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	As the character gains levels, additional fields and studies are added to reflect expanding expertise. With each increase in level, knowledge points are also gained, allowing the mage to progress through the ranks of amateur, authority, expert, and ultimately sage. At 5th, 9th, and 13th levels, the mage gains one new study within a field the character already possesses. At 7th and 13th levels, the mage gains access to a completely new field, allowing for greater diversification of magical and scholarly understanding.		As the character gains levels, additional fields and studies are added to reflect expanding expertise. With each increase in level, knowledge points are also gained, allowing the mage to progress through the ranks of amateur, authority, expert, and ultimately sage. At 5th, 9th, and 13th levels, the mage gains one new study within a field the character already possesses. At 7th and 13th levels, the mage gains access to a completely new field, allowing for greater diversification of magical and scholarly understanding.
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-'''Mage sage abilities''' refer to the collection of [[Sage Field|fields]] and [[Sage Study|studies]] that are accessible to characters of the [[Mage (class)|Mage Class]] at the time of creation. These represent the foundational areas of specialized knowledge and magical scholarship in which the mage has received early instruction or has begun to explore independently. Upon reaching [[Experience Level|1st level]], a mage selects one sage field and one associated study within that field, marking the beginning of their deeper arcane understanding beyond basic spell use.
+'''Mage sage abilities''' refer to the collection of [[Sage Field|fields]] and [[Sage Study|studies]] that are accessible to characters of the [[Mage (class)|Mage Class]] at the time of [[Character Creation|creation]]. These represent the foundational areas of specialised knowledge and magical scholarship in which the mage has received early instruction or has begun to explore independently. Upon reaching [[Experience Level|1st level]], a mage selects one sage field and one associated study within that field, marking the beginning of their deeper arcane understanding beyond basic spell use.
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-The selection of field and study is left entirely to the discretion of the player, allowing for flexibility in character design, background, and roleplay. In the case of [[Non-player Characters|non-player characters]], the choice is determined by the dungeon master, typically guided by the NPC’s background, purpose, or role within the world. This early specialisation not only grants immediate minor abilities or insights but also establishes the direction of the mage’s future scholarship and magical development.
+The selection of field and study is left entirely to the discretion of the player, allowing for flexibility in character design, background, and roleplay. In the case of [[Non-player Characters|non-player characters]], the choice is determined by the dungeon master, typically guided by the NPC's background, purpose, or role within the world. This early specialisation not only grants immediate minor abilities or insights but also establishes the direction of the mage's future scholarship and magical development.
 There are four fields to choose from:
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 :: '''[[Civitas (sage field)|Civitas]]''': knowledge of the responsibilities and social contracts that bind citizens within a monarchy or republic, including customs, obligations, and expected forms of conduct. this enables individuals to act in concert with one another, coordinating actions through shared understanding of authority and governance. The character is able to operate effectively within the established regulations of the land, navigating its institutions, laws, and hierarchies with competence.
-:: '''[[Humanities (sage field)|Humanities]]''': the study of disciplines related to society and culture, including the customs, beliefs, institutions, and behaviors that shape humanoid life. This grants critical and speculative knowledge about humanoid existence from both biological and holistic perspectives, encompassing patterns of development, adaptation, and social structure.
+:: '''[[Humanities (sage field)|Humanities]]''': the study of disciplines related to society and culture, including the customs, beliefs, institutions, and behaviours that shape humanoid life. This grants critical and speculative knowledge about humanoid existence from both biological and holistic perspectives, encompassing patterns of development, adaptation, and social structure.
 :: '''[[Science (sage field)|Science]]''': describing a systematic approach to knowledge concerned with the study of the physical world and its governing principles. those within the field are driven by curiosity, observation, and a desire to uncover underlying mechanisms through reasoned inquiry.  Explains natural phenomena, with the application of knowledge to practical problems or theoretical exploration.
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 === Black Magic ===
-:* '''[[Golems (sage study)|Golems]]''': the art of bestowing animation and purpose into creature-shaped constructs formed from a single natural material such as flesh, stone, clay, wood, metal, cloth, dough, or root. This study includes knowledge of the rituals, glyphs and bindings required to create obedient guardians or laborers, as well as the limitations and dangers inherent in their construction.
+:* '''[[Golems (sage study)|Golems]]''': the art of bestowing animation and purpose into creature-shaped constructs formed from a single natural material such as flesh, stone, clay, wood, metal, cloth, dough, or root. This study includes knowledge of the rituals, glyphs and bindings required to create obedient guardians or labourers, as well as the limitations and dangers inherent in their construction.
 :* '''[[Magic Fabrication (sage study)|Magic Fabrication]]''': investigates the design, creation, and enchantment of magical instruments, machines, tools, and components crafted to serve specific functions. This study includes methods for combining arcane principles with physical craftsmanship, allowing the character to produce objects of utility, augmentation or automation.
-:* '''[[Occultism (sage study)|Occultism]]''': the investigation into the nature and behavior of magic itself, with emphasis on [[Wild Magic|wild magic]]—the raw, unpredictable force that moves through existence without fixed rules. This study explores magical anomalies, spontaneous phenomena, and the boundaries between structured spellwork and uncontrolled magical expression.
+:* '''[[Occultism (sage study)|Occultism]]''': the investigation into the nature and behaviour of magic itself, with emphasis on [[Wild Magic|wild magic]] — the raw, unpredictable force that moves through existence without fixed rules. This study explores magical anomalies, spontaneous phenomena, and the boundaries between structured spellwork and uncontrolled magical expression.
 :* '''[[Planar Travel & Gating (sage study)|Planar Travel & Gating]]''': knowledge of how to transition the self and others between planes of existence, granting the means to enter the [[Ethereal Plane (inner plane)|ethereal]] or traverse the [[Astral Plane]]. This study includes understanding of planar boundaries, anchoring points, and the effects of such travel on physical and mental form.
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 :* '''[[Guilds (sage study)|Guilds]]''': enables the character to understand the structure, influence, and internal politics of business guilds, trade cartels, and professional orders. This includes the regulation of crafts, apprenticeship systems, control of production, and the negotiation of privileges or monopolies.
-:* '''[[Construction (sage study)|Construction]]''': the physical and logistical process of building structures, encompassing surveying, excavation, [[Masonry|masonry]], carpentry, budgeting, labor management, and contractual coordination. The character gains the knowledge to oversee or evaluate the feasibility and progress of building projects.
+:* '''[[Construction (sage study)|Construction]]''': the physical and logistical process of building structures, encompassing surveying, excavation, [[Masonry|masonry]], carpentry, budgeting, labour management, and contractual coordination. The character gains the knowledge to oversee or evaluate the feasibility and progress of building projects.
-:* '''[[Mercantilism (sage study)|Mercantilism]]''': knowledge of trade practices and economic flow, including the movement of goods, regional markets, and profit optimization. The character understands what products are in demand, where to acquire them cheaply, and how to negotiate favorable transactions in varied economic environments.
+:* '''[[Mercantilism (sage study)|Mercantilism]]''': knowledge of trade practices and economic flow, including the movement of goods, regional markets, and profit optimisation. The character understands what products are in demand, where to acquire them cheaply, and how to negotiate favourable transactions in varied economic environments.
 === Humanities ===
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 :* '''[[Engineering (sage study)|Engineering]]''': grants skills in fabrication, structural design, and the improvement of buildings, machines, and tools. Enables the character to create complex mechanisms, reinforce fortifications, and manipulate terrain or materials through precise construction.
-:* '''[[Geology (sage study)|Geology]]''': provides knowledge of the earth’s structure, including stone, soil, and mineral composition, and the processes that shape landscapes over time. Informs mining, tunneling, fault detection, and understanding the properties of terrain.
+:* '''[[Geology (sage study)|Geology]]''': provides knowledge of the earth's structure, including stone, soil, and mineral composition, and the processes that shape landscapes over time. Informs mining, tunneling, fault detection, and understanding the properties of terrain.
 :* '''[[Medicine (sage study)|Medicine]]''': studies the preservation, recovery, and extension of life through both practical and mystical treatments. Covers anatomy, diagnosis, surgical methods, and the use of herbs and energies to mend or maintain the body.
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 At 1st level, the mage player character will receive 12 [[Knowledge Points|knowledge points]] in a single study within their chosen [[Sage Field|field]]. For all other studies within that field, the player rolls 1d8–1, resulting in a range of 0 to 7 points per study. For studies in all other fields, a roll of 1d4–1 is made, producing 0 to 3 points per study. This distribution ensures that the mage will accumulate a base familiarity across many studies, often enough to achieve amateur status in several by the time these knowledge points are tallied. Additional details regarding thresholds for sage ability access and study progression are provided on the [[Sage Abilities|sage abilities]] page.
-This accumulation represents a gradual, ambient acquisition of knowledge that occurs through the mage’s lived experience within the world — casual discussions with non-player characters, the incidental reading of texts, the observation of rituals, experiments, or public lectures, or even moments of personal insight. Since the passage of time in most campaigns is often abbreviated, this learning is presumed to happen in the background: while travelling, in marketplaces, during rest periods, or in quiet exchanges with mentors, scribes, or fellow practitioners.
+This accumulation represents a gradual, ambient acquisition of knowledge that occurs through the mage's lived experience within the world — casual discussions with non-player characters, the incidental reading of texts, the observation of rituals, experiments, or public lectures, or even moments of personal insight. Since the passage of time in most campaigns is often abbreviated, this learning is presumed to happen in the background: while travelling, in marketplaces, during rest periods, or in quiet exchanges with mentors, scribes, or fellow practitioners.
 As the character gains levels, additional fields and studies are added to reflect expanding expertise. With each increase in level, knowledge points are also gained, allowing the mage to progress through the ranks of amateur, authority, expert, and ultimately sage. At 5th, 9th, and 13th levels, the mage gains one new study within a field the character already possesses. At 7th and 13th levels, the mage gains access to a completely new field, allowing for greater diversification of magical and scholarly understanding.

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 '''Mage sage abilities''' refer to the collection of [[Sage Field|fields]] and [[Sage Study|studies]] that are accessible to characters of the [[Mage (class)|Mage Class]] at the time of creation. These represent the foundational areas of specialized knowledge and magical scholarship in which the mage has received early instruction or has begun to explore independently. Upon reaching [[Experience Level|1st level]], a mage selects one sage field and one associated study within that field, marking the beginning of their deeper arcane understanding beyond basic spell use.
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-The selection of field and study is left entirely to the discretion of the player, allowing for flexibility in character design, background, and roleplay. In the case of non-player characters, the choice is determined by the dungeon master, typically guided by the NPC’s background, purpose, or role within the world. This early specialisation not only grants immediate minor abilities or insights but also establishes the direction of the mage’s future scholarship and magical development.
+The selection of field and study is left entirely to the discretion of the player, allowing for flexibility in character design, background, and roleplay. In the case of [[Non-player Characters|non-player characters]], the choice is determined by the dungeon master, typically guided by the NPC’s background, purpose, or role within the world. This early specialisation not only grants immediate minor abilities or insights but also establishes the direction of the mage’s future scholarship and magical development.
 There are four fields to choose from:

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 == Awarding Knowledge Points ==
-At 1st level, the mage player character will receive 12 [[Knowledge Points|knowledge points]] in a single study within their chosen [[Sage Field|field]]. For all other studies within that field, the player rolls 1d8–1, resulting in a range of 0 to 7 points per study. For studies in all other fields, a roll of 1d4–1 is made, producing 0 to 3 points per study. This distribution ensures that the mage will accumulate a base familiarity across many studies, often enough to achieve [[Amateur|amateur status]] in several by the time these knowledge points are tallied. Additional details regarding thresholds for sage ability access and study progression are provided on the [[Sage Abilities|sage abilities]] page.
+At 1st level, the mage player character will receive 12 [[Knowledge Points|knowledge points]] in a single study within their chosen [[Sage Field|field]]. For all other studies within that field, the player rolls 1d8–1, resulting in a range of 0 to 7 points per study. For studies in all other fields, a roll of 1d4–1 is made, producing 0 to 3 points per study. This distribution ensures that the mage will accumulate a base familiarity across many studies, often enough to achieve amateur status in several by the time these knowledge points are tallied. Additional details regarding thresholds for sage ability access and study progression are provided on the [[Sage Abilities|sage abilities]] page.
 This accumulation represents a gradual, ambient acquisition of knowledge that occurs through the mage’s lived experience within the world — casual discussions with non-player characters, the incidental reading of texts, the observation of rituals, experiments, or public lectures, or even moments of personal insight. Since the passage of time in most campaigns is often abbreviated, this learning is presumed to happen in the background: while travelling, in marketplaces, during rest periods, or in quiet exchanges with mentors, scribes, or fellow practitioners.
 As the character gains levels, additional fields and studies are added to reflect expanding expertise. With each increase in level, knowledge points are also gained, allowing the mage to progress through the ranks of amateur, authority, expert, and ultimately sage. At 5th, 9th, and 13th levels, the mage gains one new study within a field the character already possesses. At 7th and 13th levels, the mage gains access to a completely new field, allowing for greater diversification of magical and scholarly understanding.

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 == Awarding Knowledge Points ==
-At 1st level, the mage player character will gain 12 knowledge points in their chosen study.  A d8-1 is rolled for the other studies in the mage's chosen field, producing a result of 0 to 7 each.  A d4-1 is rolled for all other studies in all other fields, producing a result of 0 to 3 each.  Therefore, the mage will accumulate sufficient points in every study to most likely become an amateur in all or most studies.  Be sure to read the sage abilities page for additional details.
+At 1st level, the mage player character will receive 12 [[Knowledge Points|knowledge points]] in a single study within their chosen [[Sage Field|field]]. For all other studies within that field, the player rolls 1d8–1, resulting in a range of 0 to 7 points per study. For studies in all other fields, a roll of 1d4–1 is made, producing 0 to 3 points per study. This distribution ensures that the mage will accumulate a base familiarity across many studies, often enough to achieve [[Amateur|amateur status]] in several by the time these knowledge points are tallied. Additional details regarding thresholds for sage ability access and study progression are provided on the [[Sage Abilities|sage abilities]] page.
-This accumulation is assumed to occur steadily, through everyday discussions with NPCs in settled places, chance reading of books, experiment and insight, whether or not the character ever expresses their intention to gather this knowledge.  Time in the campaign is often skirted over ... so we may assume the character spoke to someone in their profession along a road, at a tavern, perhaps finding a shelf of books (and poking through them) during an afternoon's shopping or whenever.
+This accumulation represents a gradual, ambient acquisition of knowledge that occurs through the mage’s lived experience within the world — casual discussions with non-player characters, the incidental reading of texts, the observation of rituals, experiments, or public lectures, or even moments of personal insight. Since the passage of time in most campaigns is often abbreviated, this learning is presumed to happen in the background: while travelling, in marketplaces, during rest periods, or in quiet exchanges with mentors, scribes, or fellow practitioners.
-Once the character has gained sufficient levels, the number of both fields and studies are increased. Furthermore, as levels are gained, so are knowledge points, enabling characters to progress from amateur to authority, and thence to expert and sage.  At 5th, 9th and 13th levels, the mage will gain a new study in a field that the mage possesses.  At 7th and 13th levels, the mage will gain a new field.
+As the character gains levels, additional fields and studies are added to reflect expanding expertise. With each increase in level, knowledge points are also gained, allowing the mage to progress through the ranks of amateur, authority, expert, and ultimately sage. At 5th, 9th, and 13th levels, the mage gains one new study within a field the character already possesses. At 7th and 13th levels, the mage gains access to a completely new field, allowing for greater diversification of magical and scholarly understanding.

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 * '''[[Occultism (sage study)|Occultism]]''': the investigation into the nature of magic and specifically [[Wild Magic|wild magic]], the intrinsic force that permeates reality and acts of its own unconstrained accord.
-* '''[[Planar Travel & Gating (sage study)|Planar Travel & Gating]]''': knowledge of how to transition self and others from one existence to another, granting the wherewithal to cross into the [[Ethereal Plane (inner plane)|ethereal]] or across the [[Astral Plane (inner plane)|astral planes]].
+* '''[[Planar Travel & Gating (sage study)|Planar Travel & Gating]]''': knowledge of how to transition self and others from one existence to another, granting the wherewithal to cross into the [[Ethereal Plane (inner plane)|ethereal]] or across the [[Astral Plane]].
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-Below can be found a list of the [[Knowledge Points|knowledge]] [[Sage Field|fields]] and [[Sage Study|studies]] available to the [[Mage (class)|Mage Class]].  Starting at [[Experience Level|1st level]], the mage gains one field, and one study within that field.  This choice is left entirely to the player.  There are four fields to choose from:
+Below can be found a list of the [[Knowledge Points|knowledge]] [[Sage Field|fields]] and [[Sage Study|studies]] available to the [[Mage (class)|Mage Class]].  Starting at [[Experience Level|1st level]], the mage gains one field, and one study within that field.  This choice is left entirely to the player.
-* '''[[Black Magic (sage field)|Black Magic]]''': the practice of "dark magic" for [[Evil|evil]] and selfish purposes.  The practice is greatly hated by much of the world, but the temptation to use magic in order to cause pain and suffering against one's enemies, or to assuage one's sadistic desires, remains very much a part of the magical arts.
+:: '''[[Black Magic (sage field)|Black Magic]]''': the practice of "dark magic" for [[Evil|evil]] and selfish purposes.  The practice is greatly hated by much of the world, but the temptation to use magic in order to cause pain and suffering against one's enemies, or to assuage one's sadistic desires, remains very much a part of the magical arts.
-* '''[[Civitas (sage field)|Civitas]]''': knowledge of the responsibilities and social contracts that draw together citizens of the monarchy or republic, enabling them to act in concert with one another, allowing the character to act within established regulations of the land.
+:: '''[[Civitas (sage field)|Civitas]]''': knowledge of the responsibilities and social contracts that draw together citizens of the monarchy or republic, enabling them to act in concert with one another, allowing the character to act within established regulations of the land.
-* '''[[Humanities (sage field)|Humanities]]''': the study of disciplines related to society and culture.  This grants critical and speculative knowledge about humanoid existence from a biological and holistic perspective.
+:: '''[[Humanities (sage field)|Humanities]]''': the study of disciplines related to society and culture.  This grants critical and speculative knowledge about humanoid existence from a biological and holistic perspective.
-* '''Science''':
+:: '''[[Science (sage field)|Science]]''': describing a systematic approach to knowledge that studies the physical world.  Those within the field are motivated by curiosity about the world and a desire to solve problems.
 == Sage Studies ==