You are a student of magic, whether you study at a university, with a mentor, in a library, or through some other means. You are deeply dedicated to learning as much as you can about your fields.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Feature: Researcher
When you are in a city, school, or other location with large amounts of magical information, you can spend a number of hours equal to 8 minus your Wisdom modifier to make an Arcana check with a DC of 15 (or 5 if you are in a magical school or guild) + a spell level for which you have spell slots. If you succeed the check, you you copy a spell of the chosen level into your spellbook. This spell is chosen at random or by the DM from your class's spell list at your level. If you succeed the check or after three failed attempts in the same location, you must wait 1d4 days before being able to try again in that location. You must be able to provide the materials necessary to copy the spell into your spellbook in order to use this ability.
Suggested Characteristics
Student of magic are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to magical pursuits, a student of magic values magical knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other goals.
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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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There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
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5
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I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
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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 convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.
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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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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (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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Bond |
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1
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It is my duty to protect my students.
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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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I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
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4
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My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
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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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