Acting (sage study) - Revision history

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 :* '''[[Dramatist I (sage ability)|Dramatist I]]''': gives the ability to write pantomimes, comedies and morality plays.
-:* '''[[Dramatic Presence (sage ability)|Dramatic Presence]]''': despite the character's charisma, he or she is able to command attention to a certain extent, occasionally allowing a re-roll of a [[Charisma (ability stat)|charisma check]] in some circumstances.
+:* '''[[Dramatic Presence (sage ability)|Dramatic Presence]]''': despite the character's charisma, he or she is able to command attention to a certain extent, occasionally allowing a re-roll of a [[Charisma (ability stat)|charisma]] [[Ability Checks|check]] in some circumstances.
 :* '''[[Inspire Valour (sage ability)|Inspire Valour]]''': through diction, enable an act of great heroism in a non-player character, so that for a period of time they're able to ignore morale checks.

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-'''Acting''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Drama (sage field)|Drama]], in which the character tells a story through speech, emotional expressiveness, improvisation and physicality.  The skill requires an impressive memory, imagination, strength of voice and the ability to intuit the intentions of [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligent]] [[Bestiary|beings]].  Actors train at length in elocution, while gaining a wide knowledge in dramatic literature and humanoid culture.
+'''Acting''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Drama (sage field)|Drama]], in which the character tells a story through speech, emotional expressiveness, improvisation and physicality.  The skill requires an impressive memory, imagination, strength of voice and the ability to intuit the intentions of [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligent]] [[Bestiary|beings]].  Actors train at length in elocution, while gaining a wide knowledge in dramatic [[Literature (sage field)|literature]] and humanoid culture.
 Quality acting is achieved in association with other actors; fewer than four actors greatly reduce the choice of plays to perform.  With five or six actors, usually one or two can be dressed to play multiple minor parts, while four actors are chosen to play the main characters.  Even Shakespeare can be performed adequately with six persons, and perhaps a few "spear carriers" — persons without any acting talent, who perform very minor parts — to fill out the cast.

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 :* '''[[Monologue (sage ability)|Monologue]]''': leaping into a speech, the character is able to weave a spell into the speech being given, so that at it's end the spell is cast without the listeners being the wiser until it's too late.
-:* '''[[Spectral Spectators (sage ability)|Spectral Spectators]]''': conjures the illuson of an enthusiastic, ghostly audience that cheers and applauds the character's actions and speeches.
+:* '''[[Spectral Spectators (sage ability)|Spectral Spectators]]''': conjures the [[Illusion|illusion]] of an enthusiastic, ghostly audience that cheers and applauds the character's actions and speeches.
 === Sage ===

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 === Amateur Status ===
-* '''[[Actor I (sage ability)|Actor I]]''': the character is able to adequately perform supporting roles on stage.
+:* '''[[Actor I (sage ability)|Actor I]]''': the character is able to adequately perform supporting roles on stage.
-* '''[[Foil (sage ability)|Foil]]''': the character obtains a non-levelled associate with the actor I sage ability, who yet doesn't have wider knowledge of the study.
+:* '''[[Foil (sage ability)|Foil]]''': the character obtains a non-levelled associate with the actor I sage ability, who yet doesn't have wider knowledge of the study.
-* '''[[Gift of Memory (sage ability)|Gift of Memory]]''': the character habitually remembers names, places and phrases spoken by persons in an exact manner, without effort.
+:* '''[[Gift of Memory (sage ability)|Gift of Memory]]''': the character habitually remembers names, places and phrases spoken by persons in an exact manner, without effort.
-* '''[[Vocal Range (sage ability)|Vocal Range]]''': the character's speaking voice can be heard at a 50% greater distance than a normal person.
+:* '''[[Vocal Range (sage ability)|Vocal Range]]''': the character's speaking voice can be heard at a 50% greater distance than a normal person.
 === Authority ===
-* '''[[Actor II (sage ability)|Actor II]]''': the character is able to adequately perform leading roles on stage.
+:* '''[[Actor II (sage ability)|Actor II]]''': the character is able to adequately perform leading roles on stage.
-* '''[[Dramatist I (sage ability)|Dramatist I]]''': gives the ability to write pantomimes, comedies and morality plays.
+:* '''[[Dramatist I (sage ability)|Dramatist I]]''': gives the ability to write pantomimes, comedies and morality plays.
-* '''[[Dramatic Presence (sage ability)|Dramatic Presence]]''': despite the character's charisma, he or she is able to command attention to a certain extent, occasionally allowing a re-roll of a [[Charisma (ability stat)|charisma check]] in some circumstances.
+:* '''[[Dramatic Presence (sage ability)|Dramatic Presence]]''': despite the character's charisma, he or she is able to command attention to a certain extent, occasionally allowing a re-roll of a [[Charisma (ability stat)|charisma check]] in some circumstances.
-* '''[[Inspire Valour (sage ability)|Inspire Valour]]''': through diction, enable an act of great heroism in a non-player character, so that for a period of time they're able to ignore morale checks.
+:* '''[[Inspire Valour (sage ability)|Inspire Valour]]''': through diction, enable an act of great heroism in a non-player character, so that for a period of time they're able to ignore morale checks.
-* '''[[Stage Performance (sage ability)|Stage Performance]]''': conveys organizational and personal skills necessary to direct and stage a play with others, with requirements for rehearsal time.
+:* '''[[Stage Performance (sage ability)|Stage Performance]]''': conveys organizational and personal skills necessary to direct and stage a play with others, with requirements for rehearsal time.
-* '''[[Troupe (sage ability)|Troupe]]''': the character has the force of will and talent to lead a group with one other lead actor and 2-4 supporting actors.
+:* '''[[Troupe (sage ability)|Troupe]]''': the character has the force of will and talent to lead a group with one other lead actor and 2-4 supporting actors.
 === Expert ===
-* '''[[Aura of Empathy (sage ability)|Aura of Empathy]]''': adds 1-4 points to the character's charisma, and if a charisma check is made, the force of the character's gaze is able to force an enemy to break off combat, expressing a wish to [[Parley & Negotiation|parley]].
+:* '''[[Aura of Empathy (sage ability)|Aura of Empathy]]''': adds 1-4 points to the character's charisma, and if a charisma check is made, the force of the character's gaze is able to force an enemy to break off combat, expressing a wish to [[Parley & Negotiation|parley]].
-* '''[[Monologue (sage ability)|Monologue]]''': leaping into a speech, the character is able to weave a spell into the speech being given, so that at it's end the spell is cast without the listeners being the wiser until it's too late.
+:* '''[[Monologue (sage ability)|Monologue]]''': leaping into a speech, the character is able to weave a spell into the speech being given, so that at it's end the spell is cast without the listeners being the wiser until it's too late.
-* '''[[Spectral Spectators (sage ability)|Spectral Spectators]]''': conjures the illuson of an enthusiastic, ghostly audience that cheers and applauds the character's actions and speeches.
+:* '''[[Spectral Spectators (sage ability)|Spectral Spectators]]''': conjures the illuson of an enthusiastic, ghostly audience that cheers and applauds the character's actions and speeches.
 === Sage ===
-* '''[[Great Presence (sage ability)|Great Presence]]''': the character's voice and expression in times of crisis emits an aura of inspiration that extends in a 23 ft. radius all around; allies in this radius gain advantages on saving throws against fear and charm and are unaffected by morale.  The effect also draws in others from a radius of 40 ft. to fill the circle full.
+:* '''[[Great Presence (sage ability)|Great Presence]]''': the character's voice and expression in times of crisis emits an aura of inspiration that extends in a 23 ft. radius all around; allies in this radius gain advantages on saving throws against fear and charm and are unaffected by morale.  The effect also draws in others from a radius of 40 ft. to fill the circle full.
-* '''[[Reality Maestro (sage ability)|Reality Maestro]]''': when performing without sets or actors, the character is able to create the illusion in the audience's mind that these are there and even speaking parts within a pre-written play.
+:* '''[[Reality Maestro (sage ability)|Reality Maestro]]''': when performing without sets or actors, the character is able to create the illusion in the audience's mind that these are there and even speaking parts within a pre-written play.

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 === Expert ===
-: '''[[Aura of Empathy (sage ability)|Aura of Empathy]]''': adds 1-4 points to the character's charisma, and if a charisma check is made, the force of the character's gaze is able to force an enemy to break off combat, expressing a wish to [[Parley & Negotiation|parley]].
+* '''[[Aura of Empathy (sage ability)|Aura of Empathy]]''': adds 1-4 points to the character's charisma, and if a charisma check is made, the force of the character's gaze is able to force an enemy to break off combat, expressing a wish to [[Parley & Negotiation|parley]].
-: '''[[Monologue (sage ability)|Monologue]]''': leaping into a speech, the character is able to weave a spell into the speech being given, so that at it's end the spell is cast without the listeners being the wiser until it's too late.
+* '''[[Monologue (sage ability)|Monologue]]''': leaping into a speech, the character is able to weave a spell into the speech being given, so that at it's end the spell is cast without the listeners being the wiser until it's too late.
-: '''[[Spectral Spectators (sage ability)|Spectral Spectators]]''': conjures the illuson of an enthusiastic, ghostly audience that cheers and applauds the character's actions and speeches.
+* '''[[Spectral Spectators (sage ability)|Spectral Spectators]]''': conjures the illuson of an enthusiastic, ghostly audience that cheers and applauds the character's actions and speeches.
 === Sage ===
-: '''[[Great Presence (sage ability)|Great Presence]]''': the character's voice and expression in times of crisis emits an aura of inspiration that extends in a 23 ft. radius all around; allies in this radius gain advantages on saving throws against fear and charm and are unaffected by morale.  The effect also draws in others from a radius of 40 ft. to fill the circle full.
+* '''[[Great Presence (sage ability)|Great Presence]]''': the character's voice and expression in times of crisis emits an aura of inspiration that extends in a 23 ft. radius all around; allies in this radius gain advantages on saving throws against fear and charm and are unaffected by morale.  The effect also draws in others from a radius of 40 ft. to fill the circle full.
-: '''[[Reality Maestro (sage ability)|Reality Maestro]]''': when performing without sets or actors, the character is able to create the illusion in the audience's mind that these are there and even speaking parts within a pre-written play.
+* '''[[Reality Maestro (sage ability)|Reality Maestro]]''': when performing without sets or actors, the character is able to create the illusion in the audience's mind that these are there and even speaking parts within a pre-written play.

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-'''Acting''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Drama (field)|Drama]], in which the character tells a story through speech, emotional expressivity, improvisation and physicality.  The skill requires an impressive memory, imagination, strength of voice and the ability to intuitively understand [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligent]] [[Bestiary|beings]].  Actors train at length in elocution, while gaining a wide knowledge in dramatic literature and humanoid culture.
+'''Acting''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Drama (sage field)|Drama]], in which the character tells a story through speech, emotional expressivity, improvisation and physicality.  The skill requires an impressive memory, imagination, strength of voice and the ability to intuitively understand [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligent]] [[Bestiary|beings]].  Actors train at length in elocution, while gaining a wide knowledge in dramatic literature and humanoid culture.
 Quality acting is achieved in association with other actors; fewer actors than four greatly reduce the choice of plays to perform.  With five or six actors, usually one or two can be dressed to play multiple minor parts, while four actors are chosen to play the main characters.  Even Shakespeare can be performed adequately with six persons, and perhaps a few "spearcarriers" — persons without any acting talent, who perform very minor parts — to fill out the cast.