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.
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.
The levels at which characters gain tradecrafts and tradecraft fluencies are shown highlighted in the table below.
List of Tradecrafts
What follows are the main tradecrafts that are available in Teriock Online. 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. |
| 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. |