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APPENDIX A: LORE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Born through the perfection of mixing warfare and arcane
knowledge, weaveknights seek to master the strange art they
have dedicated grand portions of their life to. Unlike
sorcerers or wizards, who approach arcane magic as
panacea in all their endeavors, weaveknights view it as a
valuable tool in their greater arsenal Being versatile in their
training, they achieve supremacy in both combat of magic
and weaponry. Weaveknights of sufficient skill have
determined and cultivated a portfolio of skills appropriate to
their taste, as such not only is it near impossible to mimic but
also rendered moot to do so. by any other.
ADVENTURES
Many weaveknights find intrigue in arcane discovery much as
any arcanist would, others seek to master the skills of
weaponry, lusting for the glory of combat as any true warrior
does. No matter the case, a weaveknight may find a plethora
of reasons to traverse the mysteries of the world, amassing
experience and gaining power.
CHARACTERISTICS
Weaveknights harbor great reserves of mystical energy. The
font of arcane magic burning in their minds makes them
dangerous combatants both to those who would meet them
in sword's length, as well as those preferring distance,
flinging spells. Weaveknighs do not just wield powerful
magic, they learn to adapt to combat in all its forms, being
trained in the use of armor and armaments, they can match
any opponent with unparallel versatility and skill Those with
most experience also delve in specific training making them
exceptional in covering many roles, from scouting and
hunting down targets, to being iron clad vanguards in large
scale war, even matching arcanists in both knowledge and
magic.
ALIGNMENT
Weaveknights are often lawful In most civilized societies it is
much easier to seek training in the arcane or swordplay
under a tutor or master. Needing both, a weaveknight's
general demeanor tends to lean towards structure rather
than chaos. Exception though, always applies and a chaotic
weaveknight is truly a force of unpredictability and interest.
There are no tendencies towards good or evi while a good
aligned weaveknights might resemble much the outlook of a
shining knight, an evil one may be a tyrant or a recluse
performing experiments of forbidden lore on haphazardly
acquired victims.
RELIGION
In genera weaveknights hold religion in moderate
apprehension. Being students of arcane and martial arts,
divinity is looked upon with suspicion and deities with
dismissal
Many weaveknights are supporters of the mortal claim, the
belief in one's own self and the strive for excellence, viewing
religion as demeaning to that natural perspective and deities
as puppeteers or unnecessary judges. Of course, every
experienced adventurer knows the usefulness of healing
magic and as such many weaveknights tolerate divine casters
when under the role of healers and councilors to such
matters.
HISTORY
There are many points of lore about the existence of arts
predating that of the weaveknight's. Some believe it an
extension of elven bladesinging, others a modified version of
dwarven runemagic. Whatever may be the case, an art in its
own right, it lives and breathes in the future of constant
development and improvement. Thusly, what has been made
certain beyond a sliver of doubt, weaveknights are made, not
born. While natural talent in either intelligence or physical
might is a helpful push to the right direction, a weaveknight
will have to carve their own path and discover the world as is.
In order to create a mix of complication between two grand
fields, many seek masters from a young age in either or both,
some finding start as small time warriors or adventurers,
while others fill roles in magical academies, initiating
scholarships and studying under wizards or sorcerers. No
matter the path to discovery, all are eventually led to the same
realization, inflaming the subsequent blending of experience.
WEAVEKNIGHT LORE
Characters that are proficient in the Arcana or History skills,
can research weaveknights and learn more about them.
When a character makes a skill check to obtain information
about weaveknights, read or paraphrase the following,
including the information from lower DCs.
DC Information
5 Weaveknights belong to a cast of warriors who blend
magic and warfare.
l 0 Weaveknights are used as elite units among military
organizations and in many cases hold high rank.
l 5 Weaveknights are known for their versatile training,
producing excellent warriors, mages and commanders
through their ranks.
20 Weaveknights train in different specializations, each
requiring years to master and set to combat specific
situations, from the chaos of the battlefield to the
study of the arcane.
2 5 Weaveknights are known to develop unique abilities in
their endeavor to mix sword and sorcery, in their
midst mentioned as secret arts. From specific stances
to magical effects, they are manifestations of
conviction and perfected skill.
30 Weaveknights are rumored to hail from a mixture of
ancient elven tradition and dwarven mastery of arms,
combined with the unyielding force of the human
strive for excellence.
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