Rune Witch

The art of runecraft was initially created by the giants of yore, but over time, the practice has been adopted by individuals of all races and backgrounds. As such, though Giant runes are the most common, many rune carvers incorporate symbols from their native languages into the craft.

Witches or warlocks live in the feywild, sacred forest, or somewhere secluded for the reason that many see the dark arts as criminal, disgusting, unstable, ill, etc. However, thanks to the giants, an ancient hag has discovered new diverse rune carvings. They spread this knowledge to witches/warlocks or whoever may use it for good or evil or for personal gain and it may also be spread to other creatures. In time far from north, in a sacred land filled with ancient knowledge, ice and snow, powerful nature, mad gods, great warriors and others more. Rune witches/warlocks have studied to sharpen or become warriors of magic. This environment of danger, this development of rune magic have become their source of pride. 

Skill Proficiencies: Choose 2 Skill - Arcana, History, Nature, Animal Handling, Medicine, Perception, Deception, Intimidation, Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Supplies, Cook's Utensils, Herbalism Kit

Languages: Giant, Choose 1 Language - Celestial, Deep Speech, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish, Gnomish, Primordial, Sylvan, Ogre

Equipment: Alchemist Supplies, Herbalism Kit or Cook's Utensils, A bag, A book of lore (You and the DM will discuss what type of information it holds), A scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers, Whetstone, A small cauldron, A bottle of black ink, A quill, Scale of dragon, Finger of birth-strangled babe, 1 trinket from the Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden or the feywild, Common clothes, A pouch containing (10 gp)

Spell List

You’ve dedicated your life to studying the practice of runecraft. Whether you were personally taught by a master rune carver either learned by poring over engravings in ancient ruins or learn it by someone else, you understand how to tap into the supernatural power held within runes.

You cast spells as if it were runes; it functions as spellcasting but runes.

Runic Witch Expanded Spell List

                1                       Entangle, Sleep

        2                       Augury, Zone of Truth

        3                       Bestow Curse, Clairvoyance

        4                       Dominate Beast, Greater Invisibility

        5                       Dominate Person, Modify Memory

Suggested Characteristics

Rune styles
Each rune carver has a unique style and preferred medium for creating runes. To determine how you make your runes, you can roll on the Rune Style table or discuss with your dm if you have a creative idea to do rune styles.


1d6 I Style

1  You inscribe your runes with a fine metal needle.

2  You whittle down pieces of wood into small figurines you mark with your runes.

3  You engrave runes onto glass beads and thread them onto necklaces and bracelets.

4   You stitch your runes into the hems of clothing.

5  You carve runes on a set of animal bones you can throw in different formations.

6  You draw your runes into candles, melting the wax to smooth over the engravings.