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Author (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)

The Author is a writer who creates stories and researches topics, making them perfect for investigators who need to research and document investigations. Authors have extensive research skills and can write compelling narratives. Authors excel at research, writing, and understanding human psychology. Their skills in Art/Craft, History, Library Use, Language, Psychology, and Persuade make them excellent researchers and communicators.

How it works (mechanics)

**Occupation Skills**: Art/Craft, History, Library Use, Language, Psychology, Persuade **Credit Rating**: 9-30% **Skill Points**: EDU × 4 (distributed among occupation skills)

Practical tips

**Best For**: Research-focused characters, characters who want to document investigations, characters who need communication skills.

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