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Seera 06-05-07, 10:09 AM	I recently started looking at making a character who worships the local hero-god who is in residence in the BK, Mulaho Khem (http://www.bandit-kingdoms.net/meta/ARs/Worshipper-MK.pdf). I went with a paladin because . . . well, I wanted to focus on the martial aspects of the diety as the slayer of Abberations. After toying around with the build at work yesterday I found that I couldn't finangle the levels quite right so I thought I would put it out here for ideas. Human Paladin of Malaho Khem 1 - Sorcerer 2 - Paladin 3 - Paladin 4 - Paladin 5 - Sorcerer 6 - ??? (Must have full BAB) 7 - Topaz Guardian (LoM - Assuming my request for a special mission is accepted) 8 - Topaz Guardian 9 - Topaz Guardian 10 - Topaz Guardian 11 - Topaz Guardian 12 - Spellsword 13 - Eldritch Knight 14 - Eldritch Knight 15 - Eldritch Knight The Topaz Guardian is the only must-have prestige class. Everything else can be changed. I am less concerned about power then I am about keeping the abberation-slayer flavor. As for feats, well I only need one for PrCs and didn't come up with much else as I am a BK player and never think about what I would want if I play a paladin :P Heh, this is the first time I've ever really thought about playing a paladin!
Ralis 06-05-07, 12:15 PM	The first suggestion I'm going to make is putting off your second sorcerer level until level six, and taking a fourth level of paladin. It'll give you your full BAB that you need, and turn undead isn't a horid ability to have. Why the level of Spellsword? One level only gets you a 10 percent reduction on arcane spell failure. (unless you don't plan to wear armor heavier then leather.) Eldritch knight is actually a good prestige class for you build since it continues your BAB, and spell casting. But I wonder if you have enough spell casting to make it worth while (I don't know topaz guardian so I don't know)
_metz_ 06-05-07, 12:44 PM	Lords of Madness isn't a common Book. Might want to spell out what the class gives you, as well as its requirements, if we are to help.
Seera 06-05-07, 02:04 PM	Lords of Madness isn't a common Book. Might want to spell out what the class gives you, as well as its requirements, if we are to help. Gotcha Topaz Guardians (5 lvl PrC) Full Bab / d8 HD 3 Levels of Caster Progression (2nd lvl, 4th, and 5th) Good Fort/Will Saves Smite Abberation (2nd/4th lvl) Topaz Diadem (Sacred bonuses to AC and Saves from Abberations) +1 to +3 (1st, 3rd, 5th lvl bumps) Add class level to resist grapples
Seera 06-05-07, 02:09 PM	The first suggestion I'm going to make is putting off your second sorcerer level until level six, and taking a fourth level of paladin. It'll give you your full BAB that you need, and turn undead isn't a horid ability to have. ) I'm not to crazy about turn undead, but I'm resigned towards this path if nothing else presents itself. Some of the divine feats are pretty nice, but that would be the only use for the turning attempts. Why the level of Spellsword? One level only gets you a 10 percent reduction on arcane spell failure. (unless you don't plan to wear armor heavier then leather.) Solely for the +1 BaB and +1 Caster Level. Eldritch Knight needs to be able to cast 3rd lvl spells and by the time I finish Topaz Guardian I am caster level 5.
delewobmesid 06-05-07, 02:10 PM	as far as access goes check out the knights of the swan from CofU... http://www.onyxgate.com/turbine/page/urc//metaorgs/metaorgs_home.html
dkay807 06-05-07, 10:11 PM	Funny, I'm actually building a Topaz Guardian PC as well! You have a solid build, very solid. Definitely on the right track. Here are my recommendations: Take Paladin with your first four levels, then take two levels of Sorceror. Since you're getting 2 skills per level either way, capitalize on the hit points at first level. Also, Turn Undead rocks. There's no better way to phrase it than that. Feats: 1 - Weapon Focus (whatever) [longsword if you want to use your Deity's favored weapon] 1 - Power Attack (human bonus feat) 3 - Quick Recovery (make sure you get access in time) 6 - Divine Might (you'll need the damage boost from this - it's almost a must-have) At level 9, take whatever you want. 12 - Arcane Strike!