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I've spent more than one evening in the courts of the power.ful within the many recursions I've visited. Some of us are brutish beasts, unfit for courtly life. Some of us manage not to end up the court fool, a victory in itself I say. But the most exquisite specimen of the royal world are can flit between conversaing the utmost grace, while spin-These social predators are the most subtle of creatures and I delight in watching them work. If only I could be so coyly powerful.
You notice something useful about the person you're interacting with. A possible pressure point or bit of blackmail.
You manage to control your persona during the conversation, allowing you to come off as you see fit (intelligent, charming, foolish, etc.).
You make a good first impression on a target of your choice, granting you an asset on fur- ther interactions for the rest of the encounter.
You read the room, noticing major relationships such as who's in charge, who holds blackmail, who is secretly allied with whom. This mostly just picks up the big stuff, like large political blocs, etc.
You craft and disseminate a rumor that spreads like wildfire.
You talk your way into the room when something important is going being decided.
You enjoy two assets when attempting to make bribes.
You gain audience with the local ruler, who will most likely take your words seriously.
GM Intrusion: You make a terrible social gaffe, such as addressing someone by the wrong title or stepping on someone's dress hem.