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Renown Command Reference

The !renown command allows players and DMs to track character renown (reputation and fame).

Renown rules are from Cursed Scroll 6, part of the Western Reaches expansion by The Arcane Library.

Quick Reference

Command Description Example
!renown show Display your character's renown !renown show
!renown show <character> Display a character's renown (DM) !renown show gandalf
!renown ledger Show recent renown adjustments (last 5) !renown ledger
!renown ledger <count> Show specific number of entries !renown ledger 10
!renown ledger all Show all renown adjustments !renown ledger all
!renown +<amount> <reason> Add renown to your character !renown +1 honored publicly
!renown -<amount> <reason> Subtract renown from your character !renown -1 public humiliation
!renown +<amount> <character> <reason> Add renown to named character (DM) !renown +2 gandalf quest reward
!renown -<amount> <character> <reason> Subtract from named character (DM) !renown -1 gandalf offended nobility

How Renown Works

Renown represents a character's reputation and fame in the game world. It is calculated as:

Renown = CHA modifier + (level - 1) + sum of adjustments
  • CHA modifier: Derived from your Charisma score
  • Level bonus: (level - 1), so level 1 characters get +0, level 3 characters get +2
  • Adjustments: Sum of all renown changes recorded in the ledger

This calculation happens dynamically, so if your CHA changes or you level up, your renown automatically updates.

Renown Bonuses

Your renown determines bonuses on carousing and reaction rolls:

Renown Bonus
3 or less No bonus
4-7 +1 bonus
8-11 +2 bonus
12+ +3 bonus

Permission Model

  • Players can modify their own selected character's renown
  • DMs (with active initiative) can modify any character's renown by name
  • Anyone can view any character's renown

Usage Examples

Viewing Renown

!renown show
Result: 
**Gandalf**'s Renown: 7 (+1 bonus)
Base: CHA +2, Level bonus +4 = 6
Adjustments: +1

Adding Renown

!renown +1 honored publicly by the town council
Result: 
**Gandalf** gained 1 renown for honored publicly by the town council
New Renown: 8 (+2 bonus)

Subtracting Renown

!renown -1 offended the local merchant guild
Result: 
**Gandalf** lost 1 renown for offended the local merchant guild
New Renown: 6 (+1 bonus)

Viewing Ledger History

!renown ledger
Result: 
**Gandalf**'s renown adjustments:
1. +1 renown (2024-01-15) - honored publicly by the town council
2. -1 renown (2024-01-14) - offended the local merchant guild
3. +2 renown (2024-01-10) - defeated the dragon publicly

DM Modifying Another Character

!renown +2 legolas celebrated as tournament champion
Result: 
**Legolas** gained 2 renown for celebrated as tournament champion
New Renown: 9 (+2 bonus)

Ways to Gain Renown

  • Being honored publicly
  • Buying drinks for a tavern
  • Major triumphs or victories
  • Public displays of generosity
  • Quest rewards from grateful NPCs

Ways to Lose Renown

  • Public humiliation
  • Run-ins with the law
  • Fashion mistakes
  • Being frugal or stingy
  • Offending higher-status people

Error Messages

Message Cause Solution
"You need to select a character first" No character selected Use !character <name> first
"Character not found" Invalid character name Check spelling
"You can only modify renown for your own characters" Non-DM trying to modify another's character Only modify your own character
"Please provide a reason for the renown change" Missing reason Include a description
"Usage: renown..." Invalid syntax Follow command format
  • !character - Select active character
  • !sheet - View character sheet (includes renown display)
  • !detail - View detailed character info (includes renown display)
  • !init - Start initiative (required for DM to modify other characters)

Technical Notes

  • Renown values can be negative
  • Reason/description is required for all changes
  • Character names use fuzzy matching (case-insensitive, partial matches)
  • All transactions are logged with timestamps
  • Renown is displayed on character sheets automatically