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Nature

Nature

Ability: Intelligence

Nature measures your ability to recall lore about terrain, plants and animals, the weather, and natural cycles. It represents knowledge of the natural world and its inhabitants.

Example Uses

  • Recall lore about terrain, plants, animals, and weather
  • Identify natural hazards and phenomena
  • Understand animal behavior and ecology
  • Navigate using natural landmarks
  • Predict weather patterns

When to Use Nature

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

  • Identify a dangerous plant or animal
  • Predict an incoming storm
  • Find edible plants or clean water
  • Understand the ecosystem of an area
  • Navigate through wilderness using natural signs

Difficulty Examples

  • DC 10: Recognizing common animals, plants, or weather patterns
  • DC 15: Identifying dangerous natural hazards or unusual species
  • DC 20: Understanding complex ecological relationships or rare phenomena
  • DC 25: Knowing about legendary creatures or ancient natural mysteries