TKXapathy
2013-07-13, 09:08 PM
Hey all, this is my first homebrew creation. My favorite parts of 3.5 have to be the flavor of the Shadowcaster and the Warlock's Invocations, and I wondered, why not create a blend of the two?
This class is just that and I'd love to hear feedback on it.
Right now, Invocations are still unfinished, but I believe I have the class's basic foundation down.
Shadow Mage
Alignment: Any non-good. While the shadows themselves are a purely neutral tool, using them requires an open mind.
Hit Die: d6
Starting Gold: As Sorcerer
Class Skills
The Shadow Mage's skills are Acrobatics (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Craft (Int), Disguise (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (Arcana, Planes) (Int), Perception (Wis), Profession (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Spellcraft (Int), Stealth (Dex), and Use Magic Device (Cha).
Skill Points: (4 + Int modifier)
Table: Shadow Mage
http://i.imgur.com/wyKdsgg.png
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the Shadow Mage.
Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: Shadow Mages are proficient with all simple weapons. They are not proficient with any type of armor or shield. Armor interferes with a Shadow Mage's gestures, which can cause his Invocations to fail.
Invocations: A Shadow Mage does not prepare or cast spells as other wielders of magic do. Instead, he possesses a repertoire of attacks, defenses and abilities known as Invocations that call upon the Plane of Shadow. The Shadow Mage may use any Invocation he knows at will, with the following qualifications:
A Shadow Mage’s invocations are spell-like abilities; thus, unless indicated in the description, using an invocation is a standard action that provokes an attack of opportunity. An invocation can be disrupted, just as a spell can be ruined during casting, a Shadow Mage is entitled to a Concentration check to successfully use an invocation if he is hit by an attack while invoking, just as a spellcaster would be. A Shadow Mage can choose to use an invocation defensively, by making a successful Concentration check, to avoid provoking attacks of opportunity. A Shadow Mage’s caster level with his invocations is equal to his caster level.
The save DC for an invocation (if it allows one) cast in daylight is equal to 5 + the equivalent spell level of the invocation + the Shadow Mage’s Charisma modifier. When casting an Invocation in daylight, the Shadow Mage must also make a DC10 concentration check or have his Invocation fail to work.
The save DC for an invocation (if it allows one) cast in darkness is equal to 13 + the equivalent spell level of the invocation + the Shadow Mage's Charisma modifier.
Since spell-like abilities are not actually spells, a Shadow Mage cannot benefit from any metamagic feat or the Spell Focus feat; he can, however, benefit from the Ability Focus feat as well as feats that emulate metamagic effects for spell-like abilities.
The four levels of invocations, in order of their relative power are: Least, Lesser, Greater and Dark. A Shadow Mage begins play with knowledge of two Least Invocations. As a Shadow Mage gains levels, he learns new invocations, as shown on the table above.
Novice of Shadows: There exist eight schools of shadow sorcery. At 1st level, the Shadow Mage may either choose to specialize in any one of them or none at all. Specializing in a school of shadow grants the school's novice power.
The Schools of Shadow
Black Mirror (Spell Shadow)
All things cast a shadow and spells are no exception.
WIP
Black Whispers (Voice of Night)
Words uttered into shadow hold untold power.
Novice - Language of Darkness (Su): You gain Izkavhar, language of the Shades, as a bonus language.
Initiate - Lying Darkness (Su): You gain a +2 profane bonus to bluff and intimidate checks in darkness.
Adept - Greater Lying Darkness (Su): You gain a +4 profane bonus to bluff and intimidate checks in darkness.
Master - Words Unspoken (Su): You gain Telepathy with a range of 100ft.
Long Shadows (Day Shadow)
The longest shadows are cast in daylight.
Novice - Resilient Shadow (Ex): You gain a +4 profane bonus to Concentration checks.
Initiate - Twilight Shadow (Ex): Your invocations cast in daytime now have a Save DC of 8 + the equivalent spell level of the invocation + the Shadow Mage's Charisma modifier.
Adept - Dawn Shadow (Ex): Your Light Blindness becomes Light Sensitivity. Creatures with Light Sensitivity are dazzled in areas of bright sunlight and within the radius of a daylight spell.
Additionally, your invocations cast in daytime now have a Save DC of 10 + the equivalent spell level of the invocation + the Shadow Mage's Charisma modifier.
Master - Noon Shadow (Ex): Your invocations cast in daytime now have a Save DC of 13 + the equivalent spell level of the invocation + the Shadow Mage's Charisma modifier.
Additionally, you lose your Light Sensitivity.
Misty Path (Mist Walker)
The lines between the prime material and the plane of shadow is thinner than one would think.
WIP
Morphic Shadows (Night Mask)
In the shadows, no-one can see who you truly are.
WIP
Shadow of Death (Grim Shadow)
All souls walk in the shadow of death.
WIP
Umbral Eyes (Umbral Seer)
It is in darkness where lies originate, and in darkness where lies come undone.
Novice - Charmed Eyes (Su): You gain the permanent effects of Detect Magic.
Initiate - Darksense (Su): You gain blindsight in areas of darkness. The range of your blindsight is equal to half your darkvision range.
Adept - Greater Darksense (Su): Your blindsight range becomes equal to your darkvision range.
Master - Shadow Sight (Su): You gain permanent True Seeing in areas of darkness.
Shade's Eyes (Su): Over time, the Shadow Mage's continued use of dark magic begins to alter his physiology, turning him into something not unlike a denizen of the Plane of Shadow.
At 2nd level, the Shadow Mage gains the ability to see in darkness. He gains darkvision with a range of 30ft. If he already possesses darkvision, its range increases by 30ft.
This however, comes at the cost of Light Blindness. Creatures with Light Blindness are blinded for 1 round after abrupt exposure to bright light. On subsequent rounds, they are dazzled for as long as they remain in the affected area.
At 5th level, the range of the Shadow Mage's darkvision increases by 30ft.
At 9th level, the Shadow Mage's darkvision is now able to pierce magical darkness.
Bonus Feat: Starting at 3rd level and every five levels after, the Shadow Mage gains a bonus feat from the following: Combat Casting, <Metashadow Feats>, <Spell-Like Ability Feats>, <Item Creation Feats>
Shadow Power: Starting at 4th level and every five levels after, the Shadow Mage may choose one of his Invocations to enhance, unlocking its Unleashed ability.
Initiate of Shadows: At 5th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to his school's Initiate Power.
Lesser Invocations: At 6th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to Lesser Invocations.
Shade's Resilience (Su): At 7th level, the Shadow Mage gains the resilience of a shadow creature. He gains cold and electricity resistance 5, and gains fast healing 4.
At 14th level, this becomes cold and electricity resistance 10, and fast healing 6.
Adept of Shadows: At 10th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to his school's Adept Power.
Greater Invocations: At 11th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to Greater Invocations.
One With Darkness: At 12th level, the Shadow Mage's Invocations become true spell-like abilities. They no longer have a verbal or somatic component (if they originally had any) nor do they require a focus. The Invocation can now be activated mentally and is no longer affected by armor.
Master of Shadows: At 10th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to his school's Master Power.
Dark Invocations: At 16th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to Dark Invocations.
Shade's Blood (Su): At 17th level, the Shadow Mage's metamorphosis into a denizen of shadow is nearly complete. He no longer has a metabolism. This means he no longer has to eat, sleep or breathe, nor doe she age. Additionally, he gains all the immunities of someone who lacks a metabolism, such as immunity to fatigue, exhaustion, poison and death by aging.
Chosen of Shadows (Su): At 20th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to his school's Chosen Power.
This class is just that and I'd love to hear feedback on it.
Right now, Invocations are still unfinished, but I believe I have the class's basic foundation down.
Shadow Mage
Alignment: Any non-good. While the shadows themselves are a purely neutral tool, using them requires an open mind.
Hit Die: d6
Starting Gold: As Sorcerer
Class Skills
The Shadow Mage's skills are Acrobatics (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Craft (Int), Disguise (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (Arcana, Planes) (Int), Perception (Wis), Profession (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Spellcraft (Int), Stealth (Dex), and Use Magic Device (Cha).
Skill Points: (4 + Int modifier)
Table: Shadow Mage
http://i.imgur.com/wyKdsgg.png
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the Shadow Mage.
Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: Shadow Mages are proficient with all simple weapons. They are not proficient with any type of armor or shield. Armor interferes with a Shadow Mage's gestures, which can cause his Invocations to fail.
Invocations: A Shadow Mage does not prepare or cast spells as other wielders of magic do. Instead, he possesses a repertoire of attacks, defenses and abilities known as Invocations that call upon the Plane of Shadow. The Shadow Mage may use any Invocation he knows at will, with the following qualifications:
A Shadow Mage’s invocations are spell-like abilities; thus, unless indicated in the description, using an invocation is a standard action that provokes an attack of opportunity. An invocation can be disrupted, just as a spell can be ruined during casting, a Shadow Mage is entitled to a Concentration check to successfully use an invocation if he is hit by an attack while invoking, just as a spellcaster would be. A Shadow Mage can choose to use an invocation defensively, by making a successful Concentration check, to avoid provoking attacks of opportunity. A Shadow Mage’s caster level with his invocations is equal to his caster level.
The save DC for an invocation (if it allows one) cast in daylight is equal to 5 + the equivalent spell level of the invocation + the Shadow Mage’s Charisma modifier. When casting an Invocation in daylight, the Shadow Mage must also make a DC10 concentration check or have his Invocation fail to work.
The save DC for an invocation (if it allows one) cast in darkness is equal to 13 + the equivalent spell level of the invocation + the Shadow Mage's Charisma modifier.
Since spell-like abilities are not actually spells, a Shadow Mage cannot benefit from any metamagic feat or the Spell Focus feat; he can, however, benefit from the Ability Focus feat as well as feats that emulate metamagic effects for spell-like abilities.
The four levels of invocations, in order of their relative power are: Least, Lesser, Greater and Dark. A Shadow Mage begins play with knowledge of two Least Invocations. As a Shadow Mage gains levels, he learns new invocations, as shown on the table above.
Novice of Shadows: There exist eight schools of shadow sorcery. At 1st level, the Shadow Mage may either choose to specialize in any one of them or none at all. Specializing in a school of shadow grants the school's novice power.
The Schools of Shadow
Black Mirror (Spell Shadow)
All things cast a shadow and spells are no exception.
WIP
Black Whispers (Voice of Night)
Words uttered into shadow hold untold power.
Novice - Language of Darkness (Su): You gain Izkavhar, language of the Shades, as a bonus language.
Initiate - Lying Darkness (Su): You gain a +2 profane bonus to bluff and intimidate checks in darkness.
Adept - Greater Lying Darkness (Su): You gain a +4 profane bonus to bluff and intimidate checks in darkness.
Master - Words Unspoken (Su): You gain Telepathy with a range of 100ft.
Long Shadows (Day Shadow)
The longest shadows are cast in daylight.
Novice - Resilient Shadow (Ex): You gain a +4 profane bonus to Concentration checks.
Initiate - Twilight Shadow (Ex): Your invocations cast in daytime now have a Save DC of 8 + the equivalent spell level of the invocation + the Shadow Mage's Charisma modifier.
Adept - Dawn Shadow (Ex): Your Light Blindness becomes Light Sensitivity. Creatures with Light Sensitivity are dazzled in areas of bright sunlight and within the radius of a daylight spell.
Additionally, your invocations cast in daytime now have a Save DC of 10 + the equivalent spell level of the invocation + the Shadow Mage's Charisma modifier.
Master - Noon Shadow (Ex): Your invocations cast in daytime now have a Save DC of 13 + the equivalent spell level of the invocation + the Shadow Mage's Charisma modifier.
Additionally, you lose your Light Sensitivity.
Misty Path (Mist Walker)
The lines between the prime material and the plane of shadow is thinner than one would think.
WIP
Morphic Shadows (Night Mask)
In the shadows, no-one can see who you truly are.
WIP
Shadow of Death (Grim Shadow)
All souls walk in the shadow of death.
WIP
Umbral Eyes (Umbral Seer)
It is in darkness where lies originate, and in darkness where lies come undone.
Novice - Charmed Eyes (Su): You gain the permanent effects of Detect Magic.
Initiate - Darksense (Su): You gain blindsight in areas of darkness. The range of your blindsight is equal to half your darkvision range.
Adept - Greater Darksense (Su): Your blindsight range becomes equal to your darkvision range.
Master - Shadow Sight (Su): You gain permanent True Seeing in areas of darkness.
Shade's Eyes (Su): Over time, the Shadow Mage's continued use of dark magic begins to alter his physiology, turning him into something not unlike a denizen of the Plane of Shadow.
At 2nd level, the Shadow Mage gains the ability to see in darkness. He gains darkvision with a range of 30ft. If he already possesses darkvision, its range increases by 30ft.
This however, comes at the cost of Light Blindness. Creatures with Light Blindness are blinded for 1 round after abrupt exposure to bright light. On subsequent rounds, they are dazzled for as long as they remain in the affected area.
At 5th level, the range of the Shadow Mage's darkvision increases by 30ft.
At 9th level, the Shadow Mage's darkvision is now able to pierce magical darkness.
Bonus Feat: Starting at 3rd level and every five levels after, the Shadow Mage gains a bonus feat from the following: Combat Casting, <Metashadow Feats>, <Spell-Like Ability Feats>, <Item Creation Feats>
Shadow Power: Starting at 4th level and every five levels after, the Shadow Mage may choose one of his Invocations to enhance, unlocking its Unleashed ability.
Initiate of Shadows: At 5th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to his school's Initiate Power.
Lesser Invocations: At 6th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to Lesser Invocations.
Shade's Resilience (Su): At 7th level, the Shadow Mage gains the resilience of a shadow creature. He gains cold and electricity resistance 5, and gains fast healing 4.
At 14th level, this becomes cold and electricity resistance 10, and fast healing 6.
Adept of Shadows: At 10th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to his school's Adept Power.
Greater Invocations: At 11th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to Greater Invocations.
One With Darkness: At 12th level, the Shadow Mage's Invocations become true spell-like abilities. They no longer have a verbal or somatic component (if they originally had any) nor do they require a focus. The Invocation can now be activated mentally and is no longer affected by armor.
Master of Shadows: At 10th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to his school's Master Power.
Dark Invocations: At 16th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to Dark Invocations.
Shade's Blood (Su): At 17th level, the Shadow Mage's metamorphosis into a denizen of shadow is nearly complete. He no longer has a metabolism. This means he no longer has to eat, sleep or breathe, nor doe she age. Additionally, he gains all the immunities of someone who lacks a metabolism, such as immunity to fatigue, exhaustion, poison and death by aging.
Chosen of Shadows (Su): At 20th level, the Shadow Mage gains access to his school's Chosen Power.