You have spent years learning the lore of the multiverse from master instructors. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts of your age concerning history, medicine, the natural world, and of course arcane lore. Your efforts have made you a master in your fields of study, as well as an alumni to your prestigious university.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History, Nature, Medicine.
- Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Supplies, Herbalism kit, Calligrapher's Supplies.
- Languages: Three of your choice.
- Equipment: Alchemist's Supplies, an herbalism kit, a Calligrapher's Supplies, a bottle of black ink, a ink pen, a small knife, a letter from a dead colleague with several unknown arcane equations that you have not yet been able to decipher, a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 30 gp.
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d8 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alchemist |
| 2 | Astronomer |
| 3 | Discredited academic |
| 4 | Librarian |
| 5 | Professor |
| 6 | Researcher |
| 7 | Wizard’s apprentice |
| 8 | Scribe |
While you have studied for many years, you went over vast records of magical artifacts, spells, and cursed items. Due to your obsessive study, you gain advantage on any arcana check that is related to finding out what any items is, or what its features are. You have spent so much time with this subject it is like you are a savant.
In addition When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.
Spell List
Because of your years of studies in the arcane arts you have learned a vast number of cantrips as well as how to use the identify spell in order to help with your studies with arcane artifacts.
Because of your studies you can learn any cantrip from any class as well as the identify spell.
Suggested Characteristics
Arcane scholar's are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study, observation, and practical application. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a arcane scholar values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. |
| 3 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 4 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 5 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 6 | I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 7 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 6 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to protect my students. |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
| 4 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 5 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 6 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s. |
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Posted May 11, 2020This is...just broken. Like, a pinnacle of bad, op just for the sake of it, homebrew.
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Posted Jun 3, 2022Idk, I'm not sure if there are enough cantrips