Theurgy (Spells & Powers) (5A)

Original version of the theurgist, interpreted to be allowed to learn extra cleric spells. This is less canon than Theurgy (Limited Spells) (5A).

This is a Wizard subclass for 5A. This subclass is on the way out, replaced by Astral Magic. Those playing this class can continue to do so, but no character can pick the class.

A number of deities claim arcane magic as their domain, for magic is as much a part of the fabric of the cosmos as wind, fire, lightning, and all other primal forces. Just as there are deities of the sea and gods of warfare, the arcane arts feature their own divine patrons. Such deities often have clerics, but many gods of magic bid their followers to take up the study of wizardry. These religious magic-users follow the arcane tradition of Theurgy, and are commonly known as theurgists. Such spellcasters are as dedicated and scholarly as any other wizard, but they blend their arcane study with religious devotion.

Greyhawk: Some Theurgists use the methods of arcane magic to study divine magic, or as they prefer to call it, astral magic. These students have a domain, but do not have a Divine patron, and are considered heretics by many. They tend to be synchretists as well, with a very academic view of the gods. Greyhawk City and the Republic of Andoran are regions where this is common.

Sources: Unearthed Arcana 34 - Wizard Revisited - Divine Inspiration.

Divine Classes

There are many sources of power in all the many worlds, but the most well-known and most respected is that of the divine. Some call this miracles, some say its astral magic, everyone agrees the healing and enhancements are nice. Clerics and Paladins are the masters of this magic, but others practice it as well in certain subclasses such as the barbarian Zealot, bard Chanter, fencer Legate, rogue Holy Slayer and Saint of Sinners, sorcerer Divine Soul, warlock Celestial Patron, and wizard Astral Magic and Theurgist.

Subclass Features

Domain

When you choose this tradition at 2nd level, choose a cleric domain from your chosen deity’s list of eligible domains. The Knowledge and Light domains are especially appropriate choices for a theurgist. This affects all other abilities from your arcane tradition.

Animist^{^{^5A}}
Arcana
Cold^{^{^5A}}
Darkness^{^{^5A}}
Death
Earth^{^{^5A}}
Forge
Grave
Insidious^{^{^5A}}
Knowledge
Labyrinth^{^{^EN}}
Liberation^{^{^5A}}
Life
Light
Luck^{^{^5A}}
Masks^{^{^5A}}
Nature
Order
Peace
Prophecy^{^{^5A}}
Protection^{^{^EN}}
Relic Weapon^{^{^5A}}
Spiritualism^{^{^5A}}
Tempest
Travel^{^{^5A}}
Trickery
Twilight
War
Water^{^{^5A}}

Arcane Initiate

Beginning when you select this tradition at 2nd level, whenever you gain a wizard level, you can replace one of the wizard spells you add to your spellbook with a cleric domain spell for your chosen domain. The spell must be of a level for which you have spell slots.

If you add all of your domain spells to your spellbook, you can subsequently add any spell from the cleric spell list instead. The spell must still be of a level for which you have spell slots.

All cleric cantrips become wizard cantrips to you.

Any cleric spell you gain from this feature is considered a wizard spell for you, but other wizards can’t copy cleric spells from your spellbook into their own spellbooks.

Once you have added all of your domain spells of a level you can cast to your spellbook, you can subsequently add spells from the cleric list from scrolls as well as when you learn new spells upon advancing in level. The spell must still be of a level for which you have spell slots.

Channel Arcana

At 2nd level , you gain the ability to channel arcane energy directly from your deity, using that energy to fuel magical effects. You start with two such effects: Divine Arcana and the Channel Divinity option granted at 2nd level by your chosen domain. You employ that Channel Divinity option by using your Channel Arcana ability.

When you use your Channel Arcana, you choose which effect to create. You must then finish a short or long rest to use your Channel Arcana again.

Some Channel Arcana effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect, the save DC equals your wizard spell save DC.

Beginning at 6th level , you can use your Channel Arcana twice between rests, and beginning at 18th level, you can use it three times between rests. When you finish a short or long rest, you regain your expended uses.

If you gain additional Channel Divinity options from your domain, you can employ them by using your Channel Arcana feature.

Channel Arcana: Divine Arcana

As a bonus action, you speak a prayer to control the flow of magic around you. The next spell you cast gains a +2 bonus to any attack roll you make for it or to its saving throw DC, as appropriate.

Arcane Acolyte

At 6th level, you gain your chosen domain’s 1st-level benefits. If the domain gives proficiency in heavy armor, you instead gain proficiency in light armor. If the domain gives proficiency in all martial weapons, you instead gain proficiency with all simple weapons. However, you do not gain any weapon or armor proficiencies from the domain.

Arcane Priest

At 10th level , you gain your chosen domain’s 6th-level benefits. Your faith and your understanding of magic allow you to delve into your god’s secrets.

Arcane High Priest

At 14th level , you gain your chosen domain’s 17th-level benefits. Your academic nature and understanding of magic and doctrine allow you to master this ability sooner than a cleric of your domain.

External Links

Theurge at Wikidot