Each sorcerer has a source of magic somewhere in her heritage that grants her spells, bonus feats, an additional class skill, and other special abilities. This source can represent a blood relation or an extreme event involving a creature somewhere in the family's past. For example, a sorcerer might have a dragon as a distant relative or her grandfather might have signed a terrible contract with a devil. Regardless of the source, this influence manifests in a number of ways as the sorcerer gains levels. A sorcerer must pick one bloodline upon taking her first level of sorcerer. Once made, this choice cannot be changed.
At 3rd level, and every two levels thereafter, a sorcerer learns an additional spell, derived from her bloodline. These spells are in addition to the number of spells given on new levels. These spells cannot be exchanged for different spells at higher levels.
At 7th level, and every six levels thereafter, a sorcerer receives one bonus feat, chosen from a list specific to each bloodline. The sorcerer must meet the prerequisites for these bonus feats.
Filled with magical power that screams for release, sorcery is not so much a calling as a blessing—or a curse. For some sorcerers, this arcane birthright manifests in subtle and carefully controlled ways, assisting in their manipulation of others or the pursuit of lofty goals. For others, it is wild and unpredictable, the primal and explosive lashing out of a power greater than themselves.
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Each bloodline consists of:
- A defining "Bloodline Arcana" feature.
- A class skill.
- A list of feats that a sorcerer can choose from for their bonus feats at 7th, 13th, and 19th levels.
- A list of spells that are added to a sorcerer's list of known spells; one at each odd level from 3rd through 19th. These spells are in addition to the number of spells learned when gaining a new sorcerer level.
- Additional features at 1st, 3rd, 9th, 15th and 20th levels. Some bloodline features improve at specific levels. Some bloodlines get two features at 15th level.