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Gorean Castes: Scribes
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The Caste of Scribes, denoted by their blue robes, are in general
the scholarly and studious caste. Scribes perform many tasks but
are often specialists. Noted for their sharp and aware minds, they
are the bookkeepers, accountants, historians, legal experts,
compilers of data, mathematicians, and notaries. Some of the
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military aspects of Scribes are in logistics, mapmaking, historical
reference, supply systems, pay rosters, enlistment, and any other
support function they might be suited for.
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Scribes are not generally what one considers a sterotypical Gorean,
yet they remain men of Gor. Though not Warriors, Scribes will fight
to defend their homestone, their women, or their honor. To this
end, many will seek some training in weapons, but not much. Also,
though they are not noted for ferocity, they are Masters in their
own right, and kajirae should not forget this.
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The training of a Scribe is mentally rigorous, involving a long
childhood of learning, study, and reasoning exercises. They also
learn kaissa, the Gorean form of chess, to a greater degree than
most other castes.
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Since much legal business is conducted through Scribes, they
generally consider it a wise career move to have an unimpeachable
reputation, though there are rogues. Furthermore, since the Scribes
are one of the High Castes, it is possible that they might one day
sit on the governing council of a city, hence another good reason
to ensure they have a reputation for honesty.
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Each Scribe has a unique sigil or seal with which he stamps his
works.
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Written by Narnus of Port Kar