Rune Carver

BackgroundBGGp. 122014
Skill proficiencies
history, perception
Languages
giant
  • Skill Proficiencies:. History, Perception
  • Tool Proficiencies:. One set of artisan's tools
  • Languages:. Giant
  • Equipment:. A set of artisan's tools (one of your choice), a small knife, a whetstone, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Rune Styles

Each rune carver has a unique style and preferred medium. To determine how you make your runes, you can roll on the Rune Style table.

Rune Style

d6Style
1You inscribe runes in wax or clay with a fine metal needle.
2You whittle pieces of wood into small figurines you mark with runes.
3You engrave runes onto glass beads and thread them onto necklaces and bracelets.
4You stitch runes into the hems of clothing.
5You carve runes on a set of animal bones you can throw in different formations.
6You draw runes into candles, melting the wax to smooth over the engravings.

Building a Rune Carver Character

Scholarly pursuits, ancient mysteries, or a fateful encounter might inspire a character to pursue the secrets of a rune carver.

Feature: Rune Shaper

You gain the Rune Shaper feat.

Suggested Characteristics

The Rune Carver Personality Traits table suggests a variety of traits you might adopt for your character.

d6Personality Trait
1Is it practical to learn an ancient language that is rarely spoken? No. But is it fun? Very.
2I learned one of my ancestors was a lauded rune carver whose story was lost to time. I seek to rekindle that legacy.
3The old, traditional markings of runecraft look so boring. Why not give my runes some flair?
4In my studies of runes, I strive to understand how great civilizations of the past fell, so I can prevent it from happening to societies of the present.
5Life may be a whirlwind of chaos, but whenever I create my runes, I feel at peace.
6My brain struggles to process words written in ink, but the feeling of carved runes makes my mind sing.
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