Scribe

Scribe Profession Overview

The Scribe Profession is a scholarly and artistic pursuit that revolves around the mastery of written knowledge, magical documentation, and the preservation of history. Scribes play a vital role in the world of magic, exploration, and governance by meticulously crafting, copying, and enchanting documents, maps, and scrolls that are as beautiful as they are functional. The profession is divided into three core specializations:

1. Librarian: Experts in acquiring, preserving, and restoring ancient texts, Librarians are the guardians of knowledge. They meticulously bind, categorize, and care for valuable books and scrolls, often in libraries or private collections. With expertise in rare and delicate materials, Librarians are also skilled in binding and restoring manuscripts, ensuring that ancient knowledge is not lost to time. Some are adept at handling enchanted or cursed texts, making them essential allies to scholars and arcane practitioners.
2. Cartographer: These skilled mapmakers are responsible for charting unknown lands, uncovering hidden paths, and even mapping celestial bodies. Cartographers create detailed maps and atlases, which may include not only geographical features but also magical landmarks and hidden locations. Their work is invaluable to explorers, adventurers, and traders who rely on accurate, durable maps. Some Cartographers use enchanted materials to produce maps that reveal secret paths, shifting terrains, or mystical sites, bridging the gap between the known world and the unknown.
3. Calligrapher: Calligraphers are artisans of the written word, specializing in creating elaborate scripts, seals, and magical inscriptions. With a keen eye for detail and a steady hand, they craft spell scrolls, noble decrees, and enchanted contracts. Calligraphers often work with mana-infused inks and enchanted quills, allowing them to inscribe spells, blessings, and protective charms onto documents. The art of calligraphy in the Scribe profession combines beauty with magical potency, making Calligraphers highly sought after for important documents, treaties, and magical writings.

Advanced Skills and Magical Enhancements

Scribes often gain access to rare materials, such as mana-infused inks, enchanted vellum, and ethereal binding materials, allowing them to create items that possess magical effects or are resistant to damage. Their expertise enables them to handle enchanted scrolls, spellbooks, and maps with special abilities—such as revealing hidden information or casting spells.

Scribes can cater to diverse clientele, from nobles seeking a family codex to adventurers in need of a treasure map, and mages who require spell scrolls. Through their work, Scribes bridge knowledge, artistry, and magic, leaving an indelible mark on history and the arcane arts.

• Librarian: Specializes in collecting, preserving, and restoring books, scrolls, and manuscripts. Librarians often acquire rare tomes, mystical texts, and ancient scrolls, handling delicate materials with expertise in binding and preservation.
• Cartographer: Crafts detailed maps of unexplored regions, magical landscapes, and treasure maps. Skilled in understanding terrain, magical boundaries, and hidden pathways, Cartographers are valuable assets to explorers and adventurers.
• Calligrapher: Designs elaborate writing and ornamental inscriptions for important documents, contracts, and magical scrolls. Calligraphers often inscribe mana-infused inks for spell scrolls, offering both beauty and power to their work.

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Gathering Material List for Scribing (100 Items)

Material	D100 Roll	XP	Gold Value	Description
Parchment	01-02	5 XP	5 gold	Basic writing material for notes and documents.
Ink	03-04	5 XP	8 gold	Common black ink, used for most standard writing.
Vellum	05-06	8 XP	12 gold	High-quality material, often used for important scrolls.
Feather Quills	07-08	6 XP	5 gold	Basic quills, essential for writing.
Wax Seal	09-10	7 XP	10 gold	Used for sealing important documents.
Simple Binding Leather	11-12	8 XP	15 gold	Common leather for basic bookbinding.
Soot Ink	13-14	10 XP	18 gold	Dark ink made from soot, commonly used for documents.
Gold Leaf	15-16	12 XP	20 gold	Used in calligraphy for decorative touches.
Map Parchment	17-18	10 XP	15 gold	Thicker parchment used specifically for maps.
Blue Ink	19-20	8 XP	12 gold	Common ink color, popular for decorative writing.
Oak Gall Ink	21	12 XP	18 gold	Rich, dark ink used for durable writing.
Antique Leather	22	10 XP	20 gold	Aged leather used in binding ancient texts.
Iron Gall Ink	23	15 XP	25 gold	Highly durable ink, ideal for long-lasting records.
Silver Nib Quill	24-25	12 XP	20 gold	Quill with silver tips, used for fine calligraphy.
Spell Vellum	26	20 XP	35 gold	Special vellum suited for spell inscriptions.
Midnight Ink	27-28	18 XP	30 gold	Dark ink infused with light mana, glows faintly.
Enchanted Seal Wax	29-30	22 XP	40 gold	Magic-infused wax that provides minor protection to sealed contents.
Fey Ink	31-32	25 XP	50 gold	Magical ink often used for enchanted documents.
Gilded Binding Cloth	33-34	28 XP	60 gold	Luxurious fabric used in noble bookbinding.
Elven Parchment	35	30 XP	75 gold	Highly durable, ideal for ancient manuscripts.
Starry Night Ink	36-37	35 XP	80 gold	Mana-infused ink with a shimmering effect.
Dragonblood Ink	38-39	40 XP	90 gold	Potent ink used for high-level magical scrolls.
Rune-Infused Parchment	40	45 XP	100 gold	Parchment enhanced for spell containment.
Phoenix Feather Quill	41	50 XP	150 gold	Rare and magical quill, increases precision.
Ethereal Ink	42-43	60 XP	180 gold	Ink that fades in and out of view, used for hidden messages.
Darkwood Map Frame	44-45	45 XP	130 gold	Wooden frame infused with magic, preserves maps.
Mana-Infused Parchment	46	55 XP	200 gold	Parchment that holds enchantments and mana easily.
Lightweaver’s Quill	47	60 XP	220 gold	Enhances clarity in writing and casting.
Moonlit Seal Wax	48-49	35 XP	120 gold	Infused with mana, glows faintly in darkness.
Spirit Ink	50	65 XP	250 gold	Ethereal ink often used in spiritual writings.

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Scribe Crafted Item List (500 Items)

Common Items (Levels 1-20)

Item	D100 Roll	XP	Gold Value	Description
Simple Parchment Scroll	01-02	5 XP	5 gold	Basic scroll, often used for notes and lists.
Ink Bottle	03-04	5 XP	8 gold	Standard ink used for writing.
Map of the Village	05-06	6 XP	12 gold	Simple map, often sold in town.
Basic Quill Set	07-08	4 XP	8 gold	A set of feather quills in various sizes.
Leatherbound Journal	09-10	8 XP	15 gold	A small journal for personal writings.
Wax Seal Stamp	11-12	6 XP	10 gold	Used for sealing letters and documents.
Decorative Bookmark	13-14	5 XP	8 gold	Basic bookmark, often used by scholars.
Map of Local Terrain	15-16	10 XP	18 gold	Basic topographical map, useful for travelers.
Blue Ink Vial	17-18	6 XP	12 gold	Standard blue ink for personal letters.
Copper Binding Clips	19-20	8 XP	10 gold	Used in bookbinding, durable and easy to use.
Candle Wax Stick	21-22	4 XP	5 gold	Simple wax for sealing documents.
Illuminated Page	23	12 XP	20 gold	Ornamental page decoration for books.
Traveler’s Map Pouch	24-25	8 XP	15 gold	Small pouch to protect maps on journeys.
Leather Scroll Case	26	10 XP	18 gold	Case for protecting scrolls during travel.
Rune-Stamped Bookmark	27-28	12 XP	20 gold	Bookmark with minor runic decoration.
Family Record Scroll	29-30	10 XP	15 gold	Commonly used by families to keep records.
Cartographer’s Ink Set	31	8 XP	12 gold	Set of colored inks for creating maps.
Journal Binding Leather	32	7 XP	10 gold	Leather strips for binding, often used in personal journals.
City Market Map	33-34	10 XP	18 gold	Commonly used by merchants for city navigation.
Bound Family History	35	15 XP	20 gold	Basic family record book, often passed down.

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Uncommon Items (Levels 21-40)

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Uncommon Items (Levels 21-40) (continued)

Item	D100 Roll	XP	Gold Value	Description
Illustrated Spell Scroll	36	15 XP	40 gold	Contains a basic spell, often decorated for mages.
Decorative Map Frame	37-38	18 XP	45 gold	Adds elegance to displayed maps.
Herbalist’s Reference	39	22 XP	60 gold	Details various herbs and their uses, used by healers.
Decorative Binding Cloth	40-41	14 XP	35 gold	Adds durability and beauty to books.
Town History Chronicle	42	20 XP	55 gold	Detailed record of a town’s past, popular with scholars.
Navigator’s Compass	43	25 XP	75 gold	Essential for mapmaking, allows more precise maps.
Basic Atlas	44-45	18 XP	50 gold	Contains maps of common regions, useful for merchants and travelers.
Ornate Wax Seal	46-47	16 XP	45 gold	Decorative seal stamp, used for formal documents.
Illuminated Prayer Book	48	22 XP	70 gold	Hand-decorated book containing holy texts.
Fine Leather Journal	49-50	15 XP	45 gold	Journal with quality leather binding, popular with nobles.

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Rare Items (Levels 41-70)

Item	D100 Roll	XP	Gold Value	Description
Enchanted Cartography Map	51	40 XP	150 gold	Map that reveals hidden paths or landmarks.
Elven Spell Tome	52	45 XP	200 gold	Contains intricate spells, decorated with Elven script.
Atlas of Unknown Lands	53	50 XP	250 gold	Includes maps of mysterious regions, valuable to explorers.
Rune-Locked Journal	54-55	30 XP	130 gold	Secured with a minor enchantment, protects secrets.
Legendary Beast Codex	56	42 XP	180 gold	Details mythical creatures, valuable to hunters and scholars.
Scribe’s Tool Set	57	35 XP	140 gold	Quality quills, inks, and tools used by master scribes.
Starry Constellation Chart	58	45 XP	175 gold	Map of celestial bodies, often used by astrologers.
Mana-Inked Scroll	59	40 XP	160 gold	Scroll infused with minor mana, can amplify simple spells.
Ancient Binding Leather	60-61	32 XP	120 gold	Durable leather used in preserving ancient texts.
Fey-Bound Document	62	50 XP	200 gold	Contract that summons or binds fey creatures, popular with mages.
Illuminated Songbook	63	38 XP	150 gold	Beautifully decorated book of songs, prized by bards.
Enchanted Scroll Case	64	35 XP	140 gold	Protective case that preserves scrolls, popular with scholars.
Gilded Cartographer’s Compass	65	45 XP	180 gold	Enhances mapmaking accuracy, prized by explorers.
Rune-Enscribed Bookmark	66-67	28 XP	110 gold	Protective charm often placed in important books.
Mythical Creature Guide	68	50 XP	220 gold	Reference on mythical beasts, often sought by adventurers.
Enchanted Celestial Map	69-70	48 XP	190 gold	Map that changes with the night sky, useful to astronomers.

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Ultra Rare Items (Levels 71-100)

Item	D100 Roll	XP	Gold Value	Description
Scroll of Dimensional Folding	71	100 XP	1,200 gold	Allows the reader to teleport short distances.
Phoenix Feather Quill	72-73	120 XP	850 gold	Writes with magical fire, used in powerful spell scrolls.
Tome of Forgotten Spells	74	130 XP	1,500 gold	Contains lost spells, valuable to high-level mages.
Dragonhide Bound Grimoire	75	150 XP	2,000 gold	Strong magical protection, used for ancient texts.
Astral Projection Scroll	76	140 XP	1,600 gold	Enables brief astral travel, highly prized by mages.
Cartographer’s Star Chart	77	160 XP	1,800 gold	Changes based on the stars, enhances navigation accuracy.
Eternal Ink	78-79	145 XP	1,200 gold	Ink that never fades, used for legendary documents.
Ethereal Binding Parchment	80-81	170 XP	1,900 gold	Used to bind ethereal beings to a location.
Mana-Sealed Tome	82	160 XP	1,750 gold	Protected by mana seals, contains advanced knowledge.
Elven Lifebound Journal	83-84	155 XP	1,500 gold	Enchanted to record the life and memories of the holder.
Archmage’s Spell Compendium	85	180 XP	2,500 gold	Comprehensive collection of spells, treasured by archmages.
Rune-Carved Map of the Feywild	86-87	170 XP	2,200 gold	Shifts to reveal hidden Fey paths, used by adventurers.
Binding Codex of Elementals	88	160 XP	2,000 gold	Used in rituals to summon elemental beings.
Ink of the Shadow Realm	89	150 XP	1,900 gold	Fades into shadows, allowing hidden writing.
Planar Travel Atlas	90	175 XP	2,300 gold	Maps routes between planes, highly prized by mages.
Golden Seal of Immortality	91	200 XP	3,000 gold	Used in ancient contracts, granting protection from aging.
Shifting Cartography Scroll	92-93	190 XP	2,700 gold	Map that reveals shifting terrains and hidden paths.
Eternal Library Index	94	200 XP	3,500 gold	Catalogs an entire library, offering quick access to any book.
Master Calligrapher’s Pen	95-96	185 XP	2,500 gold	Amplifies the effects of written spells.
Scroll of Divine Understanding	97	220 XP	3,800 gold	Contains profound insights, only usable by high-level scholars.
Astral Ink	98	175 XP	2,400 gold	Allows writing in the astral realm, valued by sages.
Tome of Timeless Wisdom	99	250 XP	4,000 gold	Contains ancient knowledge, highly coveted by libraries.
Cartographer’s Compass of Destiny	100	300 XP	5,000 gold	Points toward one’s fate, a mystical artifact.

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Summary of the Scribe Profession

Scribe Profession Guide offers a wide selection across the Librarian, Cartographer, and Calligrapher specializations. Items are categorized by Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Ultra Rare and range from everyday scrolls, maps, and journals to legendary, enchanted tomes, spell scrolls, and maps with hidden powers. Each item includes D100 gathering rolls, experience points (XP), and gold values for trade and crafting.

Highlights of the Scribe Profession

1. Librarian Specialization: Includes essential items for preserving and recording knowledge, including books, scrolls, and binding materials.
2. Cartographer Specialization: Features maps, atlases, and tools for charting unknown lands and celestial bodies, popular among explorers.
3. Calligrapher Specialization: Focuses on the creation of ornate and magical documents, spell scrolls