School of Arcane Embodiment

Founded before the age of the moons, the School of Arcane Embodiment stands as a testament to the unyielding pursuit of magical enlightenment and physical mastery, inspired in the pursuing champions that sought to become Divine Avatars. Originating in the militant wizard societies of the Age of Division and inspired by the monastical teachings of the P'Remik r'a-Lekh , the Words of Beauty, its teachings have adapted and transcended time and faced the arcane arts in Orisia to this day.

At its core lies the belief in the inseparable bond between mind and body, a philosophy that underpins the school's teachings. Wizards who walk the path of Arcane Embodiment delve deep into the mysteries of the arcane, seeking to enhance the latent potential within themselves. They believe that true mastery of magic cannot be achieved through the mere manipulation of spells and incantations but requires a profound understanding of the self and its connection to the arcane energies of the universe.

The founders of the School of Arcane Embodiment were visionaries who saw beyond the conventional boundaries of magic, recognizing that true power lay not just in the mind but in the embodied mind. They studied ancient texts and delved into forgotten rituals, seeking to unlock the secrets of enhancing one's physical form through the manipulation of arcane energies.

Central to the teachings of the School of Arcane Embodiment is the manifestation of magical energy within the body, empowering the practitioner with supernatural abilities. Through rigorous training and disciplined study, students learn to channel arcane energies to strengthen their bodies, heighten their senses, and enhance their combat prowess. They undergo rigorous physical conditioning, honing their martial skills alongside their magical abilities, until they become living conduits of raw arcane power.

The path of Arcane Embodiment is not an easy one. It demands unwavering dedication, discipline, and a willingness to confront one's own limitations. Students undergo rigorous training regimens, pushing themselves to the brink of exhaustion as they strive to unlock the full potential of their arcane abilities. They must master not only the intricacies of spellcasting but also the nuances of unarmed combat, blending the two seamlessly into a harmonious whole.

Yet, for those who persevere, the rewards are unparalleled. Wizards of the School of Arcane Embodiment transcend the boundaries of mortal limitations, becoming paragons of arcane prowess. They move with effortless grace, their bodies suffused with arcane energy, their minds sharpened to a razor's edge. In battle, they akin to the unstoppable forces of nature, their every movement a symphony of martial and magical might.

The true essence of the School of Arcane Embodiment lies in the profound connection forged between mind, body, and magic. It is a journey of discovery and enlightenment of the self and the universe, a quest to unlock the true potential that lies dormant within us all. And for those who walk this path, the possibilities are limitless, for they have become living embodiments of the arcane itself.

Mind over body

Starting at 2nd level, your mind strengthens your body through your use of the arcane energies. You gain a bonus to your initiative equal to your proficiency bonus or your intelligence modifier (whichever is lowest), provided that you aren't wearing armor or using a shield. You gain a proficiency bonus to Athletics equal to your Intelligence modifier

Arcane Thew

Starting at 2nd level, while being affected by an arcane spell, concentrating on a spell or directly after casting a spell or cantrip, the mystical energies that flow through you grants your body mystical properties during one minute. Your arcane infused body graces you with supernatural attention and resistance. This ends early if you are incapacitated, wear armor. While your arcane thew is active, you gain the following benefits:

• You gain a bonus to your AC equal to your proficiency bonus
• You gain a bonus to any Constitution saving throw you make to maintain your concentration on a spell. The bonus equals your Intelligence modifier (minimum of +1).
• You gain Unarmed Fighting ( Your unarmed strikes can deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier on a hit. If you aren't wielding any weapons or a shield when you make the attack roll, the d6 becomes a d8. )

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses of it when you finish a long rest.

Arcane movement

Beginning at 6th level after using a melee attack you may in addition cast a cantrip as a bonus action. Your embodiment of the arcane energies trascends your body and translates into your every movement. Your unarmed attacks do an additional force damage equal to half your wizard level, rounded down. Your unarmed attacks count as magical. After casting a spell you may use your arcane unarmed fighting to attack as a bonus action.

You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Intelligence modifier and you regain all expended uses of it when you finish a long rest.

Arcane reflexes

Beginning at 10th level, while concentrating on a spell you gain an additional bonus to your AC equal to the spells level. After a spell misses you, you may use an unarmed strike as a reaction.

Arcane Avatar

Beginning at level 14th, your body becomes completely attuned with the arcane energies of the cosmos. When your ''Arcane Thew'' is activated you gain a bonus to your attack and spell attack equal to your proficiency bonus. On a succesful unarmed attack, you may cast 'Dispel Magic' on the target of the attack as a Reaction at a level equal to your proficieny bonus. You may upcast it by spending the appropiate spell slot. If succesful, you recover a spell slot equal to the level of the spell you ended.