Sorcerer

Sorcerer Type Elemental/Spiritual Pure Spell Circles Minor Elemental, Minor Spiritual, Sorcerer Base Prime Requisites {{{prime}}} Mana Statistics {{{mana}}}

Physical Skills Skill Cost Ranks Two Weapon Combat - - Armor Use - - Shield Use - - Combat Maneuvers - - Edged Weapons - - Blunt Weapons - - Two-Handed Weapons - - Ranged Weapons - - Thrown Weapons - - Polearm Weapons - - Brawling - - Ambush - - Multi Opponent Combat - - Physical Fitness - - Dodging - -

Magical Skills Skill Cost Ranks Arcane Symbols - - Magic Item Use - - Spell Aiming - - Harness Power - - Elemental Mana Control - - Mental Mana Control - - Spirit Mana Control - - Spell Research - - Elemental Lore - - Spiritual Lore - - Sorcerous Lore - - Mental Lore - -

General Skills Skill Cost Ranks Survival - - Disarming Traps - - Picking Locks - - Stalking and Hiding - - Perception - - Climbing - - Swimming - - First Aid - - Trading - - Pickpocketing - -

Sorcerers are pure spell casters affluent in both elemental and spiritual magic. They also possess knowledge of an ancient, arcane circle of magic which can only be explained as a 'hybrid' of both types. The two primary foci of sorcerous magic are Demonology and Necromancy, though it also commands the manipulation of essence and a number of illusions. Much of sorcery is dedicated to destruction of both animate and inanimate matter, with many spells focused on combat-oriented magic. However, sorcerer spells are by no means limited to war, many offer utility and productive purposes.

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• The True Meaning of Sorcery
• On the Nature of Sorcery
• Of War, Sorcery, and the Passion for Power

Spell and Ability Highlights

• Sacrifice

Turn the life force of your enemies into usable mana.

• Illusions

A guild skill teaching visual manipulation of essence.

• Cloak of Shadows (712)

A standard defensive spell with the ability to retailiate against an attacker when its wearer is incapacitated. This potent magic can turn the tides of a battle gone wrong quickly into the sorcerer's favor.

• Scroll Infusion (714)

The unique ability to unlock and recharge scrolls. This extends the life of the usable magic found on scrolls many times over, granting a level of versatility reviled by other magical professions.

• Curse (715)

Various debilitating hexes can be placed on foes and items. Cursed items will impart their curse upon others than its caster when touched.

• Implosion (720)

One of the most destructive magics known to all of Elanthia, a miniature singularity is created, causing widespread destruction and a general sucking effect.

• Minor Summoning (725)

Historically, the art of summoning extraplanar creatures is widely disapproved. This spell is a lesser form of such magic, limited to the seizing of minor demons which can perform a myriad of utility functions for their master.

• Animate Dead (730)

Animation of dead corpses is not a matter taken lightly. Most Elanthians frown upon this practice, viewing it as a form of undead creation. However this magic can be quite beneficial, offering the ability to command the re-animated cadaver of one's foes for attack or utility purposes, as well as fallen comrades to expedite rescues.

• Planar Shift (740)

By sensing the surrounding flows and recording their unique pattern into a book, a sorcerer can later recall those patterns and inscribe them upon the ground. Coupled with protective runes and sorcerous magic, these otherwise dormant lines activate a rift in space. Stepping through can immediately transport a traveller great distances.