In the intricate social hierarchy of Vasagarod, the Knowledgable class serves as the ultimate arbiters of the mind and body. Acting as both masters of ancient lore and menders of physical wounds, they are the indispensable spine of every kingdom. Yet, their service is rarely selfless; the Knowledgable are driven by a singular, cold ambition to make the world submit to their specific "Truth," whether that truth is rooted in life-saving wisdom or dangerous, world-shaping dogma.
The Knowledgable are defined by their access to information that remains hidden from the average citizen. They are the only ones capable of navigating the Zharruk Caves of Knowledge, a network of ancient caverns rumored to hold the lost libraries of a vanished civilization. By curating history and science, they effectively control the narrative of the past and the possibilities of the future.
Bhih (Zharra): As the respected head of the Zharruk Medicine Institute, she embodies the administrative and healing peak of the class, managing a complex facility dedicated to surgical arts and arcane healing.
Gaya (Zharra): Residing deep within the Caves of Knowledge, she acts as a high counselor to royalty, ensuring that the ancient lore she guards influences the highest levels of governance.
Osto (Zharra): A gaunt, ascetic sage who has renounced all material possessions, demonstrating the class's potential for total, selfless immersion in pure knowledge.
To the Knowledgable, the act of healing is a manifestation of power. Institutions like the Zharruk Medicine Institute and Surgery Center are not merely hospitals but centers of study where the "Truth" of the physical body is unraveled through arcane research. By holding the keys to survival, the Knowledgable ensure that both commoners and kings remain indebted to them.
Rhatalia's Great Surgeryplace: In the capital of Velthar, this renowned establishment is where master surgeons perform experimental and intricate procedures, often treating ailments deemed incurable by others.
Zharruk's Blazing Anvil: While a forge, it utilizes geothermal vents and ancient ingenuity, showing that the Knowledgable's influence extends into the creation of high-quality, specialized tools of the trade.
The Knowledgable often overlap with the priesthood, acting as the bridge between the mortal and the divine. They lead the rituals at sites like the Sacred Irya Bank, where their presence provides a shield of peace even during active warfare.
Gyanam (Khara): An ancient head priest of the goddess Irya, protected by an unseen divine aura while he communes with common folk.
Isma (Ravaha): A priestess at the Temple of the Knowing Eye, who uses her master-level knowledge and charm as tools for espionage and subtle manipulation.
The influence of this class is anchored in massive academic and research facilities that span the kingdoms:
Kharathuun Centre of Studies: The largest interstate university in Vasagarod, where scholars gather to pursue knowledge in history, alchemy, and the arcane arts.
Narethin Study Centre University: A sprawling institution dedicated to scholarly pursuits and arcane research, bustling with the next generation of truth-seekers.
Mokha: A clandestine Azarim facility where the pursuit of health knowledge often crosses ethical boundaries into dangerous alchemical experimentation.
In the "prelude to chaos" that defines Vasagarod, the Knowledgable are the most dangerous class because they do not fight with steel, but with the very reality people believe in. Whether through the Stab Pin of the Learned—a weapon disguised as a tool—or the "Truth" they whisper into a king's ear, they ensure that when the world finally breaks, it does so according to their design.