Scholar of the Obelisk

Base Classes | Prestige Classes

While a majority of Wizards study Sorcerers and derive the formulas that reproduce their powers, Scholars of the Obelisk also delve deeply into the runic mysteries from which Atalan was named. Only those mages with the greatest talent and dedication have had success in decoding mystical runes found covering the Obelisk. They were exceptionally rare even within the Academy in Atalan when the Obelisk was a prominent part of the facility, only gaining permission to study in such depth after many years of research and dedication. Rumors once circulated through the Academy that these Scholars discovered the fundamental properties of arcane magic itself, properties by which magic can be easily and efficiently sculpted. Now, many years later, these secrets are only unlocked by those arcane casters with the tenacity and the patience to sift through hundreds of volumes of rune study and countless hours examining the Obelisk from afar.

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Requirements

Skills: Decipher Script 8 ranks
Feats: Empower Spell, Skill Focus (Linguistics), and Skill Focus (Knowledge:Arcana)
Spellcasting: Able to cast 3rd-level arcane spells

Special: Must have IC access to runes to study, whether in Atalan, one of the university organizations, or with DMs.

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Class Features

Hit Die: d4
Base Attack Bonus: Low
High Saves: Will
Weapon Proficiencies: Scholars of the Obelisk gain no proficiencies with any weapons, armor, or shields
Skill Points: 4 + Int modifier
Class Skills: Appraise, Craft Alchemy, Diplomacy, Knowledge (any), Linguistics, and Spellcraft

Spells per Day/Spells Known: When a new scholar level is gained, the character gains new spells per day (and spells known, if applicable) as though he had gained a level in whatever arcane spellcasting class gave him access to 3rd-level arcane spells. If the character had more than one applicable arcane spellcasting class, he must pick one to improve.

Bonus Metamagic Feats: At 1st level, the scholar gains the Maximize Spell feat. At 5th level, he gains the Quicken Spell feat

Spell Knowledge: At 2nd level, the scholar of the obelisk and any party members gain +1 bonus to thier saves versus spells. This bonus increases to +2 at 8th level.

Improved Empower Spell: At 3rd level, the scholar becomes especially adept at empowering spells. Empowered spells now only use up a spell slot one level higher than the spell's actual level

Improved Maximize Spell: At 7th level the scholar becomes especially adept at maximizing spells. Maximized spells now only use up a spell slot two levels higher than the spell's actual level

Improved Quicken Spell: At 10th level the scholar becomes especially adept at quickening spells. Quickened spells now only use up a spell slot three levels higher than the spell's actual level