Your talent for magic came to the attention of the Mages of
High Sorcery, an organization of spellcasters that study
magic and prevent its misuse. You've trained among the
Mages, but whether or not you'll face the dangerous tests
required to become a true member of the group remains
to be determined. Your passion for studying magic has
likely already predisposed you toward one of the
organization's three orders: the benevolent Order of the
White Robes, the balance-pursuing Order of the Red
Robes, or the ruthless Order of the Black Robes.
In the world of Krynn, many refer to the Mages of High
Sorcery as the Wizards of High Sorcery. The organization
accepts more than wizards, though, with bards, sorcerers,
warlocks, and other spellcasters included among their
ranks.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of colored ink, an ink pen, a set of
common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
When you make your
character, you may roll once on the Mage of High Sorcery
Trinkets table, instead of on the Trinkets table in the
Player’s Handbook, for your starting trinket.
| d6 | Mage of High Sorcery Trinkets |
|---|---|
| 1 | An unopened letter from your first teacher |
| 2 | A broken wand made of black, red, or white wood |
| 3 | A scroll bearing an incomprehensible formula |
| 4 | A purposeless device covered in colored stones that can fold into various enigmatic shapes |
| 5 | A pouch or spell book emblazoned with the triple moon symbol of the Mages of High Sorcery |
| 6 | A lens through which you can see Krynn's invisible black moon, Nuitari |
You gain the Initiate of High Sorcery feat (presented later
in this document).
In addition, the Mages of High Sorcery provide you with
free, modest lodging and food indefinitely at any occupied
Tower of High Sorcery and for one night at the home of an
organization member.
Suggested Characteristics
BUILDING A MAGE OF HIGH SORCERY CHARACTER
Mages of High Sorcery are typically bards, wizards, or
warlocks and might have any subclass. Spellcasters who
gain their magic through devotion or who possess innate
magic are less likely to be welcomed among the
traditionalist mages. Nevertheless, the Mages of High
Sorcery are shrewd, and they rarely let unique
opportunities or individuals pass them by. Even members
of martial classes who train in magic might find a rare
place among the group's three orders.
Suggested Characteristics. The study of magic drives
the Mages of High Sorcery. Consider which of the group's
three orders you aspire to join. The Mage of High Sorcery
Personality Traits table suggests traits you might adopt for
your character.
MAGES OF DRAGONLANCE
In past presentations of the Dragonlance setting, several of
DUNGEONS & DRAGON's modern spellcasting classes didn't exist. To
accommodate these classes, the group known as the Wizards of
High Sorcery has evolved into the Mages of High Sorcery. The
group's distinct orders and signature robes remain, but the
organization now accepts members from a broad range of
spellcasting traditions. Members who find their magic influenced
by the phases of Krynn's moons also remain part of the group,
largely represented by sorcerers with the Lunar Magic subclass
(presented in this document).
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