Arcane Bookworm
You have always had an insatiable hunger for knowledge, seeking wisdom not through adventure, but through the pages of books, scrolls, and tomes. From a young age, you preferred the quiet company of a dusty library or a dimly lit study to the chaos of the outside world. Where others found excitement in action, you found it in uncovering forgotten lore, deciphering cryptic texts, and solving riddles of arcane or ancient origin.
Your eyes have scanned countless pages, and with practice, you’ve developed an extraordinary ability to process written information at lightning speed. You see the world through the lens of the learned, always curious, always questioning. To you, knowledge is power, and the key to unraveling the greatest mysteries lies in books—whether magical, historical, or philosophical.
Though some may dismiss you as an obsessive recluse, your sharp mind and quick understanding make you invaluable when puzzles of intellect arise. In a world that rewards brawn, you find your strength in the wisdom of words, and your adventures are motivated by the thirst for new discoveries hidden in the texts of the past.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher’s supplies or Cartographer’s tools
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A book of lore (choose a subject), a set of ink and quill, a bottle of ink, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 g
Your life has been spent devouring knowledge, and you have honed the ability to rapidly process written information. You can read and comprehend written text at twice the speed of an average person. When making Intelligence checks to glean information from written materials (such as deciphering tomes, ancient texts, or scrolls), you gain advantage on the roll. Additionally, you can copy spells into a spellbook at half the normal time.
Suggested Characteristics
Personality Traits:
- I often get lost in thought, recalling passages from my favorite books.
- I prefer the company of books over people.
- I correct people’s grammar and phrasing, often without realizing it.
- When I start reading something, I cannot stop until I’ve finished.
Ideal:
- Knowledge. The pursuit of knowledge is the greatest of all endeavors. (Neutral)
- Self-Improvement. The more I learn, the more I grow. (Any)
Bond:
- My most cherished possession is a rare book I discovered in a forgotten library.
- I am determined to write the greatest scholarly work the world has ever seen.
Flaw:
- I become so absorbed in reading that I sometimes neglect the world around me.
- I struggle with speaking to others about things that don’t interest me intellectually.
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