Complete Mage (3.5e)
Every sentient creature is born with some potential to work magic. However¸ true mastery of arcane magic requires skill¸ practice¸ and power beyond the reach of common folk - specifically¸ the power to harness raw magic and shape it into a desired effect. You are among those gifted few who have learned to channel arcane magic¸ shaping it to serve your creative or destructive whims.
"This D&D supplement is intended for players and Dungeon Masters. In addition to providing the definitive treatise on arcane magic¸ it expands the character options available to users of arcane magic¸ including bards¸ sorcerers¸ wizards¸ assassins¸ warlocks¸ and wu jen. Herein you'll find never-before-seen prestige classes¸ spells and invocations¸ magic items¸ alchemical items¸ heritage feats¸ and reserve feats (a new type of feat that grants special abilities to those who remain charged with magical power). Alternative class features give other character classes - from the barbarian to the rogue - a little taste of what it's like to be an arcanist without sacrificing their core identities.