Mark of Scribing

  The Mark of Scribing grants powers related to writing and communication. Those who carry it specialize in the magic of the written word, serving as diplomats and translators or facilitating communication over long distances. The gnomes of House Sivis carry the Mark of Scribing. This house controls the Speakers Guild, which offers the services of translators and mediators and can facilitate instantaneous long-range communication by means of sending. In addition, House Sivis controls the Notaries Guild, which uses arcane mark to certify legal documents and similar work. This guild also prepares secure documents intended for specific recipients using illusory script and performs transcription and copying services. House Sivis originated in Zilargo and has spread along with the gnomes throughout the Five Nations. The house does not usually operate in regions where gnomes are rare.   Trait Mark of Scribing   Dragonmark Cantrip Message and Sigil.   Dragonmark Spells

• least: Scribe's Insight
• lesser: Lesser Scribe
• greater: Greater Scribe
• grand: Grand Scribe
• siberys: Siberys Scribe

 

 

Ancestry Feats

 

  Remember, ancestry feats with the dragonmark trait require you to have the dragonmark trait yourself. Gnomes with the Mark of Scribing bloodline can take the Least Dragonmark feat. If you are not part of a bloodline with the mark, the Least Dragonmark feat is uncommon for you.  

   

Least Dragonmark

Feat 1

dragonmark   Prerequisites You have the dragonmark heritage trait   You manifest a dragonmark, a sign you are connected to the Draconic Prophecy. Drawing on this power gives you the ability to cast dragonmark spells. You gain the least dragonmark focus spell from your mark and a focus pool of 1. You gain the Trained proficiency in dragonmark attack rolls and DCs. You gain the dragonmark trait, the trait specific to your mark, and access to that marks ancestry feats.   The rules for dragonmark spells are summarized in the Key Terms section on the dragonmark page, and the full rules for focus spells appear here.    

Dragonmark Whip

Feat 1

dragonmark   You have learned how to manipulate your dragonmark to separate from your body to some degree. You spend 10 minutes focusing your marks magic, imprinting it with the potential of a bladed scarf, flail, meteor hammer, spiked chain, or whip. When you have a free hand, you can spend a single interact action to cause your dragonmark to separate from your body, forming the weapon in your free hand; a second interact action returns it to tattoo form. Your dragonmark weapon functions as the imprinted weapon and can be etched with runes or affixed with talismans as normal, which are suppressed when the weapon is in tattoo form. It also becomes an arcane focus.   You can only have one dragonmark weapon prepared at a time. If you prepare a second one, any runes on the previous weapon that are valid for the new weapon are transferred between them at no cost, but you lose any inapplicable runes.    

Scribe of Sivis

Feat 1

dragonmarkfortunemark of scribing   Prerequisites trained in Arcana or Society   Frequency once per day   Trigger you fail a Decipher Writing, Learn a Spell, Craft a Scroll, or Create Forgery check.   Your training grants an eye and hand for scribing words, magical and mundane. If you roll a failure on a Decipher Writing, Learn a Spell, Create Forgery check, or Craft check to produce a Scroll, you can reroll the check. You may select the better of the two rolls.    

Dragonmark Adept

Feat 3

dragonmark   You gain a focus spell from your mark's additional focus spell list of a level you can cast. You can retrain this spell with a week of downtime.    

Dragonmark Cantrip

Feat 3

dragonmark   You gain the dragonmark cantrip spells associated with your mark. These cantrips are modified like other dragonmark spells; losing certain traits and components. A cantrip is automatically heightened to half your level rounded up.    

Scribe's Eye

Feat 3

dragonmarkmark of scribing   Prerequisites trained in Arcana   With an eye for the magic of symbols, you gain a +2 status bonus to detect arcane symbols such as Sigil or Glyph of Warding. When you come within 15 feet of a hidden symbol, the GM makes a secret check for you to detect them, even if you didn't spend an action to Seek for the symbol.    

Lesser Dragonmark

Feat 5

dragonmark   Prerequisites Least Dragonmark   Your dragonmark grows in power. You gain the Lesser dragonmark focus spell appropriate to your mark. Your proficiency in dragonmark attack rolls and DCs increases to Expert. You also gain the lesser dragonmark trait.   The rules for dragonmark spells are summarized in the Key Terms section on the dragonmark page, and the full rules for focus spells appear here.    

Greater Dragonmark

Feat 9

dragonmark   Prerequisites Lesser Dragonmark   Your dragonmark grows in power once again. You gain the Greater dragonmark focus spell appropriate to your mark. Increase the number of Focus Points in your focus pool by 1. You also gain the greater dragonmark trait.   The rules for dragonmark spells are summarized in the Key Terms section on the dragonmark page, and the full rules for focus spells appear here.    

Grand Dragonmark

Feat 13

dragonmark   Prerequisites Greater Dragonmark   Your dragonmark expands across your body, swelling with power. You gain the Grand dragonmark focus spell appropriate to your mark. Your proficiency in dragonmark attack rolls and DCs increases to Master. You also gain the grand dragonmark trait.   The rules for dragonmark spells are summarized in the Key Terms section on the dragonmark page, and the full rules for focus spells appear here.    

Siberys Dragonmark

Feat 17

dragonmark   Prerequisites Grand Dragonmark   Your dragonmark expands across your body, swelling with power. You gain the Siberys dragonmark focus spell appropriate to your mark. You gain Legendary proficiency in dragonmark attack rolls and DCs. Increase the number of Focus Points in your focus pool by 1. You gain the siberys dragonmark trait.   The rules for dragonmark spells are summarized in the Key Terms section on the dragonmark page, and the full rules for focus spells appear here.      

Dragonmark Focus Spells

 

     

   

Scribe's Insight

focus 1

dragonmarkillusionmark of scribing   Cast dragonmark (least), somatic   Duration sustained up to 10 minutes   You call upon your dragonmark's power to transcribe ease. When you Cast the Spell, you can Borrow an Arcane Spell, Create Forgery, Decipher Writing, Learn a Spell, or Recall Knowledge (Lore). You gain a +1 status bonus to the skill used for the roll, and this bonus remains as long as you Sustain the Spell.  

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  Heightened (3rd) You do not need to sustain Scribe's Insight.   Heightened (7th) The duration increases to 1 hour.  

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  Greater Dragonmark The bonus increases to +2.   Siberys Dragonmark The bonus increases to +3.    

Lesser Scribe

focus 3

dragonmarkmark of scribing   Cast See replicated spell; dragonmark (lesser), somatic   Frequency You can only cast this spell once per daily preparation - even if you have the focus points to cast it.   With a concentrated effort to bend the powers of your mark, you replicate the effects of a spell.   When you begin to cast Lesser Scribe, you choose to replicate Imprint Message, Message Rune, or Comprehend Language. Lesser Scribe gains the traits of the selected spell, then you may replicate the spell's effect by completing the Cast a Spell activity using the normal number of actions. The replicated spell is automatically heightened to the level of Lesser Scribe.   You ignore any trivial material or verbal components of the replicated spell, but if the replicated spell requires a focus or material cost, you must still provide it to cast it.  

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  Greater Dragonmark You may cast Lesser Scribe up to two times per daily preparation.   Grand Dragonmark You may cast Lesser Scribe up to three times per daily preparation.   Siberys Dragonmark You may cast Lesser Scribe any number of times per daily preparation.    

Greater Scribe

focus 5

dragonmarkmark of scribing   Cast See replicated spell; dragonmark (greater), somatic   Frequency You can only cast this spell once per daily preparation - even if you have the focus points to cast it.   With a concentrated effort to bend the powers of your mark, you replicate the effects of a spell.   When you begin to cast Greater Scribe, you choose to replicate Secret Page, Forgotten Lines, or Sending. Greater Scribe gains the traits of the selected spell, then you may replicate the spell's effect by completing the Cast a Spell activity using the normal number of actions. The replicated spell is automatically heightened to the level of Greater Scribe.   You ignore any trivial material or verbal components of the replicated spell, but if the replicated spell requires a focus or material cost, you must still provide it to cast it.  

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  Grand Dragonmark You may cast Greater Scribe up to two times per daily preparation.   Siberys Dragonmark You may cast Greater Scribe up to three times per daily preparation.    

Grand Scribe

focus 7

dragonmarkmark of scribing   Cast See replicated spell; dragonmark (grand), somatic   Frequency You can only cast this spell once per daily preparation - even if you have the focus points to cast it.   With a concentrated effort to bend the powers of your mark, you replicate the effects of a spell.   When you begin to cast Grand Scribe, you choose to replicate Hypercognition or Telepathic Bond. Grand Scribe gains the traits of the selected spell, then you may replicate the spell's effect by completing the Cast a Spell activity using the normal number of actions. The replicated spell is automatically heightened to the level of Grand Scribe.   You ignore any trivial material or verbal components of the replicated spell, but if the replicated spell requires a focus or material cost, you must still provide it to cast it.  

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  Siberys Dragonmark You may cast Grand Scribe up to two times per daily preparation.    

Siberys Scribe

focus 9

dragonmarkmark of scribing   Cast See replicated spell; dragonmark (siberys), somatic   Frequency You can only cast this spell once per daily preparation - even if you have the focus points to cast it.   With a concentrated effort to bend the powers of your mark, you replicate the effects of a spell.   When you begin to cast Siberys Scribe, you choose to replicate Mind Blank or any spell listed in the Lesser, Greater or Grand dragonmark spell. Siberys Scribe gains the traits of the selected spell, then you may replicate the spell's effect by completing the Cast a Spell activity using the normal number of actions. The replicated spell is automatically heightened to the level of Siberys Scribe.   You ignore any trivial material or verbal components of the replicated spell, but if the replicated spell requires a focus or material cost, you must still provide it to cast it.  

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  Heightened (10th) Replicating spells of level 3 or lower do not count against the frequency of Siberys Scribe.      

Additional Focus Spells

 

  You may select from among the following focus spells when you gain the Dragonmark Adept feat. If the spell is from a different source, such as a class or archetype, it loses any associated traits and gains the Arcane, Dragonmark, and Mark of Scribing traits. Note that rarity is maintained, and uncommon spells should be verified with your GM.  

Level	Spell
1	Forced Quiet, Redact
4	Ghostly Transcription, Safeguard Secret, Transcribe Moment

 

   

Relay

focus 2

dragonmarkillusionlinguisticmark of scribingmental   Cast dragonmark (least), somatic   Range touch; Targets one mundane item   Duration until you cast Relay again   You enchant magical items to relay your messages. At any time after you have enchanted the items, you may choose to send a message to the item. If the item is attended, the creature currently in possession of the item receives your spoken word - up to 25 words. The creature can then respond immediately with a message of 25 words or fewer. Once the item has been used in this way, it may not be used again for 24 hours. When you cast this spell again, the previous casting ends.  

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  Greater Dragonmark You can have two Relay spells at a given time. Each one must target a different item.   Grand Dragonmark You can have four Relay spells at a given time. Each one must target a different item.   Siberys Dragonmark You can have ten Relay spells at a given time. Each one must target a different item.    

Banish Dragonmark

focus 4

abjurationdragonmarkincapacitation   Cast dragonmark (least), somatic   Range 30 feet; Targets 1 creature with the dragonmark trait   Saving Throw Will; Duration varies   You utter a harsh incantation as you attempt to seal the power of a dragonmark. The target must attempt a Will save.     Critical Success The target is unaffected.   Success The target is stunned 1.   Failure The target's dragonmark trait is suppressed, making it unable to use any feats, magic items, or spells requiring the trait for 1 minute.   Critical Failure As success, but for 1 hour.  

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  Lesser Dragonmark The target suffers a -1 status penalty to the saving throw if they do not have the lesser dragonmark trait.   Greater Dragonmark The target suffers a -1 status penalty to the saving throw if they do not have the greater dragonmark trait.   Grand Dragonmark The target suffers a -1 status penalty to the saving throw if they do not have the grand dragonmark trait.   Siberys Dragonmark The target suffers a -2 status penalty to the saving throw if they do not have the siberys dragonmark trait.