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| Aureus |
Posted - 26 Mar 2009 : 09:43:22
While developping backstory for npc's I came to an intresting twist, I wanted to explain how a barbarian from the north could use wizardly magic (barbarian/wizard in the statblock and if I need to advance him in levels I'll add spellsword).
I came up with the explanation that he was taught by the tribe's shaman. The shaman is a high-level druid who has been an adventurer for many years (before joining the tribe) and loved to discuss all things magical with the wizards he travelled with (he even talked them into letting him read their spellbooks) and has aquired several spellbooks (usually after having defeated an enemy wizard).
The idea is that one day the young man walked up to the druid and said: "Please, teach me magic."
The druid was delighted in having another new pupil and accepted him. After several tests and rituals, the druid came (sadly) to the conlusion that the young man was unable to wield the divine magic (wisdom not high enough). Then he asked his pupil: "Are you ready to learn any magic?" The young one replied "Yes!".
Thus the druid helped his pupil with all his obtained arcane knowldege to develop the ability to use spellbooks (and thus getting his first level of wizard). It is harder for him in many ways since he needs to develop much of his magic on his own (since by far not all the spells in his master's spellsbooks suit his style, after all he retains a lot of the warrior spirit of his people and the aquired spellbooks were usually from evil and manipulative wizards, which is reflected in the spell selection)
After comming up with this, I wondered if you encountered similar situations and I'd like to hear your thoughts and comments. |
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| Knight of the Gate |
Posted - 26 Mar 2009 : 18:38:34
The Angardt barbarian tribe of the north was taught wizardry by the Netherese, and exiled by the Rengarth for it. I have NO idea where they are in canon now though. |
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