparing different belief systems, and exploring metaphysical questions about existence, morality, and the divine.