You have lived in the seclusive tribes of witches, or have learned the ancient practice of witchcraft from your family. Either way, you have taken a liking to the dark arts and with to study them further.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Nature
- Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A Book stuffed full of notes from your witchcraft studies, a winter blanket, a [Tooltip Not Found], a set of common clothesherbalism kit, and 5 gp
Purveyor of Dark Arts
What path brought you to study witchcraft? Did you grow up with this magic or did you discover a hidden secret leading to this knowledge. You can work with your DM to determine the exact nature of your study, or you can choose or roll on the table below to determine the reason behind your path to witchcraft.
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Purveyor of Dark Arts |
1
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My family comes from a long line of witches and was taught my them.
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2
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I grew up in a small tribe, raised by everyone and taught witchcraft by the village elder.
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3
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I was exiled for a crime I did not commit, driving me to forbidden witchcraft.
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4
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An alchemical mystery lead me down a path of witchcraft.
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5
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Witcraft became my version of art, literature, music, or manifesto.
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6
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I was accused of being a witch, so I became one.
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7
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My parents taught me this skill, claiming I will need it for a great purpose.
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8
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I was a pilgrim in search of a person, place, or relic of spiritual significance, and ended up joining a coven for answers.
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Feature: Witch
You gain the Witch feat.
Suggested Characteristics
Some witches are proud of their heritage and flaunt their powers and abilities to other mages. Some live in a world where such magic is illegal and is dangerous to perform publicly and must keep it a secret.
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Personality Trait |
1
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I’ve been isolated for so long that I rarely speak, preferring gestures and the occasional grunt.
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2
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I am utterly serene, even in the face the coming storm.
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3
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The leader of my community had something wise to say on every topic, and I am eager to share that wisdom.
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4
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I feel tremendous empathy for all who suffer.
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5
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I’m oblivious to etiquette and social expectations.
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6
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I connect everything that happens to a grand, cosmic plan.
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7
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I often get lost in my arcane studies and witchcraft, becoming oblivious to my surroundings.
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8
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I prefer to spend time with my familiar, books, and studies than other people.
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d6 |
Ideal |
1
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Greater Good. My gifts are meant to help my fellow witches, not just used for my own benefit. (Good)
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2
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Logic. Emotions are sticky and messy, alchemy and brewing are consistent and predictable. (Lawful)
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3
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Free Thinking. No matter the school of magic, we must push the limits. (Chaotic)
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4
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Power. Solitude and contemplation are paths toward mystical or magical power. (Evil)
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5
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Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral)
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6
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Self-Knowledge. If you know yourself, there’s nothing left to know. (Any)
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d6 |
Bond |
1
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Nothing is more important than the other members of my coven, order, or association.
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2
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I entered seclusion to hide from witch hunters. I must someday confront them.
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3
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I’m still seeking the enlightenment I pursued in my study, and it still eludes me.
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4
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I am wanted by my coven because I loved someone I could not have.
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5
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My teacher and I had a close kinship, and were like a parent to me.
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6
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My studies give me great insight into a great power that only I can destroy.
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d6 |
Flaw |
1
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Away from my home or coven, I enjoy material delights a little too much.
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2
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I harbor dark, bloodthirsty thoughts that my not even my studies can quell.
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3
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I am dogmatic in my thoughts and philosophy.
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4
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I will confide in my familiar or pet more than another person.
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5
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There's no risk I wont take to further my watchcraft.
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6
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I like keeping secrets and won’t share them with anyone but my familiar, pet, or cauldron.
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Which Witch Feat are we to add? I searched for the one made by you, but there are multiple.
Hey there! The feat you add is based on the small boon you get, and then the spellcasting ability modifier you are choosing.