Post by Master of Dungeons on Apr 2, 2014 20:57:15 GMT
Eldritch Scholars are humans born with the enhanced ability to perceive the energy fields that influence everything in the world. Given that they are able to perceive these energy fields, it was then possible to study and manipulate them. Eldritch Scholars are usually in organized units and they lend their talents to adhere to the goals of their organization. Most often these organizations are large families or are in the service of a noble or king, but other small independent sects exist as well. Due to the complex nature of studying all of the energy fields, Eldritch Scholars usually limit their study to particular functions. There are three main schools of operation, and all but the most Eldritch Scholars operate within one of them.
-Creation
Within this field, the Scholar changes how existing energy is structured and does not directly move it. This requires the most intense study and can be the most powerful.
-Accumulation
Within this field, the Scholar forces energy to collect within one place, being able to manipulate and move it where they so desire. This is most associated with elemental incantations.
-Dispersion
Within this field, the Scholar removes energy from an area, being able to drain or completely destroy. This is the most terrifying field and those that openly use it are often persecuted and feared.
Within these fields exist sub fields that even further limit the variation of powers, but given the level of focus, those powers become greater. The incantions and spells one Eldritch Scholar can cast are virtually limitless in power and effect, if they have the time and resources to research how.
Skills and Abilities
Harmonic Existence
Given that Eldritch Scholars are very adept at controlling energy, they have an extra pool of energy outside their life force that they can use to cast their invocations. Their additional energy pool starts at 10 and doubles every level thereafter. The power of a cast spell varies based on the amount of energy put into it. A very simple spell with a low base energy cost could be empowered by putting more energy into it which allows for great control.
Invoke
This is the ability that Scholars have to cast spells. Most Scholars choose to create their own spells so that they can customize the effect desired and understand how to create greater spells in leiu of finding a suitable teacher.
Research
This is the ability Scholars have to create spells. Spell creation is a difficult and long process and an Eldritch Scholar will be able to create a spell every other level. (Player will PM a DM to explain desired effect, and DM will assign a proper spell for you.). In addition, research also allows a Scholar to learn the natural energy levels of certain organisms. This is an important task as a Scholar progresses, as it makes them familiar with sources of energy to manipulate.
Attunement
As a Scholar researches spells, if they focus on a certain type, they begin to gain attunement to that spell type. This can have various effects on the Scholar mentally and physically. For example, if a Scholar were to continually research different fire manipluation spells, their natural body temperature may rise and they may become resistant to various levels of heat. As this progresses, it also makes them more sensitive to cold. Attunement starts to show upon learning a third spell of a certain type. If a Scholar learns 10 spells of a certain type, their energy cost for those spells is halved.
Energy Recovery
Meditation and rest are the keys to a Scholar recovering their energy pool. A Scholar will recover half of their expended energy upon a proper night's rest, and can further recover with meditation at a rate of 10% of their maximum energy per hour meditated.
-Creation
Within this field, the Scholar changes how existing energy is structured and does not directly move it. This requires the most intense study and can be the most powerful.
-Accumulation
Within this field, the Scholar forces energy to collect within one place, being able to manipulate and move it where they so desire. This is most associated with elemental incantations.
-Dispersion
Within this field, the Scholar removes energy from an area, being able to drain or completely destroy. This is the most terrifying field and those that openly use it are often persecuted and feared.
Within these fields exist sub fields that even further limit the variation of powers, but given the level of focus, those powers become greater. The incantions and spells one Eldritch Scholar can cast are virtually limitless in power and effect, if they have the time and resources to research how.
Skills and Abilities
Harmonic Existence
Given that Eldritch Scholars are very adept at controlling energy, they have an extra pool of energy outside their life force that they can use to cast their invocations. Their additional energy pool starts at 10 and doubles every level thereafter. The power of a cast spell varies based on the amount of energy put into it. A very simple spell with a low base energy cost could be empowered by putting more energy into it which allows for great control.
Invoke
This is the ability that Scholars have to cast spells. Most Scholars choose to create their own spells so that they can customize the effect desired and understand how to create greater spells in leiu of finding a suitable teacher.
Research
This is the ability Scholars have to create spells. Spell creation is a difficult and long process and an Eldritch Scholar will be able to create a spell every other level. (Player will PM a DM to explain desired effect, and DM will assign a proper spell for you.). In addition, research also allows a Scholar to learn the natural energy levels of certain organisms. This is an important task as a Scholar progresses, as it makes them familiar with sources of energy to manipulate.
Attunement
As a Scholar researches spells, if they focus on a certain type, they begin to gain attunement to that spell type. This can have various effects on the Scholar mentally and physically. For example, if a Scholar were to continually research different fire manipluation spells, their natural body temperature may rise and they may become resistant to various levels of heat. As this progresses, it also makes them more sensitive to cold. Attunement starts to show upon learning a third spell of a certain type. If a Scholar learns 10 spells of a certain type, their energy cost for those spells is halved.
Energy Recovery
Meditation and rest are the keys to a Scholar recovering their energy pool. A Scholar will recover half of their expended energy upon a proper night's rest, and can further recover with meditation at a rate of 10% of their maximum energy per hour meditated.