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Sircha 08-27-06, 01:14 PM

Okay, I'm fairly certain this is well balanced and closely matches the published prestige classes in terms of powers, stats, etc. I'm an assistant DM Administrator to a game I've been involved with for years. One of the players made up this Holy Slayer Prestige class, which I approved, and then the Head DM came in and said, well... he's still an assasin therefore he's doing an evil act even though he's doing it for good reasons. No... we need to add a 10% chance that his alignment slips from LG to LN to LE everytime he levels, in addition when his alignment slips it's permanent and he must go on a quest to redeem himself in the eyes of his God. So I'm asking you all, if we add this 10% chance what additional abilities, powers, spells and goodies would be balanced and fair? Prestige class listed below: Letter from LoneKnight Hi Skald I have been bouncing back and forth trying to get this class shined up and correct errors. I have probably sent Horseman 3-4 e-mails with corrections I probably should have sat on this for a week or two after writing it up again. This is the final submission pending any suggestions you Gibbon or Horseman would like to make. Here is the complete write up I just finished polishing up. I’m quite proud of it If I do say so myself. I have left the orders history undefined rather then making it completely rigid so it may be changed as you like. Ultimately the Holy Slayer Prestige class is an assassin changing the name does not change the fact. However this is an attempt to allow one to follow a higher path. As a small Disclaimer I do not consider this class a truly original In fact it is a compilation of various materia l. I have come up with this threw various inspirational sources both official D&D, Alternate D20 licensed games, and home brewed classes found threw out the web. Official history its origins in Arabic society, use in roman empire and feudal Japan that Also events led to a failed attempt on the life of the departed Pope John Paul II in 1981. Who actually forgave his would be assassin. Some parts have been copied out right from sources specifically the assassin in the DMG, Slayer of Domiel from book of Exalted Deeds. I look forward to hearing from you, Gibbon and Horseman. I am open to ideas and changes and welcome constructive criticism. Enjoy! From the Wikipedia fee online encyclopedia Assassination is the deliberate killing of an important person, usually a political figure or other strategically important individual. An assassin (one who carries out an assassination), or the assassin's employer, usually has an ideological or political agenda, and regards the target as a serious obstacle to furthering his agenda. Other motivations may be money (in the case of a contract killing), revenge, or acts of espionage at the request of a government. Assassination, along with terms such as terrorist and freedom fighter, is often considered to be a loaded term. Some governments use the euphemism targeted killing as the name for the controversial strategy to save their citizens' lives whereby anticipated acts of terrorism are prevented by assassinating a person deemed to be related to those acts. --------------- If you have the time I would suggest reading threw this page it is very interesting. HOLY SLAYER Long Ago there was an assassin who went to murder a holy man. Lashing out with his poison blade the man attacked. He succeeded his blade sinking deep into his victims flesh. The man collapsed to the ground as the poison began to take its effect. About to make a death blow the man beneath him began to talk to him. Normally he would have delivered his death blow at this moment but for some reason he paused He was curious what the man would say to his killer. He was surprised the man did not curse him as his death was assured as the poison coursed threw his veins. Instead the man talked of forgiveness and redemption. As the man went on the assassin began to regret his actions wishing he could take it back. Instead he could do nothing to stop the poison going threw the other man’s veins. The Assassin began to weep for what he had done as the man lay there dying before him. Instead the holy man began to pray and the assassin began to join in with him. The holy man somehow survived the poison that day. As the man recovered the two conversed until the assassin repented his evil ways seeing the light. From enemies they became friends and the assassin followed the holy man in his fight against evil. The man went from assassin to becoming a holy knight. This lead to the founding of a sacred order of knights called the Holy Slayers. There goal to find and rid the world of evil where ever it may be. In doing so they may be found acting as spies, On the field of battle as knight, Or targeting powerful corrupt officials or evil tyrants where ever they may find them. To some they seemed a forceful overzealous arrogant group of assassins by just another name with a different agenda who though they were better then their darker counterpart. To other they seem proud, confident, pure am avenging angel who came out of nowhere to protect the downtrodden. The Holy slayer sees himself as a righteous crusader against the forces of evil. that plague the world. He may be found on the battle field as a knight or a scout, Spying on the enemy, or even speaking out in attempt to change terrible practices and traditions. They use a combination training, arcane spells and divine defense to carry out their mission. In current times the holy order has faded away. The order’s founder though long since past has returned as darkness threatens to tear the world he seeks worthy apprentices threw there dreams so that the order may be reborn to carry out its work. Such individuals must already seek out such on there own and be of an open mind and strong willed Hit Dice D6 The Holy Slayers Code: Seek out the truth: Do not be taken in by biased opinions, Do not ignore the facts. Be true to yourself: Reflect on your action are you doing this for the betterment of good or selfish reasons Mercy: If one is no longer a threat do not seek their death Never kill for money or personal gain. If you must kill do it to save lives and for good. Do not use poison. Poisons are painful and cannot be reasoned with they are evil Kill quickly If you must kill make it as quick as possible avoid undue suffering Requirements Alignment Lawful Good or Lawful Neutral Able Learner Iron Will Light Armor proficiency Base attack +4 Class Skills Balance (Dex) Bluff (Cha) Climb (Str) Craft (Int) Diplomacy (Cha) Disable Device (Int) Disguise (Cha) Gather Information (Cha) Hide (Dex) Intimidate (Cha) Jump (Str) Listen (Wis) Move Silently (dex) Open Lock (Dex) Search (Int) Sense Motive (Wis) Spot (Wis) Tumble (Dex) Use Magic Device (Cha) Use Rope (Dex) Skill Points at each level: 4 + Int Modifier CLASS FEATURES Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Holy Slayers gain no proficiency with any weapon or armor. Sneak Attack: Same as the rogue ability. The damage dealt increases +1d6 every other level. (2md.4th,6th,8th, and 10th. If the holy slayer gets a sneak attack bonus from another source (such as rogue level), the bonuses on damage stack. Death Attack: If a holy slayer studies his victim for 3 rounds and then makes a sneak attack with a weapon that successfully deals damage, the sneak attack has the additional effect of possibly either paralyzing or killing the target. (holy slayer’s choice). While studying the target, the holy slayer can undertake other actions so long as his attention stays focused on the target and the target does not detect the holy slayer or recognize the holy slayer as an enemy. If the target of such an attack fails a Fortitude save DC 10 + the holy slayers class level + the holy slayers int modifier, + the Improved death attack feat if the holy slayer has taken it) against the kill effect, she dies. If the saving throw fails against the paralysis effect the victims mind and body become enervated, rendering her helpless and unable to act for 1d6 rounds plus 1 round per level of the holy slayer. If the victim saving throw succeeds, the attack is just a normal sneak attack. One the holy slayer has completed the 3 rounds of study, he must make the death attack within the next 3 rounds. If a death attack is attempted and fails (The victim makes her save) or if the holy slayer does not make the attack within 3 rounds of completing the study, 3 new rounds of study are required before he can attempt another death attack. Spells: The Holy Slayers mentor instructs them of arcane spell secrets passed down threw the order. Beginning at 1st level, a Holy Slayer gains the ability to cast a number of arcane spells. To cast a spell, a Holy slayer must have and Intelligence of 10 + the spell’s level, other wise they are unable to do so. Holy Slayers bonus spells are based in Intelligence, and saving throws against these spells have a DC of 10 + Spell Level + the Holy slayers Intelligence modifier. When the Holy slayer gets 0 spells per day of a given spell level, he gains only the bonus spells he would be entitled to based on his Intelligence score for that spell level. The Holy Slayer spell list appears below. Holy slayers casts spells as a bard does. Upon Reaching 6th level, at every even-numbered level after that (8th and 10th), a Holy Slayer can choose to learn from his spirit mentor to learn a new spell in place of one he already knows. The new spell level must be at least two levels lower then the highest-level Holy slayer spell the Holy Slay can cast. For instance, upon reaching 6th level, a holy slayer could trade in a 1st-level spell for a different spell of the same level. Holy Slayer Spells Known 1st 2+ - - - 2nd 3 - - - 3rd 3 2+ - - 4th 4 3 - - 5th 4 4 2+ - 6th 4 4 3 - 7th 4 4 3 2+ 8th 4 4 4 3 9th 4 4 4 3 10th 4 4 4 4 + Provided the holy slayer has sufficient intelligence to have a bonus spell of this level. Save Bonus against Charms and Compulsions: Holy slayers threw continuous mental training learn to keep there mind clear of the wills or others, and gain a bonus to resist magical charms and compulsions. This bonus increase by +1 every other level ( 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10) Detect Evil: At 1st level the Holy Slayer learns to sense evil around him. At will as the spell of the same name. Divine Grace: At 2nd level as a holy slayer continues along the righteous path they gains a bonus equal to his charisma modifier (If any) on all saving Throws Evasion: At 6th level the holy slayer has been trained to avoid magical and unusual attacks with great agility. If he makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, he instead takes no damage. Evasion can only be used if the holy slayer is wearing light armor or no armor. Improved Evasion (EX) As the holy slayer has mastered his training. He reacts instinctively to avoid magical and unusual attacks. This ability works like evasion, except that while the holy slayer still takes no damage on a successful Reflex saving throw. Hence forth only takes half damage on a failed save. Holy Slayer Spell List 1st Level: Disguise Self, Detect Poison, Feather Fall, Ghost sound, jump, obscuring mist, sleep, true strike, Ebon Eyes, Instant Lock Smith, Instant Search, Light Foot, Low Light vision, Silent Portal, Snipers Shot, Sticky Fingers 2nd Level: Alter self, Cat’s grace, darkness, fox’s cunning, illusory script, invisibility, pass without trace, spider climb, undetectable alignment , magic circle against evil, misdirection, no detection, Absorb weapon, Fell the Greatest foe, Ice Knife, Invisibility Swift, Iron Silence, Marked Object, Phantom Foe, Veil of Shadow 3rd Level: deep slumber, deeper darkness, false life, magic circle against evil, misdirection, non-detection. Amorphous Form, Spectral Weapon, Wraith Strike 4th Level: Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, dimension door, freedom of movement, glibness, greater invisibility, locate creature, modify memory, Hide from Dragons, Implacable Pursuer, Sniper’s eye, Shadow Phase, Vulnerability New Feat Improved Death Attack: Holy Slayer gain the ability to take Improved Death attack as on of their feats adding +2 to the dc of their death attack. Holy Slayer ARCANE -------SPELLS PER DAY------ LVL BA FORT REF WILL SPECIAL 1 2 3 4 01 +0 +0 +2 +0 SNA +1d6 0 -- -- -- Death Attack Detect Evil 02 +1 +0 +3 +0 Divine Grace 1 -- -- -- +1 save vs. charms and Compulsions 03 +2 +1 +3 +1 SNA +2d6 2 0 -- -- 04 +3 +1 +4 +1 3 1 -- -- +2 save vs. charms and Compulsions 05 +3 +1 +4 +1 SNA +3d6 3 2 0 -- 06 +4 +2 +5 +2 Evasion 3 3 1 -- +3 save vs. charms and Compulsions 07 +5 +2 +5 +2 SNA +4d6 3 3 2 0 08 +6 +2 +6 +2 3 3 3 1 +4 save vs. charms and Compulsions 09 +6 +3 +6 +3 SNA +5d6 3 3 3 2 10 +7 +3 +7 +3 3 3 3 3 Improved Evasion +5 save vs. charms and Compulsions