Exotic Traditions 2: Alkali Mage & Teratonomy
In the pages of this small supplement you'll find the description of two arcane traditions different from the ones included in the PHB¸ and also very less common than those ones. 'Standard' fantasy worlds have very few wizards specialized in the tradition of Alkali Mages or Teratonomy¸ and the access to the related lore is often difficult¸ prohibited¸ or both. TERATONOMY Wizards specialized in Teratonomy revere the incredible powers and capabilities of a particular kind of creatures¸ the so-called monstrosities. They deeply study the anatomy¸ physiology and ethology of creatures normally seen as brutal and dangerous in order to magically replicate their exceptional skills and abilities. At the highest levels of knowledge¸ they can enter the battle effectively acting as hook horros¸ bulettes or also hydras. ALKALI MAGE Alkali Mages use metals¸ like for example iron¸ copper or gold¸ to empower their skills and spells but¸ differently from artificers or other spellcasters¸ they do not see metals as a source of raw matter for magic items or infusions. Their philosophy is instead focused on the inner spirits and arcane energies they believe pure metals naturally have¸ and in their tapping and harvesting. Their tradition requires a delicate fusion of theoretical and practical skills¸ together with a strong mind and focused dedication. The product includes also small suggestions on integrating those new arcane traditions in Eberron¸ Forgotten Realms¸ Ravenloft or Ravnica.