Shadow_in_the_Mist
2017-10-09, 04:09 AM
Ah, the Sorcerer; D&D's embodiment of the concept of having magic flowing in your very veins. We all know that it's been the least supported arcanist in 5e thus far, starting the game with only Draconic and Chaos Magic for its subclasses; even the Warlock managed to have three subclasses. Its versatility is slowly growing, but's a very slow process; so far, the only official additions are the Storm Soul, the Shadow, and the Divine Soul.
What I want to know is this: what possible Sorcerous Origins can you envision? Wizards and Warlocks are relatively straightforward to envision, but what are the possibilities for Sorcerers?
Speaking personally...
Arcana: These sorcerers are true arcane prodigies, born with a natural talent to manipulate the flow of magic, often as a result of a family history of talented wizards. Unlike Wild Magic sorcerers, these sorcerers are defined by having great control over their powers. Most likely, this Origin would grant the sorcerer increased spells compared to a normal sorcerer, perhaps even a Spellbook mechanic like the wizard, a larger pool of sorcery points, and/or a greater proficiency with metamagic than normal.
Feytouched: These sorcerers draw their power from an innate connection to the Feywild. They could be the children of faerie-mortal couples, or even of Feypact warlocks, or just exposed to the raw magic of the Feywild. To say nothing of how appropriate this is for Feywild native races like elves, gnomes, or even hobgoblins. Special abilities... perhaps an increased affinity for enchantments and illusions? I actually don't know.
Hollow: In contrast to the Shadow Sorcerer, who has a spiritual connection to the elemental energies of darkness, this Sorcerer's power stems from a connection to death. Whether born in some fashion that left them with a foot in the grave, or marked by the touch of a powerful undead, these sorcerers have an unparalleled control of necrotic energy. Distinguishing this from the Necromancer Wizard may be tricky; perhaps more focused on inflicting damage & debuff effects?
Primordial: It is the power of the elements that roils and heaves within this sorcerer's soul. Not the meagre energies of one plane, but the untamed and foundational energies of the Elemental Chaos. In my mind's eye, this is an element-focused "blasty" sorcerer, whose unique tricks include reshaping the area of effect and the damage type of elemental attack spells.
What I want to know is this: what possible Sorcerous Origins can you envision? Wizards and Warlocks are relatively straightforward to envision, but what are the possibilities for Sorcerers?
Speaking personally...
Arcana: These sorcerers are true arcane prodigies, born with a natural talent to manipulate the flow of magic, often as a result of a family history of talented wizards. Unlike Wild Magic sorcerers, these sorcerers are defined by having great control over their powers. Most likely, this Origin would grant the sorcerer increased spells compared to a normal sorcerer, perhaps even a Spellbook mechanic like the wizard, a larger pool of sorcery points, and/or a greater proficiency with metamagic than normal.
Feytouched: These sorcerers draw their power from an innate connection to the Feywild. They could be the children of faerie-mortal couples, or even of Feypact warlocks, or just exposed to the raw magic of the Feywild. To say nothing of how appropriate this is for Feywild native races like elves, gnomes, or even hobgoblins. Special abilities... perhaps an increased affinity for enchantments and illusions? I actually don't know.
Hollow: In contrast to the Shadow Sorcerer, who has a spiritual connection to the elemental energies of darkness, this Sorcerer's power stems from a connection to death. Whether born in some fashion that left them with a foot in the grave, or marked by the touch of a powerful undead, these sorcerers have an unparalleled control of necrotic energy. Distinguishing this from the Necromancer Wizard may be tricky; perhaps more focused on inflicting damage & debuff effects?
Primordial: It is the power of the elements that roils and heaves within this sorcerer's soul. Not the meagre energies of one plane, but the untamed and foundational energies of the Elemental Chaos. In my mind's eye, this is an element-focused "blasty" sorcerer, whose unique tricks include reshaping the area of effect and the damage type of elemental attack spells.