School of Alchemy

Alchemists are the most scientifically-minded wizards, and they experiment constantly in search of knowledge.

Acquired Powers

At 6th level, the alchemist gains the ability to create potions.

• This is a special chemical process that doesn’t involve magical materials or processes, but it tends to be longer and more tedious than normal potion brewing.
• First, the character must research the potion’s formula, just like conducting spell research; consider the potion’s level to be equal to its experience point (XP) value divided by 100. For example, a potion of clairaudience (250 XP) is treated as a 3rd-level spell for this purpose, while a potion of longevity (500 XP) is equivalent to a 5th-level spell. It takes two weeks per potion level to research the formula, at a cost of 500 gp per potion level.
• The alchemist must roll learn spells to find out if he learned the spell before he can be considered successful in his research.
• The maximum number of potion formulae he can know is limited by the maximum number of spells per level score that is determined by his Intelligence. A character with an Intelligence of 15, for example, can know up to 11 potion formulae.
• Once a character has successfully researched a potion’s formula, he can produce one dose by investing 3d6 x 100 gp in materials and spending one uninterrupted week in his laboratory.
• Again, he must pass the learn spells check to see if he followed the directions correctly, with a +1% bonus per character level.
• While the alchemist doesn’t have to adventure to acquire rare or unusual materials for potions, he may still have to take time to make arrangements for special requirements, such as the delivery of unusual chemicals or glassware.

Spell Analysis

Abjuration spells are specialized protective spells designed to banish some magical or nonmagical effect or creature. Protection from evil is an example of an abjuration spell, since it creates a barrier that evil or supernatural creatures are reluctant to cross.

Spell List

1st Level

Alarm
Protection from Evil

Protection from Hunger & Thirst
Protection from Vermin

2nd Level

Filter
Protection from Cantrips

Protection from Paralysis
Protection from Poison

3rd Level

Invisible Mail
Iron Mind
Lesser Sign of Sealing
Nondetection

Protection from Amorphs
Protection From Evil 10' Radius (Protection from Good 10' Radius)
Protection from Normal Missiles

4th Level

Fire Aura
Fire Trap
Halo of Eyes
Minor Globe of Invulnerability

Minor Spell Turning
Otiluke's Dispelling Screen
Psychic Protection

5th Level

Avoidance (Attraction)
Dismissal
Greater Sign of Sealing

Invulnerability to Normal Weapons
Lower Resistance
Mordenkainen's Private Sanctum

Proofing Versus Combustion
Safeguarding
Von Gasik's Refusal

6th Level

Antimagic Shell
Dragon Scales
Globe of Invulnerability

Invulnerability to Magical Weapons
Repulsion

7th Level

Banishment
Neutralize Gas
Sequester

Seven-Eyes
Spell Turning

8th Level

Fear Ward
Mind Blank

Serten's Spell Immunity

9th Level

Elemental Aura
Imprisonment (Freedom)

Prismatic Sphere

Specialist Name

Alchemist

House

House Aetius

Alliance

Thaumaturgic Alliance

Appollonian Leadership Tier

First

Opposed School(s)

School of Illusion and School of Necromancy

Leader

Praetor Mamercus

Initial Funds

(d4+1) x 10 gp

Minimum Ability Scores

Intelligence 15, Dexterity 14; Prime Req. Intelligence, Dexterity

Race(s) Allowed

Human (Other races may be alchemists, however, the formal Appollonia School may not allow them to be a member.