You have dedicated your life to the study of magic, whether as a caster or merely an academic, and have learned a great deal about the finer details of how arcane energies function.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a book of arcane notes, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
School
To determine which school of magic you focused your studies most heavily on, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
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School |
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1
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Abjuration
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2
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Conjuration
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3
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Divination
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4
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Enchantment
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5
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Evocation
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6
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Illusion
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7
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Necromancy
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8
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Transmutation
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Feature: Arcane Identification
Any time you perform a short or long rest, you may dedicate a portion of this time to study and identify a number of magical items in your possession equal to your proficiency modifier for a long rest, or half as many on a short rest. Further, you may add spells to a spell book or create magical scrolls from spells you know or have in a spell book you have access to in half the time.
Suggested Characteristics
Arcane scholars are devoted to the research of magic in all its forms, and intrinsically drawn to new knowledge regarding their studies. They tend to be spell casters, themselves, but plenty who lack such gifts are still drawn to the research of these fields.
| d8 |
Personality Trait |
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1
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I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
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2
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I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
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3
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I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
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4
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I salivate at the thought of getting my hands on new magical secrets. Sometimes literally.
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5
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There are no magics that are intrinsically evil, only ways to use them for evil.
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6
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I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
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7
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I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
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8
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I’m certain that everything can be made better with magic, and I'm willing to prove it.
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| d6 |
Ideal |
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1
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
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2
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Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
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3
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Practicality. Magic is a tool of great power and efficiency that exists to be used. To not use it would be wasteful. (Lawful)
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4
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No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
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5
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Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
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6
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Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
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| d6 |
Bond |
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1
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A great mage taught me all I know, it is my duty to continue their work.
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2
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I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
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3
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It is my life's work is to chronicle every magical spell, formula, and secret I find on behalf of the university that trained me. I send any new discoveries I find to them first.
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4
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My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific school of magic.
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5
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
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6
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I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.
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Flaw |
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1
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I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
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2
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Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
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3
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Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
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4
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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5
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I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
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6
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I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
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