Odyssey rules - Profound Decisions

the thousand natIons
Magus (priest)
For the priests of Persia, the skies hold the answer to many mysteries and the
magi who study the stars are brought closer to literal heaven. The magi hold
an important place in the court of the King-of-Kings and are often chosen to
accompany representatives to the Annual to help read the omens.
Persian magi include court priests of the orthodox Persian faith, the Three
Wise Men of biblical legend, fire cultists of Zoroaster, wild shamans from
the outer reaches of Persian lands where mystery cults are still followed or
shadowy followers of the nearly forgotten gods of Assyria or Babylon.
Kit skills: Open Gate of Horn; Ceremony; Use one-handed weapon
Vizier (philosopher)
The viziers of the kingdoms of Persia are renowned for their skill and breadth
of understanding. When the mysteries of the Titans first fell on mortal ears, it
was these experts in learning and champions of wisdom and experimentation who
eagerly embraced them. In Persia, most of all lands, these magics are accepted by
the majority rather than ignored or discounted by priests.
All kings and queens expect to have their Grand Vizier - a position of trust - advising
them on how the mysteries of the gods may be best used in their service. In
addition, each village or town will support a wise woman with alchemical tricks to
heal the sick and soothe young love.
Kit skills: Apply quintessence (three types)
Subject (attendant)
A land of many kings requires multitudinous subjects. The subjects of the
Persian kings are free - to a degree - so long as they pay suitable fealty and taxes
to their monarchs. These Persians enjoy flaunting their freedoms and civilized
behaviours over other attendants - with great variety in colour and richness of
cloth, jewellery and immaculate hairstyles.
Other attendants are artisans, freed (or non freed) slaves, merchants, spies,
religious cultists, teachers, administrators and scribes .
Attendants have a single special skill. They can use any single skill in the
system provided a character who knows that skill is instructing them.
See page 9 for full information.
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