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<blockquote data-quote="steeldragons" data-source="post: 5904243" data-attributes="member: 92511"><p>Not that I expect to see any of this, I hope at least some will be the case...</p><p></p><p><strong>The mage is knowledgeable...</strong></p><p>The mage is knowledgeable in all (or at least a smattering of) things arcane. Be it from their years at the Wizard's Academy, individual master/apprentice tutelage or getting a few sheaves of parchment from the local hedge wizard and teaching themselves, the mage has a chance to have knowledge on just about any arcane topic. Whether the background is "Sage" or "Scholar" or "Apprentice" (or whatever else), they have perused more pieces and topics of knowledge than any other class. They can Read [Arcane] Magic by default, having first and foremost mastered the language of their Craft. This is no longer a "spell", but a mundane innate class skill. They may know mystical or medicinal herbs, some history of or identify (without magic) that legendary item you just found, or warn you the diagram on the floor being a "binding circle" used for conjuring demons...identify (and perhaps know the weaknesses of) magical beasts, places of power, a chance to know (or at least heard/recall something of) topics occult. The extent, detail, and <em>accuracy</em> of their knowledge may vary from topic to topic depending on numerous variables.</p><p></p><p><strong>The mage is, foremost, the quintessential spell caster...</strong></p><p>Through their intense interest, study, force of will and/or innate gifts (through background and/or themes), the mage works magic...and tirelessly seeks to increase their proficiency in that work. To blast the goblins, open the door, see behind the door or across the valley, undo the enchantment half the party has fallen under, or ride the winds, the mage has the ability...with a bit of luck and the right spell in their grimoire...to handle just about any situation that may arise. If a ritual or scroll is found (and time to study and prepare available) a mage can cast just about any type of effect through/with their magic.</p><p></p><p><strong>The mage is intelligent and thoughtful...</strong></p><p>Beyond their knowledge and their spell casting, you need to have an above average brain to be a mage. You do not dive into situations on whim. Study, analysis, consideration of the options, careful selection (and implementation!) of their limited mystic resources is essential to succeed and increase one's power. Those young mages who act only on impulse very often do not become old mages.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The mage is not, necessarily, a "sorcerer"...but may be...</strong></p><p>Sorcerer as a Class no longer exists [in my personal design goal, here] but is achievable through certain Background and Themes...be it the "Arcane Bloodline" background or "Innate Caster" or "Arcane Adept" (or even just "Sorcerer" so people know what they're getting) or whatever-they-term-them Themes, a mage may possess some innate talent for magic or simply be trained in utilizing the energies of the universe to conduct their spells (or some of their spells) through spontaneous casting. Though increasing ones knowledge/repertoire (and book of spells) is still necessary and always desirable.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="steeldragons, post: 5904243, member: 92511"] Not that I expect to see any of this, I hope at least some will be the case... [B]The mage is knowledgeable...[/B] The mage is knowledgeable in all (or at least a smattering of) things arcane. Be it from their years at the Wizard's Academy, individual master/apprentice tutelage or getting a few sheaves of parchment from the local hedge wizard and teaching themselves, the mage has a chance to have knowledge on just about any arcane topic. Whether the background is "Sage" or "Scholar" or "Apprentice" (or whatever else), they have perused more pieces and topics of knowledge than any other class. They can Read [Arcane] Magic by default, having first and foremost mastered the language of their Craft. This is no longer a "spell", but a mundane innate class skill. They may know mystical or medicinal herbs, some history of or identify (without magic) that legendary item you just found, or warn you the diagram on the floor being a "binding circle" used for conjuring demons...identify (and perhaps know the weaknesses of) magical beasts, places of power, a chance to know (or at least heard/recall something of) topics occult. The extent, detail, and [I]accuracy[/I] of their knowledge may vary from topic to topic depending on numerous variables. [B]The mage is, foremost, the quintessential spell caster...[/B] Through their intense interest, study, force of will and/or innate gifts (through background and/or themes), the mage works magic...and tirelessly seeks to increase their proficiency in that work. To blast the goblins, open the door, see behind the door or across the valley, undo the enchantment half the party has fallen under, or ride the winds, the mage has the ability...with a bit of luck and the right spell in their grimoire...to handle just about any situation that may arise. If a ritual or scroll is found (and time to study and prepare available) a mage can cast just about any type of effect through/with their magic. [B]The mage is intelligent and thoughtful...[/B] Beyond their knowledge and their spell casting, you need to have an above average brain to be a mage. You do not dive into situations on whim. Study, analysis, consideration of the options, careful selection (and implementation!) of their limited mystic resources is essential to succeed and increase one's power. Those young mages who act only on impulse very often do not become old mages. [B] The mage is not, necessarily, a "sorcerer"...but may be...[/B] Sorcerer as a Class no longer exists [in my personal design goal, here] but is achievable through certain Background and Themes...be it the "Arcane Bloodline" background or "Innate Caster" or "Arcane Adept" (or even just "Sorcerer" so people know what they're getting) or whatever-they-term-them Themes, a mage may possess some innate talent for magic or simply be trained in utilizing the energies of the universe to conduct their spells (or some of their spells) through spontaneous casting. Though increasing ones knowledge/repertoire (and book of spells) is still necessary and always desirable. [/QUOTE]
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