Wizard

A wizard develops magic through study, practice or guidance from an experienced teacher. In Elaria, they may work in an academy, a private study, at court or travel in search of rare knowledge. Their base often holds books, tools and materials needed for research. An individual wizard may belong to a tradition that closely guards its knowledge or passes it on to new students.

They usually consider connections and prepare ways of dealing with difficult situations. Great learning, however, does not rule out vanity, mistakes or poor judgment of people. They may serve a school, a patron or their own research. They seek new knowledge, access to artifacts and time to work; there is no reason to assume every mage wants power over others. Their personality and the limits of their experiments determine their relationship with the party.

This profile uses Fire Bolt and Magic Shield. It has an effective magic attack and increased magic defense against the first such attack each round. Its abilities therefore call for a different approach than an ordinary armed opponent. A lost scroll, dangerous experiment or the need to transport an unusual object safely can lead to cooperation. Negotiations may involve exchanging knowledge and services; a wizard's secret need not be evil, but may have consequences they do not yet understand.