You spent much time learning to take dictation and copy text. In a world where the bulk of the population is illiterate, this is a very important job! Over time, however, you became disillusioned with this role, and sought out a greater destiny.

Obviously, you cannot select this back-story if you are Aruna.

When you select this Back-Story, gain a +1 bonus to your Education. Then choose any other attribute, and gain a +1 bonus to it as well. You gain the ability to read and write two languages of your choice, and may choose a third language to either speak, or to read and write as well. Finally, you gain +1 to your choice of Academic, Diplomatic or Temple Prestige.