Lore
Trait Description: Many educated people in the First Age knew the secrets of the universe. Today, scholars retain only fragments of this knowledge. Characters with the Lore Ability have some knowledge of current events, history, geography and the customs of other lands, as well as the magical secrets of First Age technology. Characters must possess as least Lore 1 to be literate.
Specialties: The First Age, Geography, Enchanted Devices, Religion, History, The Realm
Trait Effects: Someone with Lore 1 is literate and can find most large nations on a map of Creation. Someone with Lore 3 knows details of the customs of lands thousands of miles away and can help operate, maintain and service many First Age devices. Someone with Lore 5 knows details of the history of the Shogunate as well as the truth about the mysterious Dragon Kings. In addition, she can maintain and repair the most complex First Age devices, including warstriders.