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Arcane Background (Wizard)

Arcane Background (Wizard)

Wizard

Requirements: Smarts: d6

The classic spellcaster of any fantasy campaign is the wizard. She might be an apprentice fresh from a magical academy, an aged mage who learned her craft by trial and error, or someone gifted from birth with eldritch affinity.

Wizards have the largest spell selection of all the Arcane Backgrounds, but no inherent special abilities, and no access to critical powers such as healing or relief.

Magic

Wizards may take Edges that require Arcane background (Magic)

Armor Interference (Major)

Bulky armor interferes with the precise patterns they must make when working their magics. They have the Armor Interference (Major) Hindrance.

Components

Wizard spells require various bits and baubles, such as gemstones or powders, giving them the Material Components Hindrance (see page 29).