In the pages of this small supplement you’ll find the description of two arcane traditions different from the ones included in the PHB, and also very less common than those ones. ‘Standard’ fantasy worlds have very few wizards specialized in the tradition of Alkali Mages or Teratonomy, and the access to the related lore is often difficult, prohibited, or both.
TERATONOMY
Wizards specialized in Teratonomy revere the incredible powers and capabilities of a particular kind of creatures, the so-called monstrosities. They deeply study the anatomy, physiology and ethology of creatures normally seen as brutal and dangerous in order to magically replicate their exceptional skills and abilities. At the highest levels of knowledge, they can enter the battle effectively acting as hook horros, bulettes or also hydras.
ALKALI MAGE
Alkali Mages use metals, like for example iron, copper or gold, to empower their skills and spells but, differently from artificers or other spellcasters, they do not see metals as a source of raw matter for magic items or infusions. Their philosophy is instead focused on the inner spirits and arcane energies they believe pure metals naturally have, and in their tapping and harvesting. Their tradition requires a delicate fusion of theoretical and practical skills, together with a strong mind and focused dedication.
The product includes also small suggestions on integrating those new arcane traditions in Eberron, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft or Ravnica.
- from the publisher's blurb