Sorcerer
Description
Sorcerers carry a magical birthright conferred upon them by an exotic bloodline, some otherworldly influence, or exposure to unknown cosmic forces. No one chooses sorcery; the power chooses the sorcerer. Powerful sorcerers are something feared, as they forego the conventions of regular spellcasting and some sorcerers can become drunk off their own power. Certain sorcerers come into the world augured as a bad omen, and others are seen as destined for fortune and greatness; every culture of Faerun has a unique angle of looking at it.- Every creature has a starting amount of Spell Points (SP) equal to 4.
- Each attribute point spent during character creation towards a caster's Spellcasting Attribute increases their Spell Points (SP) by another 4.
- Choose between 4 subclasses, each one detailing a different mastery.
- Any race, land, or creed can have a sorcerer born to them.
- Most sorcerers do not keep their secrets hidden, and either use their gifts to help others or themselves.
Subclasses
Aberrant Mind
Aberrant Mind Sorcerers are perhaps some of the far stranger of those who share that arcane prowess. An alien influence to the prime material plane wrapped around the minds of these chosen, entities of the far realms that chose them at birth or very early in their livelihood. A psychic wind from the Astral Plane, the dominating powers of an Aboleth, or even something simple as the Flumphs leaving a mark on the child; any of these could cause what we know as the psychic wielding sorcerers of the Aberrant Mind.Perks
Aberrant Mind Spells
Rituals
Adept
Sending
Sending
Powerful Mind
You gain +1 to Wisdom saves and +2 to Insight. As well, your Mage Hand cantrip is invisible acting instead as an extension of your mind.
Neural Overload
As a bonus action, the Sorcerer may spend 2 Sorcery Points and select up to 3 targets within 6 tiles of them to roll an Intelligence saving throw versus their Spellcasting Modifier. The target creatures will take two points of Psychic damage on the end of their turns for two turns. On a failed saving throw, they will suffer penalties to their Intelligence, Charisma and Wisdom saving throws by -1 for 2 rounds.
Psychic Defenses
You gain Resistance to psychic damage and you are immune to being Charmed.
Mire the Mind
As a bonus action, the Sorcerer may spend 2 Sorcery Points and select a target within 6 tiles of them to roll an Intelligence Saving throw versus their Spellcasting Modifier. On a failed saving throw, the target’s speed is reduced by -2 tiles and they lose their reactions for 3 rounds.
Revelation in Flesh
You can unleash your aberrant power as unimaginable far realm abomination. Be it twisted eye stalks, sloughing green flesh or reverberating psychic waves your existence is impossible to ignore.
As a Bonus Action, the sorcerer can choose up to 3 targets within 12 tiles of them in an attempt to shatter their minds. Each target must make an Intelligence Saving throw against the Sorcerer's Spellcasting Modifier. On a failed saving throw, they gain the Dazed status for 2 turns.
This ability can be used once per long rest.
Aberrant Expanse
The penalties from your Neural Overload ability are increased by +1. Revelation in Flesh has an additional charge.
Divine Soul
Sometimes the spark of magic that fuels a Sorcerer comes from a divine source that glimmers within the soul. Having such a blessed soul is a sign that your innate magic might come from a distant but powerful familial connection to a divine being. Perhaps your ancestor was an angel, or your birth might align with an ancient prophecy. However the Divine Soul Sorcerer comes to be, they come with natural magnetism when encountering religious hierarchies. An outsider who commands sacred power can Undermine an existing order by claiming a direct tie to the divine. However, in other cultures, only those who can claim the power of a Divine Soul may command religious power.Perks
Divine Soul Spells
Novice
Cure Wounds
Inflict Wounds
Bless
Healing Word
Guiding Bolt
Lesser Vigor
Adept
Mass Cure Wounds
Motivational Speech
Expert
Heal
Harm
Greater Vigor
Master
Sunburst
Cure Wounds
Inflict Wounds
Bless
Healing Word
Guiding Bolt
Lesser Vigor
Adept
Mass Cure Wounds
Motivational Speech
Expert
Heal
Harm
Greater Vigor
Master
Sunburst
Rituals
Adept
Revivify
Revivify
Divine Health
Your hit dice becomes 1d6 and you gain the magical healing ability.
Favored by the Gods
The divine energy coursing through you can empower Healing Spells. You can spend 2 Sorcery Points and 2 Spell Points to empower the effectiveness of your healing spells cast this turn by 50%.
Divine Defense
Gain +1 AC and the Shield of Faith spell.
Unearthly Recovery
As a bonus action, the Sorcerer can heal themselves or another for 10 Health points. You can use this feature twice per short rest.
Angelic Form
The sorcerer can manifest a spark of their divine heritage, be it a warm radiance, maddening rage, or distant ringing of bells their presence has intensified greatly. As an action, the sorcerer can choose up to 4 targets within 12 tiles of them to bolster their defenses. Each target receives +1 to all saving throws and +4 Health Points per turn. The caster also gains +1 movement for the duration of the ability. These benefits last for 5 turns.
This ability can be used once per long rest.
Empowered Divine Favor
Your Unearthly Recovery and Favored by the Gods abilities can be used twice per short rest.
Shadow Magic
Shadow Magic Sorcerers are creatures of the Shadow, for their innate magic comes from the Shadowfell itself. Lineages can be traced to entities or traces from the place, or exposure to objects and magic that were touched by that plane. The power of Shadow Magic casts strange palls over the physical presence of these Sorcerers and their very sparks of life that sustain them seem to be muffled, in constant struggle to maintain itself against the dark energy imbuing their soul. From being icy cold to the touch, appearing lifeless while asleep, a far slower heartbeat, or maybe they even have to remind themselves to blink, could all be signs of a Shadow Sorcerer.Perks
Shadow Magic Spells
Cantrips
Sapping Sting
Novice
False Life
Shadow Blade
Ice Knife
Adept
Blight
Evard's Black Tentacles
Vampiric Touch
Expert
Cloudkill
Harm
Mental Prison
Master
Circle of Death
Finger of Death
Sapping Sting
Novice
False Life
Shadow Blade
Ice Knife
Adept
Blight
Evard's Black Tentacles
Vampiric Touch
Expert
Cloudkill
Harm
Mental Prison
Master
Circle of Death
Finger of Death
Stealth of Shadows
You gain a +2 to your Stealth skill.
Hungering Shade
You puppet the shadow of a creature and cause it to lash out violently against the very being which casts it. In this ravenous state the shadow is not dispelled by any natural or magical sources of light. Spend 1 Sorcery Point and select one creature within 6 tiles of you which you can see. That creature is attacked by their own shadow for 4 turns, taking 1d6 Necrotic damage each turn. Using this takes a bonus action.
Unsettling Shade
You gain a +2 to your Intimidation(Charisma) skill and Darkvision.
Strength of the Grave
Your existence in a twilight state between life and death makes you difficult to defeat. Shadows envelop you and a shadowy clone seems to take your place when you would be struck down, swapping locations with you. If you have been reduced to 0 hit points you are eligible to use this ability at the start of your turn. You heal 10 hitpoints and may teleport up to 2 tiles away. You are not knocked Prone when reduced to 0 hitpoints through this feature's use. This ability can be used once per long rest.
Shadow Step
By melting into the darkness, you can immediately move from any shadowed area to another within 3 tiles of yourself. Teleporting in this manner takes a bonus action and may be done a number of times per long rest equal to your Mastery level.
There must be a visible shadow for this ability to be used. This can also include shadows cast by larger creatures, objects, or buildings.
The location the caster is moving to must be in direct line of sight without the aid of devices or spells, and this ability can be used to travel through any Conan windows or passages. This spell does not trigger Mage Slayer.
Master of the Grave
Strength of the Grave now heals for 5 additional HP, as well as increases its teleportation range to 4 tiles with immunity to Attack of Opportunity and Mage Slayer.
Storm Sorcerery
A Storm sorcerer's innate magic comes from the powers of the very elements. Many can trace their magic back to near-death experiences where they survived what many have not when underestimating the chaos of nature. Born during a Howling Gale, surviving a Great Rain, or even the very influence of the Plane of Air itself. Whatever the case, the Magic of the Storm permeates their very being. Storm sorcerers are invaluable Members of a ship’s crew. Their magic allows them to exert control over wind and weather in their immediate area. Their Abilities also prove useful in repelling attacks by Sahuagin, pirates, and other waterborne threats.Perks
Storm Sorcery Spells
Novice
Thunderwave
Snilloc's Snowball Storm
Scorching Ray
Adept
Lightning Bolt
Thunder Step
Fireball
Tsunami
Expert
Ice Storm
Chain Lightning
Master
Meteor Swarm
Destructive Wave
Thunderwave
Snilloc's Snowball Storm
Scorching Ray
Adept
Lightning Bolt
Thunder Step
Fireball
Tsunami
Expert
Ice Storm
Chain Lightning
Master
Meteor Swarm
Destructive Wave
Wind Speaker
The Arcane Magic you Command is infused with elemental air. You can speak, read, and write Primordial. Knowing this language allows you to understand and be understood by those who speak its dialects: Aquan, Auran, Ignan, and Terran.
Tempestuous Magic
The magic of the Air remains around you, especially after casting magic. If you have cast a spell which successfully deals lightning or thunder damage this round you gain 1 additional tiles of movement and do not provoke attacks of opportunity. This costs a Free Action.
Heart of the Storm
You gain resistance to Thunder and Lightning damage.
Storm Guide
You gain the ability to subtly control the weather around you. For example if it is raining, you can use an Action to cause the rain to stop falling around you or to begin raining where it is not.
In combat during your turn you can alter the winds around you as a bonus action, causing a dust devil to protect you. Any creatures within 1 tile of you must make Strength saving throws versus your Sorcerer spell save DC or be thrown 1 tile away from you, landing prone. This may be done a number of times per short rest equal to your Mastery rank.
Deadly Vortex
As an Action, select a target within 6 tiles of you. On a failed STR save, anyone within 2 tiles of that target is drawn in to their location by a vortex and takes 3d8 lightning damage. On a successful save, they take half damage and are not drawn in. This may be done once per short rest.
Master of the Storm
Your Storm Guide ability now pushes targets 2 tiles away and you may use Deadly Vortex twice per short rest.
Combative Perks
Weapon Proficiency
These classes are no longer able to equip martial weapons with the Defensive property.
Spellcasting
Charisma is your Spellcasting ability for your sorcerer Spells, since the power of your magic relies on your ability to project your will into the world.
Spellcasting Ability
An event in your past, or in the life of a parent or ancestor, left an indelible mark on you, infusing you with arcane magic. This font of magic, whatever its origin, fuels your spells.
An event in your past, or in the life of a parent or ancestor, left an indelible mark on you, infusing you with arcane magic. This font of magic, whatever its origin, fuels your spells.
- Cantrips
- Spells:
Spell save DC is 10+ your Charisma Modifier
Font of Magic
You tap into a deep wellspring of magic within yourself. This wellspring is represented by sorcery points, which allow you to create a variety of magical effects.
Sorcery Points
You have 4 sorcery points, and you gain more as you reach higher levels. You regain all spent sorcery points every long rest.
Flexible Casting
You can sacrifice spell slots to gain additional sorcery points. You learn other ways to use your sorcery points as you reach higher levels.
Converting a Spell Slot to Sorcery Points:
You can transform 2 Spell Points into 1 sorcery point. This requires a bonus action.
You can transform 2 Spell Points into 1 sorcery point. This requires a bonus action.
Metamagic I
You gain the ability to twist your spells to suit your needs. You gain another one at higher levels. You can use only one Metamagic option on a spell when you cast it, unless otherwise noted.
Seeking Spell:
If you miss a target with a spell that requires an attack roll, you can expend 1 Sorcery Point to deal 1d6 force damage to the target. Empowered Spell:
Spend 2 Sorcery Points to increase the damage of your next spell by 25% until the end of your turn. This is a free action.
If you miss a target with a spell that requires an attack roll, you can expend 1 Sorcery Point to deal 1d6 force damage to the target. Empowered Spell:
Spend 2 Sorcery Points to increase the damage of your next spell by 25% until the end of your turn. This is a free action.
Hit Dice
You gain +4 HP when you first become a Sorcerer. On each new mastery level, you gain an additional +4 to your Hit Points.
Sorcery Points I
Your pool of available sorcery points increases to 6.
Spell Points I
+4 Spell points
Metamagic II
Heightened Spell
Spend 4 Sorcery Points to target a creature to make them more vulnerable to your next spell cast this round. That caster receives a +2 to their spell DC and +2 spell damage for the rest of their turn, increasing the difficulty to resist the spell. Subtle Spell
Spend 2 Sorcery Points to remove the requirement for Somatic and Verbal spell components when casting spells for the rest of your turn.
Spend 4 Sorcery Points to target a creature to make them more vulnerable to your next spell cast this round. That caster receives a +2 to their spell DC and +2 spell damage for the rest of their turn, increasing the difficulty to resist the spell. Subtle Spell
Spend 2 Sorcery Points to remove the requirement for Somatic and Verbal spell components when casting spells for the rest of your turn.
Sorcery Points II
Your pool of available sorcery points increases to 8.
Spell Points II
+4 spell points.
Magical Guidance
You can tap into your inner wellspring of magic to try and conjure success from failure. When you make an ability check that fails, you can spend 3 sorcery points to reroll the d20, and you must use the new roll.
Extra Spell Power
You gain an extra +1 to your spell save DC.
Upcasting
As a free action and for 1 SP, you are able to Upcast Damaging Cantrips, Novice, and Adept level spells for 40% spell potency.
Sorcery Points III
Your pool of available sorcery points increases to 10.
Spell Points III
+12 Spell Points.
Metamagic III
Sorcerous Restoration: As a reaction, immediately restore 4 Sorcery Points. This ability can be used once per long rest.
Non-Combative Perks
Armor Proficiency
You are not proficient with any armor.