Champion of Maendrol 2.0 [Revised]
Mar 1, 2015 20:09:32 GMT
Post by JonathanM on Mar 1, 2015 20:09:32 GMT
*This is somewhat inspired by the Champion of Corellon Larethian PRC. But it is changed to become more of a base class.
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REVISIONS:
- Gave Elven/ Half Elven Race requirement.
- Elegant strike now deals 1/2 dex mod extra damage instead of dex mod.
- Deft Parry burns two AoOs per round per use instead of one, and therefore will not function unless the Champion has the Combat Reflexes feat.
- Raised HD to d10 but gave it only one good saving progression: Reflex. Which makes sense, considering how the variant is all about speed, accuracy, and nimble-ness.
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Champion of Maendrol
Champions of Maendrol are time honored elven warriors who study the history, philosophy, politics, religion, and martial arts of their race. To them, combat is not simply a way of expressing political power through force, or even a method of honest self defense, though these things may be true in a given circumstance. To them, combat at it's core is an expression of self and culture. Therefore, to watch a champion of Maendrol in battle is to behold poetry in motion. Though their area of martial expertise is specialized, their skill in it is unmatched.
Most Champions of Maendrol are Elven or Half elven, and many are highborn of the Southern Kingdom. Those that are not are often trained alongside paladins of Maendrol within that deity's temples, and enjoy considerable respect among the elven people despite their humbler origins.
Requirements
Must be lawful in alignment.
Must worship Maendrol.
Must be an elf or a Half Elf.
Hit Dice
Champions of Maendrol have d10 HD.
Saving Throws
Champions of Maendrol enjoy strong Reflex save progression.
Proficiencies
Champions of Maendrol are proficient with all simple weapons, as well as with the Short Bow, Long Bow, Great Bow, Rapier, Longsword, Glaive, Light Blade, and Thinblade. They are proficient with all armor and all shields, but not Tower Shields. Champions of Maendrol may only gain weapon specific feats [Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Improved Critical, etc.] if they apply to their class specific weapons.
Skills
Champions of Maendrol receive [4+Int Bonus] skills per level, with x4 skillpoints at their first level. They add Acrobatics, Bluff, Diplomacy, Know Nature, Know Nobility, Know History, and Know Religion, Perception, Perform, Profession, Sense Motive, and Survival to their class skill list.
Class Abilities
Champions of Maendrol give up a certain amount of flexibility in their specialized training, replacing fighter feats at certain levels with class abilities fighters could not normally attain.
2nd Level Fighter Feat:
Uncanny Dodge [Ex]
As per the Rogue Class Abilitiy.
6th Level Fighter Feat:
Elegant Strike [Ex]
The Champion of Maendrol may add one half their dexterity modifier [rounded down] to all damage rolls with exotic and martial weapons their class is proficient with. This extra damage only applies to creatures who are vulnerable to critical hits. If applied to a ranged attack, this ability functions only if the target is 30 feet or less from the Champion of Maendrol.
8th Level Fighter Feat:
Unimpeded Movement [Ex]
The Champion of Maendrol no longer takes movement penalties for wearing medium or heavy armor.
If he has the Spring Attack feat, he may use it even while wearing heavy armor.
10th Level Fighter Feat:
Evasion [Ex]
As per the rogue class ability. May only be used in light or medium armor.
12th Level Fighter Feat:
Improved Uncanny Dodge [Ex]
As per the Rogue Ability of the same name..
14th Level Fighter Feat:
Deft Parry [Ex]
The Champion of Maendrol may expend two Attacks of Opportunity in order to parry an enemy melee attack. He must decide to do so before the attack is resolved. To do so, he must be armed with a melee martial or exotic weapon his class is proficient with. He must also have access to the Combat Reflexes feat. He rolls an attack at his highest base attack bonus. If it equals or exceeds his opponent's to hit, the attack is parried and deals no damage. He may only parry the attacks of opponents up to one size larger than himself. A Champion of Maendrol may not parry an attack if he is denied his dexterity bonus to armor class.
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REVISIONS:
- Gave Elven/ Half Elven Race requirement.
- Elegant strike now deals 1/2 dex mod extra damage instead of dex mod.
- Deft Parry burns two AoOs per round per use instead of one, and therefore will not function unless the Champion has the Combat Reflexes feat.
- Raised HD to d10 but gave it only one good saving progression: Reflex. Which makes sense, considering how the variant is all about speed, accuracy, and nimble-ness.
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Champion of Maendrol
Champions of Maendrol are time honored elven warriors who study the history, philosophy, politics, religion, and martial arts of their race. To them, combat is not simply a way of expressing political power through force, or even a method of honest self defense, though these things may be true in a given circumstance. To them, combat at it's core is an expression of self and culture. Therefore, to watch a champion of Maendrol in battle is to behold poetry in motion. Though their area of martial expertise is specialized, their skill in it is unmatched.
Most Champions of Maendrol are Elven or Half elven, and many are highborn of the Southern Kingdom. Those that are not are often trained alongside paladins of Maendrol within that deity's temples, and enjoy considerable respect among the elven people despite their humbler origins.
Requirements
Must be lawful in alignment.
Must worship Maendrol.
Must be an elf or a Half Elf.
Hit Dice
Champions of Maendrol have d10 HD.
Saving Throws
Champions of Maendrol enjoy strong Reflex save progression.
Proficiencies
Champions of Maendrol are proficient with all simple weapons, as well as with the Short Bow, Long Bow, Great Bow, Rapier, Longsword, Glaive, Light Blade, and Thinblade. They are proficient with all armor and all shields, but not Tower Shields. Champions of Maendrol may only gain weapon specific feats [Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Improved Critical, etc.] if they apply to their class specific weapons.
Skills
Champions of Maendrol receive [4+Int Bonus] skills per level, with x4 skillpoints at their first level. They add Acrobatics, Bluff, Diplomacy, Know Nature, Know Nobility, Know History, and Know Religion, Perception, Perform, Profession, Sense Motive, and Survival to their class skill list.
Class Abilities
Champions of Maendrol give up a certain amount of flexibility in their specialized training, replacing fighter feats at certain levels with class abilities fighters could not normally attain.
2nd Level Fighter Feat:
Uncanny Dodge [Ex]
As per the Rogue Class Abilitiy.
6th Level Fighter Feat:
Elegant Strike [Ex]
The Champion of Maendrol may add one half their dexterity modifier [rounded down] to all damage rolls with exotic and martial weapons their class is proficient with. This extra damage only applies to creatures who are vulnerable to critical hits. If applied to a ranged attack, this ability functions only if the target is 30 feet or less from the Champion of Maendrol.
8th Level Fighter Feat:
Unimpeded Movement [Ex]
The Champion of Maendrol no longer takes movement penalties for wearing medium or heavy armor.
If he has the Spring Attack feat, he may use it even while wearing heavy armor.
10th Level Fighter Feat:
Evasion [Ex]
As per the rogue class ability. May only be used in light or medium armor.
12th Level Fighter Feat:
Improved Uncanny Dodge [Ex]
As per the Rogue Ability of the same name..
14th Level Fighter Feat:
Deft Parry [Ex]
The Champion of Maendrol may expend two Attacks of Opportunity in order to parry an enemy melee attack. He must decide to do so before the attack is resolved. To do so, he must be armed with a melee martial or exotic weapon his class is proficient with. He must also have access to the Combat Reflexes feat. He rolls an attack at his highest base attack bonus. If it equals or exceeds his opponent's to hit, the attack is parried and deals no damage. He may only parry the attacks of opponents up to one size larger than himself. A Champion of Maendrol may not parry an attack if he is denied his dexterity bonus to armor class.
