Some of the following are Lore skills that have been suggested or used in Alpha Arkana. These are only a few of the myriad possibilities. Just about any branch of knowledge or skill can be a lore skill. This list is only designed to give you a few ideas or examples. The broader the subject range, the less specific knowledge is known about any one sub-grouping. For example: Geography of E'gath Empire will only tell of major cities and landmarks, while Geography of the City of Waterdown will tell of all the famous and infamous haunts and establishments in town.
Animal Handling & Training | Fine Wines, Ales & Liquors | Pleasures of the Flesh | Siege Warfare & Tactics |
Geography of E'gath Empire | Geography of a specific Duchy | Geography of a specific Town | Geography of a specific Area |
Church of any one Diety | General Religion | Customs of any one race | Geomantic locations of power |
Imperial Politics | Personas of a location | Personas of a specific group | General Monster Rumors |
Abilities of a specific creature | History of Warlon | History of Hannaran Empire | History of E'gath |
History of a specific place | History of a specific group | History of a specific person | History of a specific race |
Chess | Sailing Vessels | Laws of a specific place | Laws of E'gath Empire |
Heraldry | Poisons & Toxins | Stagecraft | Theatrical Combat |
Storytelling | Jokes & Riddles | Gardening | Specific Sports or Games |
Gems & Precious Metals | Specific Occupation | Magical Circles & Runes | Ports of Call in Pellini Isles |
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