Navaratnas School

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In every high court, there are an elite group of scholars and artisans, sponsored by the ruler they serve to pursue their own particular gifts with very little interference. The so-called "jewels of the court' are held in high regard throughout the land and their renown is such that their knowledge and advice is often sought from many kingdoms away in times of need.

Navaratnas (Courtier)
Benefit: +1 Awareness
Skills: Calligraphy, Courtier (Manipulation), Etiquette, Any one Lore or Artisan skill 2, Sincerity, Any one High skill
Honor: 6.5
Outfit: Extravagant Clothing, Katara, Calligraphy set, Traveling pack, 10 Rupee

Rank 1: To Know and be Known
One who has been accepted as a Jewel of the Court is respected for their knowledge and skill. You gain the Sacrosanct Advantage for no cost in your home court. When spending a Void on your chosen Lore or Artisan skill (the one that began with 2 ranks), you gain +3k1 instead of the usual 1k1.

Rank 2: The Brotherhood of Scholars
The years of research the Navaratnas has spent upon their chosen subject often leads them into contact with others of standing in other courts. While in a city of any size, the Navaratnas may make a Courtier/AW roll vs TN 20. Success allows them to recruit a Servant Scribe or Artisan with a desired skill that must be stated before the roll is made.

Rank 3: Breadth of Knowledge
The skill and understanding of your chosen specialty allows a certain degree of skill on similar disciplines. You may add the skill rank of your highest Lore skill to the total of all other Lore rolls. Likewise, you may add the skill rank of your highest Artisan skill to the total of all other Artisan rolls.

Rank 4: Favor from on High
Patronage from the mighty means more than simple wealth and prestige...it also means support of one's agendas. While the Navaratnas remains in the favor of his lord, he may make a Lore or Artisan roll of his choice against a TN of 25. Success on this roll indicates a successful presentation of a new treatise or work to the Court. For the next week, your Status is treated as if it were two Ranks higher among members of that Court, though you may never surpass the Status of your Host.

Rank 5: A Lauded Sage
Sharing your mastery with others earns you great favor, within your Court and without. When someone seeks you out for advice, you may make a Lore or Artisan skill against a petitioners Courtier/AW roll. Success on this roll gives you +5k0 on any contested roll against that person for the next 24 hours.

Reference
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navaratnas