Eye of Savras PRC
Savras stood in the Center of the Great Temple in Dweomerheart. The Clear Crystal Ball beneath his gaze swam with hundreds of eyes. Grasping the ball he focused his mind. Once he was and arrogant and impetuous mortal mage. He was defeated by Azuth and imprisoned in a scepter. This imprisonment served to remove those flaws from him. Now he stood and watched over Toril, he would know her fate. He saw times of peace and times of turmoil. He pushed further ahead, He saw within only a few short years. Short to a God that is, a great darkness even his eyes could not bypass. He tried again, still nothing.
The detached and calm look on his Crystalline face, did not betray his frustration. He would, in one way or another know this dark void. Thoughts of The Hidden Gods filled him, Cyric, Shar, Mask, and possibly Talos. They must be behind this somehow. Still weakened after his release from the scepter, Savras was but a Demigod. To take on those four directly, would likely result in his imprisonment again or even “death”. He would watch them instead, look for weaknesses in their own magic and defenses. Once he had the knowledge he needed, only then would he move to remove the darkness that blankets Toril.
Reaching into his Crystal Ball he grabbed one of the Eyes. He had the worship of many Diviners, and Oracles at his hand. Many were simply powerful mages with great destinies. He would have them serve his church in a new capacity. They would become his Eyes on Toril. They would seek out what he did not know. Closing his mundane eyes, his third opened, and he flung the Eye towards Toril. He repeated this many times. In Halruaa Sybil a Diviner of near middle years lay asleep when she had a vision of Savras Gazing upon her. When she awoke the next morning, upon her brow was a closed third eye, and a deep sense, that she needed to go to Tashalar.
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- Sybil of Halruaa
Becoming An Eye of Savras
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify to become an Eye of Savras, a character must fulfill all the following criteria:
Regional Halruaa and Tashalar
Skills: Knowledge-Arcana (7 ranks), Knowledge-Religion (7ranks), Spellcraft (7 ranks), Spot (2 ranks)
Feats: Spell Focus (Divination), Greater Spell Focus (Divination), Any one Halruaan or Tashalan
Spells/Spellcasting: Ability to cast 3rd level Arcane or Divine spells with 7 being Divination's.
Alignment: Lawful Good & Lawful Neutral
Special: Cannot have Abjuration or Transmutation as prohibited schools. Must undergo the Ceremony of Visions, after being chosen by Savras. They can never come back to this class, if they leave, and lose all Supernatural and spell like abilities immediately.
Class Skills
The Eye of Savras’ class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are....
Concentration (Con), Craft (any) (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Gather Information (Cha), Knowledge (all skills taken individually) (Int), Profession (Wis), Search (Int), Sense Motive (Wis), Speak Language (Int), Spell craft (Int), and Spot (Int).
Skills Points at Each Level : 4 + Int modifier.
Hit Dice: D4
Special: Before Level 1
-- Ceremony of Visions: Upon being chosen by Savras, the initiate must undergo a special Ritual to awaken her/his third eye.
* The initiate is confronted by A Spectator (a beholder-kin) whereupon
she sees prophetic and past visions. This influx of worldly knowledge gives her a permanent +2 bonus to Wisdom. But the shock to her system permanently lowers Constitution by -2.
* With her Spell book(s) in attendance. She must choose another school of magic to study, in essence becoming a Diviner. If she is already a Diviner or equivalent, or has access to the school of Illusion, then that school is automatically chosen. The Illusion spells in her books will be replaced by an equal number of Divination's of equal spell level.
* Gains a Crystal ball.
Level 1
--Touch of Savras:
* Gains the Arcane Disciple feat; with the Knowledge Domain as it's chosen domain. She also has full access to it's benefit power. +1 Cl to Divination's.
* All Divination's cast as though Stilled and Extended as the feat. With no Change in casting time or level.
--Clairvoyance/Rune of Seeing*( SP) Once per day, +1/day per Wis modifier.
--Third Eye (SU):
* Gain +20' Bonus to all visual abilities. and 1/2 the Penalty in conditions where vision is obscured, except magical darkness.
* +1 Insight Bonus per level, up to +10 to Search and Spot.
* -1 Competence penalty per level up to -10 to physical combat.
* -5 penalty to saves involving Gaze attacks.
Level 2
--Crystal Attunement (1): Focused ability to scry through a Crystal ball with unparralled acuity.
Spend 10 minutes preparing and then make a Concentration check (DC10+ Caster Level). If successful the Scryer gains a +5 insight bonus to scrying attempts. while the subject gains a -5 Insight penalty to detect the Scryer.
Any penalties associated with the scrying attempt are reduced by 1/2.
Each use of this ability, Success or failure, inflicts 2d6 sub dual damage to the Scryer and fatigues them.
--Scry (SP): Gains the spell like ability to Scry a target once per day, plus her wisdom modifier. Must have a Crystal Ball or similar device.
Level 3
--Divination Spell Enhancement (1)
Beginning at 3rd level, and again at levels 6 and 9; The Eye of Savras gains a +1 To all caster levels involving Divination spells, up to t max of +3 CL. This comes at a price, they lose -1 CL to spells of other schools up to a max -3 penalty.
--Detect Magic/Shadow Weave User (sp): Her Eyes can detect Whether or not the magic seen comes from the weave or the shadow weave. Whenever you observe spellcasting or a magical effect you can make a Spellcraft check (DC 15 + spell level) as an immediate action to determine if the effect comes from the Weave or the Shadow Weave. When using detect magic, you automatically identify the Weave or Shadow Weave origin of any aura you detect.
Usable 1/day, plus her wisdom modifier.
Level 4
--Pierce Illusions: +3 Insight bonus vs Illusions spells and effects.
--Minor Circle of Seeing**(sp) Gains the spell see below for details.
Level 5
--Dark Vision/Low light vision(SU): Permanent ability to see in areas of low light or non magical darkness as the spells. Effect happens immediately in those areas.
--Spontaneous Divination: Gains the ability to cast any Divination she knows, from any spell slot available of equal spell level.
Level 6
--Divination Spell Enhancement (2): +2 CL to Divination's, -2 CL to other schools.
--Crystal Attunement (2): Ignore 1 factor that would keep a subject hidden from Divination's. Factors include lead, Non Detection, Obscure, Magic Auras, and other protections. Cannot ignore divine intervention.
Level 7
--Chain of Eyes/ Arcane Eye (sp): As the spells usable once per day, plus Wis modifier.
--Glyph Sight: +3 Insight bonus vs Wards, Runes, and Glyphs.
Level 8
--Greater Circle of Seeing: As Minor Circle of Seeing, but can view and affect the locations where Runes of Seeing exist. Once per day. +1 hour to casting time.
--Scrying Greater (sp): Per the spell but usable once per day plus wisdom modifier.
Level 9
--Divination Spell Enhancement (3): +3 CL to Divination's, -3 CL to other spells.
--True Sight/Arcane Sight Greater (SU): As the cleric version of True Sight and the arcane Version of Arcane Sight Greater. Permanent affect always on.
Level 10
--Crystal Attunement (3): Ignore 2 factors, Gain a +4 Insight bonus to Intelligence checks to notice a scrying sensor.
--Enhanced Sight: All visual abilities have their ranges increased to 120, if not 120 already.
An Eye of Savras typically works alone or with the aide of those capable of making up for their weaknesses in combat. Their goal is first and foremost to find things that are hidden, then to relay that info to those who can do something about it.
Combat: An Eye of Savras should avoid combat whenever possible. they possess a number of weaknesses that leave them vulnerable to physical attack. In a magical duel they can prove to be a match for enemies. In either a physical or magical fight, they should hang back and provide battlefield enhancements through spells and forewarning. They can be formidable tacticians and scouts.
With the ability to see an area before you arrive, and to place Runes to see where you've been. You are more than capable than equipping your group and others with knowledge. You can tell if that Army on the horizon is an Illusion ot real. Whether or not your foe uses the Weave or the Shadow Weave.
Advancement: As an Arcane or Clerical spell caster The third eye above your brow symbolizes your devotion to Savras. You awoke one day with a Closed eye upon your head, because he deemed you fit to serve in a special capacity. You are either very wise, highly intelligent, or Able to concentrate fully on discovering the truth.
Your skill at spotting those awaiting to ambush others is uncanny. You have learned to search for things where others don't. By learning a variety of languages, you can Gather Information, and Decipher ancient texts easily.
But even when you have what you think you need. you need a good grasp of Diplomacy when you Sense that others Motives are not true.
Make sure your knowledge on a variety of subjects is up to date, you'll never know when you will need them.
Resources: When Savras chose you and after completing the Ceremony of Visions. You become member of a Sisterhood with some brothers to help, You are on good and equal terms with the Church of Savras.
Your Fellow Eyes can be a wealth of Lore and Magic, use them with respect.
The House of the All Seeing Eye opens it's door to you, and So to does the College of Divination.
Things were going great setting up the Shrine of Shar in the Nath. Then from nowhere a woman's voice came to me and told me to turn around.
- Sal of Shar, being shackled by the Halruaans who
had just shown up behind them.
An Eye of Savras is welcomed in many corners of the Shining South and regions beyond. As direct representatives to Savras, they work under the Magehounds as consultants and Investigators. In Tashalar they hunt the yuan Ti and protect the House of All Seeing.
Daily Life: Many Eyes of Savras spend the day working leads, and trying to determine the cause of the great void. They don't and are not supposed to obsess about it. But many are worried for their Patron, and see his worry as theirs.
Notables: One Notable EoS is Sybil the Mystery Woman. A mask wearing woman with an overly large magenta and purple cloak. She has solved and located many new mysterious happenings in and around Halaraah.
A bit haughty and alot snoopy, she is often ahead of even other diviners when it comes to knowing when something is happening, or about to.
Organizations: The organizations most attracted to this class are rogueish guilds who mix magic and stealth. However Savras is VERY picky about who he lets into his Order. There are less than 100 of them for this very reason. At most only 7 new Eyes are chosen a year.
NPC Reaction
Most people see the Eye of Savras as a sisterhood ( with a few brothers), dedicated to stopping Shar, Cyric, Mask and Talona's predations into the south. So many are more than willing to help one in need. The Magehounds, although inquisitors of Azuth recognize the total impartiality of the Eyes. They know that an Eye is chosen BY Savras, so they would have issues charging one with anything false.
Shar has a particular hatred for them, as does Mask. These two gods work in Illusion, lies, and darkness. The Eyes ability to find them regardless is a tangible threat. They have kept her from expanding into Halruaa for a number of years. She finds it hard to catch them unawares, but when she does, they are in a world of Hurt. Mask takes a perverse pleasure when one of his worshipers kills one.
Even so the church of Oghma and Azuth are great allies, so an Eye is seldom lacking for protectors.
Eyes of Savras are lone agents of a divine god. They are very easy to incorporate into a game. And should provide no bigger headache than a normal Diviner would. They can provide quite a bit of information to a party on the hunt for a cause. They refuse to adventure simply to adventure. They are out for seeking knowledge or leverage against the coming darkness.
This class fits players who don't mind a more cerebral game, or who doesn't mind not being in the thick of combat. They can be a significant boon to any party, without even leaving home.
Adaptation: By replacing Savras with a god of Knowledge and changing the region and alignment. this class can fit easily. Instead of Eye of Savras it could be the Dark Eye of Wee Jas.
Encounters: Pc's may encounter an Eye of Savras in a number of ways. They could be the focus of one, they can be encountered in dungeons hunting items to combat the void. They can even be seen as "villains" if the PC's are seen working with followers of Shar, Cyric, Mask, or Talona. But an Eye of Savras will not confront the party in a fight alone, or fight to the death. Once the truth is known an Eye will no longer pursue the PC's and will actively help them if possible.
Sample Encounter
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Sybil the Mystery Woman
Lawful Neutral/Female/Human-Halruaan/Diviner 3/ Eye of Savras 3
Init -1, Senses: Listen +3, Spot +8,
Languages Halruaan, Common, Tashalan, Dambrathan, Netherese, Draconic
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AC 8, touch 8, flat-footed (8)
hp 11 (6 - 6 HD)
Fort +1, Ref +2, Will + 10
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Abilities Str 5, Dex 10, Con 9, Int 19, Wis 15 , Cha 13
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I adjusted the normal Rune of Seeing Spell to instead use Concentration as the key ability instead of Scry check.
The Change to create a new Rune is Spellcraft check, instead of Scry Check.
So it would be Spellcraft check (DC 8 +1 for each day last contacted.
Everything else remains the same.
Minor Circle of seeing
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Again I changed the Switch rune check to Concentration. DC10.
Everything else remains the same.
Greater Circle of Seeing.
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Everything here remains the same.
The scans come from my copy of the book and adjusted to fit.
-I'd just like to bring up, that most Prestige Classes are/were designed to "begin" sometime after 5th Level. If I recall correctly, I was told that the earliest PrC "begins" at fifth, and most "begin" a little after.
Master Specialist Begins at 3rd level in the Complete Mage books.
I went a little off that.
It can be adjusted to allow entry at higher levels. simply increase the reqs by 2.
Adjust the Spellcasting level to 3rd.
Mmm think it should be higher level?
Mmm think it should be higher level?
-Personally speaking, yes. I am of the mind that anything below 5th is just too early.
-Personally speaking, yes. I am of the mind that anything below 5th is just too early.
Adjusted the reqs to make it more in tune with the core rules.
Since A mage hoping to enter with Spot as a requirement, would need to spend 8 skill points, unless they use a feat.
So i've adjusted it down to 2 points to enter. The higher reqs were for those roguish wizards, looking to enter.
Everything else is okay .. SO far.:D
More varied opinions would be great.
More varied opinions would be great.
-Fine...I know when I'm not wanted...
:P
-Fine...I know when I'm not wanted...
:P
lol You're fine Karsus..:D :D
Also Touch of Savras should also have
All Divination's cast as though Stilled and Extended as the feat. With no Change in casting time or level.