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Bloodmage	The Bloodmage class for OSR gaming.	2023-02-26T17:46:00-05:00	classes	feature	cbm

Bloodmages are arcane spellcasters that use their own life force, rather than their memories, to cast spells.

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Hit Dice	1d8
Armor	Leather, no shields
Weapons	One-handed weapons
Languages	Alignment, Common

Core Features

Level	HD	Atk	Save
1	1d8	0	13
2	2d8	0	13
3	3d8	0	13
4	4d8	0	13
5	5d8	+2	13
6	6d8	+2	11
7	7d8	+2	11
8	9d8	+2	11
9	9d8	+5	11
10	9d8+1	+5	11
11	9d8+2	+5	8
12	9d8+3	+5	8
13	9d8+4	+7	8
14	9d8+5	+7	8

[Bloodmage Features]

Saving Throw Mods

• +2 to Save vs Spells (-2 overall)

Arcane Magic

• Can cast any known spell by shedding blood at a rate of 1 HP / spell level.
• Carries a spell book (or equivalent) with known spells in it.
• Starts with at least one spell in book.
• Can cast any spell in book.
• Can cast a number of spells per day equal to bloodmage level.
• Can conduct magical research.
• Gains a new spell every level, in addition to any found and added to spell book.
• Known arcane spells

Casting Spells

To cast a spell, make a skilled INT check reduced by the level of the spell being attempted.

• On a fumble, a blunder may occur, and the next attempt to cast a spell (before a long rest) gets -2.
• On a failure, the spell fizzles, and nothing else happens (it doesn't count towards spells per day limit).
• On a complicated success, the spell is cast, but something interesting (although not directly dangerous) may happen.
• On a complete success, the spell is cast as desired.
• On a critical success, the spell is cast in a notable manner as determined by GM (ex: double duration, range, or targets), and the next attempt to cast a spell (before a long rest) gets +2.

Class Skills

• Arcane Lore: Can make a skilled INT check to recall information about arcane magic or recognize a spell or magic item.
• Prestidigitation: Can use a combat action to make a skilled INT check to create a small, instant, illusory effect that inflicts no damage.
• Ritual Casting: Some rituals require a skilled check.
• Advanced Skills: After reaching level 4, may add skills modifier to appropriate non-skilled checks (ex: intimidation, stabilizing wounds).

Healing

Can make animal sacrifices to heal self.

• Intelligent or magical creatures work best.
• Creature must be slain with dagger or other bladed weapon.
• Restores HP equal to creatures HD.
• Creatures that are innocent, powerful, or dear to the caster work better.
• GM may roll 1d6 for each fallen enemy, each 1 is still alive and may be sacrificed

Stronghold

• After 9th level, may construct a stronghold (usually, a tower).
• 1d6 apprentices of levels 1–3 will then arrive to study under them.

Adapted from Alternate Magic by Eric Diaz