Thaumaturgy Apprentice

A thaumaturgy apprentice is someone who studies the ways of latent magic - the magical energy that lays dormant throughout the world. 
Originally developed by Kyndraigar the Shadow Magus and detailed in the book Thamauturgoria, many consider this to be the purest form of magic. Even so, potential wizards often overlook thaumaturgy as an option when choosing a path to pursue, dismissing it due to the humble nature of the many utilitarian thaumaturgical spells and their general lack of offensive power. In truth, however, it is wizards that have both the most to gain from learning thaumaturgy and the most to gain from it. Those who master the skill of manipulating latent magic can not only use it to strengthen any spells they cast, but to turn the magical power of opposing wizards back against them.
==Gift Effects==
* If you take the Guard action, you may also call forth a supernatural light. If you do, everything within Near range of you will be illuminated as if it was daylight. This will last until you end a turn without taking the Guard action.
* If you take the Guard action, you may also call forth a supernatural shield. You and all of your allies within Near range of you gain good Cover. All of your allies within Short range of you gain minor Cover.
* When you take this gift, you also gain the Gifts Misfortune and Silence at no additional experience cost.
==Notable Users of this Gift==
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