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You are educated in the infinite planes of existence, which allows you to answer both simple and complex questions on that topic. Specifically, Knowledge (Planes) allows you to make checks to reveal information on the Inner Planes, the Outer Planes, the Astral Plane, the Ethereal Plane, the Deep Dark, outsiders and planar magic. | You are educated in the infinite planes of existence, which allows you to answer both simple and complex questions on that topic. Specifically, Knowledge (Planes) allows you to make checks to reveal information on the Inner Planes, the Outer Planes, the Astral Plane, the Ethereal Plane, the Deep Dark, outsiders and planar magic. | ||
You cannot make an untrained Knowledge check with a DC higher than 10. If you have access to a [[Skills#Libraries|library]] that covers a specific skill, this limit is removed. The time to make checks using a library, however, increases to 1d4 hours. Particularly complete libraries might even grant a research bonus on Knowledge checks pertaining to topics that they cover. | |||
As with all skills, the uses below are merely suggestions, and by no means the full gamut of possible ways a skill can be used. Players and GM's are encouraged to find additional ways to use each skill. | |||
== General Knowledge == | |||
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{| border=" | | Skill-Use = General Knowledge | ||
| Core-Skill = Knowledge (Planes) | |||
| Benefit = You know the answers to questions pertaining to the infinite planes of existence, and how they relate within the cosmology to the Prime Material plane. Specifically, Knowledge (Planes) allows you to make checks to reveal information on the Prime Material, the elemental planes, the Fount of Reality, the Outer Darkness, the Nascent Seed, the nine Hells, the infinite planes of the Abyss, the Astral plane, the Aether, the First World, and any other plane of existence. | |||
| Action = Free action | |||
| DC = Answering a question on a planes-related topic has an [[Skill DC|Easy DC]] for the CR of the topic for really easy questions, an [[Skill DC|Average DC]] against the CR of the topic for basic questions, a [[Skill DC|Challenging DC]] against the CR of the topic for really tough questions, or a [[Skill DC|Hard DC]] against the CR of the topic for really tough questions on narrow or specific topics. Some examples of basic tasks include: | |||
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| Know the names of the planes || 10 | | Know the names of the planes || 10 | ||
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| Predict planar conditions before going there || 30 | | Predict planar conditions before going there || 30 | ||
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| Modifiers = - | |||
| Take10-Take20 = No | |||
| Assist = Yes (up to 5 allies) | |||
| Success = You are familiar with the topic, and have useful information relating to it. The GM will tell you what you know. | |||
If you exceed the target DC by a significant amount (typically, reaching a higher difficulty threshold than what was required for the check), the GM may provide additional information to you than would be revealed by a merely successful roll. | |||
| Failure = You don't know enough about the topic to provide any useful insight. | |||
| Retry = No. The check represents what you know, and thinking about a topic a second time doesn't let you know something that you never learned in the first place. | |||
| Provokes = No. | |||
}} | |||
== Monster Lore: Elementals, Demons, Devils, Outsiders == | |||
{{Template:SkillUse | |||
| Skill-Use = Monster Lore: Elementals, Demons, Devils, Outsiders | |||
| Core-Skill = Knowledge (Planes) | |||
| Benefit = You can use this skill to identify elementals, demons, devils, or outsiders, and potentially even recall detailed information regarding their special powers or vulnerabilities. Creatures of other types than these require different knowledge skills to identify. | |||
| Action = Free action | |||
| DC = * '''Basic Lore:''' double the monster's CR | |||
* '''Complete Lore:''' 15 + double the monster's CR | |||
| Modifiers = Some monsters have different target DC's. Refer to the monster's bestiary entry for details. These altered DC's are typically because the monster in question is so well known that the check is easier, or so rare that few have ever heard of them. | |||
| Take10-Take20 = If you are not in combat (or in immediate danger of combat), you can take 10, but you cannot take 20. | |||
| Assist = Yes (up to 5 allies) | |||
| Success = * '''Basic Lore:''' You remember a little bit of useful information about that monster. GM's should either read, or allow the character to read, the introductory text of the monster's bestiary entry. | |||
* '''Complete Lore:''' You know quite a lot about the monster in question, and GM's should allow that player to look over the monster's bestiary entry in its entirety. | |||
| Failure = You don't know enough about the creature to provide any useful information. | |||
| Retry = No. The check represents what you know, and thinking about a topic a second time doesn't let you know something that you never learned in the first place. | |||
| Provokes = No | |||
}} | |||
== Contemplate Answers (Epic) == | |||
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| Skill-Use = Contemplate Answers (Epic) | |||
| Core-Skill = Knowledge (Planes) | |||
| Benefit = You can take some time to reflect on what you do know in order to draw conclusions about what you don't know. You can contemplate the foundational knowledge of the planes that you possess, and apply it to a particular question or puzzle you were previously unable to answer. By exerting your will and taking a moment to really think things through, you might discover an answer you never knew you had. | |||
''Contemplate answers'' allows you to make a second attempt at a ''general knowledge'' check, at the cost of taking a bit longer to consider the problem. | |||
''This is an epic skill use, and requires at least 21 ranks in the skill before it may be attempted.'' | |||
| Action = Full-round action | |||
| DC = Unchanged from ''general knowledge'': an [[Skill DC|Easy DC]] for the CR of the topic for really easy questions, an [[Skill DC|Average DC]] against the CR of the topic for basic questions, a [[Skill DC|Challenging DC]] against the CR of the topic for really tough questions, or a [[Skill DC|Hard DC]] against the CR of the topic for really tough questions on narrow or specific topics. | |||
| Modifiers = * '''Hasty Conclusions:''' You can attempt to ''contemplate answers'' as a standard action, instead of a full-round action, but the DC is increased by +5. You can attempt to ''contemplate answers'' as a move action, but the DC is increased by +10. | |||
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= | | Take10-Take20 = No | ||
| Assist = Yes (up to 5 allies) | |||
= | | Success = You are able to piece together an answer from the scraps of knowledge you do possess. | ||
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| Failure = Despite really trying, you still just don't know. | |||
= | | Retry = No | ||
No | |||
| Provokes = No | |||
}} | |||
Revision as of 14:54, 2 May 2017
Description
Ability Score Used: Intelligence Usable Untrained? No Armor Check Penalty Applies? No
You are educated in the infinite planes of existence, which allows you to answer both simple and complex questions on that topic. Specifically, Knowledge (Planes) allows you to make checks to reveal information on the Inner Planes, the Outer Planes, the Astral Plane, the Ethereal Plane, the Deep Dark, outsiders and planar magic.
You cannot make an untrained Knowledge check with a DC higher than 10. If you have access to a library that covers a specific skill, this limit is removed. The time to make checks using a library, however, increases to 1d4 hours. Particularly complete libraries might even grant a research bonus on Knowledge checks pertaining to topics that they cover.
As with all skills, the uses below are merely suggestions, and by no means the full gamut of possible ways a skill can be used. Players and GM's are encouraged to find additional ways to use each skill.
General Knowledge
You know the answers to questions pertaining to the infinite planes of existence, and how they relate within the cosmology to the Prime Material plane. Specifically, Knowledge (Planes) allows you to make checks to reveal information on the Prime Material, the elemental planes, the Fount of Reality, the Outer Darkness, the Nascent Seed, the nine Hells, the infinite planes of the Abyss, the Astral plane, the Aether, the First World, and any other plane of existence. | |||||||||||
Action Required: |
Free action | ||||||||||
DC of Check: |
Answering a question on a planes-related topic has an Easy DC for the CR of the topic for really easy questions, an Average DC against the CR of the topic for basic questions, a Challenging DC against the CR of the topic for really tough questions, or a Hard DC against the CR of the topic for really tough questions on narrow or specific topics. Some examples of basic tasks include:
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Modifiers to Check |
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Take 10? / Take 20? |
No | ||||||||||
Allows Assists? |
Yes (up to 5 allies) | ||||||||||
Results of Success |
You are familiar with the topic, and have useful information relating to it. The GM will tell you what you know. If you exceed the target DC by a significant amount (typically, reaching a higher difficulty threshold than what was required for the check), the GM may provide additional information to you than would be revealed by a merely successful roll. | ||||||||||
Consequences of Failure |
You don't know enough about the topic to provide any useful insight. | ||||||||||
Retry Allowed? |
No. The check represents what you know, and thinking about a topic a second time doesn't let you know something that you never learned in the first place. | ||||||||||
Provokes AOO? |
No. |
Monster Lore: Elementals, Demons, Devils, Outsiders
You can use this skill to identify elementals, demons, devils, or outsiders, and potentially even recall detailed information regarding their special powers or vulnerabilities. Creatures of other types than these require different knowledge skills to identify. | |
Action Required: |
Free action |
DC of Check: |
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Modifiers to Check |
Some monsters have different target DC's. Refer to the monster's bestiary entry for details. These altered DC's are typically because the monster in question is so well known that the check is easier, or so rare that few have ever heard of them. |
Take 10? / Take 20? |
If you are not in combat (or in immediate danger of combat), you can take 10, but you cannot take 20. |
Allows Assists? |
Yes (up to 5 allies) |
Results of Success |
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Consequences of Failure |
You don't know enough about the creature to provide any useful information. |
Retry Allowed? |
No. The check represents what you know, and thinking about a topic a second time doesn't let you know something that you never learned in the first place. |
Provokes AOO? |
No |
Contemplate Answers (Epic)
You can take some time to reflect on what you do know in order to draw conclusions about what you don't know. You can contemplate the foundational knowledge of the planes that you possess, and apply it to a particular question or puzzle you were previously unable to answer. By exerting your will and taking a moment to really think things through, you might discover an answer you never knew you had.
Contemplate answers allows you to make a second attempt at a general knowledge check, at the cost of taking a bit longer to consider the problem. This is an epic skill use, and requires at least 21 ranks in the skill before it may be attempted. | |
Action Required: |
Full-round action |
DC of Check: |
Unchanged from general knowledge: an Easy DC for the CR of the topic for really easy questions, an Average DC against the CR of the topic for basic questions, a Challenging DC against the CR of the topic for really tough questions, or a Hard DC against the CR of the topic for really tough questions on narrow or specific topics. |
Modifiers to Check |
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Take 10? / Take 20? |
No |
Allows Assists? |
Yes (up to 5 allies) |
Results of Success |
You are able to piece together an answer from the scraps of knowledge you do possess. |
Consequences of Failure |
Despite really trying, you still just don't know. |
Retry Allowed? |
No |
Provokes AOO? |
No |