Description

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Phillip Celcious – The Grand Arcanist

Race: Human
Class: Wizard (Level 20)
Background: Sage
Alignment: Neutral Good

Armor Class: 16 (Mage Armor)
Hit Points: 135 (20d6 + 60)
Speed: 30 ft.

STR: 9 (-1)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 16 (+3)
INT: 22 (+6)
WIS: 16 (+3)
CHA: 12 (+1)

Saving Throws: Intelligence +12, Wisdom +9
Skills: Arcana +18, History +12, Investigation +12, Insight +9, Perception +9
Tools: Alchemist’s supplies, Calligrapher’s tools
Languages: Common, Elvish, Draconic, Infernal, Abyssal

Proficiencies: Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows

Abilities and Features

• Arcane Recovery: Once per day, recover expended spell slots of up to 10 levels.
• Spell Mastery: Phillip has mastered Shield (1st level) and Misty Step (2nd level). He can cast these spells at their lowest level without expending a spell slot.
• Signature Spells: Phillip has two 3rd-level signature spells: Counterspell and Fireball. He can cast these spells without expending a spell slot.
• Arcane Tradition (School of Evocation):
  • Sculpt Spells: When casting an evocation spell that affects other creatures you can see, you can choose a number of them equal to 1 + the spell’s level. The chosen creatures automatically succeed on their saving throws and take no damage if they would normally take half damage.
  • Potent Cantrip: When a creature succeeds on a saving throw against your cantrip, the creature takes half damage (if any) but suffers no additional effects.

Equipment

• Staff of the Magi
• Robe of the Archmagi
• Ring of Spell Storing
• Wand of Fireballs
• Spellbook: Contains a vast collection of spells, including all wizard spells from levels 1-9.

Spells (Prepared: 22 / Known: All wizard spells)

Cantrips: Fire Bolt, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion
1st Level (4 slots): Shield, Mage Armor, Detect Magic, Magic Missile
2nd Level (3 slots): Misty Step, Mirror Image, Scorching Ray
3rd Level (3 slots): Fireball, Counterspell, Dispel Magic
4th Level (3 slots): Greater Invisibility, Polymorph, Ice Storm
5th Level (3 slots): Wall of Force, Cone of Cold, Telekinesis
6th Level (2 slots): Chain Lightning, Globe of Invulnerability
7th Level (2 slots): Plane Shift, Finger of Death
8th Level (1 slot): Mind Blank, Power Word Stun
9th Level (1 slot): Wish, Meteor Swarm

Backstory

Phillip Celcious was born in the humble village of Eldarford, the son of a farmer and a healer. From a young age, he exhibited a profound curiosity and affinity for the arcane arts, often sneaking into the local library to study ancient tomes and scrolls. His prodigious talent was soon recognized by a passing archmage, who took him on as an apprentice.

Under the archmage’s tutelage, Phillip’s abilities grew exponentially. His natural intelligence and unwavering dedication to his studies allowed him to master complex spells that most wizards could only dream of. However, Phillip’s ambition was tempered by a deep-seated sense of justice and a desire to use his power for the greater good.

As he grew older, Phillip ventured out into the world, seeking to expand his knowledge and understanding of the arcane. He traveled to distant lands, learned from different magical traditions, and even ventured into other planes of existence in his quest for knowledge. His adventures were many, but he remained ever focused on his ultimate goal: to protect the world from the forces of darkness and chaos.

Phillip eventually established himself as one of the most powerful wizards in the land, earning the title of “The Grand Arcanist.” He became a respected figure among scholars and a feared adversary to those who sought to disrupt the balance of the world. Despite his great power, Phillip remained humble, always aware of the responsibility that came with his abilities.

Now in his twilight years, Phillip continues to study and refine his craft, always seeking new ways to protect the world from the ever-encroaching darkness. His legend grows with each passing day, and many young wizards aspire to follow in his footsteps, hoping to one day achieve even a fraction of his greatness.