Defenders of the Forest - Liber Fanatica

Chapter VI: Careers
Wood Elves who wish to learn the ways of magic often serve
as Handmaidens or Stewards to a Kithband of Spellsingers or
Spellweavers. These Kithbands are usually Kindred of Kel-Isha.
During the tutoring period, Handmaidens and Stewards are
taught the forest’s secrets and are often called upon to venture
alone into the forest to collect spell ingredients. During this
time spent in solitude, the forest spirits may decide that an
aspiring mage is unworthy and will make their feelings known
to the mentoring Spellsingers. Some young students never
return from their private errands. Spellcasters are
very vulnerable at this early stage of their careers.
Those lacking experience and strength of character
may become tempted by the
whispers of evil spirits. Those
of weak character turn to
dark gods for quick
access to powerful
magicks, while the
undisciplined follow
the savage spirit
within themselves,
and run howling into
the Wildwood.
Ha n d m a i d e n / St e w a r d (Ba s i c)
Main Profile
- Handmaiden/Steward Advance Scheme -
WS BS S T Ag Int WP Fel
- - - +5% - +10% +15% +5%
Secondary Profile
A W SB TB M Mag IP FP
- +2 - - - +1 - -
Skills: Academic Knowledge (Magic), Channelling, Magical
Sense, Perception, Read/Write or Outdoor Survival,
Search or Concealment, Speak Arcane Language
(Arcane Elf), Trade (Herbalist).
Talents: Aethyric Attunement or Fast Hands, Petty Magic
(Arcane), Coolheaded or Savvy.
Trappings: Sling Bag with various herbs.
Career Entries: Apothecary, Entertainer, Initiate, Student.
Career Exits: Charlatan, Journeyman Wizard, Priest (Isha,
Lileath, Morai-heg), Treesinger, Wildkin.
Kindred: Spellsinger
The primary role of a Spellsinger is to keep their knowledge
alive by passing it along to the next generation of spellcasters.
Although most Spellsingers tutor young elven Stewards and
Handmaidens, those living in Athel Loren are
also responsible for schooling human girls
who demonstrate potential to become
Grail Damsels. The continued survival
of Wood Elves in
Athel Loren
depends upon
their bond
with Bretonnia
remaining strong. It is
rumoured that Spellsingers
of the Laurëlorn Forest
keep an active interest in the
court of the Graf of Middenhiem.
The most talented Spellsingers from
Laurëlorn and the Hinterglades feel
themselves being drawn to the Loren
Forest. If they make the pilgrimage,
these mages are tested and if they are
deemed worthy, they are taught the
Lore of Athel Loren.
Sp e l l s i n g e r (Ad v a n c e d)
Main Profile
- Spellsinger Advance Scheme -
WS BS S T Ag Int WP Fel
+10% +10% - +10% +10 +30% +35% +15%
Secondary Profile
A W SB TB M Mag IP FP
- +4 - - - +4 - -
Skills: Academic Knowledge (Magic), Academic Knowledge
(Spirits), Channelling, Charm or Intimidate, Common
Knowledge (any two), Gossip or Read/Write, Heal,
Magical Sense, Outdoor Survival, Performer (Singer),
Speak Arcane Language (Arcane Elf), Speak Language
(Malla-room-ba-larin), Speak Language (any two).
Talents: Spellcraft or Meditation, Dark Magic or Strongminded,
Fast Hands or Mighty Missile, Lesser Magic
(any two), Lore of Athel Loren, Trade (Tattoo).
Trappings: Two Spite Companions, Two magical items.
Career Entries: Treesinger
Career Exits: Charlatan, Priest (Isha, Lieath, Morai-heg),
Spellweaver, Wizard Lord.
Kindred: Spellsinger
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