In the description it says that your character needs to present your implement in order to cast anything from it, or use the abilities.
Whenever an occultist casts a spell, he must have the corresponding implement in his possession and present the implement to the target or toward the area of effect.
Does that mean I need to have one hand free at all times, where I store my book (or any other implement, if I'm a vanilla Occultist)? That seems quite the restriction if you want to wield a two-handed weapon, or go sword and board. Would it be okay to flavour it that I've tied a string to it and it's attached to my waist or something? The image on page 103 seems to suggest something like that is possible, but maybe it's just artistic license. >_>
Well I don't think you need to hold it, just present it. Remember a lot of implements are worn.
Fair, a lot of other implements can be worn (gloves, headband, and so on), but how do you wear a book? >_>
Using a book chain to attach it to your belt.
Using a book chain to attach it to your belt.
How are you presenting it, then? Do you need to perform a crotch thrust as part of casting your spells?
In the description it says that your character needs to present your implement in order to cast anything from it, or use the abilities.
Whenever an occultist casts a spell, he must have the corresponding implement in his possession and present the implement to the target or toward the area of effect.Does that mean I need to have one hand free at all times, where I store my book (or any other implement, if I'm a vanilla Occultist)? That seems quite the restriction if you want to wield a two-handed weapon, or go sword and board. Would it be okay to flavour it that I've tied a string to it and it's attached to my waist or something? The image on page 103 seems to suggest something like that is possible, but maybe it's just artistic license. >_>
It is no worse than say a wizard with an arcane bonded item, or a cleric at low levels who can't afford a fancy holy symbol. Sometimes you just need to plan ahead and take appropriate action. Artistic liscence is quite common and should never be taken as "intent" or how the rules play out when there is a question of how it works.
A holy symbol can be hung around your neck and grabbed when needed (a free action), but I'm not sure if it's allowed to strap a book to your leg.
Wear it like a hat? You could always strap it on with a Headband of Vast Intelligence... You wouldn't look silly at all...
Using a book chain to attach it to your belt.How are you presenting it, then? Do you need to perform a crotch thrust as part of casting your spells?The proper term is "pelvic thrust"
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That really drives me insane.