Character Guide - The Wise Sage
A Wise Man Once Said… Wise sages are a staple of the fantasy genre¸ from books to movies to games. Everyone knows about Gandalf and Dumbledore¸ and it can be fun to take on a similar role of guide¸ mentor¸ and advisor when you're rolling dice at the table¸ as well. Now¸ it's not hard to roll up a wizard or a cleric with high Intelligence and Wisdom¸ and maybe give him a grey beard¸ but when push comes to shove¸ what are you going to actually do to make him feel…wise? Wise sages can be one of the harder types of characters to build effectively and roleplay in a fun and constructive manner. From the obvious challenges of acting like someone who is¸ most likely¸ smarter and wiser than you¸ yourself are¸ to making sure that you don't get on your friends' nerves when you start doling out fatherly advice to them at the table¸ and numerous ways to play up your wise sage's¸ well¸ wisdom and sagacity¸ A Character Guide: The Wise Sage covers all the little details that can take such a character from average to extraordinary¸ and help provide you with a more satisfying roleplaying experience. Of course¸ wise sages tend to be effective strategists¸ and make good decisions. They also tend to fulfill mechanical roles in a party that are a lot less straightforward than the average barbarian or fireball-slinger. That's why this book also includes extensive in-depth information on ways to use the game's mechanics to make an effective wise sage¸ with a look at everything from spells and classes to skills¸ feats¸ and even races¸ to help you make a fun and effective character mechanically¸ as well as flavorfully. You'll also find several expansive archetypes which add a little bit of sagely flavor to a number of different classes¸ and a section aimed at GMs¸ with advice on how to cater to (and deal with) players who enjoy playing wise sage characters¸ and some of the common issues that can arise in such cases. So if you've ever thought it would be fun to play someone like Yoda or Merlin¸ missing this book would be…unwise.