Fortune tellers, also known as "witches" in some cultures, have long fascinated and captivated people around the world. These mystical individuals have been believed to possess the ability to predict the future and provide insights into the lives of others through various methods and practices. One of the most common tools used by fortune tellers is a crystal ball. This spherical object, made from clear quartz or glass, is thought to have mystical properties that allow the fortune teller to gaze into it and receive visions or impressions about the person seeking guidance. The images and symbols that appear in the crystal ball are believed to hold significant meaning and can provide insights into past, present, and future events. Another practice often associated with fortune telling is palmistry, which involves reading the lines and markings on a person's hands.
Another practice often associated with fortune telling is palmistry, which involves reading the lines and markings on a person's hands. By studying the shape, size, and arrangement of these lines, a fortune teller can supposedly gain insight into various aspects of a person's life, such as their personality traits, career prospects, and romantic relationships. Tarot card reading is yet another common method used by fortune tellers.
How to make a Fortuneteller Witch
A friend of mine is starting an Old West with magic style game and I thought I would make a Witch who travelled around as a fortuneteller. This is the first Witch I have ever tried to make so I could use some help.
So what skills, spells, hexes, patron, familiar, whatever else, would make for a good fortuneteller?
A little more about the world. It will take place around 1877. It is inspired/influenced by Deadlands, but will be completely home brewed. Guns are commonplace, of course, and all core races are allowed. Allowed resources are Core and APG.
This class may be good for that. It can be taken at level 6.
Lord Twig wrote:A friend of mine is starting an Old West with magic style game and I thought I would make a Witch who travelled around as a fortuneteller. This is the first Witch I have ever tried to make so I could use some help.
So what skills, spells, hexes, patron, familiar, whatever else, would make for a good fortuneteller?
A little more about the world. It will take place around 1877. It is inspired/influenced by Deadlands, but will be completely home brewed. Guns are commonplace, of course, and all core races are allowed. Allowed resources are Core and APG.
Well, if you wish to be someone who sees the future, then fortune and cackle would be great. "aim a little to the left. The other left!"
You forsee things, so maximize initiative through improved initiative and the composagus (spelling) familiar.
Perception also should be a class skill, through a trait or something.
Other than that, I don't really see much of a fortune teller. You could turn it around and do the standard evil eye and misfortune bit, but I don't see that as a fortune teller per se. But if you wish to do the creepy fortune teller thing, then these sorts of curses would fit in.
Please note that the harrower will not advance witch hexes, only the spellcasting.
Hexes: Fortune, Misfortune, Cackle, Vision and Ward hexes all seem to be future-aligned. It helps that Misfortune, Fortune and Cackle are all decent hexes.
The Portents patron from Ultimate Magic is divination-centric, and the Stars patron has got a 'fortune tellery' feel but has nothing to do with telling the future. Enchantment could work for a fortune telling shill.
Choose a familiar for flavor not for stats or you'll end up with like a giant isopod or something. Like what do you imagine the character using?
Spells-- Beguiling gift, sleep, ill omen, mage armor, hypnotism are all great places to start at 1. Ill Omen is a very strong spell choice, especially if you can coordinate castings with other spellcasters. You drop ill omen and then the wizard drops a save or die, for example. "Let me see. in your future seems to be only death."
Once you're able to take major hexes, the Vison hex is just perfect. No idea what patron would work best, though.
Tarot cards are a deck of 78 cards, each with its own unique symbol and meaning. The fortune teller shuffles the deck and asks the person seeking guidance to draw cards. The cards selected are then interpreted by the fortune teller, who derives insights into the person's life based on the symbols and messages depicted on the cards. In addition to these methods, fortune tellers may also use other tools such as astrology charts, tea leaf readings, or even psychic abilities to provide guidance and predictions. While the accuracy and legitimacy of fortune tellers are often debated, many people continue to seek their services in the hopes of finding answers to their questions or gaining a sense of direction in their lives. It is important to note that fortune tellers should be approached with an open mind and a healthy dose of skepticism. While some individuals may possess genuine psychic abilities, others may rely on clever tricks and generalizations to make predictions. Ultimately, it is up to the individual seeking guidance to discern the validity and usefulness of the information provided by a fortune teller. Whether regarded as mystical and enchanting or dismissed as mere charlatans, fortune tellers have maintained a prominent place in various cultures throughout history. These mysterious individuals continue to attract people from all walks of life, offering glimpses into the unknown and the tantalizing possibility of a glimpse into the future..
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