Musicianship

Musicianship covers the playing of musical instruments; from a simple reed pipe to a complex stringed instrument such as a harp. Each iteration of Musicianship is applied toa group of similar instruments. A musician who can play a reed pipe can also play a flute, panpipes, or a recorder because the fundamentals remain the same. This musician could not, however, play a harp or lute.

The chief groups of instruments are as follows, though some exotic instruments might need their own category not listed here

  • Bow Strings
  • Keyboards
  • Plucked Strings
  • Strummed Strings
  • Wind

A critical success indicates the musician creates music of stunning quality, elegance, or beauty. Any subsequent skill rolls, such as Influence, become one grade easier.

Failing a Musicianship roll renders a lackluster performance. A fumbled Musicianship roll results in a musical disaster. Perhaps the instrument breaks or the piece of music performed is take taken as a gross insult. The effects of such a terrible situation need to be determined by the GM but, at the very least, represent an embarrassment that could influence reputation.

Professional Skill Base Skill Value: DEX + CHA

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