Calligrapher's Supplies

Name: Calligrapher's Supplies
Cost: 10 Gp
Weight: 5 lb.
Includes: ink, a dozen sheets of parchment, and three quills

Calligraphy is the art of “fancy writing.” It requires patience, skill, and an eye for detail. A skilled calligrapher would be in high demand for tasks, such as:

• Writing invitations for the rich and powerful
• Commissioned commemorative documents
• Official legal documents
• Creating pieces of art
• Adding decorative elements to books, maps, and other documents

Calligrapher’s Tools Skills and Special Uses

Arcana. Although calligraphy is of little help in deciphering the content of magical writings, proficiency with these supplies can aid in identifying who wrote a script of a magical nature. In addition, calligrapher's supplies give Advantage on these checks.

History. This tool proficiency can augment the benefit of successful checks made to analyze or investigate ancient writings, scrolls, or other texts, including runes etched in stone or messages in frescoes or other displays. In addition, calligrapher's supplies give Advantage on these checks.

Decipher Treasure Map. This tool proficiency grants you expertise in examining maps. You can make an Intelligence check to determine a map’s age, whether a map includes any hidden messages or similar facts.

When you might use these tools:

• Spotting a hidden idea or symbol in a letter or document
• Understanding the message of a legal document
• Creating a piece of calligraphy art as a gift or to sell
• Embellishing a letter or document to look more official

Calligrapher’s Knowledge

It is likely a skilled Calligrapher would know the rich and powerful of whatever town/city in which they grew up. Perhaps not on a first name level, but they would differentially know who is who. Because of their trade, a calligrapher would have a natural knowledge of:

• Fine papers and inks
• The subtle language differences between the rich and middle class
• Where to find buyers for expensive items
• How to spot hidden messages and nuances in writing and maps
• Basic understanding of ancient ruins and texts as part of their study

*This represents the average cost of goods. Prices may vary all around the world.

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