Mages are masters of the arcane, devoting their lives to the study and control of the magical planes. Through years of study, they inscribe spells into powerful tomes and wield arcane energies few dare to comprehend. Though physically fragile, their power lies in devastating magic and ritual supremacy.

• Combat Role: Full Spellcaster / Ritualist / Support or Control
• Magic Access: Full
• Armor Access: May wear up to 25 points of armor
• Health Gain: Gains 3 Health per level:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Mages:

• Have access to all spell levels, including advanced and general spell lists
• Must purchase Literacy, Read Magic, and Spellcraft to cast spells
• Can purchase Spell Slots (Primary and Secondary) at the lowest XP cost of all classes
• Can perform Ritual Magic and craft Spell Scrolls and Alchemy

Spellcasting in Volaire is verbal, gesture-based, and requires preparation. See Magic & Spellcasting for full rules.

Additional XP costs vary based on level and spell type. See the XP & Skill Cost Tables for complete breakdown.

• Mages cannot use most weapons or heavy armor
• May not access combat-centric skills like Terminal Strike or Cleave
• Must spend XP to access each spell slot and skill—nothing is granted automatically
• Vulnerable in melee without defensive spells or support

• Consider your source of knowledge: forbidden tomes, private mentors, arcane pacts
• Your spellbook is your most prized possession—protect it
• Embrace the mystery, aloofness, or intensity that comes with wielding ancient power

Play a Mage if you want to command the arcane, master rituals, and shape the world with raw magical force.