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Utra Griivens is many things. A sponge, nevertheless, she isn't. No sharp edge to those, no clear point. For one such as Utra, there must be a method. Focus. This comes with certain… Limitations, naturally. But she can understand and accept as much. She'll let the warrior sorts worry abut safety and such; the Society needs her to learn more, and not distract herself with such petty concerns as the immediate safety of her own hide.

With the Orc coming into view, she, accordingly, bothers not to scan the horizon for flying men with sharp knives. Curious customs. she states bluntly, instead. Think we could go closer; take a look, mayhaps. she adds.1 Or not. Hm. This should attract scavengers. Wonderful chance to get some insight. All high up, hm. Birds, mayhaps. she narrows her eyes. Master Zipnog would be pleased.

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1Anyone who has spent any ampount of time around Utra will likely be able to tell that this is probably a question.
Utra’s mind overflows with applicable knowledge. Facts and lore materialize rapidly, one after another, fighting to the forefront of her focus.

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Knowledge Local (29)
DC 10 It is fairly common knowledge often overheard in taverns and public houses, that body modifications are used to indicate initiation or high status
DC15 Research indicates, that this tribe cut their skin in the fashion shown on the corpse, likely taking their name from the practice.
DC20 An obscure fact known to few is that the Skincutters live under the dominion of the Skullcrushers
DC 25 Secret knowledge was once revealed to you, that the Skullcrushers regularly demand workers be sent to toil on their megaprojects

Knowledge Arcana (23)
DC 10 It is fairly common knowledge often overheard in taverns and public houses that spells can be stored in physical objects
DC 15 Research indicates, these cuttings are magical in nature
DC 20 An obscure fact known to few is the orcish rune for enhanced strength appears in many places on the dead body

Knowledge History (14)
DC 10 It is fairly common knowledge often overheard in taverns and public houses, that tragedy has befallen many who have traversed the forbidden passages

Knowledge Nobility and Royalty (21)
DC 10 It is fairly common knowledge often overheard in taverns and public houses, that in many martial societies the strongest individual rules
DC 15 Research indicates, leadership can be influenced or even obtained by ritualistic single combat
DC 20 An obscure fact known to few is that a people without a champion must submit to the rule of another

Knowledge Religion (25)
DC 10 It is fairly common knowledge often overheard in taverns and public houses, Gruumsh is the head of the Orcish pantheon
DC 15 Research indicates, Gruumsh demands sacrifice of body parts from his worshipers, in this case skincutting
DC 20 An obscure fact known to few is Gruumsh promises power to those who are mutilated in his name
DC 25 Secret knowledge was once revealed to you, that followers of Gruumsh compete to be the best at everything, becoming unbalanced and hostile when beaten or disgraced

Knowledge Architecture and Engineering (32)
DC 10 It is fairly common knowledge often overheard in taverns and public houses, that metal exposed to the elements will rust
DC 15 Observation indicates, no rust on the chains
DC 20 An obscure fact known to few is the rate at which rust forms, indicating this display was erected recently, perhaps no more than a few hours ago
DC 25 Secret knowledge was once revealed to you, about the suspension system used. With a little ingenuity the body can be gently lowered to the ground.


Paragnostic Lore (24)
DC 10 The Skincutters are a people united in their worship of Gruumsh through skincutting
DC 20 While most Skincutters are orcs, many other races follow their customs