Gnomish Illusionist (Gnome, Wizard Archetype)

Masters of illusory magic, the gnomish illusionist bends arcane energies into realistic images and hypnotic patterns meant to deceive the viewer’s senses into believing they are real. Class Features The gnomish illusionist has the following class features. Arcane School (Su)

A gnomish illusionist must select the Illusion arcane school as his chosen school and the Evocation and Necromancy schools as his opposition schools. Illusory Knowledge (Ex)

A gnomish illusionist adds half his class level (minimum 1) to all Bluff, Sleight of Hand, Spellcraft, and Use Magical Device skill checks pertaining to tricks and spells of the illusion school, and can make all Use Magic Device checks made with illusion items untrained. This ability and vigilant observer replace arcane bond.

Vigilant Observer (Su)

At 2nd level, a gnomish illusionist becomes resistant to illusion spells cast by others, and to hand illusions and visual trickery performed with the Sleight of Hand skill in general. The gnomish illusionist gains a +4 bonus on saving throws made against illusion spells, and gains a +4 competence bonus on Perception skill checks made to oppose Sleight of Hand and Stealth checks, or to find a hidden trap, or a concealed or secret door.

Effortless Trickery (Ex)

At 5th level, a gnomish illusionist gains Effortless Trickery as a bonus feat. This ability replaces the bonus feat gained at 5th level.