D&D Classes

The Magician class was first given in the Birthright boxed set. The conversions of the magician made for 3E have been prestige classes. As they are actually a more common class than 'real' wizards, I feel that a class of their own is more inappropriate. I have made the Magician into a class of their own, and have written this write up to fill the gap.

Magicians belong to the world of Birthright. These spellcasters specialize in the lesser magics of knowing (divination) and seeming (illusion). Magicians devote their time to a very small number of “lesser” spells and are thus able to master such spells with far greater facility than most wizards. Magicians whose skills lie primarily in divination are often referred to as seers or diviners.

Magicians tend to be less intimidating to others than true wizards. Regular folk consider them eccentric and mysterious, and might not invite them over for dinner or be happy about one marring into the family. But they do recognize the difference between a seer who can predict the sex of an unborn child or help find lost items and a wizard regent capable of summoning undead legions.

Magicians can not depend on magic alone to earn a living or to defend them from danger. Thus, they become performers, storytellers, and artisans. Magicians also take the time to learn the basics of combat and to wear armor if they must.

Blooded scions may choose to study this craft, but generally choose the path of true magic and advance as a wizard.

Hit Die: d6
Base Attack Increment: As Bard
Saving Throws : Fortitude (Poor), Reflex (Poor), Will (Good)
Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier.
Class Skills: alchemy (Int), appraise (Int), bluff (Cha), concentration (Con), craft (Int), diplomacy (Cha), forgery (Int), gather information (Cha), innuendo (Wis), intimidate (Cha), knowledge [all skills, taken individually] (Int), pick pocket (Dex), profession (Wis), scry (Int), spellcraft (Int), use magic device (Cha).

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Magicians are proficient in all simple weapons and with light armor. Note that the standard armor check penalties to skills apply. Like any other arcane spellcaster, a magician can cast spells while wearing armor or using a shield but suffers a chance of arcane spell failure if the spell in question has a somatic component (most do). Magicians do not gain proficiency with shields.

Spells: Magicians calculate their maximum number of arcane spells per day as wizards of equal level. Magician characters, however, may only use arcane spells of 3 rd level or higher from the schools of illusion or divination.

Special Ability: At first level and every four levels, the magician may choose one ability among the following:

Magician Class