You’ve dedicated your life to the intricate art of arcane inscription. Whether you were mentored by a master spell artist or learned through the meticulous study of ancient enchanted manuscripts, you possess the rare ability to infuse your drawings and writings with supernatural power.
The practice of arcane inscription has roots in the ancient traditions of various magical cultures, but it has evolved and been embraced by many peoples over time. While the symbols and glyphs of the Fey are among the most potent and widely recognized, many arcane inscribers incorporate elements from their own cultural heritage, blending diverse magical languages into their craft.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two between: History, Perception, Arcana, Nature, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Two sets of tools
- Languages: One language
- Equipment: Two sets of artisan’s tools (of your choice), a small knife, a whetstone, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Each Inscriber has a unique style and preferred medium. To determine how you make your Inscriptions, you can roll on the Inscription table.
| d6 | Style |
|---|---|
| 1 | You inscribe runes as tattoos using a fine metal needle. |
| 2 | You whittle pieces of wood into small figurines you mark with runes. |
| 3 | You engrave runes onto glass beads and thread them onto necklaces and bracelets. |
| 4 | You stitch wards into the hems of clothing. |
| 5 | You create beautiful illustrations on cards disguising your runes as tarot |
| 6 | You draw runes into candles, melting the wax to smooth over the engravings. |
Building a Rune Carver Character
Scholarly pursuits, ancient mysteries, or a fateful encounter might inspire a character to pursue the secrets of a rune carver.
You gain the Rune Shaper feat.
Suggested Characteristics
The Rune Carver Personality Traits table suggests a variety of traits you might adopt for your character.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Is it practical to learn an ancient language that is rarely spoken? No. But is it fun? Very. |
| 2 | I learned one of my ancestors was a lauded rune carver whose story was lost to time. I seek to rekindle that legacy. |
| 3 | The old, traditional markings of runecraft look so boring. Why not give my runes some flair? |
| 4 | In my studies of runes, I strive to understand how great civilizations of the past fell, so I can prevent it from happening to societies of the present. |
| 5 | Life may be a whirlwind of chaos, but whenever I create my runes, I feel at peace. |
| 6 | My brain struggles to process words written in ink, but the feeling of carved runes makes my mind sing. |
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