The combat mage combines the fighting abilities of the warrior and swordmaster with the spellcasting abilities of a wizard. The dwarves of Throal were the first to become Combat Mages in the dark days before the beginning of the Scourge. In those times it became expedient to have certain adepts who could not only cast spells or fight, but do both. Since followers of this discipline generally manage to get themselves into very dangerous situations, it is not at all uncommon for them to adorn themselves liberally with blood charms.

Important Attributes: Dexterity and Perception

Racial Restrictions: None

Karma Ritual: The character sits, meditating on the how to combine her martial abilities with her magical ones to aid her in defending her charges and defeating her foes. Halfway through the ritual, she envisions the worst foe she can and how she can use the abilities she meditated on in the first half of the ritual to defeat this foe. When the foe is defeated the ritual ends.

Artisan Skills: Embroidery, Runic Carving
 

1st Circle Karma Ritual Read and Write Magic Spellcasting * Spell Matrix Thread Weaving (Wizardry) * Melee Weapons *

2nd Circle Durability (6/5) Spell Matrix Air Dance

3rd Circle Avoid Blow Unarmed Combat *

4th Circle Character may spend karma on Recovery Tests Astral Sight Wood Skin *

5th Circle Increase character's Spell Defense by 1 Willforce * Throwing Weapons

6th Circle Increase character's Physical Defense by 1 Enhanced Matrix Life Check *

7th Circle Character may spend karma on Willforce and Willpower Earth Skin Second Attack

8th Circle By spending a karma point the character is allowed to use one of her available Recovery Test at any time, even during combat. Roll the karma dice for the Recovery Test. This ability does NOT require an action. Hold Thread * Spirit Strike

9th Circle Character may spend karma on Damage Tests. Increase character's Physical Defense by 1. Armored Matrix Range Pattern Missile Twister

10th Circle Matrix Split: Same as Wizard's 10th circle Discipline Ability as detailed in the Earthdawn Companion by FASA Corporation. Matrix Strike Critical Hit