You spent years studying under an established Magewright or Artificer. Through that study, you have learned enough about magic to recognize the form and function of most magic items. This knowledge forms the fundamentals upon which a career in the Mystic sciences is built.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, History or Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, letter of introduction from your guild, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
To determine the nature of your Magewright training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below. Should your character develop into a full fledged Magewright (or spellcaster), this training may help determine your cantrip choices.
| d8 | Magewright Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alchemist |
| 2 | Frostsmith |
| 3 | Firesmith |
| 4 | Lightningsmith |
| 5 | Armorer |
| 6 | Weaponsmith |
| 7 | Jeweller |
| 8 | Carpenter |
When you encounter a magic item, you may spend ten minutes examining the item, which allows you to determine the item's properties and how to use it, as if you had examined the item for a long rest. If you wish to attune the item, you must still spend a short rest to attune it. You have advantage on Intelligence Checks to do with your Magewright Specialty.
You learn its properties and how to use them, whether it requires attunement to use, and how many charges it has, if any. You learn whether any spells are affecting the item and what they are.
Suggested Characteristics
Magesmithing requires extensive study and dedication. Those who are slow, technically challenged, or lazy never make it past the earliest stages of apprenticeship. As such, most Magewrights exhibit great pride in their work, occasionally bordering on hubris. They understand the value of hard work and the importance of community, but they’re vulnerable to sins of greed and covetousness.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it — I’m a perfectionist. |
| 2 | I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick. |
| 3 | I’m full of witty aphorisms and have a proverb for every occasion. |
| 4 | I’m rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play. |
| 5 | I like to talk at length about my profession. |
| 6 | I don’t part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible. |
| 7 | I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me. |
| 8 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good) |
| 3 | Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me. |
| 2 | I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still looking for someone worthy. |
| 3 | I owe my guild a great debt for forging me into the person I am today. |
| 4 | I pursue wealth to secure someone’s love. |
| 5 | One day I will return to my guild and prove that I am the greatest artisan of them all. |
| 6 | I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’ll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless. |
| 2 | I’m quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me. |
| 3 | No one must ever learn that I once stole money from guild coffers. |
| 4 | I’m never satisfied with what I have — I always want more. |
| 5 | I would kill to acquire a noble title. |
| 6 | I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals. |
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