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{{#set:Summary=Mystic Theurge for the [[Wordmaster_(3.5e_Class)|Wordmaster]] or the [[Word_Wizard_(3.5e_Class)|Word Wizard]].
|Length=14
|Minimum Level=6
|Base Attack Bonus Progression=Poor
|Fortitude Save Progression=Poor
|Reflex Save Progression=Poor
|Will Save Progression=Good
|Class Ability=Arcane Spellcasting
|Class Ability=Divine Spellcasting
|Class Ability=Prepared Spellcasting
|Class Ability=Spontaneous Spellcasting
|Class Ability=Alternate Magic
|Class Ability=Psionics
|Class Ability Progression=Full
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==Literate Mage==

{{quote
|The Word of God is all-powerful!
|orig=Slrr'tzk Brr'zznat, Drow Cleric
|src=A Dummy's Guide to Fearing Lolth
}}

The Literate Mage has combined his [[Wordmaster_(3.5e_Class)|Wordmaster]] or [[Word_Wizard_(3.5e_Class)|Word Wizard]] powers with those of a more SRD-accessible spellcaster to become an incredibly versatile caster.

===Becoming a Literate Mage===

Characters tend to become Literate Magi because they happen to know both word magic and one of the types of magic available in the SRD.

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|+ style="font-size: larger; white-space: nowrap;" | Entry Requirements
|-
! Skills:
| [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (arcana) 6 ranks, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (religion) 6 ranks, or [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (psionics) 6 ranks. [[SRD:Decipher Script|Decipher Script]] 6 ranks.
|-
! Spellcasting:
| Able to cast 2nd-level [[SRD:Divine Spells|divine spells]] or 2nd-level [[SRD:Arcane Spells|arcane spells]] or 2nd-level [[SRD:Psionic Powers|psionic powers]]. Able to [[Wordmaster_(3.5e_Class)|cast]] at least 15 [[Word_Wizard_(3.5e_Class)|words]] per day.
|-
|} 

{| class="zebra d20"
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<p>Hit Die: d4</p>
|-
! rowspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]] or [[#Manifesting|Manifesting]]
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|- 
| 1st || +0 || +0 || +0 || +2
| class="left" |  +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|-
|- 
| 2nd || +1 || +0 || +0 || +3
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 3rd || +1 || +1 || +1 || +3
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 4th || +2 || +1 || +1 || +4
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 5th || +2 || +1 || +1 || +4
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 6th || +3 || +2 || +2 || +5
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 7th || +3 || +2 || +2 || +5
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 8th || +4 || +2 || +2 || +6
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 9th || +4 || +3 || +3 || +6
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 10th || +5 || +3 || +3 || +7
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 11th || +5 || +3 || +3 || +7
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 12th || +6 || +4 || +4 || +8
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 13th || +6 || +4 || +4 || +8
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 14th || +7 || +4 || +4 || +9
| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::2]] + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level.'''<br/>
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration}} ([[SRD:Constitution|Con]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Decipher Script Skill|Decipher Script}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Forgery Skill|Forgery}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Listen Skill|Listen}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]])
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Psicraft Skill|Psicraft}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Speak Language Skill|Speak Language}} (none), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]).
|}

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! Level || Special
|- 
| 15th|| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
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| 16th|| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
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| 17th|| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 18th|| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 19th|| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
|- 
| 20th|| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
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| 21st|| class="left" | +1 level of existing arcane, divine, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class/<br/>+1 level of existing Wordcasting class
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====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Literate Mage.

'''{{Anchor|Words}}:''' At each level, you gain new spells or power points per day and an increase in caster or manifester level (and spells or powers known, if applicable) as if you had also gained a level in a spellcasting or psionic class to which you belonged before adding the prestige class level. You do not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained. If you had more than one divine, arcane, or psionic spellcasting or manifesting class before becoming a literate mage, you must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining spells per day, caster level, and spells known.

You also gain caster level, words per day, and words known as though you had gained a level in a wordcasting class to which you belonged before adding the prestige class level. You do not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained. If you had more than one wordcasting class before becoming a literate mage, you must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining caster level, words per day, and words known.

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Allowed Alignments	Lawful Good +, Lawful Neutral +, Lawful Evil +, Neutral Good +, Neutral +, Neutral Evil +, Chaotic Good +, Chaotic Neutral + and Chaotic Evil +
Article Balance	Very High +
Author	Foxwarrior +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Poor +
Class Ability	Arcane Spellcasting +, Divine Spellcasting +, Prepared Spellcasting +, Spontaneous Spellcasting +, Alternate Magic + and Psionics +
Class Ability Progression	Full +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	14 +
Minimum Level	6 +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Reflex Save Progression	Poor +
Skill	Concentration +, Decipher Script +, Diplomacy +, Forgery +, Listen +, Psicraft +, Speak Language + and Spellcraft +
Skill Points	2 +
Summary	Mystic Theurge for the Wordmaster or the Word Wizard. +
Title	Literate Mage +
Will Save Progression	Good +