You have made your life the study of magic. It burns in your blood and you have a fervent need to understand every possibility magic has to offer.
- Skill Proficiencies: Proficient in Arcana and your choice of History, Medicine, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose between Alchemist, Poisoner, Herbalist
- Languages: Choose 2 languages
To determine the nature of your arcana training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d8 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abjuration |
| 2 | Conjuration |
| 3 | Divination |
| 4 | Enchantment |
| 5 | Evocation |
| 6 | Illusion |
| 7 | Necromancy |
| 8 | Transmutation |
While you studied for many years, you went over vast records of magical artifacts, spells, and cursed items. Due to your obsessive study, you gain advantage on any arcana check that is related to finding out what any items is, or what its features are. You have spent so much time with this subject it is like you are a savant. The gold and time you must spend to copy a spell of your school of choice into your spellbook is halved.
Suggested Characteristics
Arcanists are obsessed with Magic. Their need to know outweighs their caution. They push forward into the unknown to pursue their knowledge and the magic.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m oblivious to etiquette and social expectations. |
| 2 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 3 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 4 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 5 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| 6 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 7 | Books are still the only things that make me happy. |
| 8 | Through discovery, I discover myself. |
| 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 | I have an ancient spellbook that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 2 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 3 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| 4 | I am a living library of knowledge, and seek an apprentice of my own. |
| 5 | Nothing is more important than my research |
| 6 | I wish to create something new, some new magic that will cement my name in the histories |
| 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 | I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s. |
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