The Power of Magical Art
Pictomancers worship art in all its forms, deriving their spells and magical powers from pure inspiration and creativity. Many Pictomancers seek to achieve a transcendent union with their art rather than devotion to a divine entity or natural force. Their spells and magical abilities focus on manipulating colors and shapes, creating realistic illusions and spectacular magical effects. Pictomancers also possess the ability to bring their works to life, creating temporary creatures to assist them in battle.​

​Manipulating Reality

For Pictomancers, reality is a canvas on which they can paint their desires. They use their art to influence and manipulate the world around them, transforming drawings into defenses, healing, or devastating attacks. Pictomancers are particularly opposed to those who seek to destroy or corrupt art and beauty, using their powers to preserve and protect creativity and inspiration in the world. They are often found guarding sacred artistic sites or seeking new sources of inspiration in exotic and dangerous places.​

Create a Pictomancer

When creating a Pictomancer, determine why your character has such a strong connection with magical art. Perhaps your character comes from a culture where art is revered, and artists are considered sacred beings, or they discovered their power after an encounter with an artistic spirit in a dream. Your character might have been an ordinary artist before their creations began to come to life, or perhaps they were chosen by a divine muse to carry a message of inspiration across the world. Have you always used your art for adventure, or did you first spend time honing your skills in a workshop or art school? Maybe your art was corrupted by dark forces, and you embarked on an adventurer’s path to restore the purity of your creativity.​

​Quick Build
You can create a Pictomancer quickly by following these suggestions. First, Intelligence should be your highest ability score, followed by Dexterity. Next, choose the artist background. Make sure not to neglect your Constitution.​