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As a Mana Scientist, you have dedicated your life to understanding the intricate workings of arcane energy and harnessing the power of mana. Whether through rigorous academic study, natural talent, or a burning curiosity, you have become fascinated with the manipulation and utilization of this mystical force that permeates the world.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Supplies, Brewer's Supplies
- Languages: You are fluent in several exotic languages, and can choose 1 of any, either Elven or Gnomish, and either Celestial and Abyssal, along with either Infernal or Draconic.
- Equipment: A Alchemist's Supplies, Brewer's Supplies, Magnifying Glass, a Book filled with your research notes, a common magical focus (Such as a Crystal or Wand), and a pouch containing 15 Gold Pieces
Your expertise with mana has given you the knowledge of how all things magic tick. This knowledge allows you to manipulate and gain advantage over the magical world's inhabitants, granting an advantage over magical beasts.
Disruptive Spells: If a hostile creature within 10ft of you casts a spell, you can use your reaction to disrupt its casting. Make an ability check using your Intelligence modifier and add your proficiency bonus if you are proficient in Arcana. The DC equals 13 or half the spells level, whatever is higher. On a successful check, the spellcasting creature must make a Concentration saving throw with a DC of 8 + Your Proficiency Bonus + Your Intelligence Score Modifier. If they fail, the spell fails to take effect. This is useable a number of times equal to your Intelligence Modifier (Minimum 1) per long rest.
Evasive Maneuver: When you are targeted by a spell that requires you to make a Dexterity saving throw, you can use your reaction to add your Intelligence modifier (minimum of 1) to the saving throw. If the saving throw is successful, you can use your movement immediately to move up to half of your speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Spell List
In addition, if you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, the following spells are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| Cantrip | mending |
| 1st | detect magic, identify, mage armor |
Suggested Characteristics
Mana Scientists are typically driven by a deep curiosity and a desire to understand and manipulate mana in all its forms. They tend to value knowledge, logic, precision, and experimentation. However, their passion for the arcane can sometimes make them oblivious to other aspects in life.
| d4 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm always eager to engage in conversations about magical theories and discoveries. |
| 2 | I care more about unlocking the secrets of than the trivialities of everyday life. |
| 3 | I'm meticulous when it comes to recording my findings and observations in my notebooks. |
| 4 | I find beauty and wonder in the intricate complexities of arcane energies. |
| d4 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery: The pursuit of knowledge and uncovering the mysteries of magic is my ultimate goal. (Any) |
| 2 | Control: Magic should be understood and harnessed to benefit us all, under strict regulation. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Innovation: Magic is constantly evolving, and I strive to push its boundaries further. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Balance: The use of magic should follow a delicate equilibrium to avoid catastrophe. (Neutral) |
| d4 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My mentor taught me the art of manipulating mana, and I'll do anything to honor their teachings. |
| 2 | The world is full of untapped mana reserves, and I'm determined to uncover and harvest them. |
| 3 | The arcane anomalies that plague this land keep me awake at night, and I must find a solution. |
| 4 | A rival scientist seeks to outshine me, and I'm driven to prove my superiority. |
| d4 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I can get lost in my thoughts and become completely oblivious to my surroundings. |
| 2 | My fascination with magic sometimes clouds my judgement, leading me to take some unnecessary risks. |
| 3 | I am prone to over-analyzing and over-complicating simple matters. |
| 4 | I'm dismissive of non-magical endeavors, often seeing them as insignificant in comparison. |
Your unique understanding of mana allows you to perceive the magical forces at play in the world around you. You have developed an extraordinary intuition when it comes to detecting and deciphering magical phenomena. This insight has granted the following benefits:
Arcane Ingenuity: Your understanding of mana manipulation allows you to quickly devise creative solutions to magical challenges. When you or an ally within 30 feet of you fails an ability check or saving throw related to a magical effect, you can use your reaction to grant advantage on that roll. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of 1), and you regain expended uses after finishing a long rest.
Magical Perception: You have advantage on Intelligence checks made to identify and analyze magical items, rituals, or spells. Additionally, you can spend 10 minutes concentrating on an object or creature to determine if it is currently under the effect of any magical spells or enchantments.
As a Mana Scientist, you have dedicated your life to understanding the intricate workings of arcane energy and harnessing the power of mana. Whether through rigorous academic study, natural talent, or a burning curiosity, you have become fascinated with the manipulation and utilization of this mystical force that permeates the world.
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