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<blockquote data-quote="steeldragons" data-source="post: 7328138" data-attributes="member: 92511"><p>My only real thoughts that may or may not assist the creative process are as follows:</p><p></p><p>1. The name Argonuat makes no sense to me. Who among the Argonauts were spellcasters? Besdies the real world reference that an Argonaut was someone who journeyed with Jason on the Argo. That's all it means. Nothing "fighter/mage," or "arcane paladin" as you seem to desire, about it. Even Jason, himself, - and granted I haven't read their story in some time- didn't exhibit any spell use of his own. Medea, sure. Jason, not so much. </p><p></p><p>2. If you're looking for someone with historic or myth/legend fantasy basis to hang this concept on, the first/best person -of any pedigree- that comes to mind is Elric of Melnibone. Elric, however, was inarguably a Warlock by D&D's class concepts, particularly accurately portrayed as a Blade Pact Warlock.</p><p></p><p>Similarly, one could arguably make the case for Elrond (possibly Glorfindel) to be added to list, siting him[them] being the inspiration for the "fighting/magic-using elf-as-class" of early iterations (BX/BECM), as experienced respected warriors who knew magic (or at least the knowledge and wisdom to know about magical things). </p><p></p><p>I suppose if you want to make a stretch, Gilgamesh is usually noted for magical ability/knowledge as well as warrior prowess. </p><p></p><p>So, I think those are your primary literary inspirations and should draw your half-caster arcane warrior features from them.</p><p></p><p>3. If what you are looking for is an arcane paladin, just play a paladin and use arcane spells and bonus spells. Swap out Channel Divinity (or any other feature that doesn't fit the flavor) for some wizard or sorcerer or warlock magic-usery feature(s).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="steeldragons, post: 7328138, member: 92511"] My only real thoughts that may or may not assist the creative process are as follows: 1. The name Argonuat makes no sense to me. Who among the Argonauts were spellcasters? Besdies the real world reference that an Argonaut was someone who journeyed with Jason on the Argo. That's all it means. Nothing "fighter/mage," or "arcane paladin" as you seem to desire, about it. Even Jason, himself, - and granted I haven't read their story in some time- didn't exhibit any spell use of his own. Medea, sure. Jason, not so much. 2. If you're looking for someone with historic or myth/legend fantasy basis to hang this concept on, the first/best person -of any pedigree- that comes to mind is Elric of Melnibone. Elric, however, was inarguably a Warlock by D&D's class concepts, particularly accurately portrayed as a Blade Pact Warlock. Similarly, one could arguably make the case for Elrond (possibly Glorfindel) to be added to list, siting him[them] being the inspiration for the "fighting/magic-using elf-as-class" of early iterations (BX/BECM), as experienced respected warriors who knew magic (or at least the knowledge and wisdom to know about magical things). I suppose if you want to make a stretch, Gilgamesh is usually noted for magical ability/knowledge as well as warrior prowess. So, I think those are your primary literary inspirations and should draw your half-caster arcane warrior features from them. 3. If what you are looking for is an arcane paladin, just play a paladin and use arcane spells and bonus spells. Swap out Channel Divinity (or any other feature that doesn't fit the flavor) for some wizard or sorcerer or warlock magic-usery feature(s). [/QUOTE]
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