Heroic Classes of

SoulWeaver Artificer

A New Subclass for Artificers based on Mysticism and usage of souls and monster drops.

Description: Fueled by a deep understanding of soul energy and craftsmanship, these enigmatic artisans mastered the art of infusing souls into objects, imbuing them with extraordinary properties. The Soulweaver Artificer is a unique subclass blending craftsmanship and ethereal magic. These artisans harness the power of souls, infusing weapons, armor, and items with extraordinary attributes. With abilities like soul binding, creating ethereal constructs, and optionally cursing items, they craft artifacts of immense power. Soulweavers must balance this power carefully, as overuse of curses risks corruption.

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SoulWeaver Artificer Ability Score Requirements: For the Soulweaver Artificer subclass, the updated ability score requirements are: Intelligence: 14 (minimum) Wisdom: 13 (minimum) These higher requirements ensure that a character has a strong foundation in both mental acuity and intuitive understanding, essential for mastering the complex art of soul manipulation and crafting powerful, ethereal artifacts.

SoulWeaver Artificer Racial Restrictions: None

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SoulWeaver Artificer Equipment Notes: Gear: A set of common clothes A component pouch or arcane focus (used for spellcasting) A pack of your choice (dungeoneer’s pack, explorer’s pack, or scholar’s pack) A soul gem (used for soul manipulation and crafting)

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Attaining the Class:
1. Base Class Requirement:** Start as an Artificer and reach at least 3rd level to choose a subclass. 2. Ability Scores:** Ensure you have at least Intelligence 14 and Wisdom 13 to meet the subclass requirements. 3. Background Knowledge:** Acquire basic knowledge in arcane studies, ethereal planes, and soul manipulation. 4. Enlightenment:** Realize that life itself is a crafted gift and that the seams of souls and flesh can be woven together with the right understanding and power. 5. Soulbound Quest:** Complete a significant quest or ritual to bind your first soul into a crafted item, marking your initiation. 6. Crafting Proficiency:** Develop proficiency with artisan's tools, especially those related to magical crafting (e.g., smith's tools, tinker’s tools). 7. Arcane Training:** Gain experience and practice with spellcasting, focusing on spells that manipulate or protect against ethereal energies. 8. Ethical Understanding:** Study the ethical implications and risks of soul manipulation, preparing to balance power with responsibility. Special Abilities:
                                       

Special Abilities	Descriptions
Soulbound Arsenal	Ability to infuse weapons, armor, and items with the essence of creatures' souls, granting unique attributes.
Optional Curses	Ability to imbue crafted artifacts with optional curses, enhancing their power at the risk of corruption.
Ephemeral Conduit	Skill in crafting temporary items infused with fleeting energies, providing situational advantages on the battlefield.
Ancestral Fusion	Capability to merge with ancestral spirits, gaining wisdom, skills, and a stronger connection to the past.
Essence Resonance	Mastery over channeling the innate abilities of absorbed souls, enhancing crafted items, and enabling potent spells.
Ethereal Affinity	Resistance to ethereal and magical attacks, acquired through attunement to the ethereal planes.
Mystic Artistry	Proficiency in crafting soul-infused artifacts with intricate designs and magical intricacies.
Arcane Insight	Enhanced perception and understanding of magical energies, facilitating the detection and manipulation of ethereal forces.
Soul Harvesting	Skill in extracting and utilizing souls for crafting purposes, increasing efficiency and potency in soul-infusion techniques.
Astral & Ethical Balance	Ability to maintain harmony and balance between the living and ethereal, mitigating the risks of corruption and negative side effects. A capacity to commune with celestial and otherworldly entities, gaining insights and guidance in the crafting process
Soulweaving Mastery	The culmination of Training and experience, achieving unparalleled skill and expertise in the art of Soulweaving.

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  Other Notes: SoulWeaver Artificer Lore: Legends speak of Soulweavers as guardians of esoteric knowledge, blending the wisdom of the past with the innovation of the present. They were revered for their abilities to commune with ancestral spirits, dead gods, and monsters capable of destroying the world alike, channeling their guidance and power into their creations. It is said that the most renowned Soulweavers could forger artifacts that resonated with the souls of heroes long departed, granting their wielders unmatched prowess in battle.

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