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History

History

Ability: Intelligence

History measures your ability to recall lore about historical events, legendary people, ancient kingdoms, past disputes, recent wars, and lost civilizations.

Example Uses

  • Recall lore about historical events, people, nations, and cultures
  • Identify historical artifacts and their significance
  • Understand the context of ancient writings
  • Know about past conflicts and their outcomes
  • Recognize historical figures and their deeds

When to Use History

The GM might call for an Intelligence (History) check when you attempt to:

  • Remember when a particular war took place
  • Identify the origin of an ancient artifact
  • Recall the lineage of a noble house
  • Know about the fall of an ancient civilization
  • Understand the historical significance of a location

Difficulty Examples

  • DC 10: Recalling recent historical events or famous figures
  • DC 15: Remembering details about a particular war or dynasty
  • DC 20: Knowing obscure historical facts or ancient lore
  • DC 25: Recalling forgotten or deliberately hidden history
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