Channeler (Warlock Archetype)

*Not all warlocks require a pact with an entity from beyond to gain power, some gain it through a powerful item: a conduit that taps the raw magical potential of the universe. Whether an heirloom passed on through generations or fortunate happenstance, the warlock, one way or another, has found himself in possession of an item that promises ultimate power…*​

**Arcane Bond:** A channeler warlock gains the arcane bond class feature (see wizard) and he must select a bonded object from which he gains his power.

If a channeler attempts to manifest an invocation or eldritch blast without his bonded object worn or in hand, he must make a concentration check or lose the invocation or eldritch blast. The DC for this check is equal to 20 + the equivalent spell level.

Once per day, a channeler currently in possession of their bonded object may spontaneously cast a single spell from the sorcerer/wizard spell list as long as that spell’s level is equal to or less than half the channelers warlock level, rounded down. This is treated in all ways as a spell cast with the Eschew Materials feat, not a spell like ability or invocation; expensive materials and foci must be provided along with any other components. This spell does not incur spell casting failure from light armor. In all other ways, this class feature is identical to the wizards class feature. **This replaces Pact.**

**Arcane Inclination:** A channeler does not get pact invocations in the traditional sense, but his connection with raw magic does make it’s manipulation much easier. At 1st level, he automatically gains the arcane deception invocation as a bonus invocation known. At 4th he may select either relentless dispelling or voracious dispelling as a bonus invocation known. At 11th level he gains the caster's lament invocation as a bonus invocation known. Finally, at 16th level, he gains the devour magic invocation as a bonus invocation known. Similar to pact invocations, the channeler may not replace these invocations. **This replaces the Invocations given by a Pact.**

**Magical Triviality:** At 2nd level, a channeler gains the ability to cast dancing lights, ghost sound, mage hand, mending, and prestidigitation at will as spell-like abilities. **This replaces the first Pact Boon.**

**Arcane Instinct:** At 4th level, and every 4 levels thereafter, a channeler may select a bonus feat from the following list: any item creation feat, Arcane Armor Training, Arcane Armor Mastery, Combat Casting, Critical Focus (eldritch blast), Eldritch Power, Improved Critical (eldritch blast), Magical Aptitude, Skill Focus (any knowledge, spellcraft, or use magic device), Spell Penetration, Greater Spell Penetration, Weapon Focus (eldritch blast). A channeler must qualify for any feat before he selects them. **This replaces Pact Resilience.**

**Unfathomable Bond:** At 6th level, a channeler gains a constant status effect casted on his bonded object. **This replaces the second Pact Boon.**

**Eldritch Perception:** At 10th level, a channelers constant detect magic upgrades into a constant arcane sight. **This replaces the third Pact Boon.**

**Unbreakable Bond:** At 14th level, a channeler may use instant summons as a spell-like ability to call his bonded object at will. He is not required to cast arcane mark on his bonded object, he does not require any expensive material components and may not use this spell-like ability to call any other object. **This replaces the fourth Pact Boon.**

**Eldritch Acumen:** At 18th level, channeler may cast analyze dweomer as a spell-like ability at will without requiring an expensive focus. **This replaces the fifth Pact Boon.**

**Arcane Shaper:** At 20th level, instead of casting one spell with his arcane bond class feature, a channeler may cast a number of spell levels in spells per day equal to his class level. Example: he could cast two 9th level spells and one 2nd level spell, four 5th level spells, or ten 2nd level spells. In all other ways, this identical to the arcane bond class feature. **This replaces Pact Apotheosis.**