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• Arcane Orientation

  When When examining an unfamiliar magical location

  Choose one creature or object within range. The target's shadow briefly points toward the nearest significant source of magical activity, though it gives no information about the nature of that magic.

• Sculpt SpellsLevel 3

  When When casting an Evocation spell that affects visible allies

  Aethelgard briefly adjusts the geometry of an Evocation spell so allies remain untouched by its destructive force.

• SpellcastingLevel 1

  Aethelgard is a full spellcaster. He uses Intelligence as his spellcasting ability, can prepare nine Wizard spells each day, and records additional Wizard spells in his spellbook as he advances.

• Ritual AdeptLevel 1

  Aethelgard can cast a Wizard spell as a Ritual if that spell has the Ritual tag and is in his spellbook, without needing to have it prepared.

• Arcane RecoveryLevel 1

  After finishing a Short Rest, Aethelgard can recover expended spell slots with a combined level of up to two, with no slot of 6th level or higher. He can use this feature once per Long Rest.

• ScholarLevel 2

  Aethelgard has Expertise in Arcana, doubling his proficiency bonus for Arcana checks.

• Wizard SubclassLevel 3

  Aethelgard chooses the Evocation Wizard subclass and gains its features.

• Evocation SavantLevel 3

  Aethelgard has studied the methods of Evocation specialists. He can copy two Wizard Evocation spells of level 2 or lower into his spellbook for free whenever he gains this feature.

• Ability Score ImprovementLevel 4

  Aethelgard gains an Ability Score Improvement. His Intelligence has already reached 20, so this advancement is reflected in his final ability scores.

• TraitElfDarkvision, Aethelgard can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light, though darkness appears as shades of gray.
• TraitElfElven Lineage, Aethelgard has a lineage that grants a magical benefit. He has chosen the High Elf lineage and knows the Prestidigitation cantrip. He can replace it with another Wizard cantrip whenever he finishes a Long Rest.
• TraitElfFey Ancestry, Aethelgard has Advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the Charmed condition, and magic cannot put him to sleep.
• TraitElfKeen Senses, Aethelgard is proficient in the Perception skill.
• TraitElfTrance, Aethelgard does not need to sleep and can finish a Long Rest in four hours while remaining conscious. During the rest, he can meditate and alter his appearance and proficiencies according to the rules for Trance.
• ResearcherSage

  Aethelgard is a practiced researcher. When he attempts to learn or recall lore, he knows where to find the relevant information, provided it is not secret or inaccessible. He can usually identify libraries, archives, sages, academies, or other sources likely to contain the knowledge he seeks.