Sorcerer: Rune Sorcery
Original Source: Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn
The mysterious weave and flow of magic is feared by many folk. But while some spellcasters must study the essence and nature of magic in the hope of learning to harness it, sorcerers possess an innate talent to sculpt and wield the errant strands of power that shape the world. For some sorcerers, the body becomes a conduit for this power, which is collected and stored in the form of natural runes—an which sees a sorcerer named as a Runechild.
The talents of a Runechild are rare, and sorcerers with this origin are sought after for study by mages and scholars alike, driven by a prevalent belief that the secrets of their runes can help understand the mysteries of magic. Others sometimes seek to enslave Runechild sorcerers, using their bodies as tortured spell batteries for diabolic pursuits. Many contemporaries now search for ways to hide their essence—a task that isn't easy given the revealing nature of their gifts.
Runic Magic
1st-level Runechild feature
Beginning at 1st level, you learn additional spells when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown on the Runic Spells table. Each of these spells counts as a sorcerer spell for you, but it doesn't count against the number of sorcerer spells you know.
When you gain a level in this class, you can replace one spell you gained from this feature with another spell of the same level. The new spell must be an abjuration or transmutation spell from the cleric, sorcerer, or wizard spell list.
| Sorcerer Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 1st | longstrider, resistance, sanctuary |
| 3rd | lesser restoration, protection from poison |
| 5th | glyph of warding, magic circle |
| 7th | death ward, freedom of movement |
| 9th | greater restoration, wall of force |
Essence Runes
1st-level Runechild feature
As in Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn except the runes charge when you spend mana on metamagic or other class features.
Glyph of Aegis
1st-level Runechild feature
As in Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn
Sigilic Augmentation
6th-level Runechild feature
As in Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn except you need to expend 3 charged runes to gain advantage on a saving throw instead of 1 and there is no limit on usage outside the availability of runes.
Manifest Inscriptions
6th-level Runechild feature
As in Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn
Runic Torrent
14th-level Runechild feature
As in Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn except you can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
Arcane Exemplar
18th-level Runechild feature
As in Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn
