You spent years learning magic and the lore of the world at your school. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a master in your fields of study. To hone your concentration and focus, you were required to learn a crafting profession alongside your studies.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a set of artisan’s tools you are proficient with, a letter from the dean of your school, a set of robes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Specialty
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
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Specialty |
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1
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Alchemist
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2
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Astronomer
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3
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Librarian
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4
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Researcher
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5
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Scribe
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6
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Tutor
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Feature: Alumnus
As a graduate of a prestigious magic institution, your school and many of its alumni will provide you with lodging and food if necessary. You can also utilize your school's facilities like libraries, scriptoriums and crafting facilities when visiting the school, although you might be asked to give a guest lecture as compensation.
Suggested Characteristics
Academical Mages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. A scholar values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
| 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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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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| 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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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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| d6 |
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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| d6 |
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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