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Generic Arcane Guild Template
This template presents a basic structure for an Arcane Guild, a cooperative organization of arcane spellcasters who pool their resources together for the benefit of all members. This guild is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and magical power. The guild's structure is designed to foster cooperation and exchange among its members, offering benefits such as access to shared resources and a communal spellpool.
The template provides a flexible framework that can be adapted to fit various campaign settings and specific guild concepts. Guilds using this template could range from a clandestine society of wizard scholars, a loose association of wandering sorcerers, to a highly organized and bureaucratic institution of magical research and development.
Symbol: The symbol of an Arcane Guild typically involves some combination of common magical or scholarly motifs, such as a stylized book, an arcane circle, a wand, or a staff.
Background, Goals, and Dreams: The Arcane Guild is a community of spellcasters who share their knowledge and resources. The guild's main goal is the advancement of arcane knowledge and power. This could involve the recovery of lost spells, the acquisition of magical artifacts, the development of new magical techniques, or the exploration of previously unknown magical theories. The ultimate dream of the guild is to become a significant center of arcane power and knowledge.
Enemies and Allies: The Arcane Guild is likely to encounter opposition from those who fear or distrust magic, from rival spellcasting groups, and from organizations that seek to control or restrict the use of magic. On the other hand, the guild is likely to find allies among other scholarly institutions, magical academies, libraries, and any group or individuals who value the free exchange of ideas and knowledge.
The template also includes a system of affiliation scores, titles, benefits, and duties, which can be used to track a character's standing within the guild. This system is based on the character's level, skills, feats, spells, and actions. The benefits of membership can include access to the guild's resources, such as libraries and labs, and a shared spellpool.
This generic Arcane Guild template is intended to be a starting point for DMs who want to include a spellcasting organization in their campaign. Feel free to modify and expand upon this template to create a guild that fits your specific needs and ideas.
Arcane Guildmage
Prerequisites:
Skills: Knowledge (arcana) 8 ranks, Spellcraft: 5 ranks
Feats: Cooperative Spell, and any one other metamagic feat
Spells: Able to prepare and cast 2nd-level arcane spells
Special: Affiliation Score: 5
Special: Prospective members must pay an initiation fee of 750 gp
Class Skills:
Concentration, Craft, Decipher Script, Knowledge (all skills, taken individually), Profession, and Spellcraft.
Arcane Guildmage
Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special Spellcasting
1 +0 +0 +0 +2 Guild membership, Spellpool I +1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
2 +1 +0 +0 +3 Spellpool II +1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
3 +1 +1 +1 +3 Spellpool III +1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
Guild Membership: Guild Members have access to the guild's common resources, including libraries, labs, and a common spell pool. They must pay monthly dues of 30 gp and participate in guild activities or duties.
Spellpool (Su): The signature feature of the Arcane Guildsman is access to the guild’s spellpool. Guild members may borrow spells from the spellpool, and are required to contribute spells to it as well. The level of access to the spellpool is determined by the number of levels in the Arcane Guildsman prestige class, and the standing within the guild, represented by the affiliation score. Members must have an affiliation score of at least 10 to access Spellpool I, at least 20 to access Spellpool II, and at least 30 to access Spellpool III. At 1st level, they gain Spellpool I privileges (access to spells of 1st to 3rd level). At 2nd level, they gain Spellpool II (access to 4th- to 6th-level spells). At 3rd level, they gain Spellpool III (access to 7th- to 9th-level spells).
Arcane Guild
Symbol: A stylized book surrounded by an arcane circle.
Background, Goals, and Dreams: The Arcane Guild is a cooperative assembly of spellcasters who pool their resources together. The guild is always on the lookout for magical artifacts, rare spells, and arcane lore. The guild's dream is to become a significant power in the realm of arcane magic.
Enemies and Allies: The guild often conflicts with groups that seek to control, restrict, or outlaw the use of magic. The guild generally maintains good relations with schools of magic, libraries, and other scholarly institutions.
Affiliation Score Criterion
Criterion Affiliation Score Modifier
One-Time:
Character level +1/2 levels
Knowledge (arcana) 5 ranks +1
Knowledge (arcana) 10 or more ranks +2
Can cast arcane spells 3rd level or higher +2
Can cast arcane spells 5th level or higher +2
Can cast arcane spells 7th level or higher +2
Can cast arcane spells 9th level or higher +2
Spellcraft 5 ranks +1
Arcane Guildmage PRC level +1/level
Multiple Use:
Each successful mission for the Mage's guild +2
Each successful campaign for the guild +4
Find and Bring a new piece of Magic or Lore to the guild +1
Contributes 20+ spell levels to spellpool (max 3/year) +1 each
Fails to share a new spell or bit of lore discovered -1 each instance
Divulges secrets of the guild -4
Embarrasses the guild -2
Refuses a mission to aid the guild -4
Fails to return borrowed spell levels to the spellpool -2 each instance
Fails to pay monthly dues -2
Titles, Benefits, and Duties
Affiliation Score Title: Benefits and Duties
3 or lower No title or benefits
4-10 Junior Member: May access guild libraries and labs
11-20 Full Member: Access to Spellpool I, subject to guild rules
21-29 Senior Member: Access to Spellpool II, expected to mentor junior members
30 or higher Guildmaster's Circle: Access to Spellpool III, involved in guild leadership decisions
This template presents a basic structure for an Arcane Guild, a cooperative organization of arcane spellcasters who pool their resources together for the benefit of all members. This guild is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and magical power. The guild's structure is designed to foster cooperation and exchange among its members, offering benefits such as access to shared resources and a communal spellpool.
The template provides a flexible framework that can be adapted to fit various campaign settings and specific guild concepts. Guilds using this template could range from a clandestine society of wizard scholars, a loose association of wandering sorcerers, to a highly organized and bureaucratic institution of magical research and development.
Symbol: The symbol of an Arcane Guild typically involves some combination of common magical or scholarly motifs, such as a stylized book, an arcane circle, a wand, or a staff.
Background, Goals, and Dreams: The Arcane Guild is a community of spellcasters who share their knowledge and resources. The guild's main goal is the advancement of arcane knowledge and power. This could involve the recovery of lost spells, the acquisition of magical artifacts, the development of new magical techniques, or the exploration of previously unknown magical theories. The ultimate dream of the guild is to become a significant center of arcane power and knowledge.
Enemies and Allies: The Arcane Guild is likely to encounter opposition from those who fear or distrust magic, from rival spellcasting groups, and from organizations that seek to control or restrict the use of magic. On the other hand, the guild is likely to find allies among other scholarly institutions, magical academies, libraries, and any group or individuals who value the free exchange of ideas and knowledge.
The template also includes a system of affiliation scores, titles, benefits, and duties, which can be used to track a character's standing within the guild. This system is based on the character's level, skills, feats, spells, and actions. The benefits of membership can include access to the guild's resources, such as libraries and labs, and a shared spellpool.
This generic Arcane Guild template is intended to be a starting point for DMs who want to include a spellcasting organization in their campaign. Feel free to modify and expand upon this template to create a guild that fits your specific needs and ideas.
Arcane Guildmage
Prerequisites:
Skills: Knowledge (arcana) 8 ranks, Spellcraft: 5 ranks
Feats: Cooperative Spell, and any one other metamagic feat
Spells: Able to prepare and cast 2nd-level arcane spells
Special: Affiliation Score: 5
Special: Prospective members must pay an initiation fee of 750 gp
Class Skills:
Concentration, Craft, Decipher Script, Knowledge (all skills, taken individually), Profession, and Spellcraft.
Arcane Guildmage
Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special Spellcasting
1 +0 +0 +0 +2 Guild membership, Spellpool I +1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
2 +1 +0 +0 +3 Spellpool II +1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
3 +1 +1 +1 +3 Spellpool III +1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
Guild Membership: Guild Members have access to the guild's common resources, including libraries, labs, and a common spell pool. They must pay monthly dues of 30 gp and participate in guild activities or duties.
Spellpool (Su): The signature feature of the Arcane Guildsman is access to the guild’s spellpool. Guild members may borrow spells from the spellpool, and are required to contribute spells to it as well. The level of access to the spellpool is determined by the number of levels in the Arcane Guildsman prestige class, and the standing within the guild, represented by the affiliation score. Members must have an affiliation score of at least 10 to access Spellpool I, at least 20 to access Spellpool II, and at least 30 to access Spellpool III. At 1st level, they gain Spellpool I privileges (access to spells of 1st to 3rd level). At 2nd level, they gain Spellpool II (access to 4th- to 6th-level spells). At 3rd level, they gain Spellpool III (access to 7th- to 9th-level spells).
Arcane Guild
Symbol: A stylized book surrounded by an arcane circle.
Background, Goals, and Dreams: The Arcane Guild is a cooperative assembly of spellcasters who pool their resources together. The guild is always on the lookout for magical artifacts, rare spells, and arcane lore. The guild's dream is to become a significant power in the realm of arcane magic.
Enemies and Allies: The guild often conflicts with groups that seek to control, restrict, or outlaw the use of magic. The guild generally maintains good relations with schools of magic, libraries, and other scholarly institutions.
Affiliation Score Criterion
Criterion Affiliation Score Modifier
One-Time:
Character level +1/2 levels
Knowledge (arcana) 5 ranks +1
Knowledge (arcana) 10 or more ranks +2
Can cast arcane spells 3rd level or higher +2
Can cast arcane spells 5th level or higher +2
Can cast arcane spells 7th level or higher +2
Can cast arcane spells 9th level or higher +2
Spellcraft 5 ranks +1
Arcane Guildmage PRC level +1/level
Multiple Use:
Each successful mission for the Mage's guild +2
Each successful campaign for the guild +4
Find and Bring a new piece of Magic or Lore to the guild +1
Contributes 20+ spell levels to spellpool (max 3/year) +1 each
Fails to share a new spell or bit of lore discovered -1 each instance
Divulges secrets of the guild -4
Embarrasses the guild -2
Refuses a mission to aid the guild -4
Fails to return borrowed spell levels to the spellpool -2 each instance
Fails to pay monthly dues -2
Titles, Benefits, and Duties
Affiliation Score Title: Benefits and Duties
3 or lower No title or benefits
4-10 Junior Member: May access guild libraries and labs
11-20 Full Member: Access to Spellpool I, subject to guild rules
21-29 Senior Member: Access to Spellpool II, expected to mentor junior members
30 or higher Guildmaster's Circle: Access to Spellpool III, involved in guild leadership decisions