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CHAPTER 2 DRAGON ASPIRANTS 56 to 2nd level that you are capable of preparing and casting, and any one metamagic feat you know (with a maximum spell slot adjustment of four). Once per day, you can apply the effect of that metamagic feat to the chosen spell without adjusting the spell slot of the spell or preparing it ahead of time. At 6th level, you can select a second arcane spell (of up to 4th level) to gain this benefit (choosing either the same or a different metamagic feat that you know). At 9th level, you can select a third arcane spell (of up to 6th level) to gain this benefit, again selecting either the same or a different metamagic feat that you know. Convert Counterspell (Su): Starting at 7th level, you can identify the components of an incoming spell instantaneously and convert stored arcane energy into a counterspell. You can lose any prepared spell of 3rd level or higher in order to cast dispel magic as a counterspell, or you can lose any prepared spell of 6th level or higher in order to cast greater dispel magic as a counterspell. This ability does not allow you to convert spells for general use into dispel magic and only applies to counterspelling. The normal rules for casting a counterspell still apply. Break Spell Resistance (Su): At 10th level, you gain great insight into the way creatures naturally resist magic by studying the magical defenses of dragons. Whenever you succeed on a caster level check to overcome a target’s spell resistance, you can lose a prepared spell as a free action to negate the target’s spell resistance. The target loses its spell resistance for a number of rounds equal to the level of the spell you expended. PLAYING A WYRM WIZARD You have always known that magic holds more promise than your mind could imagine. Some mysteries of the multiverse are beyond human comprehension, but this fact does not stop you from trying to puzzle them out, making every attempt to explore the great secrets of magic. Unlike some who cloister themselves in towers or spend every hour with their nose buried in a book, you prefer to seek out others who have followed your same path. Dragons, magical creatures of legend and potent spellcasters, are your preferred source of knowledge, and no other will suffice. As such, you have little regard for established centers of learning—colleges, churches, wizard academies—and you see no need to offer the deference and respect that they seem to expect. Indeed, you are skeptical of any arcane knowledge that does not come directly from a dragon unless you see it with your own eyes. You often face prejudice and anger from those who do not share your beliefs, and as such you become defensive when others question the validity of your research. Additionally, your ability to make amazing discoveries in conjunction with your dragon allies has given you great confidence to see beyond the accepted rules and find wisdom elsewhere. Above all, you believe that dragons hold the key to new knowledge and advancement of magical abilities, and your best course of action is to befriend and learn from them. Combat Like most spellcasters, your strengths lie not in your ability to barge into combat, but in your talents that allow you to strike from a distance. Furthermore, thanks to your advanced understanding of magic gleaned from many hours with dragon mentors, you have an uncanny knack for unraveling spells cast by others. As such, you often hold your strength in reserve, choosing to react only when other spellcasters attempt to cast spells of their own. When you are not faced with such a threat, you prefer to cast spells that have been strengthened by your research, relying on them to provide a significant advantage over the standard spells of your enemy. Advancement You started learning magic in the traditional ways—through study and experimentation. Soon, however, you discovered that there are greater avenues to knowledge than books and self-teaching. Under the tutelage of dragons, you began to learn more about how magic works, and soon you were able to apply their instinct and experience to your own magical studies. You seek the counsel of dragon mentors to solve arcane mysteries and explore your talents, relying on their insight as other wizards rely on musty tomes and aging instructors. To you, the world of magic is embodied in a living, breathing being, known to most as a dragon but to you as a teacher. As a wyrm wizard, you benefit greatly from feats and abilities that improve your power to overcome magical defenses, such as the Spell Penetration feat. Additionally, anything that grants you extra spells (such as magic items that increase your Intelligence) helps to compensate for your slower acquisition of new spells. Resources Dragons are your greatest and primary resource. By befriending and studying under true dragons, you can learn much about how magic works. Additionally, dragons often provide you with knowledge or items that can prove invaluable while adventuring. Moreover, any dragon that acts as your mentor likely becomes protective of you, sometimes coming to your defense if you are threatened. Though you cannot rely on this protection every time you’re in a difficult situation, having a dragon back your actions on occasion is a powerful advantage, especially when you are facing down a superior foe. WYRM WIZARDS IN THE WORLD “Can you ever really trust the word of a dragon? Surely creatures that so covet wealth must also hoard arcane lore, and it seems farfetched that they would allow mere humans access to such closely guarded knowledge. After all, is not each mortal wizard a potential thief of a dragon’s spell hoard?” —Kaija, wizard of the Hidden Mask
Wyrm wizards choose living creatures as their source of knowledge rather than books or relics, meaning that their learning process is far more dynamic than that of the typical spellcaster. Unlike most characters, a wyrm wizard does not simply stop by a local library to research magical matters, and instead must seek out a friendly dragon to get the most from his studies. As a result, wyrm wizards remain in areas close to several friendly dragons, ensuring that they are never far from the source of their knowledge. Some are reluctant to stray too far from their base of operations, though adventuring wyrm wizards do travel in order to seek out the different perspectives of different types of dragons. Organization A wyrm wizard highly prizes the knowledge and wisdom of dragons, often seeking the best way to ingratiate himself into dragon society. As such, some wyrm wizards live among dragons for long periods of time, acting as both students and partners in arcane research. On the other hand, groups of wyrm wizards will, from time to time, invite a particular dragon to live among them in order to facilitate greater research. In many cases, wyrm wizards actually organize in much the same way that dragons do, with older and more learned wyrm wizards at the top of the power structure and new, younger wyrm wizards at the bottom. Natural spellcasting aptitude has little to do with a wyrm wizard’s position in the hierarchy, since most wyrm wizards respect only those who have truly unlocked the secrets of dragon magic. Doran Stout, a wyrm wizard, plunders the arcane knowledge of an emerald dragon Most wyrm wizards spend the bulk of their free time engaged in discussion and debate with dragons over the nature of magic and the intricacies of spellcasting. While traveling or adventuring, wyrm wizards take every possible moment to record the progress of their journey in log books or on scrolls so that, once they return to a place where they can rejoin their dragon mentors, they have a full account of anything that happened to them. This allows them to consult their dragon teachers regarding anything strange that might have happened on the journey, a practice most wyrm wizards see as absolutely necessary given the great wisdom of older dragons. NPC Reactions Though both kinds of characters study arcane magic, wyrm wizards are not usually welcomed by more traditional wizards and magical researchers. Their choice to seek out alternative methods of learning is considered offensive by some and dangerous by others, meaning that most traditional wizards and academics will be indifferent at best or unfriendly at worst. Some see wyrm wizards as double agents who serve dragons, intentionally allowing their minds to be poisoned in the name of seeking greater power. Dragons regard wyrm wizards with a variety of sentiments, and while good dragons might be helpful, many evil dragons are unfriendly or hostile. Often, evil dragons see wyrm wizards as lesser beings out to plunder the secrets of dragonkind without earning them. In such cases, a normally trusting wyrm wizard might find himself in a situation that turns dangerous quickly. WYRM WIZARD LORE Characters with ranks in Knowledge (arcana) can research wyrm wizards to learn more about them. When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including the information from lower DCs. DC 10: Wyrm wizards are arcane scholars who use the knowledge of dragons for their research. Illus. by W. England CHAPTER 2 DRAGON ASPIRANTS 57
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