Wizard to the King
You whispered into the ear that no one else could reach.
Class: wizardFaction: iron kingdomsFaction: arcane order
The Story
You served Banneret Edrun's father as court magician for sixteen years. You whispered counsel, brewed sleeps, read entrails when entrails needed reading. You were paid better than any wizard outside the Spire. You left the year the old Banneret died — you and the new Banneret did not get on. You took with you a heavy purse, a complete set of court grudges, and the certain knowledge that lawful townspeople distrust a wizard who has been that close to power.
What This Means in Play
Each trait below will be rolled when you choose this background. The numbers below are the RANGE — the specific value is decided on your roll. Once committed, the values are yours for the life of the character. (Items, spells, and earned reputations can modify them later.)
Court-Polished Arcana
Sixteen years of practical magic on a deadline. (+(rolled) Arcana)
Roll 1d4+2 · Range +3–6
Royal Purse
The old Banneret paid you handsomely; you saved most. (+(rolled) starting gold)
Roll 2d10+30 · Range +32–50
Distrusted by Townsfolk
Lawful shopkeepers see a court-wizard and watch their tills. (-(rolled) appraisal at lawful shops)
Roll 1d3+1 · Range -2–4
A Court Grudge
Three nobles owe you a favor and dread the day you call it.
Guaranteed (no roll)
A Royal Secret
You know one thing about Banneret Edrun III that he does not know you know. Use once.
Guaranteed (no roll)
Soft Years at Court
Sixteen years inside means sixteen years not on the road. (-(rolled) Endurance)
Roll 1d3 · Range -1–3
You will roll the dice in the creation flow. Nothing is set until then.