Alumnus

The Lyceum Arcanum in Cymril—known continent wide as the most prestigious college of arcane lore—and you’ve had the privilege to study there under some of the best minds of Talislanta. Lyceum Arcanum alumni have access to a more varied array of magical skills than those magicians trained by private tutors. While not considered true magic, disciplines such as alchemy, botanomancy and thaumaturgy are all taught at the Lyceum Arcanum although these subjects are not covered in as great a depth as are the magical arts (see footnote below). While the vast majority of Talislantan magicians know only a single Order, it is possible to learn more than one Order by selecting this Path multiple times (indicating graduate studies at the Lyceum Arcanum).

This Path may only be followed once. Characters following this Path age 4 years.

Prerequisite

INT +2

Attribute Adjustments

• INT +1
• MR +1
• CR -1

Skill Ranks

14

Preferred Skills

• Alchemy
• Antiquarian
• Arcane Lore
• Astrology
• Botanomancy
• Cultures
• Cryptography
• Diplomacy
• Fashion
• History
• Naturalism
• Mode (any)
• Oratory
• Thaumaturgy*

Special Features

Alumnus receive an Order Quirk at no cost (select one from: Astromancy, Cryptomancy, Elementalism, Natural Magic, Necromancy, Wizardry).

Available Quirks

• Attractive
• Battle Magic
• Benefactor
• Dilute Telempathy
• Highborn
• Hobby
• Literate
• Magical Item
• Order (select from: Astromancy, Cryptomancy, Elementalism, Natural Magic, Necromancy, or Wizardry)

Starting Equipment

• Spellbook or equivalent
• High collared cloak
• Leather boots
• Belt pouch
• Dormitory room at Lyceum Arcanum
• Small chest
• Coin purse with 80 g.l. in gold pentacles

[^1]: Thaumaturgy may not be increased beyond +2.