avakeiya
2014-01-20, 06:31 PM
Hi. This is my first real homebrew design idea and I'd like some advice on properly fine tuning and implementing it. The system/campaign setting is pathfinder standard with a higher amount of crossbreeding then usual.
Heritage Serums
This is an idea for a new Item that allows those with exotic heritages to benefit temporarily from their diverse bloodline. Its a way for those with a dragon or a fey in their family history to draw upon their latent powers without having to take a prestige class or have a caster class to do so.
The serums vary in strength and effect depending on how strong the blood of the exploited ancestor is. A character who is a half angel would benefit more or have less of a negative side effect than one who is 5 generations of separation. But since they are essentially hacking their genetics to produce a positive result, all serums come with a downside. The Serum is only effective for up to 10 degrees of separation, otherwise the blood is to deluded.
Ex: Trollblood Serum
This serum allows those to gain their forefather's regeneration ability. It temporarily grants regeneration as per the cleric spell. The process is extremely painful and as a result the user receives constitution damage equal to 1d4 plus 1/2 ancestral separation degree rounded down, (minimum 1). The damage can only be removed via restoration or bed rest for a number of days equal to the ability damage.
What do you think? Does it seem feasible? Anything to adjust or consider? I'm looking for tips on how to make it balanced and not overpowered, as well as how rare such an item be. Any insight would be appreciated.
Heritage Serums
This is an idea for a new Item that allows those with exotic heritages to benefit temporarily from their diverse bloodline. Its a way for those with a dragon or a fey in their family history to draw upon their latent powers without having to take a prestige class or have a caster class to do so.
The serums vary in strength and effect depending on how strong the blood of the exploited ancestor is. A character who is a half angel would benefit more or have less of a negative side effect than one who is 5 generations of separation. But since they are essentially hacking their genetics to produce a positive result, all serums come with a downside. The Serum is only effective for up to 10 degrees of separation, otherwise the blood is to deluded.
Ex: Trollblood Serum
This serum allows those to gain their forefather's regeneration ability. It temporarily grants regeneration as per the cleric spell. The process is extremely painful and as a result the user receives constitution damage equal to 1d4 plus 1/2 ancestral separation degree rounded down, (minimum 1). The damage can only be removed via restoration or bed rest for a number of days equal to the ability damage.
What do you think? Does it seem feasible? Anything to adjust or consider? I'm looking for tips on how to make it balanced and not overpowered, as well as how rare such an item be. Any insight would be appreciated.