Lurking in forgotten arcane libraries, spells can occasionally leak into the tomes in which they are contained, morphing the books into sentient beings of arcane power. When picked up, the book comes alive, capable of casting any spell contained within its pages in order to defend itself. In addition, they are able to transform any form of attack into a spell -including nonmagical attacks-, which is then inscribed and ready to cast later. Because of this, they usually contain very unique spells such as Sword Swing (Close, d8 damage) or even Shield (+1 armor forward, one-handed). Their magical protection is a result of the constant flow of magical energy emanating from them, although some theorize it to be a spell itself. Instinct: To learn

• Inscribe an attack
• Transform into a simple book
• Cast an inscribed spell

"Don't go into the Thornwood," they said. "People who go into the Thornwood never come out," they said. "Ha!" you shouted to their faces, "I'll show you guys!" But now- now you're not so sure. You keep hearing whimperings and murmurs, and you keep swearing that the branches of the trees themselves are running around you. There is one thing, though, one thing that is oddly calming about this place. You can't quite put your finger on it, but you feel like this might be a nice place to rest for a while. You'll go prove the other townsfolk wrong later, you're terribly tired. "Sleep," a voice urges you, "Sleep, my child." The voice is soothing, it reminds you of your sweet grandmother, who also vanished into the Thornwood so long ago. In fact, this is exactly what your grandmother sounded like! "No! They were right! I never should have come here! Let me go!" you want to scream, but you can't. You can feel the forest around you, hear its thoughts. They calm you, reassure you. "Maybe it is a nice place to rest, at least for now..." You think, and then the darkness overwhelms you. Instinct: To continue the growth of the forest

• Make them a part of the forest
• Make them hear voices
• Call the natural spirits to its command
• Make them want to stay
• Summon Thornlings