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2020-07-08, 09:31 PM
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Like the name suggests, this subclass draws from the Runecaster from the old Giantcraft book. There's also influence from the 4e Runepriest. The runes you can get infusions for are either in Sky King's Thunder, or here (https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?615131-Additional-Giant-Runes).
I know the UA Rune Knight is a fighter, but I figure an artificer fits better with the mechanical aspects of forming written runes in various objects as a method of magic use.
Fluff
Trainees in the magic runes of giants, runecasters have a limited ability to recreate the runes of long lost Ostia, invoking a portion of the power of such runes in their craft. While the power to recreate the full runes of old has not been discovered, weaker powers of the runes are still created in cloistered studies and a number of the stronger giant strongholds throughout the planes.
Tool Proficiency
When you choose this specialization at 3rd level you gain proficiency with calligrapher's supplies. If you already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency with one other type of artisan's tools of your choice.
Runecaster Spells
Starting at 3rd level, you always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Runecaster Spells table. These spells count as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of artificer spells you prepare.
At 3rd level, you learn an additional two infusions, chosen from the runic infusions below. Whenever you would be able to learn an additional infusion, you can choose one from the following list as well. Unlike most of an artificer's infusions, you cannot infuse the rune as they were crafted in the days of Ostia's glory. Instead, you must immediately transfer the rune to a valid object or point, which counts as an infusion for you.
Your first rune transfer does not count against your total number of infusions. When you reach certain levels in this class, you can create more additional rune transfers in addition to your normal maximum number of infusions: two at 6th level and three at 15th level.
Runecaster Spells
Level Spells
3rd Alarm, Illusatory Script
5th Heat Metal, Knock
9th Aura of Vitality, Elemental Weapon
13th Banishment, Stone Shape
17th Animate Objects, Wall of Stone
Runic Infusions
At 3rd level, you learn an additional two runic infusions, chosen from the list below. Whenever you would be able to learn an additional infusion, you can choose an additional infusion from the following runic infusions instead.
When you use your action to imbue an object you would be able to transfer the Rune to, the rune appears on the object as described in the Magic items description.
The first items you have infused with a rune doesn't count against your number of infused items.
Replicable Rune Transfers (2nd 3rd-Level Runecaster)
Magic Item
Transfers
Attunement
Candle of the Lys Rune
One
No
Claw of the Wyrm Rune
One
No
Cloak of the Tomt Rune
Two
One
Gavel of the Venn Rune
One
No
Oar of the Ro Rune
One
No
Orb of the Stein Rune
Two
Yes
Saddle of the Ferd Rune
Two
No
Skog Heartwood Staff
Two
Yes
Vekst Bandage
One
No
Waterskin of the Bronn
Two
No
Replicable Rune Transfers (6th-Level Runecaster)
Magic Item
Transfers
Attunement
Banner of the Krig Rune
One
No
Die of the Veddle Rune
Two
Yes
Compass of the Drom Rune
Two
One
Hammer of the Smi Rune
Two
One
Lantern of the Vaken Rune
One
No
Pennant of the Wind Rune
Two
Yes
Replicable Rune Transfers (10th-Level Runecaster)
Magic Item
Transfers
Attunement
Bowl of the Syn Rune
Two
Yes
Ingot of the Skold Rune
Two
One
Opal of the Ild Rune
Two
One
Shard of the Ise Rune
Two
Yes
Teacup of the Prognose Rune
Two
One
Runic Artistry
At 5th level, you know how to create the rune of defiance to block yourself from harm. When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you use your reaction to halve the attack's damage against you.
Typically, this rune is drawn over your clothing or armor, but some runecasters instead tattoo it onto their own bodies.
Wrathful Blows
At 5th level, you learn to create the rune of defiance to better repel hostile creatures. When a creature makes an attack against you, you can store the attack's power into the rune of defiance (no action required by you). When you hit the creature with an attack or spell before the end of your next turn, the damage you deal is increased by an amount equal to your Intelligence modifier. The stored power is lost once you have used this feature on an inidividual creature, but you can apply the damage to each creature to have made an attack against you.
Typically, this rune is drawn over your clothing or armor, but some runecasters instead tattoo it onto their bodies.
Runic Glyphs
Starting at 9th level, you can craft short lasting runes in an emergency. As an action you can cast the Glyph of Warding spell, requiring no material components. You can only have one such glyph at a time, and it only remains for 1 hour before the glyph fades and loses all power.
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Intelligence modifer, and you regain all uses at the end of a long rest.
Runic Defiance
At 5th 9th level, you learn to modify your rune of defiance to absorb attacks of those around you. When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you use your reaction to halve the attack's damage against you.
Word of Defiance
By 15th level, the defensive protections of your runes carry over into your attacks. When a creature makes an attack against you, it takes additional damage equal to your intelligence modifier the first time you deal damage to it before the end of your next turn.
Rune Shield
By 15th level, your rune of defiance constantly strengthens yourself and your allies. You and each creature of your choice within 10 feet gains a +2 bonus to AC and all saving throws.
Like the name suggests, this subclass draws from the Runecaster from the old Giantcraft book. There's also influence from the 4e Runepriest. The runes you can get infusions for are either in Sky King's Thunder, or here (https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?615131-Additional-Giant-Runes).
I know the UA Rune Knight is a fighter, but I figure an artificer fits better with the mechanical aspects of forming written runes in various objects as a method of magic use.
Fluff
Trainees in the magic runes of giants, runecasters have a limited ability to recreate the runes of long lost Ostia, invoking a portion of the power of such runes in their craft. While the power to recreate the full runes of old has not been discovered, weaker powers of the runes are still created in cloistered studies and a number of the stronger giant strongholds throughout the planes.
Tool Proficiency
When you choose this specialization at 3rd level you gain proficiency with calligrapher's supplies. If you already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency with one other type of artisan's tools of your choice.
Runecaster Spells
Starting at 3rd level, you always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Runecaster Spells table. These spells count as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of artificer spells you prepare.
At 3rd level, you learn an additional two infusions, chosen from the runic infusions below. Whenever you would be able to learn an additional infusion, you can choose one from the following list as well. Unlike most of an artificer's infusions, you cannot infuse the rune as they were crafted in the days of Ostia's glory. Instead, you must immediately transfer the rune to a valid object or point, which counts as an infusion for you.
Your first rune transfer does not count against your total number of infusions. When you reach certain levels in this class, you can create more additional rune transfers in addition to your normal maximum number of infusions: two at 6th level and three at 15th level.
Runecaster Spells
Level Spells
3rd Alarm, Illusatory Script
5th Heat Metal, Knock
9th Aura of Vitality, Elemental Weapon
13th Banishment, Stone Shape
17th Animate Objects, Wall of Stone
Runic Infusions
At 3rd level, you learn an additional two runic infusions, chosen from the list below. Whenever you would be able to learn an additional infusion, you can choose an additional infusion from the following runic infusions instead.
When you use your action to imbue an object you would be able to transfer the Rune to, the rune appears on the object as described in the Magic items description.
The first items you have infused with a rune doesn't count against your number of infused items.
Replicable Rune Transfers (2nd 3rd-Level Runecaster)
Magic Item
Transfers
Attunement
Candle of the Lys Rune
One
No
Claw of the Wyrm Rune
One
No
Cloak of the Tomt Rune
Two
One
Gavel of the Venn Rune
One
No
Oar of the Ro Rune
One
No
Orb of the Stein Rune
Two
Yes
Saddle of the Ferd Rune
Two
No
Skog Heartwood Staff
Two
Yes
Vekst Bandage
One
No
Waterskin of the Bronn
Two
No
Replicable Rune Transfers (6th-Level Runecaster)
Magic Item
Transfers
Attunement
Banner of the Krig Rune
One
No
Die of the Veddle Rune
Two
Yes
Compass of the Drom Rune
Two
One
Hammer of the Smi Rune
Two
One
Lantern of the Vaken Rune
One
No
Pennant of the Wind Rune
Two
Yes
Replicable Rune Transfers (10th-Level Runecaster)
Magic Item
Transfers
Attunement
Bowl of the Syn Rune
Two
Yes
Ingot of the Skold Rune
Two
One
Opal of the Ild Rune
Two
One
Shard of the Ise Rune
Two
Yes
Teacup of the Prognose Rune
Two
One
Runic Artistry
At 5th level, you know how to create the rune of defiance to block yourself from harm. When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you use your reaction to halve the attack's damage against you.
Typically, this rune is drawn over your clothing or armor, but some runecasters instead tattoo it onto their own bodies.
Wrathful Blows
At 5th level, you learn to create the rune of defiance to better repel hostile creatures. When a creature makes an attack against you, you can store the attack's power into the rune of defiance (no action required by you). When you hit the creature with an attack or spell before the end of your next turn, the damage you deal is increased by an amount equal to your Intelligence modifier. The stored power is lost once you have used this feature on an inidividual creature, but you can apply the damage to each creature to have made an attack against you.
Typically, this rune is drawn over your clothing or armor, but some runecasters instead tattoo it onto their bodies.
Runic Glyphs
Starting at 9th level, you can craft short lasting runes in an emergency. As an action you can cast the Glyph of Warding spell, requiring no material components. You can only have one such glyph at a time, and it only remains for 1 hour before the glyph fades and loses all power.
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Intelligence modifer, and you regain all uses at the end of a long rest.
Runic Defiance
At 5th 9th level, you learn to modify your rune of defiance to absorb attacks of those around you. When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you use your reaction to halve the attack's damage against you.
Word of Defiance
By 15th level, the defensive protections of your runes carry over into your attacks. When a creature makes an attack against you, it takes additional damage equal to your intelligence modifier the first time you deal damage to it before the end of your next turn.
Rune Shield
By 15th level, your rune of defiance constantly strengthens yourself and your allies. You and each creature of your choice within 10 feet gains a +2 bonus to AC and all saving throws.