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===Table: The Scion===
{| class="wikitable"
! Level !! Proficiency<br/>Bonus !! Features !! Spells<br/>Known !! [[#Magic Limit|Magic<br/>Limit]] !! [[#Magic Points|Magic<br/>Points]]
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| 1st || +2 || {{inpage|Progenitor}}, {{inpage|Magic Meter}}, {{inpage|Spellcasting}} || 2 || 2 || Cha
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| 2nd || +2 || {{inpage|Progenitor}} feature (altered senses), extra [[#Cantrips|cantrip]] || 3 || 2 || Cha + 2
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| 3rd || +2 || {{inpage|Progenitor}} feature || 4 || 2 || Cha + 4
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| 4th || +2 || {{inpage|Improvement}} || 4 || 2 || Cha + 6
|-
| 5th || +3 || {{inpage|Swift Spells}} || 5 || 3 || Cha + 8
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| 6th || +3 || {{inpage|Intuition}}, extra [[#Cantrips|cantrip]] || 5 || 3 || Cha + 10
|-
| 7th || +3 || {{inpage|Progenitor}} feature (altered body) || 7 || 4 || Cha + 12
|-
| 8th || +3 || {{inpage|Improvement}} || 7 || 4 || Cha + 14
|-
| 9th || +4 || {{inpage|Resilience}} || 8 || 5 || Cha + 16
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| 10th || +4 || {{inpage|Progenitor}} feature, extra [[#Cantrips|cantrip]] || 8 || 5 || Cha + 18
|-
| 11th || +4 || {{inpage|Everflowing Spells}} (1st) || 9 || 5 || Cha + 20
|-
| 12th || +4 || {{inpage|Improvement}}, {{inpage|Progeny}} || 9 || 5 || Cha + 22
|-
| 13th || +5 || {{inpage|Resilience}} || 10 || 6 || Cha + 24
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| 14th || +5 || {{inpage|Dispelling Touch}} || 10 || 6 || Cha + 26
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| 15th || +5 || {{inpage|Progenitor}} feature || 11 || 6 || Cha + 28
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| 16th || +5 || {{inpage|Improvement}}, {{inpage|Immutable Form}} || 11 || 7 || Cha + 30
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| 17th || +6 || {{inpage|Everflowing Spells}} (2nd) || 12 || 7 || Cha + 32
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| 18th || +6 || {{inpage|Resilience}} (all), extra [[#Cantrips|cantrip]] || 12 || 7 || Cha + 34
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| 19th || +6 || {{inpage|Improvement}}, {{inpage|Progeny}} (improved) || 13 || 8 || Cha + 36
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| 20th || +6 || {{inpage|Everflowing Spells}} (3rd), {{inpage|Progenitor}} feature || 13 || 8 || Cha + 38
|}

==Starting equipment==
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== Hearts ==
Each level you gain in this class grants you a Heart Container (or a "Hit Die"), which is a d8.  Heart Containers are used primarily during [[short rest]]s to recover {{hp}}.

If your first class level is gained as a scion, your maximum {{hp}} increases by 8 + your {{con}} modifier.

Anytime you otherwise gain a level in this class, you roll d8 (or take the median of 5), then add your {{con}} modifier to that number.  Your maximum {{hp}} increases by an amount equal to the result.

If your {{con}} modifier later increases, your maximum {{hp}} will retroactively increase.

== Proficiency ==
If scion is your first class, you have proficiency with the following.  These proficiencies are in addition to any from your [[#Progenitor|progenitor]] and [[#Proficiency Points|proficiency points]].
:'''[[Armor]]:''' [[Armor|Light armor]]
:'''[[Weapons]]:''' [[Weapons|Simple weapons]], [[rod]]s
:'''[[Saving throw|Saving Throws]]''':  {{con}}, {{cha}}

== Proficiency Points ==
{{Aside|Background Alternative|Proficiency points are meant to replace the skill proficiencies and backgrounds used by official D&D classes.  If it is your DM's preference, you are instead proficient in two [[skill]]s of your choice from [[Arcana]], [[Deception]], [[History]], [[Insight]], [[Intimidation]], [[Nature]], [[Persuasion]], and [[Religion]]. These proficiencies are in addition to any proficiencies from your background.}}
If your first class level is gained as a researcher, you have a number of proficiency points equal to 5 + your {{int}} modifier.  If your Intelligence modifier permanently increases, so too do your number of proficiency points. During [[character creation]] or during [[downtime]], you can expend proficiency points to become proficient.  
* You can invest '''1 point''' to become proficient with any [[artisan's tool]], any [[musical instrument]], water vehicles, land vehicles, or any [[language]].
* You can invest '''2 points''' to become proficient with any [[professional tool]] or in any [[skill]] from [[Arcana]], [[Deception]], [[History]], [[Insight]], [[Intimidation]], [[Nature]], [[Persuasion]], and [[Religion]].
* You can invest '''3 points''' to become proficient in any other [[skill]].

===Retraining===
Heroes don't always retain their skills forever.  Sometimes old methods are forgotten in favor of new means.  Each time you gain a level in any class, you can forget up to 3 proficiency points' worth of items you gained with this feature.  Doing so lets you regain the points you invested.  You can then invest these points into any other items in accordance with this feature, or save them to be assigned at later levels.

If you [[multiclass]], you can only re-invest points in accordance with your first class.

== Progenitor ==
At 1st level, you choose a '''progenitor''' that is the source of your supernatural powers.  This is the type of great being whose power you have inherited, whether through happenstance or choice, through ancestry or action, through violent means or a benevolent blessing.  You likely do not still have contact with your individual progenitor, but perhaps you do.  Your choice of progenitor functions as your scion subclass.

Your choice decides what [[Scion#Spellcasting|spells]] you can learn, as different scions share very few spells with one another.  Your progenitor also grants additional proficiencies, borne of the supernatural talents that your progenitor has seeded in you.  As your capabilities grow and you better understand the powers of your progenitor, you gain additional features at 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 10th, 15th, and 20th levels.

Each progenitor is covered in detail on its own, separate page.  To see how the scion class looks when merged with progenitor features, click one of the tabs near the top of this page.

* An [[Armos Scion|'''armos scion''']] draws strength from ancient [[construct]]s such as {{C|Armos}}, {{C|Beamos}}, and {{C|Guardian}}s.  Clever yet stalwart, these scions are effective at enduring dangers and overcoming the abnormal.
* A [[Dragon Scion|'''dragon scion''']] inherits the might of powerful [[dragon]]s, ranging anywhere from {{C|Aquamentus}} to {{C|Dinraal}}.  Aggressive abilities prove useful for tearing apart enemies.
* A [[Fairy Scion|'''fairy scion''']] receives the talents and blessings of [[fairy|fairies]], from the slightest {{C|Tiny Fairy}} to possibly even the revered {{C|Fairy Queen}}.  Not even [[sage]]s can match a fairy scion's restorative powers.
* A [[Poe Scion|'''poe scion''']] amasses power from [[undead]] monsters, most infamously {{C|Poe}}s and {{C|Redead}}.  Poe scions wield unmatched power over the barrier of life and death, and can even raise undead to its bidding. <!--
* Twilit (aberration) is the strongest contender.  Even if it's just TP, Midna/Zant/etc give a lot to draw from.  It would just need to feel sufficiently distinct from armos.
* A [[Baba Scion|'''baba scion''']] seeds its capabilities from [[plant]] creatures, from mere {{C|Boko Baba}}s to possibly even the {{C|Great Deku Tree}} itself.  It's a bit weird considering how several core races are part plant; a lot of overlap with fairy.
* Demise/Bellum/Majora (fiend) might be viable but "oo grimdark" is already covered a lot by poes; might be too on-the-nose.
* Sword Spirit (construct) is neat but probably too narrow.  It's literally just fi and ghirahim? Could be rolled into armos.
* Mask ("humanoid") might have great flavor but it's difficult to imagine it fitting in as a scion.  Maybe an opportunist.
* Lynel (giant); very cool, but literally just a race?
* Giant (giant); very cool, but not much to go on.
* Hylia or Golden Goddesses (celestial); feels too on-the-nose.  Overlaps a lot with fairies and sages probably.
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== Magic Meter ==
At 1st level, you gain a number of [[magic points]] equal to your {{cha}} modifier (minimum 0).  If your {{cha}} later increases, so too does your number of magic points.  Each level you gain in this class after the first, you gain 2 more magic points.

Your magic points are expended primarily in [[#Spellcasting|spellcasting]].  Normally any magic points you've expended are fully replenished when you finish a [[long rest]].  Some features and magic items can otherwise restore magic points.

== Spellcasting ==
{{SpellSlotAlternative|the following adjustments.{{a}}'''''Spell Slots (replaces {{inpage|Magic Meter}} or {{inpage|Magic Limit}}).''''' You initially have two 1st-level spell slots to cast scion spells.  Starting from 2nd level, you gain spell slots at the same rate the ranger and paladin classes do (see [https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/systems-reference-document-srd SRD] or [https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/rpg_playershandbook PHB]).{{a}}To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell's level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a [[long rest]].{{a}}For example, if you know the 1st-level spell {{Spell|Death}} and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast ''death'' using either slot.{{a}}'''''Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher (replaces {{inpage|Powered Spells Known}}).''''' You know two 1st-level spells of your choice from your [[#Progenitor|progenitor]]'s spell list.  You learn a third spell from this list at 2nd level, and one more spell at every odd-numbered scion level thereafter.  You can begin to learn 2nd-level spells when you reach 5th level, learn 3rd-level spells when you reach 9th level, learn 4th-level spells when you reach 13th level, and 5th-level spells when you reach 17th level.  Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the spells you know and replace it with another spell from your spell list, which also must be of a level for which you have spell slots.}}
As an inheritor of supernatural power, you inherently know how to cast a small array of spells. Casting these spells is a talent that feels instinctive to you and grows stronger with practice.

=== Magic Limit ===
To cast a spell, you must expend a number of magic points as determined by the spell.

You can cast a spell up to but not exceeding your "magic limit."  Your magic limit defines the most many magic points you can expend when you cast a spell.  Your magic limit is initially 2.  This limit increases gradually with your level, as detailed in [[#Table: The Scion|the scion table]].

If you have levels in multiple spellcasting classes, your magic limit may be different, as described under [[multiclassing]].

=== Spellcasting Ability ===
{{cha}} is your spellcasting ability for your scion spells, as the power of your magic relies on your ability to project your will into the world. You use your Charisma whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Charisma modifier when setting the [[saving throw]] DC for a scion spell you cast and when making an [[attack roll]] with one.

Your spell saving throw DC is 8 + your [[proficiency bonus]] + your {{cha}} modifier.

When you make a spell attack roll, you roll a d20 and add both your [[proficiency bonus]] and your {{cha}} modifier.

=== Cantrips ===
You initially know two cantrips (or "unpowered spells") of your choice from your [[progenitor]]'s spell list.  You learn a third cantrip from this list at 2nd level, and one more cantrip every four levels thereafter: 6th, 10th, 14th, and 18th.  You can use your {{inpage|Improvement}} feature to learn even more cantrips, or replace cantrips you know with new ones.

=== Powered Spells Known ===
At 1st level, you know two 2-point spells from your progenitor's spell list.  You learn a third spell from this list at 2nd level, and one more spell at every odd-numbered scion level thereafter.

Starting from 5th level in this class, you can instead learn spells up to but not exceeding your current {{inpage|Magic Limit}}.  At 5th level for example, you Magic Limit increases to 3, so the spell you learn at this level can be a 3-point spell or lower.

If you are [[multiclass]]ing, you only learn spells up to your scion magic limit, not your combined magic limit.

You can use your {{inpage|Improvement}} feature to learn even more powered spells.

Each time you gain a level in this class, you can replace one scion spell you've learned with this feature with a new one you would be able to learn from your [[#Progenitor|progenitor]]'s spell list.  The new spell cannot exceed your current {{inpage|Magic Limit}}.

=== Overpowering a Spell ===
You can cast a powered spell with more magic points than required to potentially increase its power.  This is called "overpowering" the spell.  Only some spells can be overpowered, as each spell describes.  When overpowering a spell, you still cannot expend magic points in excess of your {{inpage|Magic Limit}}.

For example, consider {{Spell|Fly}}, a 5-point spell.   If your Magic Limit is high enough, you can overpower it to affect multiple creatures instead of only one.

== Improvement ==
When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th and 19th level, your capabilities improve in a fundamental but powerful way.  At these levels, choose one of the following improvements:
* Increase one [[ability score]] of your choice by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each.  You cannot increase any ability score above its [[ability score maximum|maximum]] (initially 20) using this feature.
* Gain a [[feat]] of your choice.
* Learn two new powered spells per your [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]] feature.  These spells cannot exceed your [[#Magic Limit|Magic Limit]] for this level.  Gain 2 [[#Magic Meter|magic points]].
* Learn two more [[#Cantrips|cantrips]] from your scion spell list.  Gain 2 [[#Magic Meter|magic points]].

== Swift Spells ==
At 5th level, you learn to weave your scion spells more efficiently with other spells or actions.

When you use your action to cast a powered scion spell, you can use your [[bonus action]] to make one attack with a weapon or an [[unarmed strike]], to [[Disengage]], or to cast one scion cantrip you know that normally has a cast time of 1 action.  <!--Illegal cantrips include true strike & blade ward.-->

== Intuition ==
By 6th level, you gain a strong intuitive understanding of a certain kind of creature&mdash;your affinity&mdash;as detailed under your progenitor features.  You become better able to understand the minds, the motives, and the physicality of these creatures.  You are an [[expert]] on every {{int}}, {{wis}}, and {{cha}} check made about or against creatures of this type.

Being an [[expert]] lets you add a [[bonus die]] to applicable [[ability check]]s. The size of the die depends on your [[proficiency bonus]]. A +3 bonus grants a d6, +4 grants d8, +5 grants d10, and +6 grants d12.

== Resilience ==
Your increasing familiarity with supernatural forces and physiological changes slowly renders you more capable of avoiding unconventional harm.

At 9th level, you gain proficiency in your choice of either {{dex}} or {{wis}} [[saving throws]].  

At 13th level, you gain proficiency in any one [[saving throw]] of your choice.

Starting from 18th level, you are proficient in all [[saving throws]].

== Everflowing Spells ==
At 11th level, the supernatural power surging within you can be released effortlessly into some of your more familiar spells.   Select one 2-point (1st level) scion spell you know to be an everflowing spell.  The spell you choose must have a casting time of 1 action, and cannot be able to restore {{hp}}.  You can cast the chosen spell without expending magic points (or a spell slot).  Overpowering such a spell requires additional magic points (or a higher level spell slot), as normal.   You can change your everflowing spell(s) whenever you finish a [[long rest]].  

Starting at 17th level, you can select select a second everflowing spell, which can be up to 3-points (2nd level).

At 20th level, you can select a third everflowing spell, which can be up to 5-points (3rd level).

== Progeny ==
Starting at 12th level, your supernatural magic has become so great that you can become a minor patron in your own right.

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== Dispelling Touch ==
At 14th level, you learn to channel your supernatural powers to thwart the power of another.  As an action, you can touch a creature to end one spell or curse affecting that creature.  Once you use this feature to end a spell or curse, you must finish a [[long rest]] before it can be used again.

If the creature is unwilling, you must succeed on a melee spell attack roll (using {{cha}}) to end the effect.  On a failed attack roll, your action is wasted, but you need not rest to use this feature again.

== Immutable Form ==
By 16th level, the extraordinary alterations to your senses and body are rooted firmly.  You can no longer be magically transformed against your will, such as by the {{S|True Polymorph}} spell, even if you are [[unconscious]].


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