Sage

A whisperer who possess some minor arcane power able to directly exert some autonomy within the Pact through the Balance of Power, battling their Wraith for influence.

Control

At 1st level, this Whisperer is a rare holder of arcane power; not enough to cast on their own but enough to exert more control over their Pact with their Wraith as a Sage. Your Harness Skill is now Skills#Persuasion.

Gain access to the Balance of Power.

• Balance of Power ^1c4737
  • A system representing the level of independence of a Sage.
  • Your Balance of Power Rank is decided by Influence. ^584b87
    • BP 0 has a range between -10 to 10 Influence.
      • Every other rank requires 10 Influence to progress to the next one.
    • Influence is usually gained through Sways, which affect Influence when their conditions are met.
    • The Balance of Power (BP) has 2 poles:
      • Disciple, representing dependence on Wraith's boons. ^d9b689
        • Ranks are gained through having negative Influence and represented through BP -X.
          • Disciple Sways
            • When using a Virtue for a Tenet Feature. -2 Influence
            • Using Classes/Whisperer/Features#Spirit Contact or its variants. -6 Influence
          • BP -1
            • +8 to [TCs] from your Tenet.
            • -5 to [TCs] of Arcane Spells.
          • BP -2
            • +6 to [TCs] from your Tenet.
            • -5 to [TCs] of Arcane Spells.
            • Status Tokens#Accuracy 2
      • Philosopher, representing independence and reliance on your arcane skill. ^e4e7ff
        • Ranks are gained through having positive Influence and represented through BP +X.
          • Philosopher Sways
            • When casting a Spell with Status Tokens#Channel. +4 Influence
            • When using a Confession as compensation. +4 Influence
          • BP +1
            • -4 to [TCs] from your Tenet.
            • +6 to [TCs] of Arcane Spells.
          • BP +2
            • -6 to [TCs] from your Tenet.
            • +8 to [TCs] of Arcane Spells.
            • Status Tokens#Resilience 2

Pact Principles

At 3rd level, this Sage has learned how to take advantage of the Balance of Power for their own benefit, gaining new abilities as a result. Gain access to Principles.

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  • Special Sage abilities which require the user to be in specific stages of Balance of Power to be used.
  • Weather the Storm
    • Requires BP ≥ +2
      • As a Reaction for 1 Virtue, your Wraith reinforces your mind, adding +(10 * BP) to a Status Tokens#Channel's Break AC.
      • -5 Influence
  • Blind Faith
    • Requires BP ≤ -2
    • As a free action, your faith in your Wraith allows you to add +(10 * BP) to your non Spell and Tenet [TCs].
      • There is a 50% chance to make the Bonus provided negative.
    • +10 Influence
• Attunement
  • Max Virtues: +1

Struggle for Power

At 9th level, this Sage has begun to properly understand the arrangement shared between them and their Wraith, a dangerous Pact where they must maintain balance lest be dominated or forsaken by their Wraith. Add another tier to both poles of the Balance of Power and additionally, learn a spell between 0-3rd level from your Classes/Whisperer/Overview#Arcane Schools.

• Balance of Power
  • Disciple
    • BP -3
      • +6 to [TCs] from your Tenet.
      • -10 to [TCs] of Arcane Spells.
      • Now gain Status Tokens#Accuracy 4
  • Philosopher
    • BP +3
      • Status Tokens#Resonance 1
      • -15 to [TCs] from your Tenet.
• Attunement
  • Max Confessions: +1

Realpolitik

At 13th level, this Sage has accepted the reality of their situation within the Pact, choosing to deepen their expertise in the Balance of Power. Add another tier to both poles of the Balance of Power and learn 2 more Principles.

• Balance of Power
  • Principles
    • Minor Ritual
      • Offer up some of your blood as either a declaration of faith or as compensation for influence.
        • For 1 Maneuver, lose Core Aspects#HP equal to 10% of your Max Core Aspects#HP and then gain or lose up to 12 Influence.
      • [Cooldown] 1 Turn
    • True Balance
      • Meditate and focus on achieving tranquillity in order to bring balance to the Pact.
        • For 1 AP, Reset all Influence to 0.
      • You get 2 uses of this ability per Camping#Short Rest.
  • Disciple
    • BP -4
      • For every 3 Virtues gained, gain 1 extra Virtue.
      • Status Tokens#Resonance -1
  • Philosopher
    • BP +4
      • Status Tokens#Pneuma 1
      • -2 Max Virtues
        • If owned Virtues or Confessions exceed their maximum count, all excess is discarded.

Personal Union

At 17th level, this Sage has gotten used to their struggle for dominance once again developing their Principles and Tenets#Rites to properly exploit the Balance of Power. Learn 2 more Principles and upgrade 2 Tenets#Rites.

• Balance of Power
  • Principles
    • Hidden Hand
      • Requires BP ≥ +4
      • Relinquish some Influence to your Wraith for their assistance on your next spell.
        • As a free action, gain Surge +1 on your next spell.
        • -10 Influence
    • Rewarded Favour
      • Requires BP ≤ -4
      • Your Wraith bestows 1 Confession as a reward for your faith.
      • +12 Influence

Arcane Diarchy

At MAX level, this Sage fought alongside their Wraith for the entire career, whether choosing to entirely surrender themselves, rely upon their own skill or remain in fluctuating equilibrium. This struggle will always remain apart of them…but the battlefield will face a Reign of Two. Gain the last tier of the Balance of Power with some additional upgrades.

• Balance of Power
  • Disciple
    • BP -5
      • For every 2 Virtues gained, gain 1 extra Virtue.
      • Status Tokens#Resonance -3
      • Status Tokens#Pneuma -1
  • Philosopher
    • BP +5
      • All spells will have Surge 1.
      • -2 Max Virtues
      • -3 Max Confessions
• Attunement
  • Soul Shards:
    • 1st Level: +3
    • 4th Level: +2
    • 7th Level: +1