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Planar shepherd (Faiths of Eberron. P105)

Zero Divide 24 Jul 2010 18:46

Some druids, especially among the Greensingers or thoes who have delt extensively with that sect, reject narrow interpretations of what constitutes the "natural" world. They see the great dance of the planes as the full expression of existance and are fascinated by these other realms. such persons become planar travelers and even adopt another plane as a second home as they delve ever deeper into these natural mysteries. Dubbed "planar shepherds" for their proselytizing on planar tolerance, they work to open the minds of others to the reality of nature.

Hit Die: d8.

Requirements:

• Skill: Knowledge (nature) 8 ranks. Knowlege (the planes) 4 ranks.
• Feat: Greensinger Initiate or initiate of Nightbringers (at dm's option)
• Special: Wild shape class feature

Class Skills: (Skill Points at Each Level: 4+Int modifier.)
Concentration (Con), Knowledge (arcana)(Int), Knowledge (Nature)(Int), Knowledge (the planes)(Int), Listen (Wis ), Spellcraft (Int), Spot (wis), and Survival (wis)

Level	BAB	Fort Save	Ref Save	Will Save	Special	Spells per Day
1st	+0	+2	+0	+2	Animal companion, planar attunement, wildshape	+1 level of existing divine class
2nd	+1	+3	+0	+3	Detect manifest zone	+1 level of existing divine class
3rd	+2	+3	+1	+3	Wild shape (magical Beast)	+1 level of existing divine class
4th	+3	+4	+1	+4	Plane Shift 1/day (Dex bonus to AC)	+1 level of existing divine class
5th	+3	+4	+1	+4	Planar bubble 1/day	+1 level of existing divine class
6th	+4	+5	+2	+5	—	+1 level of existing divine class
7th	+5	+5	+2	+5	Intensify manifest zone	+1 level of existing divine class
8th	+6	+6	+2	+6	Plane shift 2/day	+1 level of existing divine class
9th	+6	+6	+3	+6	Wild shape (elemental or outsider)	+1 level of existing divine class
10th	+7	+7	+3	+7	Planar bubble 3/day, planar self	+1 level of existing divine class

Class Features:

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Planar Shepherd's gain no weapon or armor proficiencies.

Spells per Day/Spells Known: At each level, you gain new spells per day and an increase in caster level (and spells known, if applicable) as if you had also gained a level in a divine spellcasting class to which you belonged before adding the prestigue class level. you do not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained, you must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining spells per day, caster level, and spells known .

Animal Companion: Your Planar Shepherd levels stack with your druid levels for the purpose of determining the abilities of your animal companion.

Planar Attunement (ex): At 1st level, you must choose a single plane of existance other then the Material Plane, such as Iran the eternal day. Once selected, your Planar Shepherd features are forever attuned to this plane. You cannot choose a plane with an alignment trait opposed to any component of your own alignment. For example, a neutral good Planar Shepherd cannon choose Fernia (because that plane is mildly evil-aligned).
You and your animal companion ignore any harmful effects derived from your chosen plane's elemental or energy traits, as well as any natural environmental affects associated with the plane. For instance, you are attuned to Risia, the Plain of Ice, you are not affected by the plane's cold temperatures; on fernia, you do not take fire damage for being on a fire-dominant plane. You are also immune to the entrapping effects of planes such as Dolurrh. If you choose, you can share this benifit withi a number of allies equil to your class level: these allies must remain within 100 feet of you to gain this benifit.
This immunity does not extend to the plane's physical traits (including gravity and time), Alignment traits, or magic traits.

Detect manifest zone (Sp): starting at 2nd level, you can use the detect manifest zone (see page 150) at will.

Wild Shape (Su): Your druid level stacks with your Planar Shepherd class levels for the purpose of determining the number of daily uses, the maximum HD and size (but not creature type), and the duration of your wild shape ability.
At 3rd level, you are able to use wild shape to change into a magical beast native to your chosen plane, with the same size restrictions as for your animal forms. For exammple. If you chose the plane of Fernia, you could become a zezir (monster manual III 205). This includes creatures whos type changes to magical beast as a result of applying a template (such as celestial or fiendish)
when you attain 9th level, you become able to use wild shape to change into an elemental or outsider native to your chosen plane, although it costs two of your daily uses of whild shape to do so. For example, if you choose the plane of mabar you could become a barghest. In addition to the normal effects of wildshape, you gain all the elemental or outsider's extraordinary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities.

Plane Shiftt (Sp): On reaching 4th level, you can travel freely between your chosen plane and the material plane once per day. You can bring up to eight other creatures with you, provising all link hands with you. This ability w orks like the plane shift spell. You can use this ability twice per day at 8th level.

Planar Bubble (Su): Beginning at 5th level, once per day you can create an area around yourself that emulates the environment of your chosen plane. This area mimics all traits of your chosen plane, including physical traits, elemental and energy traits, alignment traits, and magic traits. This area has a 20-foot radius and lasts as long as you concentrate (up to a maximum of 1 hour per level) plus 1d10 rounds.
At 10th level, you can use this ability three times per day.

Intensify Manifest Zone (Sp): At 7th level, you can use intensify manifest zone (see page 151) once per day, using your divine caster levvel. You can only affect manifest zones of your chosen plane.

Planar Self: At 10th level, you are a focus for the energies of your chosen plane. You become an outsider native to your chosen plane and gain damage reduction 10/magic. Whenever you are in a manifest zone of your chosen plane, you gain a +1 bonus to your caster level for all divine spells.

Feat: Greensinger Initiate: (Core book, Eberron campaign setting p54) You have embraced the duidic traditions of the green-singers, a chaotic eldeen reaches sect with close ties to the fey.
Prerequisites: Ability to spontaneously cast summon nature's ally.
benifit: add bluff, hide, and preform to your list of druid class skills.
In addition, you can cast the following spells as if they were on the druid spell list at the indicated levvel.
1st level: charm person
2nd level: daze monster
3rd level: displacement
4th level: charm monster
5th level: hold monster
6th level: cat's grace, mass
7th level: ethereal jaunt
8th level: charm monster, mass
9th level: etherealness

Feat: initiate of Nightbringers (Faiths of eberron, p147) (at dm's option) You have been trained in the ways of the Nightbringers, a new offshoot of the Children of Winter.
prerequisite: Nongood alignment, ability to spontaneously cast summon nature's ally.
benifit: Add hide and move silently to youro list of druid class skills.
In addition, you can cast the following spells as if they were on the druid spell list at the indicated levvel.
1st level: Inflict light wounds
2nd level: Darkness
3rd level: Deeper Darkness
4th level: Enervation
5th level: Summon Monster V (can only be used to summon a shadow mastiff)
6th level: Planar ally (can only be used to call a native of Mabar)
7th level: Control Undead
8th level: Create greater undead (can only be used to create shadows)
9th level: Gate (can only be used to open a gate to Mabar)

Spells

Detect manifest zone
level: adept1, cleric1, paladin1, sorcerer/wizard 1
Components V,S,DF
Casting time: 1 action
range 120'
Area 120' radius emanation centered on you
Duration: concentration, up to 10min/level
Saving throw: none
Spell resistance: no

You can sense the presence of manifest zones, areas in which the energies and traits of another plane leak over into the world of eberron. the ammount of information revealed depends on how long you study a particular area or subject.
1st round, presence or absence of a manifest zone. If the zone is in your range but not in your line of sight, you discern its direction but not its exact location.
2nd round, age of manifest zone. You gain a very general sense of how long it has existed (see age categories). if the zone is going to fade in the next 24 hours you learn that too.
3rd the plane to which the manifest zone is connected. if the zone is small and fits entirely within the area of your spell, you learn its exact boarders and dimensions. If the zone is larger then that you do not know the precise location or dimensions of the zone outside your spell area.
This spell can penetrate barriers, but a thin sheet of lead, 1" of common metal, 1' of stone, or 3' of wood or dirt blocks it.

Age Categories
Nascent - less then 1 day
new - 1 to 30 days
young - 31 days to 1 year
Mature - 1 to 10 years
old - 11 to 100 years
ancient - more then 100 years.

Intensify manifest zone
Level: Cleric 7, Druid 7
components, V, S, F, XP
Casting time 8 hours
range: close 25' +5'/2 levels
area : 40' radius/level emanation
Duration: permanent
Saving throw: none
Spell resistance: yes

You enhance the effects of a manifest zone of the specified plane.

The effects of the manifest zone increase by one "step" since each zone is different, this can have various effects. a zone that exists in rings (such as the gloaming in the eldeen reaches) has stronger effects as one moves inward: this spell increases the effect of a ring to that of the next inmost. the innermost ring of such a zone instead takes on one trait of the associated plane that it does not already have: in the case of the gloaming again, the spell confers the mildly negative-dominant trait on that ring. A zone that has a uniform effect over its area takes on one planer trait (of your choice) in the same way.
you cannot further enhance a manifest zone (or a ring within a zone) with additional intensify manifest zone spells.
An intensive manifest zone effect cannot be dispelleed, but it can be removed with a limited wish, miracle, planer bubble, or wish spell.
focus: a gem, piece of precious metal, or concentrated essence of the plane associated with the manifest zone, worth at least 500gp.
xp cost: 500xp

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Re: Planar shepherd (Faiths of Eberron. P105)

RoseRhine 25 Jul 2010 00:06

Class Declined

Too Powerful on the basis that it continues and improves class features and spell casting of the druid while adding additional abilities.

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"One should make his decisions within the space of seven breaths…With an intense, fresh and undelaying spirit, one will make his judgments within the space of seven breaths. It is a matter of being determined and having the spirit to break right through to the other side." — _Hagakure

Master of Shrouds

Pendulum 27 Jul 2010 19:03

The master of shrouds is an evil spellcaster who magically seizes incorporeal undead and sets them to do her bidding. Plucking vile creatures such as wraiths and shadows from their restless haunts, she summons them to her presence and commands them to work her will. Furious at their forced servitude, the wrathful undead spread fear and death in their wake.

Most masters of shrouds have experience as clerics. Paladins never become masters of shrouds, though ex-paladins may do so, particularly if they turn far enough from their lawful good roots to become blackguards. Multiclass clerics are also common followers of this path, including cleric/fighters and cleric/rogues. A small number of cleric/necromancer/mystic theurges take up the role of master of shrouds at their highest levels.

Hit Die: d8

Requirements: To qualify to become a master of shrouds, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.

• Alignment: Any nongood.
• Base Save Bonus: Will +5.
• Skills: Concentration 5 ranks, Knowledge (religion) 5 ranks, Spellcraft 5 ranks.
• Feats: Augment Summoning, Spell Focus (conjuration).
• Spells: Able to cast protection from good as a divine spell.
• Special: Able to rebuke undead.

Class Skills

The master of shrouds's class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Hide (Dex), Knowledge (arcana) (Int), Knowledge (religion) (Int), Profession (Wis), and Spellcraft (Int).

Skill Points at Each Level: 2 + Int modifier.

Level	BAB	Fort Save	Ref Save	Will Save	Special	Spells per Day
1st	+0	+0	+0	+2	Extra Rebuking, Rebuke Undead	-
2nd	+1	+0	+0	+3	Summon Undead (Shadow)	+1 divine spellcasting level
3rd	+2	+1	+1	+3	-	+1 divine spellcasting level
4th	+3	+1	+1	+4	Summon Undead (Wraith)	+1 divine spellcasting level
5th	+3	+1	+1	+4	Improved Summoning	+1 divine spellcasting level
6th	+4	+2	+2	+5	Summon Undead (Spectre)	+1 divine spellcasting level
7th	+5	+2	+2	+5	—	+1 divine spellcasting level
8th	+6	+2	+2	+6	Summon Undead (Greater Shadow)	+1 divine spellcasting level
9th	+6	+3	+3	+6	—	+1 divine spellcasting level
10th	+7	+3	+3	+7	Summon Undead (Dread Wraith)	+1 divine spellcasting level

Class Features

All of the following are class features of the master of shrouds prestige class.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Masters of shrouds gain no proficiency with any weapons, armor, or shields.

Spells per Day/Spells Known: Beginning at 2nd level, a master of shrouds gains new spells per day (and spells known, if applicable) as if she had also gained a level in a divine spellcasting class to which she belonged before adding the prestige class level. She does not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained (metamagic or item creation feats and so on; but see Rebuke Undead, below). If she had more than one divine spellcasting class before becoming a master of shrouds, she must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining spells per day and spells known.

Extra Rebuking (Ex): A master of shrouds may use her rebuke undead ability four additional times per day.

Rebuke Undead (Su): Master of shrouds class levels stack with levels of all other classes that grant the ability to rebuke undead for the purpose of determining the character's effective cleric level for rebuking. See Turn or Rebuke Undead, page 159 of the Player's Handbook. For example, a 7th-level cleric/5th-level master of shrouds rebukes undead as a 12th-level cleric.

Summon Undead (Sp): At 2nd level and higher, a master of shrouds can summon one or more incorporeal undead creatures a number of times per day equal to 3 + her Charisma modifier (minimum 1). This ability is otherwise identical to the summon monster spells, except that a master of shrouds adds her Charisma modifier (if positive) to the duration of the effect.

At 2nd level, a master of shrouds can summon a single shadow. At 4th level, she can summon one wraith or two shadows. At 6th level, she can summon one spectre, two wraiths, or four shadows. At 8th level, she can summon one greater shadow, two spectres, four wraiths, or four shadows. At 10th level, she can summon one dread wraith, two greater shadows, four spectres, four wraiths, or four shadows.

Improved Summoning (Ex): Beginning at 5th level, a master of shrouds summons more powerful undead creatures than normal. Whenever she casts a summon undead spell or when she uses her summon undead class ability, the summoned creature gains a +2 enhancement bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls.

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Re: Master of Shrouds

RoseRhine 28 Jul 2010 18:18

Moved & Approved

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"One should make his decisions within the space of seven breaths…With an intense, fresh and undelaying spirit, one will make his judgments within the space of seven breaths. It is a matter of being determined and having the spirit to break right through to the other side." — _Hagakure

+ Eldritch Disciple (Complete Mage p. 53)

Sorrowdusk 25 Aug 2010 13:43

"It matters little from where my power comes from. I control it. It is mine to do with what I will. Test me and I will leave you a broken shell of your fomer self so that you may let live to regret your foolishness."

All warlocks harbor at least a grudging respect for the entities responsible for their powers. They are clearly beings of great might, and thus worthy of regard. A rare few warlocks go beyond this attitude to actual reverance or worship of the Fiendish, Fey, or Extraplanar powers that have made them far more than mortal. Most eldritch disciples begin as clerics gaining reverance and insight into the divine mysteries, before exploring eldritch secrets. Ocassionally however, a warlock might dabble as a cleric and "get religion", but this instance is less common.

Eldritch Disciples represent the most devoted and most misunderstood servants of divine powers. They might wander alone, or serve as leaders or operatives of underground cults, but they rarely hold positions of great prominence openly. Eldritch Disciples are, to the last one, religious zealots, so even those who are not religous conspirators or cabalists, and do not have dangerous secrets or sinister agendas, are likely to be treated by others as if they are and as if they do.

Some doubt their devotion, claiming that they have sullied the pure worsip of the gods with eldritch trickery, but the Eldritch Disciple understands that their connection is more potent than mortals can hope to understand. The Eldritch Disciple stands ready to serve when called upon, but since divine beings rarely interact with mortals directly, they spend most of their time in pursuit of their own goals. Others see this as a convenient hypocrisy, but the Eldritch Disciple knows that as they advance their own causes, and increase their own power, so too do they advance the causes, and honor the power of their patron.

Hit Die: d8

Requirements

To qualify to become an Eldritch Disciple, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.

Skills: Knowledge (Religion) 8 ranks, Knowledge (Planes) 4 ranks.
Spells: Ability to cast 2nd-level divine spells.
Invocations: Ability to use Least Invocations.
Special: Ablility to turn or rebuke undead, must worship a Chaotic or Evil deity.

Class Skills

The Eldritch Disciple’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Heal (Wis), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge [Arcane/Nature/Religion/Planes] (Int), Profession (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), Spellcraft (Int).

Skill Points at Each Level: 2 + Int modifier.

Class Level	Base Attack	Fort	Ref	Will	Special	Spellcasting
1st	+0	+2	+0	+2	Gift of The Divine Patron	+1 Level of existing invoking class
2nd	+1	+3	+0	+3	-	+1 Level of existing invoking class / +1 Level of existing divine spellcasting class
3rd	+2	+3	+1	+3	-	+1 Level of existing invoking class / +1 Level of existing divine spellcasting class
4th	+3	+4	+1	+4	Gift of The Divine Patron	+1 Level of existing invoking class / +1 Level of existing divine spellcasting class
5th	+3	+4	+1	+4	Eldritch Spellweave	+1 Level of existing invoking class / +1 Level of existing divine spellcasting class
6th	+4	+5	+2	+5	-	+1 Level of existing invoking class / +1 Level of existing divine spellcasting class
7th	+5	+5	+2	+5	Gift of The Divine Patron	+1 Level of existing invoking class / +1 Level of existing divine spellcasting class
8th	+6	+6	+2	+6	-	+1 Level of existing invoking class / +1 Level of existing divine spellcasting class
9th	+6	+6	+3	+6	-	+1 Level of existing invoking class / +1 Level of existing divine spellcasting class
10th	+7	+7	+3	+7	Gift of The Divine Patron; Timeless Body	+1 Level of existing invoking class / +1 Level of existing divine spellcasting class

Class Features

All of the following are features of the Eldritch Disciple prestige class.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency
Eldritch Disciples gain no proficiency with any weapon or armor.

Invocations
When a Eldritch Disciple level is gained, the character gains new invocations known and an increase in caster level as if they had also gained a level in the invocation using class to which they belonged before adding the prestige class level. (This includes Eldritch Blast) You do not however gain any other benefit that class would have gained. If you had more than one invocation using class before becoming an Eldritch Disciple you must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining caster level and invocations known.

Spellcasting
When a Eldritch Disciple level is gained beyond the 1st, the character gains new spells per day as if he had also gained a level in any one divine spellcasting class he belonged to before adding the prestige class level. You do not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained. If you had more than one divine spellcasting class before becoming an Eldritch Disciple you must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining caster level and for the purpose of determining spells per day.

Turn/Rebuke Undead
Your Eldritch Disciple levels stack with your other class levels for determining your ability to Turn/Rebuke Undead.

Eldritch Spellweave
At 5th level you can apply an Eldritch Essence Invocation to any divine spell that affects a target or requires a melee or ranged touch attack. The Spells level must be at least as high as the effective spell level of the Essence. If the spell affects mutliple targets, you must chose only one target to recieve the effect of the Essence, all other targets take only the normal effect of the spell. If the essence requires a save DC use the normal save DC for that Essence. If the Essence adds or alters damage, the spell must also do damage. Using this ability increases the casting time to a Full Round action. If the spell normally has a casting time of 1 Full Round or longer, it takes an additional Full Round to cast. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3+Cha modifier (minimum 1).

Timeless Body
At 10th level the power of your divine patron infuses you with eternal vigor and you no longer age.

Gift of The Divine Patron (Su)
At 1st level you gain a sacred gift of power from your divine patron, who is also the source of your divine spells and directly or indirectly your eldritch powers. Choose one of the following abilities at 1st level, and another ability at every three levels thereafter. (4th, 7th, and 10th). You can spend one of your Turn/Rebuke attempts as a swift action to activate the chosen power.

Corrupting Blast: In place of an essence invocation to your eldritch blast, you can change it into a Corrupting Blast. In addition to its normal effect, the blast applies a penalty to the targets Next Will Save equal to 1/2 your Eldritch Disciple level (minimum -1) that lasts until the end of your Next turn. If the target doesnt attempt a Will Save before the end of your next turn, the effect ends.

Damage Reduction: You gain temporary damage reduction (overcome by cold iron) equal to 1/2 your Eldritch Disciple class level (minimum 1). This damage reduction stacks with the damage reduction granted by Warlock class. This effect lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3+Cha modifier (minimum 1 round).

Fearful Glare: You can render a single Living creature within 30ft of you Shaken for 1 round. (Will negates; DC 10+Eldritch Disciple level+Cha modifier) The creatures HD cant exceed your total character level.

Fiendish Resistance: You gain resistance to Acid and Fire equal to 10+Eldritch Disciple level. This resistance stacks with the energy resistance granted by the warlock class. This effect lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3+Cha modifier (minimum 1 round). Your deity must be Evil for you to select this gift.

Healing Blast: In place of an essence invocation to your eldritch blast, you can change it into a Healing Blast. The blast heals living creatures by an amount equal to the damage normally dealt instead of dealing damage to them. Undead take damage instead, against constructs or objects the blast has no effect. Your deity must be Non-Evil for you to select this gift.

Protective Aura: You surround yourself with a Magic Circle Against Evil centered on you. This effect lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3+Cha modifier (minimum 1 round). Your deity must be Good for you to select this gift.

Strength of Will: You gain a bonus equal to 1/2 your Eldritch Disciple class level (minimum 1) on your Next Will Save to resist a Mind Affecting spell or ability. This effect lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3+Cha modifier (minimum 1 round). If you havent attempted an appropriate save in this time, the effect ends.

Wild Frenzy: You gain a +2 bonus on attack and damage rolls with melee weapons and eldritch blasts, and temporary hitpoints equal to twice your Eldritch Disciple class level. This effect lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3+Cha modifier (minimum 1 round). Your deity must be Chaotic for you to select this gift.

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"Ya can hoot, ya can holla-make any noise ya like! But if ya cant chant, oh if ya cant chant, well…ya no cult o' mine!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7movKfyTBII
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+ED Class Image

Sorrowdusk 28 Aug 2010 02:46

I think this pic looks pretty good.
=D

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"Ya can hoot, ya can holla-make any noise ya like! But if ya cant chant, oh if ya cant chant, well…ya no cult o' mine!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7movKfyTBII
~Ishkokum Mes Mosof She'res~
"Congratulations, you can link to TV Tropes. This does not mean you have special insight into the storytelling process, much less the author's mind. Stories don't need to fit into neat boxes, you know.

Spellguard of Siverymoon (Spellguard of Therafim)

Pale 02 Sep 2010 22:14

This will need refluffing, which I haven't done but it shouldn't be difficult. Level one in my suggestion could be reduced to a dead level with no 'specials', Obligation, token, ward attunement all have no real purpose in this game setting except for that there could easily be a general motive of the class to 'guard therafim' which is basically what im aiming for with my character.

Spellguard of Silverymoon

As the bastion of civilization in the savage North, the city of Silverymoon attracts a great deal of attention from the fell creatures that inhabit the snow-shrouded forests. Evil giants, trolls, dark elves, and creatures of an even fouler bent scheme to make the Gem of the
North fall. Fortunately for the Silvaeren, the city is well defended against such threats. The Spellguard, Silverymoon’s elite cadre of battle-trained arcane spellcasters, protects the city against the threat of hostile magic and aids the Knights in Silver against more mundane threats.

Sorcerers and wizards are the most likely characters to become spellguards. At present, there are no bards in the Spellguard, but
there is no reason why such a character might not join the organization. Multiclass characters are rare in the Spellguard, but fighters and rogues with levels in arcane spellcasting classes are sought after for their versatility in the field. Having levels in this prestige class implies at least a nominal degree of military service in Silverymoon. Thus, the class might not be appropriate for all campaigns.

Hit Die: d4.

Level	BAB	Fort	Ref	Will	Special	Spells per Day/Spells Known
1st	+0	+0	+0	+2	-	+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
2nd	+1	+0	+0	+3	Metamagic feat	+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
3rd	+1	+1	+1	+3	Selective spell	+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
4th	+2	+1	+1	+4	Metamagic feat, spellguard	+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class
5th	+2	+1	+1	+4	Selective spell (multiple types), spell power	+1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class

REQUIREMENTS
To qualify to become a spellguard of Silverymoon, a character must
fulfill all the following criteria.

Alignment: Any nonevil.
Region: Silverymoon or Silver Marches.
Skills: Concentration 8 ranks, Spellcraft 5 ranks.
Feats: Combat Casting, any one metamagic feat.
Spells: Able to cast 4th-level arcane spells.
Special: The candidate must be accepted into the Spellguard.

CLASS SKILLS
The spellguard of Silverymoon’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Concentration (Con) , Craft (Int) , Decipher Script (Int) , Knowledge all skills, taken individually) (Int) , Profession (Wis) , Spellcraft (Int), and Spot (Wis). See Chapter 4 of the Player’s Handbook for skill descriptions.
Skill Points at Each Level: 2 + Int modifier.

CLASS FEATURES
All the following are class features of the spellguard of Silverymoon prestige class.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Spellguards of Silverymoon gain no proficiency with any weapon, armor, or shield. Armor check penalties for armor heavier than leather apply to the skills Balance, Climb, Escape Artist, Hide, Jump, Move Silently, Sleight of Hand, and Tumble, and double the normal armor check penalty applies to Swim checks.

Spells per Day/Spells Known: When a new spellguard of Silverymoon level is gained, the character gains new spells per day (and spells known, if applicable) as if he had also gained a level in whatever arcane spellcasting class granted him access to 4th-level spells before he added the prestige class. He does not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained (bonus metamagic or item creation feats, bard or assassin abilities, and so on), except for an increased effective level of spellcasting. This essentially means that he adds the level of spellguard of Silverymoon to the level of whatever other arcane spellcasting class granted him access to 4th-level spells, then determines spells per day, spells known, and caster level accordingly.

If a character had more than one arcane spellcasting class that granted access to 4th-level spells before he became a spellguard of
Silverymoon, he must decide to which class he adds each level of spellguard for the purpose of determining spells per day and spells
known.

Metamagic Feat: At 2nd level and again at 4th level, the spellguard may select any metamagic feat he does not already have as a bonus feat. He must meet any prerequisites for a feat in order to select it.

Selective Spell (Su): Spellguards are specifi cally trained to minimize collateral damage when casting their combat spells. Once per
day per point of Intelligence bonus (minimum once per day), a spellguard of at least 3rd level may designate a single type (and
subtype, if desired) of creature when casting a spell. When a single creature type has multiple subtypes, the spellguard may choose to
count only one of the subtypes or all of them, at his discretion. At the spellguard’s option, that type of creature is either the only type
affected by the spell or the only type unaffected by it. Inorganic material, objects, and anything else that does not have a creature
type is affected normally. Casting a selective spell requires a fullround action.

For example, suppose a spellguard is patrolling the forest around Silverymoon with a party of Knights in Silver made up of two
humans, an elf, and a dwarf. Suddenly, the group is rushed by goblins. The spellguard uses his selective spell ability to cast a fireball,
designating humanoid (goblinoid) as the only creature type affected. The fireball detonates in the midst of the melee, and although the
spellguard’s companions are within the area of the spell, they are spared any ill effects.

At 5th level, the spellguard may designate multiple creature types and subtypes for a selective spell. Each type or subtype so desig-
nated, however, uses up one additional use per day of his selective spell ability.

Spellguard (Su): The Spellguard was originally formed to protect High Lady Alustriel from personal attacks. Though that purpose
has largely become secondary to defending the city, spellguards still receive some training in serving as bodyguards. At 4th level, the
spellguard of Silverymoon may cast any personal-range defensive arcane spell on another character with a touch. For this purpose,
a defensive spell is one that improves AC, increases a saving throw modifier, or grants additional hit points (either by healing wounds
or by bestowing temporary hit points).

Spell Power (Ex): At 5th level, the spellguard’s effective caster level increases by 1 for the purpose of determining level-dependent
variables and making caster level checks.

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Re: Spellguard of Siverymoon (Spellguard of Therafim)

Pale 13 Sep 2010 22:36

Here is the proposed new fluff:

Mithrandir (Grey Pilgrim)

The Mithrandir were once some of the most respected battle-mages in all Therafim. Trained by experienced combat mages, they bring great power to the battlefield. In the wars of old, they have proven themselves instrumental in protecting whichever force they allied with against their foes. In the recent third Dragon war many Mithrandir lost their lives during the onslaught. Since their creation in ancient lore, they have been one of Therafims most effective tools against subversion by foreign or hostile powers that seek to affect the world.

The road they must travel to achieve such ends is long, difficult, and often lonely, but the special people who follow this path are made of the stuff that can endure such hardships. Their reward? In days of old the Mithrandir commanded the respect of their peers and the people of Therafim, and the gratitude of kings. However in this present age the Mithrandir are but a whisper on the wind, no more than a handful still exist scattered across the globe and none but the most dusty scholar might realize their crest if he saw it.

Most Mithrandir serve Therafim discretely, acting only at the time of great crisis. Although some of the Mithrandir work more proactively, seeking out potential threats to Therafim and rectifying them before the situation merits greater attention.

New PRCs

Pale 03 May 2011 10:15

With all the new stuff being added, could there be some effort to maintain the quality of formating in each individual page please. It's great to add more stuff, but it should be formatted just as well as the stuff that has been here since day 1.