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Magus – The Occult Character
Posted on July 11, 2021 in Aptitude
The Magus is a character with Occult Engagement that chooses a primary path of development based on occult power. The Magus is focused on the world of arcane knowledge and esoteric practices, and the occult pillar of The Pattern. Empowered occult places, occult institutions (having their own Tenets), and occult individuals often share a Binding using Sigilry. Associated items most often use a Bond of Attunement. The prototypical Magus has an upbringing experience that better prepares them for the life they typically lead. Revealing characters with this particular Aptitude Talent follows some common discovery approaches for all.
An Unfettered magus enjoys the advantages of Unfettered Casting.
Both Ritual and Ceremony are used in occult themes. These types of characters can make use of a myriad of occult empowered items and places that have similar properties (ex: Focal Point) to all characters following an aptitude path, by exercising their powers.
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ICoreD20 Magus Character
Primary Occult Classes: Bard (High Bard), Fighter (Eldritch Knight), Rogue (Arcane Trickster), Monk , Wizard, Sorcerer, Warlock
Except where noted, this class conforms to the DnD™ base classes as presented in the ©Players Handbook. Class choice in Incarna is a role-playing challenge more than anything. While any class is possible in the right situation/background, the elements of race, culture, gender, regional issues, and social norms all factor into what path a character is able to take. It is these constraining elements that give additional role-playing challenge. A full Character Background and Perspective Stories can explain anything, even complete deviation from any setting or rule restrictions. Multi-classing has restrictions from both mechanics and what makes sense from a setting and story perspective. Aptitude, Trait Features, and enhanced classes may provide a better alternative.
Incarna Core Magus Character
Follower – The Divine Character
Posted on July 11, 2021 in Aptitude
The Follower is a character with Divine Engagement that chooses a primary path of development based on divine power. The Follower is focused on the world of faith and divinity, and the divine pillar of The Pattern. The standard Rites of Passage accompany followers through their journey of faith. Both Ritual and Ceremony are used in divine themes. These types of characters can make use of a myriad of divine empowered items and places that have similar properties (ex: Focal Point) to all characters following an aptitude path, by exercising their powers. Empowered divine places, divine institutions (having their own Tenets), and divine individuals often share a Binding using Sigilry. Associated items most often use a Bond of Attunement. The prototypical Follower has an upbringing experience that better prepares them for the life they typically lead. Revealing characters with this particular Aptitude Talent follows some common discovery approaches for all.
Signifiers of Faith: It is common for the Follower to mark their Rite of Passage or signify their state of State of Grace; Tattoos, scars, personal grooming and fashion styles, symbolic adornments, etc.
Purpose: Characters can easily adopt one of the standard faith-based general focus or a Higher Purpose.
- Recovery for the faith or destruction of an enemy of the faith’s Sacred Item (relic).
- Creation or a new or restoration of a Sacred Place (holy ground) or destruction of an enemy faith’s.
- A political or social spotlight and/or office for the faith to elevate its position in society.
- The destruction of a powerful enemy of the faith.
- The violent and aggressive abolition of a particular creed hostile to the faith.
In order to be a Follower, the character must adopt at least a Shared Litany.
Divine practitioners most often use Adjuration (petitioning) for spells and Inscription (scrolls) Methodologies to make scribed magics. Scribed materials are accomplished in Celestine Script, and require literacy. Others are imprinted using a mix of art mediums, Runic symbols, and visual images (ornamental and abstract images, figures, shapes and colors). The latter are meant to be triggered upon glimpsing the entirety of the Inscription work and require no literacy.
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D20 Divine Characters
Primary Divine Classes: Cleric, Druid, Monk, Paladin
Except where noted, this class conforms to the DnD™ base classes as presented in the ©Players Handbook. Class choice in Incarna is a role-playing challenge more than anything. While any class is possible in the right situation/background, the elements of race, culture, gender, regional issues, and social norms all factor into what path a character is able to take. It is these constraining elements that give additional role-playing challenge. A full Character Background and Perspective Stories can explain anything, even complete deviation from any setting or rule restrictions. Multi-classing has restrictions from both mechanics and what makes sense from a setting and story perspective. Aptitude, Trait Features, and enhanced classes may provide a better alternative.
Incarna Core Divine Characters
Additional Information
Psychic Aptitude
Posted on November 19, 2018 in Aptitude
A permanent change in the Talent Level of this Aptitude triggers an instance of Actuated Awareness.
Psychic Engagement: Having Psychic Aptitude and/or psychic capability (powers, traits, features using psychic [Focus] energy). It is fundamentally the power of imposing will to achieve order to alter The Pattern. A character who takes on this engagement as a primary path of character development is referred to as an Actualizer. A permanent change in the score of this Aptitude triggers an Actuated Awareness. The act of manifesting specific Psychic Power/Capability using Focus (see hereafter) is referred to as Asserting.
Unlocking Psychic Power: The act of using a psychic power is referred to as [psychic] Imposition. For more information of the actions and perspectives on this, see the Guide for Actualizers. The use of Psychic Powers leaves an [Psychic] Impression on The Pattern – A residual mark from psychic tampering/alteration.
Psychic Energy: Focus
To consciously and freely gain and use Focus, a character must have Essence and a Focus Pool. Psychic Aptitude provides a basic amount in a Focus Pool, but Focus can be developed independent of it.
d20™ Psychic Aptitude Mechanics
> Aptitudes are considered an Advanced concept and use of the d20 Aptitude Approach must be chosen at the time of Character Inception (though not all measures of aptitude assigned).Psychic Impression Detection: A Psychic Class character may do this a number of times equal to their Proficiency Bonus each Short Rest.
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Requirements: Adoption of a Primary Class and Primary Ability. * No Aptitude power can be exercised unless the character’s level is equal to the Aptitude rating. *
Primary Classes:
Primary Abilities: Charisma, Sanity
Characters must choose their Primary Class if they have not already (they may only possess 1). This class must be one in which they have a level in. The character must choose their Primary Ability if they have not already (they may only possess 1); It must be on the list of the class’s Proficient Abilities.
| Rating | Cost | Description (Cumulative Effects) |
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| 1 | 5 Essence |
Natural Discernment: +1 on checks for Kinetic Phenomenon Natural Affinity: The character may Attune a single Empowered Psychic Item without Pledging Essence. |
| 2 | 4 Essence (9 total) |
Attribute Affinity: The character gains a +1 increase to the maximum value (usually taking it to 21) of their Primary Ability within their Primary Class. |
| 3 | 3 Essence (12 total) |
Aptitude Emphasis: At 8th level, if you choose an Ability Score Increase in your Primary Class’s 2 proficient abilities, you can increase one ability by 1 and the other by 2. |
| 4 | 2 Essence (14 total) |
Potency Conduit = Vital Mind: Enhancements over the spectrum of Actuated Mind |
| 4 @ time of Character Inception | ||
Occult Aptitude
Posted on November 19, 2018 in Aptitude
A permanent change in the Talent Level of this Aptitude triggers an instance of Actuated Awareness.
Occult Engagement: Having Occult Aptitude and/or occult capability (powers, traits, features using occult [Mana] energy). It is fundamentally the power of revealing the energy of creation to alter The Pattern. A character who takes on this engagement as a primary path of character development is referred to as a Magus. A permanent change in the score of this Aptitude triggers an Actuated Awareness. The act of manifesting specific Occult Power/Capability using Mana (see hereafter) is referred to as Casting.
Petitioning for Occult Power: For more information of the actions and perspectives on this, see the Guide for the Magus.
Occult Energy: Mana
Mana allows a character to manipulate object, powers, and features based on occult bonds to The Pattern. To consciously and freely gain and use Mana, a character must have a Essence and a Mana Pool. Occult Aptitude provides a basic amount in a Mana Pool, but Mana can be developed independent of it.
d20™ Occult Aptitude Mechanics
Requirements: Adoption of a Primary Class and Primary Ability. * No Aptitude power can be exercised unless the character’s level is equal to the Aptitude rating. *
Primary Classes: Bard (College of Lore only), Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard, Fighter (Eldritch Knight – Occult Chronicle or Minor Pact), Rogue (Arcane Trickster – Occult Chronicle or Minor Pact)
Primary Abilities: Charisma, Intelligence, Wisdom
Characters must choose their Primary Class if they have not already (they may only possess 1). This class must be one in which they have a level in. The character must choose their Primary Ability if they have not already (they may only possess 1); It must be on the list of the class’s Proficient Abilities.
Occult Group: A Coven; Requires 3+ occultists can combine powers
All occult abilities manifest as if it were a normal spell for requirements and effects, unless specifically noted. All spells are cast at the Occult Class level, or minimum level needed to cast (whichever is greater). If an aptitude power is not normally usable by the Occult Class, the character can still use it.
- Major Occultists: These have a deep background of regimen, discipline, and experience.
- Minor Occultists: This represents a tangential, minimal, or passing interest only. These include: Magic Initiate and Ritual Caster that use Wizard/Bard/Sorcerer/Warlock spells with Occult Chronicle or Minor Pact as their source.
| Rating | Cost | Description (Cumulative Effects) |
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| 1 | 5 Essence |
Natural Discernment: +1 on checks for Occult Phenomenon Natural Affinity: The character may Attune a single Empowered Occult Item without Pledging Essence. |
| 2 | 4 Essence(9 total) |
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| 3 | 3 Essence(12 total) |
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| 4 | 2 Essence(14 total) | Vital Conduit = Gleaning Retrieval: [1 Mana] as part of a Mystic Offering to Glean Mana from a magical/mystical object. |
| 4 @ time of Character Inception | ||
| Aspect | Aptitude 1 | Aptitude 2 | Aptitude 3 | Aptitude 4 |
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| Aegis Power | Occult Aegis (As an Action; +2 AC; treated as abjuration or conjuration; lasts 10 minutes and shimmers – Stealth is not possible; no concentration needed) | +1 Greater Resilience, Non-Detection | +1 Counter Spell (targeting self only), +1 Greater Resilience (can spend both at once) | |
| Attunement | Can attune an additional occult item (requiring the OCcult Class). | Can attune an additional occult item (requiring the Occult Class). | ||
| Occult Alacrity | Can use 1 Mana to suspend a readied spell to persist for up to 1 hour. | A readied spell gets the occultist’s Occult Aptitude rating as an Initiative bonus and it cannot be interrupted when cast. | ||
| Occult Assistant | Unseen Servant gains a movement rate same as Occultist’s species normal | Unseen Servant gains bonus HP and Strength = Occult Aptitude | If the occultist is within 100’ of an object that they own or are attuned to, the assistant can fetch the item and return if the occultist does not move more than 30’ before it returns. | Unseen Servant enhances Mage Hand so that its activity once cast runs as a Bonus Action |
| Occult Inspiration | 1 Mana gains a +1 on an Arcana check (maximum bonus +4 on any single check) | |||
| Occult Power | +1 Spell Slot (1st level only). | +1 Spell Slot (1st or 2nd level) | ||
| Ritualist | The character gains knowledge of one 1st level spell of their class that can be ritualized. | Swap out a prepared ritual spell per Short Rest (10 minute * spell level) | Character can prepare an extra spell as long as it a spell that can be ritualized; or The character gains knowledge of one 1st level ritual spell of any class. | |
| Sense Magic | Detect Magic uses a Bonus Action instead | Detect Magic range is x Occult Aptitude | Detect Magic duration is x Occult Aptitude | Detect Magic requires no Concentration |
| Student of Magic | +1 Spells Known (of 1st level only) | +1 Prepared Spell or +1 Spells Known (1st or 2nd level) | +1 Spells Known (1st or 2nd level) & +1 to Spell Attack Modifier | +1 Prepared Spell or Spells Known |
| 1/Short Rest Powers | Detect Magic, Unseen Servant | Long Strider, Occult Aegis | Arcanist’s Magic Aura | Shield |
| 4 @ time of Character Inception | ||||
High Occultist
Once the Occult Level has exceeded aptitude (5th).
- Bard: They gain a wizard school, and Bardic Inspiration is doubled when used resisting spells, +1 Spells Known and +1 Spell Slot
- Sorcerer: +1 Sorcery Point, +1 Metamagic, Regain +1 Sorcery point per Short Rest, +1 Spell Known
- Warlock: +1 spells known. +1 Spell Slot and +1 Eldritch Invocation when they get their pact boon OR can use their 6th level warlock powers twice as often. Their curses after they get their pact boon are stronger as well. Bane is always maximum penalty, and Bestow Curse has disadvantage on its save.
- Wizard: Gains a 2nd level ability from another school (not any tradition – must be a school of magic) at 5th and another at 10th (or the 6th level ability in the first one), +1 cantrip, can use 5 mana to cast Detect Magic, +1 to Arcane Recovery, +1 prepared spell.
Divine Aptitude
Posted on November 19, 2018 in Aptitude
Divine Engagement: The Harmony of Unity: Having Divine Aptitude, a Synergy Reservoir, and/or divine related Features.
A permanent change in the Talent Level of this Aptitude triggers an instance of Actuated Awareness.
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It is fundamentally the power of a community united in beliefs and purpose through a devotional bond to a Principal in order to alter The Pattern. Its focus lies in supporting, boosting, empowering, and fostering the well-being of the community.
> A character who takes on Divine Engagement as a chief path of development is referred to as a Follower.
> The act of manifesting divine power is referred to as Adjuration. Such powers are typically learned through the Mystic Tradition of Inspiration.
Petitioning for Divine Power: Divine practitioners most often use Adjuration (petitioning) for spells and Inscription (scrolls) Methodologies to make scribed magics. For more information of the actions and perspectives on this, see the Guide for Followers.
d20™ Divine Aptitude Mechanics
Requirements: Adoption of a Primary Class and Primary Ability at the time of acquiring the first measure of Aptitude for d20 (see full details on acquiring d20 Aptitude). * No Aptitude’s granted powers can be exercised unless the character’s level is equal to or higher than the Aptitude rating. *
Primary Classes: Cleric (Inspiration tradition), Druid (Inspiration and Spark/Anima traditions), Paladin (Inspiration tradition); Note Multiclassing Options changed.
Commitment to Mystic Tradition: If a character decides to commit to a single Tradition as well as using Aptitude for d20 and no Multiclassing, they gain a Committed Spell Progression.
Primary Abilities: Charisma, Intelligence, Wisdom; it must be one of the Primary Class’s proficient abilities.
| Rating | Cost | Description (Cumulative Effects) |
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| 1 | 5 Essence |
Divine Aptitude Common Elements (at Every Level)Inspired Litany: The Character gains a bonus equal to their Aptitude to their Religion checks for their own faith(s) as represented by the Tenets of it’s Abiding Litany. Natural Affinity: The character may Attune a number of Empowered Divine Item equal to half their Aptitude (minimum of 1) without Pledging Essence. Natural Discernment: The Character gains a bonus equal to their Aptitude to their Divine Phenomenon checks. Natural Foundation: The Character sets their Conviction equal to their Aptitude. If the Aptitude measure is equal to or less than their current Conviction, Conviction increases by 1. Mystic Insight: The character gains a total number of Prepared Spells from Aptitude for the Primary Class equal to their Proficiency Bonus or their Aptitude rating (whichever is higher). Additional Aptitude Powers
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| 2 | 4 Essence (9 total) |
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| 3 | 3 Essence (12 total) |
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| 4 | 2 Essence (14 total) |
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| 4 @ time of Character Inception | ||
iCore Divine Mechanics
| Rating | Cost | Description |
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| 1 | 5 Essence | |
| 2 | 4 Essence (9 total) |
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| 3 | 3 Essence (12 total) |
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| 4 | 2 Essence (14 total) |
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| 4 @ time of Character Inception = Natural Divine Talent | ||