Storybard

Storybards are the most important members of society. Not just potentially, but actually. They live in the liminal space between education and entertainment. Without them, no one would be inspired to learn and the world would be a very stupid place.

— Shiv Moonsong

Career

Qualifications

Charisma and Intelligence.

Love for and deep knowledge of history.

Understanding of storytelling principles.

Career Progression

Local education.

United Guild of Scribes, Calligraphers, Illuminators, and Engravers testing and training.

Capitalla University of Arts and Literature attendance and graduation.

2 years assigned apprenticeship in the field

Usually involves being a part of a traveling troupe

Sometimes involves writing rather than performing

Most often: both

Career opportunities branch out from there

Traveling performer

Supported performer (part of a local troupe, tavern, or theater rather than traveling)

Novelist

Playwright

Pamphleteer

Payment & Reimbursement

Determined by regular participation in the Summer Solstice Sage Sprint.

Ratio of quality : quantity evaluated by UGSCIE.

Fee scale is tied to guild heirarchy.

There are sever punishments and fines for violating the UGSCIE fee scale.

Other Benefits

High social regard.

Constant opportunities for continuing education.

Flexibility in location.

Perfect for those who enjoy frequent travel.

Perfect for those who prefer a stable, long-term assignment.

Perfect for those who enjoy long spans of time spent alone, writing.

Guild protections against:

Unemployment.

Labor exploitation.

Guild-negotiated standard package:

Fair and equitable fee scale.

Skill & trade insurance.

Holiday allotment according to guild ranking.

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Type

Entertainment