Licensed Fool

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Sway the opinions of others

Effect Description

You are a fool ... by law.

You are a court jester

You are officially licensed to be a royal fool, either by decree or by law.

You are expected not just to entertain the court, but you are also expected to say what everyone else is too afraid to say. As a fool, you are expected to insult people, to call out liars and cheats no matter how influential they are, and to point out flaws in plans that the invested can’t bring themselves to discuss.

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Sway the opinions of others

You may exhaust this Gift to push influence over other folks … even after failing a roll! Usually, Exhausting this Gift means “playing dumb” and getting out of some situation that would embarrass someone with more station than you ... but a subtle fool can advise, can plant ideas in people’s heads, and can gain access to places that commoners aren’t usually allowed.

Refer to the Influence rules for more details.

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