Thaumaturge

Class Overview

The Thaumaturge is a scholar and practitioner of magical arts, specializing in the creation of magical items and the harnessing of magical energies from preserved remains of magical creatures. Thaumaturges channel magic through careful study, preparation, and craftsmanship, often requiring a laboratory for their intricate work.

Primary Abilities: Intelligence, Dexterity

Thaumaturges rely on their intellect and understanding of magical theory, alchemy, and thaumaturgy, and intelligence and dexterity affect their ability to craft magical items and perform complex preservation methods.

Hit Points

• Hit Dice: 1d8 per Thaumaturge level
• Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier
• Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per Thaumaturge level after 1st

Proficiencies

• Armor: Light armor
• Weapons: Simple weapons
• Tools: Alchemist's supplies, Thaumaturge's kit (for preservation of creature remains), Laboratory (university, commercial house, or personal)
• Saving Throws: Intelligence, Wisdom
• Skills: Choose two from Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, Religion

Equipment

• A Thaumaturge's kit (for preservation)
• A scholar's pack or an explorer's pack
• A simple weapon
• A notebook (for recording preservation methods and academic notes)

Class Features

Spellcasting

Thaumaturges do not cast spells in the traditional sense but create magical objects imbued with spell-like effects. They use Manyoya (feathers) for temporary effects and more permanent objects for lasting enchantments.

Magical Preservation

Thaumaturges learn to preserve magical creatures' remains, extracting and storing magical energies for later use. They record their methods and discoveries in their academic notebook, refining their techniques as they level up.

Magical Crafting

Starting at 1st level, Thaumaturges can craft simple magical items using preserved remains of magical creatures. As they level up, they can create more complex and powerful items.

Thaumaturgic Studies

All Thaumaturges possess the ability to understand the nature of Manyoya feathers or magic items. Through careful examination and study, they can potentially discern the properties and potential applications of these magical materials. Thaumaturges can make an Intelligence check to analyze Manyoya feathers or magic items, gaining insights into their nature, origin, and potential uses. The difficulty and details of the information obtained are determined by the GM.

Thaumaturgic Traditions

At 2nd level, Thaumaturges choose a specialization, such as Feather Magic, Alchemical Thaumaturgy, or Necromantic Arts. Each specialization grants unique abilities and bonuses.

These specializations provide a clear and balanced progression of abilities for the Thaumaturge class, with each path offering unique opportunities and challenges. By defining specific abilities at the 2nd, 6th, 10th, and 14th levels, players can look forward to meaningful growth and development within their chosen specialization.

Conclusion

The Thaumaturge's Preservation and Utilization system offers a rich and nuanced gameplay experience, blending scholarly study, magical craftsmanship, and practical application. By emphasizing the field nature of Preservation and the laboratory requirement for Utilization, the system adds realism and complexity to the Thaumaturge's role. It allows players to explore the intricate world of magical crafting in both Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder systems, engaging with the unique abilities and challenges of the Thaumaturge.