Arcanist

Arcanist is a blanket term for any who study the use of arcane magic, regardless of their actual ability to cast spells.
The origin of the term seems to have come from the name of an empire of the past called Archai.  Those who studied the lost civilization were called Archanists which eventually morphed into the word Arcanist.

Type

Arcane

Famous in the Field

• Uran

Arcanist as a Player Background (D&D 5e)

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Religion
Tool Proficiencies: Alchemists Supplies or Calligrapher's Tools.
Language Proficiencies: One of your choice, usually one related to magic or ancient lore.
Equipment: An ink bottle (1-ounce bottle), a quill, a small knife, a spellbook with two 1st-level spells from the wizard spell list, two empty scroll cases, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gold pieces.

Feature: Library Admittance

As an Arcanist, you are permitted in most libraries, provided you share any findings with the librarians.

Variant Arcanist: College Student

You are not a freelancing arcanist in a far off tower.  You've spent many years at one of the renowned schools of magic.  Choose one of the following schools: Akkar's Alchemical College, Conjurer's College, Essa's School of Evocation, Illuvaen's Illustrious School of Illusion, Koh's School of the Dark Arts,  the Opal Towers, the School of the Sentinel's Sight, or Yurusburn Complex.  You have a residence at this school and access to a teacher who you can ask questions about spells and arcane matters.