[Role]
Ancestral clan society shapes many of its inner workings based on one theory: work as a whole and be strong as an individual. It's understandable that the clan then positions its members into ranks that are suited to its physical capabilities; but, there's also the question of magic. Being as how the clan structures itself to be strong on all fronts, magic is used in much the same way. Mages are taught of the clan's philosophy at a young age before they're ever allowed to dabble in magic, so as not to taint their feel for its power with something considered to be a selfish magic: such as learning to only summon fire or speak with beasts. Those tricks are not useful for the clan, as they already have warriors to defend and hunters to wrangle companions.
In light of how the clan operates, mages are taught the intricate and difficult art of weaving their magic into other living creatures or items to enhance their natural abilities. They may feed a warrior a strand of energy so they may continue fighting for a little longer, enhance their strength to deal more damage, or even heal fatal wounds that would otherwise maim for life or worse. This is a delicate magic that requires plenty of concentration and focus to complete without harming the individual or object being enchanted. Because of their usefulness to the warriors of the clan, they're welcomed to live in the large stone fortress with their battle ready companions, training together and building a bond that will be tested in times of war. Living in close corridors with the warriors also ensures that the clan is more capable of keeping its casters safe from harm.
Mages tend to be small and very lean, focusing their energy more inwardly than any of the clan. They spend countless hours rehearsing and practicing their magic, as well as helping the warriors train in practice battle against each other. If one is ever caught in a close combat fight, its unlikely that a mage will be able to fend for itself, though still possible considering gargoyles as a race are naturally strong.
Abilities
Mages of the ancestral clan practice one type of magic: enhancement. A gargoyle may only have one enhancement placed on it at a time, even if two separate mages attempt to do the same thing, just one will stick.This is a list of all they're able to do in combat.
Heal: The target ally gains 1d6 health, cannot go past maximum.
Resist: Target ally reduces 3 points of damage next time it is hit.
Endure: Target ally makes an endurance skill test, if 10 or above it may make 1 last attack when reduced to 0 HP.
Inflict: Target ally adds an extra +3 to damage on its next successful attack.
Bestow: Target ally makes an endurance skill test of 15 or above, if successful may make two attacks in a row.
