Frangere

Frangere is a technology driven country. The Frangerians are people devoted to science and knowledge, they try to understand and explain the world. They are known for having the better schools in the world. And most people in Frangere dream of becoming a Fragmancer, a Scientist Mage that uses Science to fight. The Fragmancers are also the ones that lead all the researches that try to understand and explain the universe they live in.

Frangmancers explain the universe through the existence of fragments (or elementary particles) that compose all the matter in the universe. They believe that in an elementary level you are no different from a rock. Using a Powerful Item they understand and control these fragments. Fragmancers have a deep understanding of Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Math and some could argue even Magic, however, as a rule of thumb, Frangerians don't believe in magic (even though they refer to somethings as magic, it's actually science), gods or anything they can't explain, but for people from the other countries, any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from real magic.

The archetypes range from Scientists to Wizards.

Wogharts Wizardry School

Nero Chemistry University

Excavators University

Unuk Alchemy Academy

Science

According to the current science, everything is made up of Elementary Particles called Fragments. We can’t see elementary particles, but they combine themselves into elements of nature, and those we can see and touch. There is a huge amount of elements and more are being discovered or created. And using a special item called Elemental Gauntlet, the fragmancers can manipulate particles to create any element they want.

The Element Gauntlet

It’s an item collectively made by the best scientists in the history. The original idea was proposed by scientist Dalton Mathison, as a weapon-like item that could gather matter and transform it. Many researches were made on the topic and, 11 years later, a group of 5 scientists managed to create the first working prototype. More 11 years after, a project developed by a group of 9 scientists established the blueprint of the modern Gauntlet. And after more 60 years of technological evolution, we reached the final version of the Gauntlet, and in total, 116 scientists have contributed with the invention and upgrade of the Gauntlet.

To create a gauntlet it’s necessary a really specific environment and tools, usually only found in universities and research centers (commonly owned by the government), and a lot of very expensive and rare materials.

That’s why the gauntlet is a rare sight, only on the hands of 2.3% of the population (25 300) and mostly on the hands of the upper class society (87% of 25 300, 22 000 people). Of those 25 300, 19% have two gauntlets and 4% have three or more, making a total of 32 000 gauntlets.

But this Gauntlet that we are talking is the perfect version, that wields any element and supports every ability. More simple and affordable versions of the Gauntlet are also found throughout the country, in several shapes and sizes, and different degrees of affordability, known as lesser Gauntlets and on the hands of 25 million people (63%), of which 94% are middle class citizens and 6% lower class.

Creating a Fragmancer

To create a fragmancer, you have to be a good student. You can make up a story of why you, as a child, wanted (or didn't want) to become a fragmancer when you grew up, but in the end you took a course in a school of Fragmancy. Choose a course that studies the elements that you'd like to use, but it's not necessary, you can learn new elements through lots of books and you can even travel to other schools, or even learn new elements by yourself. If you want, you can even choose to be self taught and not have gone to any school, but this is not an easy task, so create a fitting backstory for your character explaining how they took so long to learn all by themself.

Class Features

As a fragmancer, you gain the following class features.

The Elemental Gauntlet

At the first level you start with an Elemental Gauntlet, it's considered a magic item (but not for the Fragmancers) that requires the user to be a fragmancer for attunement, because, to be able to use it, you have to understand the science behind it, otherwise you can expect some weird behaviors. Characters that aren't fragmancers can still try to use the gauntlet, but they roll a die to decide what happens when they do it.

The Gauntlet main purpose is to gather matter around you and break it into fragments and reshape these fragments into new kinds of matter. On the formulas table, or the elements description, you can figure out which kind of matter is necessary for you to create it. But if you have Air and Earth, you can create anything.

Using a gauntlet prevents you from using a weapon or shield on that hand, you can still hold objects, but not firmly.

You start with only a single gauntlet, but you can buy a second one at any government office or school from Frangere. It is worth 500 3p (triangular coins), but if you have/had a high position working for the government, or if you know someone who has/had, you may get a few discounts. The gauntlets are actually not that expensive to make, but the government increases the price to discourage its usage.

Scientific Transmutation

Starting at level 2, you can transmute any material that you touch with the gauntlet into another material that has the exact same formula, but with a different organization. For example, you can transform Lead ( Formula: SZS) into Quicksilver (Formula: SSZ) and vice-versa. Check the transmutation groups table, any element can be transmuted into any other element in the same transmutation group (Every line is a different group).

Using this procedure, you can't:

• Transmute an element into a derived element;
• Transmute an element into a mixture of elements.

For each 10 minutes you spend performing the procedure, you can transform a volume of 3375cm³/0.125ft³ (a cube that has edges of size 15cm/0.5ft) multiplied by your level. The material stays on its new state, unlike the ability "Minor Alchemy" from Transmutation Wizards (because this is a scientific procedure and not a magic one).

Multi Function

Starting at level 3, you upgraded your gauntlet to be able to handle more than 1 element at a time. You create the elements separately, and you can release them separate or mixed. Some reactions may occur when mixing elements, check the recipes table to know. If you can program all the elements from a recipe, than you know the recipe. You can only create effects from recipes you know.

You also unlock Intermediate Elements.

Fragmancer Paradigm

At 3rd level, you choose a Fragmancer Paradigm, a philosophical path that shapes how you act and fight, each of which is detailed at the end of the class's description. Your choice grants you features at 3rd level and again 5th level, 9th and 15th level.

Ability Score Improvement

When you reach 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th level, you can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can't increase an ability score above 20 using this feature.

Rewired Brain

At level 3, you can understand math and logic beyond language barriers. When you are hearing a language for the first time, you can infer what a few words mean, but never the full sentence. Spending time with speakers allows you to learn the language, and at the end of a long day you can understand and speak simple sentences. Make a History (Int) check (DC 18) at the end of every day of learning, and on the first success, you can add that language to your list of languages known.

Reality Grasper

Starting at level 6, you can understand reality to a point of maximizing the effects of your gauntlet. You can charge 2 times faster and shape your weapon 2 times faster. Whenever you generate an element now, double the quantity generated. You also take half the time to program your gauntlet.

Flash Of Genius

Starting at 7th level, you gain the ability to come up with solutions under pressure. When you or another creature you can see within 9m/30ft of you makes an ability check or a saving throw, you can use your reaction to add your Intelligence modifier to the roll.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Last Step

When you reach 10th level, you unlock Advanced Elements.

Lightning Thoughts

At level 10, your brain works extremely fast. In your mind, it seems as if seconds turn into minutes allowing you a lot of time to think. All your checks to recall knowledge become free actions.

Fast Learner

When you reach 11th level, you gain 3 proficiencies. Choose 1 skill from Arcana, History, Nature, Insight or Perception, any saving throw and a tool proficiency.

Gauntlet Upgrade

Starting on 14th level, you can charge your gauntlet 3 additional times and you can shape the form of your element 3 additional times.

Reality Grasper

Starting at level 18, you can understand reality even more, in a deeper level, maximizing your gauntlet processes even more. You can charge 4 times faster (instead of 2) and shape your weapon 4 times faster (instead of 2). Whenever you generate an element now, triple the quantity generated (instead of doubling). You also take 1 quarter of the time to program your gauntlet (instead of half).

Master of Knowledge

At 20th level, you know every possible formula.

Science Mage

Starting at level 20, you can recreate any Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard or Warlock spell you see of 5th level or lower using your gauntlet as arcane focus (if necessary). Once you saw the spell, you need to cast it at least one time, as a training, and then you will always know it and it will always be prepared for you. Your spell slots are the same as a 20th level Artificer. You always use your Intelligence to cast these spells.

Fragmancer Paradigms

Each fragmancer choose a paradigm that aligns with their philosophy, mindset and fighting style. Here are a few options of paradigms for your character.

Actual Know-all

At level 5, you can choose one of these proficiencies:

• 2 languages;
• 2 weapons;
• Any tool of your choice.

Big Brain

At 9th level, your Intelligence is so high that it shows physhically through loss of hair. When you reach level 15th, you will be completely bald. Your head also gets slightly bigger. This incredible intelligence also allows you to substitute your Wisdom or Charisma for Intelligence during a check or saving throw. You can use this ability once for Wisdom and once for Charisma and it restarts after a long rest.

Actual Know-all

When you reach level 15, you can choose again one of these proficiencies:

• 2 languages;
• 2 weapons;
• Any tool of your choice.

Creativity Paradigm

Popularity Paradigm