Neophyte

You reroute surge energy into your core reflexes, charging your spells with a snap-response buffer. Gain +1 to your Spell Attack Rolls and deal +1d4 bonus damage with Spells.

Damage Dice increases: Level 5 = 2d4, Level 8 = 3d4, Level 12 = 3d4, Level 16 = 5d4.

You briefly amplify your mind’s processing power, bridging instinct and logic with magical precision. Gain +1 to your Spell Weaving Checks.

Bonus increases: Level 5 = +2, Level 8 = +3, Level 12 = +4, Level 16 = +5.

When you Weave a spell that deals damage, you store part of its energy. The next time you Weave a Spell of the same Damage Type, add +1d6 bonus damage and regain 1 ARC.

Dice increases: Level 5 = 2d6, Level 8 = 3d6, Level 12 = 4d6, Level 16 = 5d6.

When taking Magical Damage you can negate 5 points of damage from the attack.

Bonus increases: Level 5 = +10, Level 8 = +15, Level 12 = +20, Level 16 = +25.

Use your smarts to boost your magic! Roll a Cognition or Intuition based Skill Check or Will Defense Roll at +1.

This bonus increases with your level: Level 8 = +2, Level 12 = +3, Level 16 = +4.

At the end of a Long Rest, choose one Energy Damage type: Cryo, Electric, Hydro, Sonic, or Thermal. Until your next Long Rest: your spells that deal this Damage Type gain +1 to Spell Attack Rolls. You gain Resistance to this Damage Type from area effects. If already Resistant, gain +2 to related Defense Rolls instead.

Range: 10 m. Select a target within Range and force them to make a Will Defense Roll against your Spell Weaving. On failure, they take 1d6 Psychic Damage and suffer -2 to their next Defense Roll.

Duration: 3 Rounds, Concentration. Range: Self | Radius: 3 m sphere. You create a ball of broken reality centered on you. Allies inside gain +2 to Attack and Defense Rolls. Hostile creatures entering or exiting the Radius suffer -2 to all Defense Rolls. While Concentrating, you cannot move or take Actions.

Tap into the very essence of magic. You may now spend ARC to Amplify the effects of a Spell. See each spell’s description for any relevant effects of the Amplify Feat.

Your deeper understanding of magic enhances both control and precision. You gain a +1 to Spell Attack and Spell Weaving Checks.

When you Weave a spell that heals or deals damage to a Construct, AI, or Non-Sentient Machine: the effect automatically rolls maximum value (e.g., a healing spell heals max HP).

You forgo technological devices for a traditional spellbook. Your spellbook starts with one Novitiate Spell of your choice. Copying spells takes 25% less time. Once per Long Rest, you may Weave a Novitiate spell without spending ARC. Gain +2 to Aptitude Points in the Magic and Recall Skills.

When Weaving from an object (scroll, device, spellbook), it now costs the normal AP instead of double.

You bond with a custom device (tablet or better) that replaces your spellbook. Can Object Weave spells stored in it. Starts with two Novitiate Spells of your choice. Gain +2 to Aptitude Points in the Technology Skill and halve the time to copy spells into your device.

Duration: Until your next Rest. You activate a magical Augmented Reality overlay, enhancing your adaptability and temporarily gaining Aptitude in any one Toolkit, Skill, Weapon, Armor, or Vehicle.