As a child, you didn't know the secret of your family. Whether you were raised in a big city, small farming village, or a hut in the forest, you never really questioned it, either. Your parents kept it a secret and seemed normal enough, but that was far from the case. Upon coming of age your mother or father explained the truth to you, that your blood is touched by powerful witches ... hags!
Raised to be a powerful caster, encouraged to take on power in whatever form it would be granted to you, your life was no longer "normal". However, you had to keep up appearances, and you couldn't let anyone know the truth (at least not in your hometown).
Now, off on the road, you can spread your legs a little and let loose. Learn more, find greater power, and add to the legacy that is your ancestry.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, plus your choice of one from among Arcana, History, Nature, and Religion
- Languages: Sylvan and one other of your choice.
- Equipment: A writing kit, traveler's clothes, and a small pouch containing 14 gold.
Thanks to your ancestry and blood, you are adept at speaking with creatures of a magical nature. When speaking to fey creatures, or other similarly magical creatures (DM's discretion) you have advantage on Charisma related checks.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the sage background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a cloistered scholar.
Your bond is almost certainly associated either with the place where you grew up or with the knowledge you hope to acquire through adventuring. Your ideal is no doubt related to how you view the quest for knowledge and truth—perhaps as a worthy goal in itself, or maybe as a means to a desirable end.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 2 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 3 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| 4 | My parents or guardians were too controlling - I will go wild with my freedom! |
| 5 | I tend to get along with animals and nature better than other humanoids. |
| 6 | I make new friends easily, even if I don't tell them everything about me. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 6 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to protect my parents/guardians/home. |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 4 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 5 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| 6 | I owe everything to the denizens of the forest where I was raised. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | Lives of people are worthless compared to the sanctity of nature. |
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