- This proficiency is a "Trained Use" skill, meaning that it cannot be used until it is unlocked.
- The cost to unlock this skill is One Proficiency Point.
- The Attribute Modifier for this skill is Intelligence.
This proficiency gives the player some understanding of the influences of the stars and moon. Knowing the birth date and time of any person, the astrologer can study the stars and celestial events then prepare a forecast of the future of that person. The astrologer's insight into the future is limited to the next forty days (month), and his or her knowledge will be vague at best. If a successful proficiency check is made, the astrologer can foresee some general event--a great battle, a friend lost, new friendship made, etc. DM decides the exact prediction (based on intentions for next gaming sessions). Note that prediction does not guarantee the result--it only indicates the potential result. If check is failed, no information is gained unless a 20 is rolled in which case the prediction is widely inaccurate.
Clearly this proficiency requires preparation and advance knowledge on the part of the DM. Thus should players randomly attempt this, the DM has permission to say no to this or delay it by some means, and have the attempt be made later (such as the next session, or even between sessions). The proficiency also allows the character to know if any important celestial events are approaching.
