Aeldrich Scholar

Many study the ancient ruins found in the wilds, but the most dedicated are known as Aeldrich Scholars. These individuals dedicate their life to the study of the Aeldrich and anything involving them. This pushes them to become historians of the ancient lands but often into dark secrets as well.
The most dedicated sometimes find themselves studying the Aeldrich Glyphs.

Career

Qualifications

Aeldrich scholars consider themselves as intellectuals and academics, seeking ancient knowledge and lost secrets. To be considered a true Aldrich Scholar, one would have to show a reasonable about of knowledge of things long forgotten including the artifacts and runes found in the wilds. Should a scholar be found ignorant of such things then they are not a scholar at all..

Perception

Social Status

Usually accepted more than their sorcerer brethren, those considered as Aeldrich scholars usually have an elevated status among most academically inclined societies. This does not necessarily reflect their social status in general (for example, magic fearing societies will still hold them with caution at best), but among other intellectuals, they usually enjoy a certain level of respect.

Demographics

Normally only those with some sort of access to academia can gain the knowledge needed to be an Aeldrich scholar. Whether through a college, aristocratic tutelage, or a learned mentor, a scholar undergoes an education that becomes their purpose.

Starting Career

A player wishing to start as an Aeldrich scholar may take the following career:

Aeldrich scholar

The Aeldrich scholar counts the following skills as career skills: Alchemy , glyphs , cool , discipline , knowledge (wyrd) , knowledge (madness) , knowledge (wilds) , perception . Before spending experience during character creation, a Aeldrich scholar may choose four of their career skills and gain one rank in each of them.

Alternative Names

mage

Type

Arcane

Other Associated professions

• Wyrd Sorcerer