Deception

Category: Social

Deception (formerly Manipulation) is the art of lying, fast-talking, scamming, and hiding your true intentions. It is the attribute of con artists, spies, and anyone who needs to operate under false pretenses. Whether you are forging a document, wearing a magical glamour, or simply lying to the City Watch, Deception is your shield against scrutiny.

Common Uses

Lying: Convincing someone of a falsehood or covering up your true motives.
Disguise: Passing yourself off as someone else (often paired with Glamour magic).
Fast-Talking: Confusing or overwhelming someone with rapid, plausible-sounding nonsense to escape a sticky situation.

Specializations

Fast-Talking, Forgery, Acting/Disguise, Scams, Bluffing.

Attribute Tiers

Tier	Title	Example Capability
1	Novice	Honest. Terrible liar; stutters and avoids eye contact.
2	Competent	Fibber. Can tell believable white lies, bluff in games, and keep a straight face.
3	Skilled	Con Artist. Can forge documents, maintain false identities, and scam merchants.
4	Expert	Manipulator. Can gaslight interrogators, weave complex webs of lies, and play factions against each other.
5	Master	Mastermind. Can convince people of entirely false realities, beat truth spells, and live a double life perfectly.