The skill of replicating, faking, and tampering with written or visual records. ## Tier 1 (Forgery 1+) * Document Replica – Mark a die as Effectful; on success, forge a basic document or signature. * Spot Fake – Once per scene, identify a forged document or item with +1 die. * Copy Artist – You may duplicate artwork, handwriting, or seals with passable quality. ## Tier 2 (Forgery 2+) * False Identity – You can create a convincing paper trail for a fake persona; allies gain +1 die when supporting the cover. * Tamper Records (Forgery/Investigation) – Mark a die as Persistent; on success, erase or alter written evidence. * Seal Crafter – You may replicate royal or religious seals and stamps. ## Tier 3 (Forgery 3+) * Deep Cover – Once per scene, treat Deception as Forgery when impersonating an organization member. * Holographic Trick (Forgery/Drawing) – You may add visual layers to an item, making it appear authentic even under casual scrutiny. * Compromising Evidence – You can fabricate evidence strong enough to convict or exonerate someone. ## Tier 4 (Forgery 4+) * Perfect Forgery – Your forgeries cannot be detected without magical means. * Erase Existence – Once per session, you may wipe all paper trail of a person or group from records. * Identity Weaver – You may retroactively declare a false identity has existed for months or years.