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Tradecrafts are used for tradecraft checks. These arise either when some rules text specifies (such as in First Aid), or when the GM tells you to attempt one. When this happens, you roll 1d20 and, if proficient in the associated tradecraft, you add your proficiency bonus (P). You do not need to be proficient in a tradecraft to attempt a tradecraft check.

Note: Tradecrafts have no levels associated with them. This differs from live action FanWar. You either have a given tradecraft proficiency or you don't.

Game Master: The blacksmith says "What? I'm not a vampire! I've never even seen a vampire! I walk around in the sun all the time. It's my favorite thing to do, other than bloodsipping. Er, I mean blacksmithing! I'm a blacksmith. Blacksmithing is what I do."
Player: Do I think that he's lying?
Game Master: Attempt a peacekeeper check.
Player: Rolls 1d20 with no bonus because they're not proficient in this.; I rolled a 6.
Game Master: You can see blood dripping from the corner of his mouth, bite marks on the side of his neck, and a corpse that looks just like Flumbo sticking out of a barrel. Yeah he's totally lying.

Game Master: You see some markings on the dungeon wall. They're poorly carved and not easy to make out.
Player: Can I do a scribe check to try to see what they say?
Game Master: Sure. Go ahead.
Player: Rolls 1d20+2 because they're proficient in scribe and level 18.; I got a 21.
Game Master: The carvings are incomplete and have a lot of mistakes in them. You don't think whoever wrote them was very good at Common, but you can piece together the details. It looks like it says "Flumbo was here."
Player: I note that down in my Carnivore's Almanac.
Game Master: Noted.

Tradecraft Fluencies

As you rank up, you get the option to take additional tradecrafts, or gain a fluency in a tradecraft you already have. A tradecraft fluency is a more tailored form of the tradecraft it corresponds to. For instance, you could be a historian with a fluency in ancient Shaloban history, a tailor with a fluency in wizard robes, or an enforcer with a fluency in intimidating homeless people. When you make a tradecraft check where your fluency is relevant, you add your fluency bonus (F) instead of your proficiency bonus (P) to the roll. The GM may also tailor the results of your check with regards to your fluency.

Game Master: You find what looks like an old pirate map.
Player: Can I try and make out the symbols on it? I'm a cartographer with a fluency in nautical directions.
Game Master: Sure thing. Roll for it.
Player: Rolls 1d20+6 because they're fluent in this and level 29.; I rolled 19.
Game Master: You recognize a lot of the markings as referring to whirlpools and sea dragons. It's your choice whether you want to avoid or go into those areas.

The levels at which characters gain tradecrafts and tradecraft fluencies are shown highlighted in the table below.

Bonuses By Level
Rank	Level	Warrior	Semi	Mage	Proficiency Bonus	Fluency Bonus	Presence Tier
0	1	Basic abilities			+0	+1	1
	2	Proficiency in basic abilities
	3	New tradecraft or tradecraft fluency
	4	+1 presence tier					2
	5	+6 HP (1d10) / +6 MP (1d10)
1	6	Class abilities and proficiency in them
	7	+1 proficiency bonus / +1 fluency bonus			+1	+2
	8	New tradecraft or tradecraft fluency
	9	+1 presence tier					3
	10	+7 HP (1d12) / +5 MP (1d8)	+6 HP (1d10) / +6 MP (1d10)	+5 HP (1d8) / +7 MP (1d12)
2	11	Class abilities and proficiency in them
	12	+1 fluency bonus				+3
	13	New tradecraft or tradecraft fluency
	14	+1 presence tier					4
	15	+7 HP (1d12) / +5 MP (1d8)	+6 HP (1d10) / +6 MP (1d10)	+5 HP (1d8) / +7 MP (1d12)
3	16	Class abilities and proficiency in them
	17	+1 proficiency bonus / +1 fluency bonus			+2	+4
	18	New tradecraft or tradecraft fluency
	19	+1 presence tier					5
	20	+7 HP (1d12) / +5 MP (1d8)	+6 HP (1d10) / +6 MP (1d10)	+5 HP (1d8) / +7 MP (1d12)
4	21	Class abilities and proficiency in them
	22	+1 fluency bonus				+5
	23	New tradecraft or tradecraft fluency
	24	+1 presence tier					6
	25	+7 HP (1d12) / +5 MP (1d8)	+6 HP (1d10) / +6 MP (1d10)	+5 HP (1d8) / +7 MP (1d12)
5	26	Class abilities and proficiency in them
	27	+1 proficiency bonus / +1 fluency bonus			+3	+6
	28	New tradecraft or tradecraft fluency
	29	+1 presence tier					7
	30	+7 HP (1d12) / +5 MP (1d8)	+6 HP (1d10) / +6 MP (1d10)	+5 HP (1d8) / +7 MP (1d12)

List of Tradecrafts

What follows are the main tradecrafts that are available in Teriock Tabletop. The GM will typically pick checks that correspond to one of these.

Artisan Tradecrafts

Tradecraft	Description
Artist	Artist checks can be used to create and evaluate works of art.
Blacksmith	Blacksmith checks can be used to forge armor, weapons, and other metal goods. It can also be used to understand the make and quality of metal items.
Builder	Builder checks can be used to build and repair wooden or stone objects and structures. It can also be used to understand the make and quality of such objects and structures.
Chef	Chef checks can be used to cook, prepare, serve, and evaluate food and drink.
Locksmith	Locksmith checks can be used to assemble, pick, and evaluate locks.
Mariner	Mariner checks can be used to sail and understand ships and the sea. It can also be used to understand the workings of ships and how to repair them.
Tailor	Tailor checks can be used to sew and repair clothing and other cloth items. It can also be used to understand the make and quality of cloth items.

Mediator Tradecrafts

Tradecraft	Description
Courtier	Courtier checks can be used to befriend, manipulate, and deceive, and adjust the attitudes of other cratures.
Enforcer	Enforcer checks can be used to intimidate others and appear authoritative.
Gambler	Gambler checks can be used to play games of skill or luck and assess the odds of things.
Innkeeper	Innkeeper checks can be used to find information about other people and hear or spread rumors.
Peacekeeper	Peacekeeper checks can be used to know if other creatures are attempting to lie or deceive you.
Performer	Performer checks can be used to impress, entertain, and distract other creatures. It can also be used to recognize or evaluate the quality of performances.
Trader	Trader checks can be used to make deals with other creatures and find opportunities to trade that wouldn't otherwise be available.

Scholarly Tradecrafts

Tradecraft	Description
Cartographer	Cartographer checks can be used to navigate and read or make maps.
Diplomat	Diplomat checks can be used to understand the law and navigate the political landscape.
Historian	Historian checks can be used to research and understand past events as well as the people, places, and items associated with them.
Messenger	Messenger checks can be used to recall words, phrases, and other information you have encountered previously.
Priest	Priest checks can be used to tend shrines or temples and understand theology.
Scribe	Scribe checks can be used to speak, read, and write in Common or other languages.
Teacher	Teacher checks can be used to train others and share your knowledge.

Survivalist Tradecrafts

Tradecraft	Description
Farmer	Farmer checks can be used to grow and tend crops or gardens to produce food. It can also be used to recognize edible plants.
Herbalist	Herbalist checks can be used to gather herbs and prepare herbal remedies. It can also be used to apply basic medicine to other creatures.
Hunter	Hunter checks can be used to trap or hunt animals for food and hides. It can also be used to know what parts of animals are useful for different purposes.
Investigator	Investigator checks can be used to search areas for hidden objects. It can also be used to hide objects.
Miner	Miner checks can be used to find your way in or out of caves and dungeons. It can also be used to understand the properties of minerals and ores.
Tamer	Tamer checks can be used to tame, calm, or rile up wild and domesticated animals. It can also be used to intuit an animal's intentions.
Tracker	Tracker checks can be used to find your way in the wild and follow or evade others.

Prestige Tradecrafts

Tradecraft	Description
Metaphysicist	Metaphysicist checks can be used to recognize and interpret arcane features of the world. Although this tradecraft may often come up, it is not standardly learnable.
Tinkerer	Tinkerer checks can be used to comprehend and fiddle with machinery. Although this tradecraft may often come up, it is not standardly learnable.

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 {{Example|; Game Master
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 == List of Tradecrafts ==

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