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A '''Spellfilcher''' is a comparatively obscure concept for a [[multiclassing|multiclassed]] [[rogue]]/[[wizard]], similar to the [[Arcane Trickster]]. It first debuted as an [[elf]]in [[kit]] in the days of [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], but later found a new expression as one of the "Age of Mortals" specific [[Prestige Classes]] for [[Dragonlance]]. It has currently fallen into obscurity compared to the Arcane Trickster.

==The Elfin Spellfilcher==
Appearing in the [[Complete Book Series|Complete Book of Elves]], the Spellfilcher isn't as infamous as the [[Bladesinger]] only because [[gish]]es were always more popular than mage/thieves.

Lorewise, spellfilchers are elite elfin thieves trained from birth for a single goal: to pilfer spells, rare spell components, relics and other magical goods from the strongholds of [[wizard]]s... ''especially'' the wizards of the non-elfin races. Organized into a powerful guild that demands their loyalty, spellfilchers specialize in using their magical affinity to detect and disarm magical traps. A similar organization is found in the form of the ''Collectors'', which are an elite cadre of elfin Fighter/Mage/Thieves who specialize in retrieving lost elfin artefacts and relics from the hands of other races.

As a [[kit]], spellfilchers gain Appraising, Spellcraft and Tightrope Walking as bonus nonweapon proficiencies, as well as the unique trait of a +5% bonus to their Find/Remove Traps skills when detecting or circumventing magical traps, which increases by a further +5% every four levels. Though they can't destroy such traps without the use of spells like Dispel magic, they can still make a successful Remove Traps check to disarm a magical trap for 1d4 + (1 per 3 levels) rounds. Aside from being restricted to the race and class combination of Elf Mage/Thief, there are no special requirements.

The drawbacks are all roleplaying centric: non-elfin [[wizard]]s will hate and despise you, non-elfin thieves guilds will want to try and coax you into working for them, and you must remain loyal to the Spellfilcher's Guild or they will descend upon your head like a load of bricks.

In the [[Forgotten Realms]], the [[Seldarine|Dark Seldarine]] god [[Vhaeraun]] is the patron deity of [[drow]] spellfilchers, who eagerly prey on non-drow elf wizards as well as other races.

==The Krynnish Spellfilcher==
In the [[Dragonlance]] setting, spellfilchers are much closer to the [[Arcane Trickster]]s of 5th edition. Appearing the "Age of Mortals" [[splatbook]], spellfilchers are simply [[rogue]]s who have some measure of magical talent, which they use to augment their thievery in various ways. They have a tendency towards flashy, flamboyant behavior. Most Krynnish spellfilchers are [[Rogue]]s who have multiclassed with either the [[Sorcerer (Dungeons & Dragons)|Sorcerer]] or [[Mystic]], but there are [[Cleric]]al and [[Wizard]]ly spellfilchers as well, though they often need to juggle their thievery around the rules and strictures of their patron remple or order.

Becoming a Spellfilcher in 3e requires a ''Nonlawful'' [[alignment]], a Reflex save bonus of +5, 6 ranks in the skills Bluff, Hide, Knowledge (arcana) and Spellcraft, the Silent Spell feat, the ability to cast 2nd level Arcane or Divine spells, and a [[Sneak Attack]] value of at least +2d6.

Aside from gaining increased spells per day/spells known at every odd-numbered level, the spellfilcher gains the powers of ''Spellwise'' (a Supernatural ability that lets them burn spell-slots to boost skill checks, sneak attack damage, Reflex saves, armor class and attack of opportunity accuracy, based on level) and ''Signature Spell'' (choose an iconic spell, which can be cast as a spell-like ability 1/day per even level in the prestige class).

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