The Scholar

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In the midst of the battlefield, an elf clad in breastplate shouts orders to his troops. Normally stoic and emotionless, she allows herself a brief smirk, knowing that the moment the trap is sprung will be the moment victory is achieved.

A finely-robed dwarf stands behind a podium, addressing the gathered masses below. From his mouth flows honeyed words, hard facts mixed in with elaborate and eloquent lies. The crowd stirs; he knows his audience well, and tells them exactly what they need to hear to bring them over to his side. Though his face does not let it show, the dwarf smiles to himself inside. With their support, he can do anything.

Under the straw-thatched roof of a quiet hut, in a remove village miles from the bustling city, a leather-clad gnome stands atop a stool, hunching over the bedside of a wounded soldier. With surgical precision, he deliberately works to remove the iron shard embedded within the man's leg, knowing full well that a mistake could spell the young man's doom.

Scholars are master of the knowledge, using methodical practices to turn the tables to their advantage. From years of study and testing, scholars take in the situation around them and quickly formulate the means to achieve whatever they have mind set to. Whatever pursuit they follow, a scholar will have a plan for anything that comes their way.

The Pursuit of Knowledge A true scholar is never satisfied. They are always seeking out a new answer to a new question. This often goes hand-in-hand with seeking a life of adventure, to explore new, hidden areas, or accompany those that do. The life of a scholar often times begins in the mundane, as a teacher or sage. Sometimes they serve as members of the military, as doctors, or as diplomats. But the mundane life is often too slow, and when life becomes stagnant or when an answer cannot be found, the call to adventure rings louder. Whether they're seeking some lost knowledge, want to test a new theory, or hoping to find new questions to ask, scholars often find themselves in ancient, lost, and often dangerous, places to find them.

Powerful Allies As the adage goes, "any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Scholars exemplify this, performing feats that others might think as miracles or witchcraft through their knowledge of anatomy, psychology, nature, or other fields. Though not necessarily against the use or exploration of magic, scholars set themselves apart through fundamental understandings of the world that are not inherently tied to magic. Though not the mightiest warriors in single combat, scholars are naturally suited to aiding and guiding others. Their abilities amplify the strengths of their allies, allowing them to work smarter, not harder, at solving the problems at hand. This ability to support allies fosters teamwork and ultimately a magnification of power. The Scholar Level Proficiency Bonus Features Intellect Dice 1st +2 Scholar's Intellect, Analysis 2 2nd +2 Expertise 2 3rd +2 Academic Pursuit 2 4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 5th +3 Improved Intellect (d8),

Opportune Attack 3 6th +3 Prediction 3 7th +3 Academic Pursuit feature 3 8th +3 Ability Score Improvement 3 9th +4 Improved Analysis 4 10th +4 Expertise,

Improved Intellect (d10) 4 11th +4 Reliable Talent 4 12th +4 Ability Score Improvement 4 13th +5 Clear Mind 5 14th +5 Academic Pursuit feature 5 15th +5 Mental Resilience,

Improved Intellect (d12) 5 16th +5 Ability Score Improvement 5 17th +6 Pursuit feature 6 18th +6 Rapid Reflexes 6 19th +6 Ability Score Improvement 6 20th +6 Genius Unbound 6