Chronicle

 
Prerequisite(s): Int 13+, Appraise 4+ ranks, Ability to cast Arcane Spells
 
Benefit: You gain a +1 bonus to Appraise checks, if you succeed on a DC 20 appraise check, you can discern the approximate age of any nonmagical art object (Items that are not coins, gems or jewelry).If you succeed at this check, you can sell the item to a college, museum, school or university for more than it's actual value, depending on the age of the item. You may only attempt this special appraise check once. You must sell the item to an acedemic institution, not an individual, merchant or shop. The age of the item determines how much more you can get for it. If you belong to an affiliation that is an acedemic institution, you can sell the item for it's normal value but add one to your affiliation score for every 2000gps you forego (Max +10 per item).
 
Objects Age Extra Value
<100 Years +1%
100-499 Years +5%
500-749 Years +10%
750-1249 Years +15%
1250-3999 Years +20%
4000-9999 Years +25%
10000+ Years +30%
 
Source: Dragon Magazine #347