New High Arcana - Improved Familiar feat

[Planehopper]

I would like to propose that the new 'Improved Familiar' feat be provided as a choice of 'High Arcana' for an Archmage. It wasn't available when the class was made, and I would argue that it is perfectly suited as an option.

Mechanically, I do not believe it would ruin the balance of the class. The concept seems mostly RP-based and the familiar's SLA comes with the threat of exposing a familiar to danger. Compared to adjusting the elemental properties, improving CL, or preventing AoE spells from injuring party members, this is pretty low-key.

Flavor-wise I think it would bring a great deal. Archmages are said to be among the Art's "most advanced practitioners" who "choose a more solitary path, often eschewing society to study in solitude". What better class to encompass the mage's desire for a more advanced familiar, whom better to have a quasit, mephit, or faerie dragon at their side?

Anyone in QC see balance concerns? Any devs willing to make the changes?

[mrm3ntalist]

Posted your suggestion in the QC forums. It looks alright

[Planehopper]

Thank you. I did make an edit as you were posting, simply to point out that "Compared to adjusting the elemental properties, improving CL, or preventing AoE spells from injuring party members, this is pretty low-key."

Although I am sure that QC will compare them in their review.

Thanks again.

[K'yon Oblodra]

Looking good to me as well. Didn't seem like the advanced familiar thing was too powerful as you say plane... Damn that sexy avatar...

[mrm3ntalist]

It wont be implemented because the Improved Familiar does not fit the criteria of a High Arcana feature.

[Planehopper]

That's cool, thanks for checking. What is the criteria for High Arcana?