Archmage Theodric Vane

Archmage Theodric Vane

Class Wizard 18 Race Human (Weohstan) Background Sage Alignment Lawful Good
Age: 74 Gender: Male Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 lbs Eyes: Grey -- the pale, flat grey of old steel Hair: White, close-cropped; was dark brown in his youth
13
Armor Class
126
Hit Points
30 ft
Speed
+2
Initiative
+6
Prof. Bonus
20
Passive Perception
Str 10 +0
Dex 14 +2
Con 14 +2
Int 22 +6
Wis 18 +4
Cha 14 +2

Saving Throws

  • +0 Strength
  • +2 Dexterity
  • +2 Constitution
  • +12 Intelligence
  • +10 Wisdom
  • +2 Charisma

Skills

  • +2 Acrobatics (DEX)
  • +4 Animal Handling (WIS)
  • +12 Arcana (INT)
  • +0 Athletics (STR)
  • +2 Deception (CHA)
  • +12 History (INT)
  • +10 Insight (WIS)
  • +2 Intimidation (CHA)
  • +6 Investigation (INT)
  • +4 Medicine (WIS)
  • +6 Nature (INT)
  • +10 Perception (WIS)
  • +2 Performance (CHA)
  • +2 Persuasion (CHA)
  • +6 Religion (INT)
  • +2 Sleight of Hand (DEX)
  • +2 Stealth (DEX)
  • +4 Survival (WIS)

Spellcasting

Spellcasting Class Wizard Spell Save DC 20 Spell Attack +12
1st 4 Used: 0
2nd 3 Used: 0
3rd 3 Used: 0
4th 3 Used: 0
5th 3 Used: 0
6th 1 Used: 0
7th 1 Used: 0
8th 1 Used: 0
9th 1 Used: 0

Cantrips

  • Fire Bolt
  • Mage Hand
  • Message
  • Minor Illusion
  • Prestidigitation

Level 1 Spells

  • Detect Magic
  • Mage Armor
  • Shield
  • Thunderwave

Level 2 Spells

  • Detect Thoughts
  • Hold Person
  • Misty Step
  • Suggestion

Level 3 Spells

  • Counterspell
  • Dispel Magic
  • Fireball
  • Fly

Level 4 Spells

  • Arcane Eye
  • Banishment
  • Greater Invisibility
  • Polymorph

Level 5 Spells

  • Scrying
  • Telekinesis
  • Wall of Force

Level 6 Spells

  • Chain Lightning
  • True Seeing

Level 7 Spells

  • Forcecage
  • Simulacrum

Level 8 Spells

  • Antimagic Field
  • Mind Blank

Level 9 Spells

  • Foresight
  • Time Stop

Features & Traits

Portent (3 dice)

After a long rest, roll three d20s (Greater Portent). Replace any attack roll, saving throw, or ability check by a visible creature with one of these rolls. Each die can be used once.

Expert Divination

When casting a divination spell of 2nd level or higher, regain one expended spell slot of a level lower than the slot used (max 5th level).

The Third Eye

Once per short rest, gain one of: darkvision 60 ft., see invisible creatures within 10 ft., read any language, or see into the Ethereal Plane within 60 ft.

Spell Mastery

Can cast Detect Magic (1st level) and Misty Step (2nd level) at will without expending a spell slot, at their lowest levels.

Signature Spell

Can cast Scrying once per short rest without expending a spell slot.

War Caster

Advantage on CON saves to maintain concentration. Can perform somatic components with hands full. Can cast spells as opportunity attacks.

Legendary Resistance (2/day)

HOMEBREW: If Theodric fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Remove if strict RAW is preferred.

Equipment

Item Qty Notes
Staff of the Magi 1 Attuned
Ring of Protection 1 +1, attuned
Robe of the Archmagi 1 Gray, attuned
Amulet of Health 1
Spellbook 1

Personality

Personality Traits

Calm to the point of unnerving. Does not raise his voice. Never needs to.

Ideals

Understanding arcane magic is its own form of stewardship.

Bonds

The Conclave is imperfect, but the alternative to institutional magic is catastrophe.

Flaws

He sometimes forgets that most people cannot absorb the full weight of what he knows, and tells them anyway.

Languages & Proficiencies

Languages: Common, Elvish, Draconic, Dwarvish, Primordial, Sylvan, Undercommon
Distinguishing Features: 74 years old, visibly aged. Carries himself with the calm of someone who has been the most powerful person in any given room for decades.

Backstory

 

Theodric Vane has sat on the Conclave for thirty-one years. He was Master of the White Robes for eleven of those years before stepping back -- not because he was pushed out, but because he concluded that administration was consuming time better spent on what he considers the actual work: understanding arcane magic and ensuring it serves rather than harms. He is 74 years old. He looks it. He is also one of the most dangerous individuals in the Settled Lands, and he knows this about himself with the calm that comes from decades of being the most powerful person in any given room.