TEXT: This certificate certifies that 
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  A character played by 
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  Has fulfilled the requirements for membership in this Verbobonc regional metaorganization.  
  Membership must be renewed annually at the beginning of each calendar year. Please keep all previous 
  certificates of membership together along with this one so an accurate account of your membership can be 
  made in the event of an audit. 
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  The Riverwalk Society 
  Artiste 
   
  The Riverwalk Society has been established only recently by Master Bard Sovonich of Rhyne-
  hurst.  The Society is dedicated to furthering arts and culture within Verbobonc, as well as pre-
  serving the lore of this fair land.  Its symbol is a white silhouette of a lark flying above a field of 
  blue 
  Benefits: 
   
  A Song for Dinner:  Riverwalk Society members maintain their lifestyle by performing. An Artiste receives standard lifestyle for 
  free when playing any adventure set in the region of Verbobonc. 
   
  The Silver Tongue:  Riverwalk members learn that successful artists must be social and willing to perform anywhere. Artistes 
  gain a +3 circumstance bonus on Diplomacy, Gather Information, and Perform skill checks. 
   
  Access to the Societies Private Collection :  Riverwalk members gain access to the Riverwalk Society’s private library. While pri-
  marily a place of research, the members use it socialize as well.  Artistes that attempt Bardic Knowledge checks while here 
  receive a +3 circumstance bonus. Furthermore, Artistes have access to the Greyhawk regional feat Blackmoorian Rhymes. 
   
  Tools of the Trade: Artistes receive a common musical instrument, entertainer’s outfit and courtier’s outfit upon joining. 
   
  Penalties: 
  The Life of an Artist: The church of Saint Cuthbert views the Riverwalk Society as a distraction to the commonfolk. It believes 
  that the societies members lack the desire to do real work. Because of this the starting attitude for NPCs of the church is one 
  category worse when attempting a Diplomacy check. 
  Requirements: 
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  Must be a resident of Verbobonc 
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  4 Ranks Diplomacy 
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  8 Ranks Perform 
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  5 TU annually composing new works 
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  Dues: 30gp annually 
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  Must have been a Dilettante for at least 
  6 months 
   
  This regional documentation has been issued by the Triad of the region of Verbobonc and must be turned over to them upon request.  
  It may be revoked, altered, changed, or otherwise modified at any time by the Verbobonc Triad for any reason deemed necessary. 
  
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