
From an early age, you felt a connection to the threads of fate that permeate the multiverse, able to sense vibrations in the web of destiny and make predictions accordingly in the from of mysterious visions. You spent most of your early life advising the members of your small community on the next rainfall, when to harvest grain, and the fates of relatives gone off to war.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's Tools
- Languages: Two of your choice, Celestial
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from an old friend inquiring about the fate of a long-lost relative, a set of common clothes, a journal where you record your visions and predictions, a trinket you put under your pillow to focus your predictions, and a pouch containing 10 gp
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
d8 | Specialty |
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1 | Harvests |
2 | Births |
3 | Meteorological events |
4 | Deaths |
5 | Future conflicts |
6 | The location of a lost article of clothing |
7 | Future success |
8 | Finding lost children |
When you fail to recall an important piece of information, you may have the DM roll a d20 at the end of your next long rest. Depending on the success of the roll (meeting, surpassing, or falling short of a DC set by the DM), you may receive a hint or clue as to a method of obtaining the information, or potentially the full information itself. The nature of this information and the way in which is it delivered is up the the DM's discretion.
Suggested Characteristics
Psychics are often ridiculed and mistrusted by those outside of their home communities, and often seek to bring their knowledge and help to others, often making them helpful if socially awkward adventures.
d8 | Personality Trait |
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1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
2 | I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. |
3 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
4 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
5 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
6 | I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
7 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
8 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
d6 | Ideal |
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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 |
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1 | It is my duty to protect my students. |
2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
3 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
4 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
5 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
6 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
d6 | Flaw |
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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 | I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s. |
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