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#1 megatherion Jan 30, 2006 13:10:00	Final version: The Seeker PrC (The Cartographer PrC) "Not lost. Not yet. Off course only 30 miles. South there." - Tch-yack-cak, tohr-kreen cartographer to a dehydrated companion. Wandering the Athas is a sport pursued by only a few. While the tablelands are mostly charted, the hinterlands, far north and south and the Silt Sea are not. Those brave souls who risk their lives traveling into the unknown searching for new fertile grounds, ancient ruins or distant settlements are as often found dead as they are rewarded by finding something of value. The information and the charts they produce always put up a good price to many Merchant Houses. Individuals with inborn curiosity, such as humans often set out into the search for that special "something", over the horizon. Dwarves every now and then set out with their life focus on finding a new ancient dwarven stronghold. Thri-kreen and Tohr-kreen can be found roaming the no-man's land, their reasons their own. Even half-elves tend to appreciate the solitude of the search for some new landmark, or perhaps a decent place to turn into their druid's groove. NPC Seekers vary greatly, depending on what they are searching for. If it's treasure, they may be companied with a band of mercenaries, and quite hostile. If it's scientific search such as cartography or pure love of the nature that drives them, they could be open to new rumors one can give them and accept fellow travelers into their camp. Hit Die: d8 Requirements Skills: Knowledge (geography) +8, Knowledge (nature) +5, Survival +8 Feats: Endurance, Self-sufficient Class Skills: The Seeker's class skills are: Climb, Craft (Mapmaking), Heal, Handle Animal, Jump, Knowledge (nature), Knowledge (geography), Listen, Ride, Search, Spot, Survival Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier.
#2 nytcrawlr Jan 31, 2006 11:21:41	I think this thing could easliy be a 10-lvl. PrC. Definately needs a few more cartogropher things to go along with the survival things IMO.
#3 megatherion Jan 31, 2006 12:02:35	I think this thing could easliy be a 10-lvl. PrC. Definately needs a few more cartogropher things to go along with the survival things IMO. Hmm, yes, you're right. It'd be wise to stretch those survival skils and add more 'precision cartography' ones. Yes, I'll redo it.
#4 megatherion Jan 31, 2006 16:22:06	Here, I tried to blend in cartography with pure survival, and allowed further spellcasting or manifesting progression. A complete overhaul. Did I succeed?
#5 kalthandrix Jan 31, 2006 16:42:34	Here, I tried to blend in cartography with pure survival, and allowed further spellcasting or manifesting progression. A complete overhaul. Did I succeed? Wellll- there is a detail you overlooked. In the table is says +1 caster or manifester level gained, but in the description it reads and looks as if they gain both caster and manifester levels. IMO this would be a great class without the addition of the caster or manifester material. Look at it this way. None of the abilities really require or amplify casting or manifesting abilities. The some of the abilities gained do mimic psionic abilities, so why would a character with those powers take this class if there it makes some of their abilities redundant. Just my two bits thrown in.
#6 megatherion Jan 31, 2006 16:44:17	And actually, you're right! This is in as a "profession" prc which means anyone can take it. I'm removing those.
#7 nytcrawlr Jan 31, 2006 22:18:15	Much better!
#8 ruhl-than_sage Jan 31, 2006 22:54:39	Nice! I like it a lot better now.