This catchall Knowledge covers the character’s erudition in the humanities: literature, history, art, philosophy, and other “liberal” arts and sciences. A character with dots in Academics is generally well rounded in these fields, and at high levels may be considered an expert in one or more areas of study.

• * Student: You’re aware that 1066 isn’t a Beverly Hills area code.
• •• College: You can quote from the classics, identify major cultural movements, and expound on the difference between Ming and Moghul.
• ••• Masters: You could get a paper published in a scholarly journal.
• •••• Doctorate: Professor emeritus
• ••••• Scholar: Scholars worldwide acknowledge you as one of the foremost experts of your time.

Possessed by: Professors, Literati, Topical Bloggers,

Specialties: Post-structuralism, Impressionist Painting, Imperial Rome, Color Theory, Linguistics