Diviner
... those who inspire others with a vision of Magic!
"Of the mysteries of Magic, there are those who practice the Divinations. Visions guide their spells, infusing their words with a mystic Will as they invoke the night. By appeasing the Spirits of the Unseen Worlds, they are granted their magical talents. Why do you seek their power, Diviner?"
Before a Time of organized magical tradition, Magic was wild and primal, flowing between conduits of Source. Those who learned to interpret the ley of Source were first referred to as the Diviners. Possessed of a keen sense for Magic, the Diviners were the first to inscribe spells into written formats.
Furthermore, all magical understanding in the ancient World was based on the collected work of cross-Cultural Diviners. Runes, scrolls, and tomes kept the memory of spell-work vital for later generations, forming the earliest understanding of the later magical traditions and acknowledging the first practices of Spell-Craft.
Career & Profession (Adventure)
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In addition, Diviners learn how to forge bonds with extraplanar entities. Most commonly, Diviners follow a Deity, but they also make contact with greater or lesser spirits, Fey, Undead, Eidolon, and more. This patron communicates with the Diviner, granting them an auxiliary access to Source.The Diviner has tapped into the font of magical phenomenon- the Source. These Casters attune themselves to Source through trance, meditations, and prophecies granted by their connection. By creating a universal magical language, Diviners spend most of their Life understanding Magic and contacting extra-planar Deities and Spirits.
Scholars of the Arcane were also well versed in languages. As part of their research, they create a language for understanding the World through Magic. This language is interpreted by the Universal Will and re-writes reality in the Diviner's vision. This forms the basis for all Magical practices, known collectively as the Divinations.
Scholars of the Arcane were also well versed in languages. As part of their research, they create a language for understanding the World through Magic. This language is interpreted by the Universal Will and re-writes reality in the Diviner's vision. This forms the basis for all Magical practices, known collectively as the Divinations.
Becoming a Diviner
While everything possesses a connection to Source, there are few who learn to unlock its' mysteries. Aid from a Deity or Spirit can help to unlock the Diviner's potential, but isn't always necessary. Once realized, Diviners learn the universal language needed to craft spells and receive visions.
Whether through a mortal or transcendent guide, the Diviner apprentices with similar individuals until they are considered proficient with the specific Divination. While they learn other spells and Divinations, a Diviner specializes in their studies, making them experts of their specialty.
Skills & Expertise
Decipher Arcane
One of the more universal skills possessed by Diviners, the ability to read and understand various languages allows the Diviner to read and interpret different forms of magical spells. Divinations differ in their practice from Culture to Culture, thus understanding these nuances makes Diviners excellent cross-cultural ambassadors and efficient Spell-Casters.
Diviners craft spells with a universal language referred to as the Arcane. Learning to read and write in the Arcane script also provides the Diviner with an understanding of other languages. While not all Diviners are polyglots, even those with one language benefit from the ability to identify spells used in spell matrices, such as runes, glyphs, or enchanted items.
Tools & Materials
Divining Tools
When a Diviner chooses to study the Divinations, they choose a special device, known as a Divining Tool, to make their predictions and receive their visions. Using this simple tool, a Diviner is able to make predictions and forecasts, intuit direction or correct action, or as a conduit to receive spiritual guidance.
The following is a list of common tools for this purpose:
- Dowsing Rods
- Pendulums
- Looking Glass
- Scrying Bowl
- Bag of Runes
Purpose & Progression
The Diviner's role in society differed from other spiritual leaders, such as the Healer or Shaman. The Diviner was esteemed as an intermediary between the physical and spiritual worlds. As a seeker of hidden truth, Diviners were tasked with interpreting signs from Gods and their emissaries. Diviners were also responsible for discovering and recording new forms of magic and spells. A Diviner's role depended upon their Source affinity.
This created diverse ideological groups when it came to understanding Magic. As the Diviner elevates their practice, it begins to take new forms, such as the Prophet. This spell-caster is well-practiced in Spell-Craft and masters several Divinations. The Herald is a traveler that seeks to bring the teachings of Magic or their patron to others. The Reckoner has seen something in their visions that they must battle against.
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Perspective & Social Role
As the most diverse group of Casters, the Diviners are broken down into varying groups depending upon their Divination specialty. For example, a Diviner who specialized in Pyromancy would learn fire-based Magic and use fire in their rituals, whereas a Diviner who used water would be referred to as a Hydromancer.
These groups were often at odds with each other when it came to magical tradition. Each thought their variation of Spell-Craft was the greater. Despite these ideological extremes, many Cultures were dedicated to preserving their magical spells.
These groups were often at odds with each other when it came to magical tradition. Each thought their variation of Spell-Craft was the greater. Despite these ideological extremes, many Cultures were dedicated to preserving their magical spells.
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Cultural Role & Identity
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Historical Significance
The Diviner stands as one of the most ancient and enigmatic roles in History, rooted in the universal need to understand and influence forces beyond mortal perception. From the earliest hunter-gatherer societies to complex civilizations, the Diviner’s role has shaped the cultural and spiritual landscapes of countless peoples. Their presence marks a society’s evolving relationship with the unseen- whether through communion with spirits, interpretation of omens, or mediation between the divine and the mortal.
Long before written records, Diviners were the first historians; not of events, but of fate itself. In doing so, they preserved a society’s myths, taboos, and cosmic laws, ensuring that mortals walked in harmony with their gods and ancestors. Where once they spoke for spirits, later they would be integrated into priesthoods, mystery cults, and even scientific traditions. Astrology, alchemy, and early medicine all bear traces of the Diviner’s original work, interpreting the unknown and revealing the patterns that govern existence.
Notable Figures & Legends
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Game Integration
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Class
Archetype:
Covert Class
Covert Class
TTRPG Quick Specs
Base Class:
Can be chosen at 1st Level.
Maxes at 10th Level.
Advancement: At 10th Level, Class advances:
Can be chosen at 1st Level.
Maxes at 10th Level.
- Hit Die:
1d4 - Best Statistics:
Grace/ Psyche/ Spirit - Class Proficiencies:
List of Proficiencies-WIP - Weapon & Armor Proficiencies:
At 1st Level, Diviners receive:
+1 Melee Weapon
+1 Ranged Weapon
Advancement: At 10th Level, Class advances:
- Herald- Casting/ Covert
- Prophet- Casting
- Reckoner- Casting/ Combat
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"None are without the aid of the Spirits. I will teach you how to interpret their signs. Once you understand, it'll be beyond your imagination."
Profile
Qualifications
To qualify as a Diviner, one must:- Attune to Source
- Extraplanar contact
Requirements
To become a Diviner, one must perform one of the following:- Initiation as a Diviner.
- Learn to write and read with Magic.
- Command a conjured creature.
Reputation
Social Role:
Magical Influence,
Religious Influence
Social Status:
Esteemed
Demographic:
Magical Influence,
Religious Influence
Social Status:
Esteemed
Demographic:
Favored by:
- Sijinn
- Myth Folk
Rank & Titles:
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Symbolism
Sign & Symbol:
Magical Glyphs
Magical Glyphs
Rituals & Customs:
- Auguries
- Divinations
Tools & Materials:
- Bag of Runes
- Divining Tools
Arms & Armaments:
- Short Wooden Spear
- Sling & 20 Bullets
"When you need to know something, ask the Diviners. Prepare yourself- most aren't ready for their responses."
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Comments
Author's Notes
Diviner is an interesting class. It isn't a "Divine" class but it also isn't an "Arcane" class. I don't know that such a distinction in Magic actually exists in Arc Sagas- yet. This is most exemplified by the Diviner, which blends both styles. That will be a question to answer in later Articles, but in the meantime, the Diviner has been a staple in my notes for the early classes! I'm happy that this Challenge is giving me the opportunity to expand on these ideas!
And remember, it isn't set in stone UNTIL it has been printed on a paper! So, let's keep on keeping on! Best wishes! Hope you're having an awesome day!
MYTH X