Wizard Talent Tree
Beyond the veil of the mundane hide the secrets of absolute power. The works of beings beyond mortals, the legends of realms where gods and spirits tread, the lore of creations both wondrous and terrible. Such mysteries call to those with the ambition and the intellect to rise above the common folk to grasp true might. Such is the path of the wizard. These shrewd magic-users seek, collect, and covet esoteric knowledge, drawing on cultic arts to work wonders beyond the abilities of mere mortals. While some might choose a particular field of magical study and become masters of such powers, others embrace versatility, revelling in the unbounded wonders of all magic. In either case, wizards prove a cunning and potent lot, capable of smiting their foes, empowering their allies, and shaping the world to their every desire.
Core Talents
| Talent | CP | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| Spellbook | 5 | Arcane Spellcasting (Wizardry) |
| Spell Mastery | 80 | 9th Level Spells and and 110 Points of Wizard Talents |
| Signature Spells | 50 | 10th Level Spells and 190 Points of Wizard Talents |
| Archmage | 50 | 10th Level Spells and 190 Points of Wizard Talents* |
Spellbook
Cost: 5 Character Points
Prerequisite: Arcane Spellcasting (Wizardry)
Your spellbook is the repository of the arcane spells that you know. On your adventures, you might find other spells that you can add to your spellbook.
Copying a Spell into the Book
When you find a spellbook or spell scroll containing a wizard spell, you can add it to your spellbook if it is of a level for which you have spell slots and if you can spare the time to decipher and copy it. For each level of the spell, the process takes 1 hour per spell level and costs the scribing cost listed in the table below. The cost represents the fine inks that you need to record it. Once you have spent this time and money, you can prepare the spell just like your other spells.
| Spell Level | Scribing Time | Scribing Cost | Purchase Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantrip | 10 Minutes | 10 gp | 20 gp |
| 1st | 1 hour | 20 gp | 40 gp |
| 2nd | 2 hours | 40 gp | 80 gp |
| 3rd | 3 hours | 80 gp | 160 gp |
| 4th | 4 hours | 160 gp | 320 gp |
| 5th | 5 hours | 320 gp | 640 gp |
| 6th | 6 hours | 640 gp | 1280 gp |
| 7th | 7 hours | 1280 gp | 2560 gp |
| 8th | 8 hours | 2560 gp | 5120 gp |
| 9th | 9 hours | 5120 gp | 10240 gp |
Replacing the Book
You can copy a spell from your own spellbook into another book (for example, if you want to make a backup copy of your spellbook). This is just like copying a new spell into your spellbook, but faster and easier, since you understand your own notation and already know how to cast the spell. You only need to spend 10 minutes for each level of the copied spell. The material cost is the same.
Preparing Spells
You prepare the list of arcane spells that are available for you to cast. To do so, the sum of the spell levels of the arcane spells that you prepare may not exceed your maximum spell level (to a maximum of 5) + your spellcasting attribute modifier. Casting a spell does not remove it from your list of prepared spells. For example, if you are a 2nd-level spellcaster with a spellcasting ability of 16, your list of prepared spells can a total of 6 levels of spells chosen from your spellbook. This could be 3 2nd-level spells, 6 1st-level spells, or anything in between
Use the base level of each spell when you determine how many spell levels you must investing in preparing that spell, even if the spell can be upcast. For example, if you prepare a 1st-level spell, such as magic missile, you can cast it at 1st level or 2nd level (or higher, if you can cast higher level spells).
You can change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long rest. Preparing a new list of arcane spells requires time spent studying your spellbook and memorising the incantations and gestures that you must make to cast the spell: at least 1 minute per spell level for each spell on your list.
Arcane Recovery
You have learned to regain some of your magical energy by studying your spellbook. Once per day when you finish a short rest, you may recover expended mana equal to the highest level of spells that you can cast.
For example, if you can cast 2nd level spells, you can recover two mana.
Spell Mastery
Cost: 80 Character Points
Prerequisite: 9th Level Spells and 110 Points of Wizard Talents
You have achieved such mastery over certain spells that you can cast them at will. Choose a 1st-level mage spell and a 2nd-level mage spell that are in your spellbook. You can cast those spells at their lowest level without expending a spell slot when you have them prepared. If you want to cast either spell at a higher level, you must expend a spell slot as normal.
By spending 8 hours in study, you can exchange one or both of the spells you chose for different spells of the same levels.
Signature Spells
Cost: 50 Character Points
Prerequisite: 10th Level Spells and 190 Points of Wizard Talents
When you reach 20th level, you gain mastery over two powerful spells and can cast them with little effort. Choose two 3rd-level mage spells in your spellbook as your signature spells. You always have these spells prepared, they don’t count against the number of spells you have prepared, and you can cast each of them once at 3rd level without expending a spell slot. When you do so, you can’t do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
If you want to cast either spell at a higher level, you must expend a spell slot as normal.
Archmage
Cost: 50 Character Points
Prerequisite: 10th Level Spells and 190 Points of Wizard Talents
You have mastered the arcane arts. Your spellcasting ability score increases by 4, and your maximum for this score also increases by 4.