Elementalist

Class: Elementalist

Elementalists form the core of the Violet Guard. They are trained in the Black Tower but do not learn the wide array or deeper understanding of magic that wizards and arcanists do. Instead they are taught the fundamentals of magic and a narrow scope of magic deemed relevant to a battlefield scenario. They practice these spells over and over until they can perform them releatively easily and without consulting a spellbook. They typically focus on a specific type of destructive blast and sharply hone their skill with it, hence the name "Elementalist," although they are also sometimes referred to as "War Wizards" due to their role in the military and battlefield training.

Spellcasting Tradition
Elementalists practice a specific type of magic called "War Wizardry." While it lacks the versatility of standard Wizardry, because of constant, disciplined practice and a much narrower focus, War Wizardry has fewer of the spellcasting difficulties that can make normal Wizards a liability on a hectic battlefield. Elementalists are also practiced in wearing armor, although it still must be nonrestrictive and lightweight to not disrupt their magical gestures.

Drawbacks: Verbal Casting, Somatic Casting, Prepared Caster, Material Casting

Boons: None

Spheres: Destruction, Enhancement, Protection, War

Sphere Drawbacks: None

Backgrounds
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