Scribe

Scribe

To be a scribe in Enderlin is to dedicate one’s life to the careful preservation and dissemination of knowledge. From the bustling bureaucratic halls of Mittemark to the candlelit archives of the Great Library of Lóchlindor, scribes live in a world of ink, parchment, and meticulous order. In cities, remote towns, and even the secluded monasteries of Mount Del Sole or the Dwarven Holds of Dun Kuldihr, these individuals are the unseen hands that keep history, law, and lore alive. Their work shapes governments, guilds, and institutions alike, often quietly influencing events through the careful recording—or omission—of details.

Scribes may serve many masters: chronicling the decrees of feudal lords in Cormerault, cataloging the arcane experiments of the mage nobility in the Emirate of Zaralem, or maintaining the meticulous ledgers of merchant guilds in Mahāndra. Some devote themselves to religious texts, preserving liturgies and hymns for generations; others copy maps, contracts, or treatises on science and magic. In Avalonia, scribes contribute to the Grand Gnomish University, while at the Monasteries of Azuth near Karak Azkahr, they transcribe esoteric tomes of philosophy and arcana.

Life as a scribe is more than clerical labor—it is discipline. Novices awaken at dawn to the scratch of quill and the careful weighing of ink, learning patience, precision, and the value of details that many would overlook. They memorize scripts, maintain records, and ensure that knowledge endures beyond the fleeting memories of rulers and the chaos of war. Scribes often become the first to notice inconsistencies, the silent witnesses to political intrigue, and the keepers of secrets that could sway kingdoms.

Yet not all scribes remain behind desks or within cloistered walls. Some travel with scholars, diplomats, or caravans, carrying letters, ledgers, or priceless manuscripts across Enderlin. Others become chroniclers of exploration, mapping unknown lands, recording local customs, or preserving the languages of distant peoples. For many, the life of a scribe is not merely a profession, but a lens through which to understand the breadth of civilization and the threads that connect its people.

To be a scribe in Enderlin is to translate the world into record, to act as both witness and custodian, and to understand that the written word shapes the past, guides the present, and preserves the future.

Ability Scores

Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom

Feat

Skilled

Skill Proficiencies

Investigation, Perception

Tool Proficiency

Calligrapher's Supplies

Equipment

Choose one of the following options:

A) Calligrapher’s Supplies, Fine Clothes, Lamp, Oil (3 flasks), Parchment (12 sheets), 23 gp
B) 50 gp