Magelord (prestige class)

Magelord is a special prestige class on Faerûn whose members are arcane spellcasters who study an ancient magical practice known for its distinctive style: extremely fast and versatile. Magelords typically believe they have the right to get respect, wealth and power through the use and threat of arcane strength. In reality though, they use their power to dominate and intimidate less talented individuals. Despite theis tendency there are a select few who study magelord lore in hopes of using their power for more benevolent purposes.

The magelord tradition has been passed down over the centuries from one practitioner to another. As few magelords give away such knowledge, prospective practitioners must either bribe a magelord in order to learn his secrets or undertake years of research to discover their methods.

Magelords in Athalantar
While magelords are somewhat scarce in the Realms, some magelord societies have arisen over the years, most notably in Athalantar. Athalantar wizards were cruel and quite talented, and many served as high officials of the realm, ruling the kingdom in secret.

Magelord Abilities

 * Bonus Mastered Spell: Magelords can master one known spell and can prepare that spell without referring to a spellbook.


 * Signature Supremacy: Eventually magelords become so familiar with their mastered spells that they can convert any 4th-level or lower prepared spell into any mastered spell of the same level range.


 * Magelord Mastery: Experienced magelords can apply one or more metamagic effects that they know to a mastered spell, so effected through their signature supremacy ability.