kentma57
2009-02-01, 02:55 AM
“Let magic guide your blade”
Magic can manifest itself in many ways; some are rather, while other are more subtle. This is one of the latter. Magic makes up all that exists in our realm, and can be used in many ways, ‘The Path of Least Resistance’ as it is known to some, represents the natural flow of magic in our universe and if one has the proper knowledge, skill, and reflexes one can harness this flow to deliver a deadly strike.
Typically this path is followed by sorcerers who are naturally at ease with magic, though bards and druids are also known to take it up. Wizards can learn this art but rarely sync up to the natural chaos that it the flow of magic. No Cleric has ever taken up the path as their magic is granted to them directly, from the gods; though there are rumors of Wee Jas granting the required knowledge to some of his followers.
When put to use this technique resembles a dance as the user swings back and forth, leaps into the air and drives their blade home; this is due to the chaotic nature of natural magic streams.
There is a draw back to all this though; because of the focus required to sync up with the natural magic streams; one only has enough time to focus when an opponent is distracted.
The Flow of a Blade [General]
Prerequisites:
Sneak Attack +1d6, the ability to cast True Strike
Benefit:
When using Sneak Attack against an opponent who has been denied their Dex bonus to AC, make a DC 5 Concentration check; if you succeed you caster level is used to determine sneak attack damage.
Special:
Wizards and Clerics receive a -1 penalty to their caster level for calculating their sneak attack damage.
If you have any ideas I would love to hear them, it is 3 in the morning and it could probably use some work. I'm off to sleep now.
Magic can manifest itself in many ways; some are rather, while other are more subtle. This is one of the latter. Magic makes up all that exists in our realm, and can be used in many ways, ‘The Path of Least Resistance’ as it is known to some, represents the natural flow of magic in our universe and if one has the proper knowledge, skill, and reflexes one can harness this flow to deliver a deadly strike.
Typically this path is followed by sorcerers who are naturally at ease with magic, though bards and druids are also known to take it up. Wizards can learn this art but rarely sync up to the natural chaos that it the flow of magic. No Cleric has ever taken up the path as their magic is granted to them directly, from the gods; though there are rumors of Wee Jas granting the required knowledge to some of his followers.
When put to use this technique resembles a dance as the user swings back and forth, leaps into the air and drives their blade home; this is due to the chaotic nature of natural magic streams.
There is a draw back to all this though; because of the focus required to sync up with the natural magic streams; one only has enough time to focus when an opponent is distracted.
The Flow of a Blade [General]
Prerequisites:
Sneak Attack +1d6, the ability to cast True Strike
Benefit:
When using Sneak Attack against an opponent who has been denied their Dex bonus to AC, make a DC 5 Concentration check; if you succeed you caster level is used to determine sneak attack damage.
Special:
Wizards and Clerics receive a -1 penalty to their caster level for calculating their sneak attack damage.
If you have any ideas I would love to hear them, it is 3 in the morning and it could probably use some work. I'm off to sleep now.