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Sage in the 2024 rules (SRD 5.2)

Ability scores

Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom

Feat

Magic Initiate (Wizard)

Skill proficiencies

Arcana, History

Tool proficiency

Calligrapher's Supplies

Equipment. Choose A or B: (A) Quarterstaff, Calligrapher's Supplies, Book (history), Parchment (8 sheets), Robe, 8 GP; or (B) 50 GP

How the 2024 background works

Increase one of the three listed ability scores by 2 and another by 1, or all three by 1 (none above 20). The feat is an Origin feat you take at level 1.

Magic Initiate (Origin feat)

You gain the following benefits.

Two Cantrips. You learn two cantrips of your choice from the Cleric, Druid, or Wizard spell list. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this feat's spells (choose when you select this feat).

Level 1 Spell. Choose a level 1 spell from the same list you selected for this feat's cantrips. You always have that spell prepared. You can cast it once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it in that way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have.

Spell Change. Whenever you gain a new level, you can replace one of the spells you chose for this feat with a different spell of the same level from the chosen spell list.

Calligrapher's Supplies

Ability

Dexterity

Checks

Write text with impressive flourishes that guard against forgery (DC 15)

Crafts

Ink; Spell Scroll