Satyrus
2011-01-28, 09:51 PM
Chosen of the Black Guardian
This class is for my homebrew campaign setting, just wanted to try making a PrC for one of the custon gods. Feedback on abilities (power, possible abuses, wording etc.) are much appreciated and questions about fluff are also welcome.
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Law and chaos can exist in harmony, I will make it so.
The Black GuardianOne of the old gods that fashioned the multiverse the Black Guardian’s actual name has been lost to time even by the god himself. His task at the beginning of time was to suppress the beings of chaos, demons and devils, from warring on each other. He did this through mental domination but some slipped from his control and the first rebellion occurred. The Black Guardian lost one eye but was able to regain control but unknown to him the demon Orcus, who was a minor general in the first rebellion, rose from the dead and because of his state was immune to the Black Guardian’s mind control. He gathered his own forces and rebelled once more this time successfully deposing the Black Guardian and initiating the Blood War.
The Black Guardian’s soul was split into 6 pieces across the planes of existence in his glass eye until all the pieces were gathered once more by a group of adventurers that included Krusk, Randusk and Elysian. They gave the pieces to Bocoob who resurrected the Black Guardian at the start of the Death Crusades to resume his duty once more. While he was successful in retaking control of the demons and devils some of the more powerful ones escaped from his will and fled to demiplanes.
The Black Guardian is true neutral and has few followers though he has a fair amount of temples in his honor. His followers are generally reserved and strong-willed with a sense of purpose. The Black Guardian’s Symbol is an old man in a black cloak looking out with one eye. His domains are Law, Mind and Domination and his favored weapon is the quarterstaff.
For more details about the world see Nesda (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178274)
Chosen of the Black GuardianBecoming a Chosen of the Black Guardian
The path to becoming a Chosen of the Black Guardian is one of devotion to the concept of peace. But to achieve this end the follower of the Black Guardian understands that true harmony can only be maintained by complete control over those that quarrel, through mind rather than body.
Entry Requirements
Alignment: Any neutral
Saves: Will Save +5
Feats: Iron Will
Spellcasting: Ability to cast 3rd level divine spells
Deity: Worship the Black Guardian
Class Skills:
The Chosen of the Black Guardian’s class skills are Concentration (Con), Diplomacy (Wis), Gather Information (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge(History), Knowledge(Religion) and Sense Motive(Wis).
Skills Points at Each Level: 2 + intelligence modifier
Hit Dice: d12
{table=head]Lvl|BAB|Fort|Ref|Will|Special|Spellcasting
1|+0|+0|+0|+2|Granted Domain, Mental Discipline +1, Commanding Presence|+1 level of existing divine class
2|+1|+0|+0|+3|Forced Servitude (lesser)|+1 level of existing divine class
3|+1|+1|+1|+3|Mental Discipline +2|+1 level of existing divine class
4|+2|+1|+1|+4|Armistice|+1 level of existing divine class
5|+2|+1|+1|+4|Forced Servitude (quest)|+1 level of existing divine class
6|+3|+2|+2|+5|Mental Discipline +4|+1 level of existing divine class
7|+3|+2|+2|+5|Mind Crush|+1 level of existing divine class
8|+4|+2|+2|+6||+1 level of existing divine class
9|+4|+3|+3|+6|Mental Discipline +5|+1 level of existing divine class
10|+5|+3|+3|+7|Forced Servitude (familial)|+1 level of existing divine class[/table]
Weapon Proficiencies: A Chosen of the Black Guardian gains no weapon or armor proficiencies.
Granted Domain: A Chosen of the Black Guardian may choose two domains from their deity’s portfolio (law, mind* and domination*). If the Chosen of the Black Guardian already has access to two of the domains, he/she gains the third domain and an additional domain slot each day.
Spells per Day/Spells Known: At every level, a Chosen of the Black Guardian gains new spells per day (and spells known if applicable) as if they had also gained a level in an divine spellcasting class to which he/she belonged before adding the prestige class level. The Chosen of the Black Guardian does not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained. If he/she had more than one divine spellcasting class before becoming a Chosen of the Black Guardian, they must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining spells per day and spells known.
Mental Discipline: Beginning at 1st level a Chosen of the Black Guardian strengthens their mind even further gaining a +1 sacred bonus to will saves versus enchantment and mind-effecting abilities. This bonus increase by one every other level.
Commanding Presence(Su): The Black Guardian’s presence always comes with an suppressing aura of control and calm. Enemies attempting to attack the Chosen of the Black Guardian must make a will save DC (10 + ½ level + wis mod) or take a penalty to attacks when within 10ft. of the Chosen of the Black Guardian equal to ½ the levels of Chosen of the Black Guardian. The effects last for a number of rounds equal to the wisdom modifier of the Chosen of the Black Guardian. The radius of effect expands by 5ft./2 levels of Chosen of the Black Guardian.
Forced Servitude(Sp): It is the will of the Black Guardian that law and chaos exist together in harmony but that the only way to assure this is by absolute control. Beginning at 2nd level a number of times per day equal to 3 + charisma modifier whenever a Chosen of the Black Guardian defeats a foe in combat or otherwise proves themselves superior to the target they may attempt to use an effect that mimics the spell Geas, Lesser except that it ignores spell resistance. A failed use of the spell does not expend that use for the day but the target that makes its save cannot be affected by the same Chosen of the Black Guardian for 24 hours. At 5th level this ability mimics the effect of the spell Quest/Geas and at 10th level this ability mimics the effect of the spell Familial Geas*
Armistice(Su): The Black Guardian was given the task at the dawn of creation to keep the demons and devils from fighting, for his servants he grants a small measure of this ability. Beginning at 4th level a Chosen of the Black Guardian may, as a standard action provoking an attack of opportunity, prevent attacks over an area of 60ft. centered on the Black Guardian’s current position; additionally the boundaries of this area are sealed by walls of force. The caster of offensive spells in this field must succeed on a will save DC (10 + ½ levels + wis mod) each time they attempt to cast such a spell or it fails. This effect lasts for a number of minutes equal to the levels of Chosen of the Black Guardian. This effect can be dispelled, but not countered, as if it were a 6th level spell.
Mind Crush(Su): When creatures are truly bent on violence the Black Guardian knows that their minds must be crushed beneath his own for the peace of all. Beginning at 7th level whenever a Chosen of the Black Guardian personally observes a purposefully violent creature they may attempt to make a ranged touch attack, range 25ft.+5/2 levels of Chosen of the Black Guardian, against that target. The target takes 1d6 wisdom damage and after this damage receives a will save DC (10 + ½ level + wis mod) or they take another 1d6 wisdom damage and are permanently placed under the watch of the Black Guardian himself and are forced to avoid violence except for self-preservation. This ability may be used 1/week.
*Complete Divine
This class is for my homebrew campaign setting, just wanted to try making a PrC for one of the custon gods. Feedback on abilities (power, possible abuses, wording etc.) are much appreciated and questions about fluff are also welcome.
http://img811.imageshack.us/i/blackguardian.jpg
Law and chaos can exist in harmony, I will make it so.
The Black GuardianOne of the old gods that fashioned the multiverse the Black Guardian’s actual name has been lost to time even by the god himself. His task at the beginning of time was to suppress the beings of chaos, demons and devils, from warring on each other. He did this through mental domination but some slipped from his control and the first rebellion occurred. The Black Guardian lost one eye but was able to regain control but unknown to him the demon Orcus, who was a minor general in the first rebellion, rose from the dead and because of his state was immune to the Black Guardian’s mind control. He gathered his own forces and rebelled once more this time successfully deposing the Black Guardian and initiating the Blood War.
The Black Guardian’s soul was split into 6 pieces across the planes of existence in his glass eye until all the pieces were gathered once more by a group of adventurers that included Krusk, Randusk and Elysian. They gave the pieces to Bocoob who resurrected the Black Guardian at the start of the Death Crusades to resume his duty once more. While he was successful in retaking control of the demons and devils some of the more powerful ones escaped from his will and fled to demiplanes.
The Black Guardian is true neutral and has few followers though he has a fair amount of temples in his honor. His followers are generally reserved and strong-willed with a sense of purpose. The Black Guardian’s Symbol is an old man in a black cloak looking out with one eye. His domains are Law, Mind and Domination and his favored weapon is the quarterstaff.
For more details about the world see Nesda (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178274)
Chosen of the Black GuardianBecoming a Chosen of the Black Guardian
The path to becoming a Chosen of the Black Guardian is one of devotion to the concept of peace. But to achieve this end the follower of the Black Guardian understands that true harmony can only be maintained by complete control over those that quarrel, through mind rather than body.
Entry Requirements
Alignment: Any neutral
Saves: Will Save +5
Feats: Iron Will
Spellcasting: Ability to cast 3rd level divine spells
Deity: Worship the Black Guardian
Class Skills:
The Chosen of the Black Guardian’s class skills are Concentration (Con), Diplomacy (Wis), Gather Information (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge(History), Knowledge(Religion) and Sense Motive(Wis).
Skills Points at Each Level: 2 + intelligence modifier
Hit Dice: d12
{table=head]Lvl|BAB|Fort|Ref|Will|Special|Spellcasting
1|+0|+0|+0|+2|Granted Domain, Mental Discipline +1, Commanding Presence|+1 level of existing divine class
2|+1|+0|+0|+3|Forced Servitude (lesser)|+1 level of existing divine class
3|+1|+1|+1|+3|Mental Discipline +2|+1 level of existing divine class
4|+2|+1|+1|+4|Armistice|+1 level of existing divine class
5|+2|+1|+1|+4|Forced Servitude (quest)|+1 level of existing divine class
6|+3|+2|+2|+5|Mental Discipline +4|+1 level of existing divine class
7|+3|+2|+2|+5|Mind Crush|+1 level of existing divine class
8|+4|+2|+2|+6||+1 level of existing divine class
9|+4|+3|+3|+6|Mental Discipline +5|+1 level of existing divine class
10|+5|+3|+3|+7|Forced Servitude (familial)|+1 level of existing divine class[/table]
Weapon Proficiencies: A Chosen of the Black Guardian gains no weapon or armor proficiencies.
Granted Domain: A Chosen of the Black Guardian may choose two domains from their deity’s portfolio (law, mind* and domination*). If the Chosen of the Black Guardian already has access to two of the domains, he/she gains the third domain and an additional domain slot each day.
Spells per Day/Spells Known: At every level, a Chosen of the Black Guardian gains new spells per day (and spells known if applicable) as if they had also gained a level in an divine spellcasting class to which he/she belonged before adding the prestige class level. The Chosen of the Black Guardian does not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained. If he/she had more than one divine spellcasting class before becoming a Chosen of the Black Guardian, they must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining spells per day and spells known.
Mental Discipline: Beginning at 1st level a Chosen of the Black Guardian strengthens their mind even further gaining a +1 sacred bonus to will saves versus enchantment and mind-effecting abilities. This bonus increase by one every other level.
Commanding Presence(Su): The Black Guardian’s presence always comes with an suppressing aura of control and calm. Enemies attempting to attack the Chosen of the Black Guardian must make a will save DC (10 + ½ level + wis mod) or take a penalty to attacks when within 10ft. of the Chosen of the Black Guardian equal to ½ the levels of Chosen of the Black Guardian. The effects last for a number of rounds equal to the wisdom modifier of the Chosen of the Black Guardian. The radius of effect expands by 5ft./2 levels of Chosen of the Black Guardian.
Forced Servitude(Sp): It is the will of the Black Guardian that law and chaos exist together in harmony but that the only way to assure this is by absolute control. Beginning at 2nd level a number of times per day equal to 3 + charisma modifier whenever a Chosen of the Black Guardian defeats a foe in combat or otherwise proves themselves superior to the target they may attempt to use an effect that mimics the spell Geas, Lesser except that it ignores spell resistance. A failed use of the spell does not expend that use for the day but the target that makes its save cannot be affected by the same Chosen of the Black Guardian for 24 hours. At 5th level this ability mimics the effect of the spell Quest/Geas and at 10th level this ability mimics the effect of the spell Familial Geas*
Armistice(Su): The Black Guardian was given the task at the dawn of creation to keep the demons and devils from fighting, for his servants he grants a small measure of this ability. Beginning at 4th level a Chosen of the Black Guardian may, as a standard action provoking an attack of opportunity, prevent attacks over an area of 60ft. centered on the Black Guardian’s current position; additionally the boundaries of this area are sealed by walls of force. The caster of offensive spells in this field must succeed on a will save DC (10 + ½ levels + wis mod) each time they attempt to cast such a spell or it fails. This effect lasts for a number of minutes equal to the levels of Chosen of the Black Guardian. This effect can be dispelled, but not countered, as if it were a 6th level spell.
Mind Crush(Su): When creatures are truly bent on violence the Black Guardian knows that their minds must be crushed beneath his own for the peace of all. Beginning at 7th level whenever a Chosen of the Black Guardian personally observes a purposefully violent creature they may attempt to make a ranged touch attack, range 25ft.+5/2 levels of Chosen of the Black Guardian, against that target. The target takes 1d6 wisdom damage and after this damage receives a will save DC (10 + ½ level + wis mod) or they take another 1d6 wisdom damage and are permanently placed under the watch of the Black Guardian himself and are forced to avoid violence except for self-preservation. This ability may be used 1/week.
*Complete Divine