AmbientRaven
2015-05-19, 12:49 PM
Hi Folks!
Over the past week I have been working on my first homebrew class based on the Asha'man from the Wheel of Time series. The class idea originated form some discussion in my play group and my mind ran with it. This is my first attempt at home-brewing a class (almost) from scratch.
The class is based around concentration spells and how it interacts with them. It uses a point system to enable multiple concentration spells at once with reduced DC's. But enough of the overview, here it is! Please comment and give advise :)
The Asha'man
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Credit to Chase Stone for this amazing picture
Asha’man are Rare and strange individuals. They walk the lands, channelling the power of Saidin. What Saidin is, no one can really say. Being awakened to Saidins power allows the Asha’man to see the very fabric of the universe, the fabric of life and all things. This is how they perform what others see as magic, by altering the weaves of this fabric; this is why Asha’man call what they perform as weaves, as opposed to spells. But, it comes at a cost. Too much exposure to Saidins power for too long can cause an Asha’man to go insane, possibly losing their powers if they try to handle too much at once. Knowing this doesn’t prevent most Asha’man from harnessing Saidins power, for, such power is addictive, seductive, and, Dangerous.
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Hit Points
Hit Dice: 1d8 per Asha’man level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per level after 1st
Proficiencies
Armor: Light Armour
Weapons: Simple Weapons, Longswords
Tools: None
Saving Throws: Wisdom, Strength
Skills: Choose two from Animal handling, Arcana, Athletics, History, Insight, Perception, Persuation, Survival
Spell casting
You have been awakened to the power of Saidin. A unique way of seeing the world and the magic that inhibits it. Using this new form of sight allows you to alter what you see as the “weave of the world”, the small pieces that make up the whole.
The Three Ways of Saidin
The three separate paths an Asha’man may walk guides them to a different way to view Saidins power. Each individual Asha’man subtype has its own unique spell list.
Cantrips
At 1st level, you know three cantrips of your choice from the corresponding Asha’man spell list. You learn additional Asha’man cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Asha’man table.
Spell Slots
The Asha’man table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these Asha’man spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.
For example, if you know the 1st-level spell chromatic orb and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast chromatic orb using either slot.
Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher
You know two 1st-level spells of your choice from the corresponding Asha’man spell list. The Spells Known column of the Asha’man table shows when you learn more Asha’man spells of your choice. Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For instance, when you reach 3rd level in this class, you can learn one new spell of 1st or 2nd level. Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the Asha’man spells you know and replace it with another spell from the Asha’man spell list, which also must be of a level for which you have spell slots.
Spell casting Ability
Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for your Asha’man spells, since the power of your magic relies on your ability to project your will into the world. You use your Wisdom whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Wisdom modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a Asha’man spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.
Spell save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier
Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier
Saidins Focus
Starting at 1st level when the Asha’man is holding a concentration spell, they receive advantage on Perception checks. (This does not count with a tied off weave)
Training of the Black Tower
Asha’man are trained in the ability to channel Saidin through their blades. Starting at 1st level an Asha’man may channel Saidin through his sword. They may use their wisdom modifier as their to hit and damage modifier on sword weapons. This acts like a Cantrip that requires concentration which lasts up to one minute and only affects one handed swords (you may cast other concentration spells while concentrating on Training of the Black Tower, but, you must tie them off)
My Weapon is My Life
At 1st level, you learn a weave that creates a magical bond between yourself and one weapon. You perform the ritual over the course of 1 hour, which can be done during a short rest. The weapon must be within your reach throughout the bonding, at the conclusion of which you touch the weapon and forge the bond. Once you have bonded a weapon to yourself you can use the weapon as your magical focus to channel Saidin. If the weapon is on the same plane of existence, you can summon that weapon as a bonus action on your turn, causing it to travel towards you at 30 feet per round, this movement can still be blocked by physical walls, being pinned down etc. You can only bond one handed sword weapons you are proficient in, and may only have one bonded weapon at a time. Bonding a new weapon breaks the bond on the old one.
It’s too much!
The Asha’man sees and hears more than a mortal is supposed to. Starting from 1st level, whenever you hold a concentration spell for more than one round, you must roll 1D10. On a roll of a 1 you must immediately roll on the insanity table, with its effect coming into play immediately.
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The Weaves of Saidin
An Asha’man see’s magic in a different light. Often they describe the way they see the world, and the way time travels through the plane as weaves and strands within the great tapestry of time. The power of Saidin allows them to see this time weave, and effect it, creating effects that people often mistake as arcane magic. Starting at 2nd level they gain a new weave point as seen in the Asha’man class table. These points can be used to tie off spells and for other effects depending upon the path they choose to follow. The weave points regenerate after a long rest.
The way of the weave
Asha’man learn the ways of Saidin. An Asha’man learns early how to “tie off” their weaves, allowing them to have more than one concentration spell activate at one time. Starting at 2nd level, the Asha’man gains the ability to tie off their concentration based spells. The spell is tied off for 1/2 it's normal duration, rounded up (so 1 Minute becomes 30 seconds). A tied off spell has a -2 to its DC save, and damaging spells deal 1 die less in damage (minimum of 1 damage die) when it is tied off. (A DC 15 hold person is DC 15 on the turn it is cast, it is then tied off. On the following turn, due to being tied off it is DC 13). The Asha’man must declare that they are tying off a spell after the spell is cast, they can wait and see if an opponent fails their save before choosing to tie off the spell. The standard rules for concentration spells take effect, so you cannot hold concentration on one spell then cast another concentration spell that you declare will be tied off. If you tye off a weave that targets multiple targets due to increasing it’s spell level (Increased level Hold Person for example) you must pay the weave point cost for each affected target. The way of the weave can only be used on spells learned and gained from the Asha’man spell table.
(you get 2 points at level 2, and 1 point every level after that. Ending on 20 points, the table didnt copy and paste well sorry)
Angreal
Angreal are sacred relics of Saidin. Within them is a power that can only be awakened when held by an Asha’man. Upon being awakened to their abilities, an Asha’man is gifted with 3 Angreals and a Sa’Angreal. As the Asha’man gains experience with Saidin they unlock the secret of their angreals. Starting at 3rd level, then again at 8th and 13th levels the Asha’man gains the effects of one of the angreals on the corresponding angreal list.
Control of Saidin
Experianced Asha’man master their ability to control Saidin and his weaves. At 20th level, if you have no weave points at the start of a combat you regenerate 1d10+5 weave points.
Angreal
Level 3
The Weaver: The weave takes the form of a small statue of an old woman sitting before a loom. It grants +2 Weave Points
The Strong-willed: The Strong-willed takes the form of a small statue of a balding confident looking man draped in a toga with a scroll in his hand. It grants +1 to Weave hold duration
The Knight: The Knight takes the form of a small statue of a plate mail armoured warrior It grants advantage on riding checks, and checks to see if you are dismounted for any reason
The Defender: The defender takes the form of a small statue of a father defending his child with a shield. It grants +1 to AC
The Duelist: The Duelist takes the form of a small statue of a confident looking woman lunging with a rapier. It grants +2 Damage when wielding a one handed sword
Level 8
The Hopper: The Hopper takes the form of a small statue of a wolf leaping before a moon. It grants you the ability to replace your movement with a 30 foot teleport up to three times per day (this movement acts like your normal movement, so you may dash as an action and you may split up the movement as per normal)
The Silencer: The silencer takes the form of a small statue of a gagged man. It grants you the ability to counter Spell 2 times per day as reaction. This uses no spell slots
The Traveller: The Traveller takes the form of a small statue of a traveling bard, striding forward, walking stick in hand. It grants you the ability to create a teleportation gate way. The gateway takes 5 minutes to open and remains open for 10 minutes. It is wide enough for a horse and cart to travel through. You may open the gateway to known location (seeing a map is enough). You may do this only once per day.
The Soldier: The Soldier takes the form of a small statue of a veteran soldier cleaning his sword. It grants you the ability to replace your weapons slashing or piercing damage with one of the elements aligned to your subclass. Warders gain either Fire or Cold. Dedicated gains either Radiant or Cold. Soldiers gain Acid, Fire or Force. You may change its element as a bonus action.
Level 13
The Arcanist: The Arcanist takes the form of a small statue of a young boy holding an open flame in his hand. Once per day you can force the target to fail one DC check caused by a fire based spell.
The Resolute: The Resolute takes the form of a small statue of a determined looking young woman standing her ground. Once per day you can force the target to fail one DC check caused by earth based spell.
The Dominant: The Dominant takes the form of a small statue of a cruel looking man holding a slavers whip. Once per day you can force the target to have disadvantage on one wisdom save.
The Fluid: The Fluid takes the form of a small statue of a monk swaying in a breeze. Once per day you can force the target to fail one DC check caused by a water based spell.
The Binder: The Binder takes the form of a small statue of a town constable holding a set of shackles in his hands. Once per day you can force the target to fail one DC check caused by a air based spell.
The Observer: The Observer takes the form of a small statue of a wizened old man looking through a seeing glass. You may learn one new spell from another classes spell list. You may only cast it if you have the Angreal in your possession, and may only select a spell of a level you can cast.
The three paths they walk
When an individual is brought to the Black Tower for training in the ways of Saidin they are tested to see what one of the three aspects of Saidin they can see and channel.
At first level an Asha’man must select one either The Warder path, The Forsakens Path or the Dedicateds Path.
Subclasses
The Warder
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Asha’man whom are awoken to the path of the Warder blend Saidins power with the desire to protect those they care about. They come from many walks of life. Some were soldiers, some farmers, and others aristocrats. What they all have in common is the desire to protect. When their eyes were awakened to Saidin they gained the ability to use this new sight to help aid those they travel with, with protective weaves, and, when needed, the ability to harm those who would do harm to those they swear to protect.
Bonus Proficiencies
At first level you gain proficiency in Medium Armour and Martial Weapons
Warders Bond
A warder will bond himself to an ally, protecting them with their life more often than not. Starting at 2nd level, the Warder may perform a bonding ritual with one party member at the beginning of each week. They may only have one bond partner. The bonded pair knows the health and wellbeing of the person they are bonded to. They know how wounded their bond partner is, and their exact location.
Protective Weaves
Warders learn the ways of Saidin, and how to alter its weaves to protect themselves, and the one they are bonded to. At 5th level a Warder always has the Shield spell prepared. A Warder may use 2 weave points to use the Shield spell as a reaction to protect their bond partner. When doing this the Shield spell has a range of 40ft when doing so.
Warder Combat Training
Warders are trained not just in the ways of Saidin, but in the ways of the sword as well. At 7th level a warder gains a second attack. They may replace one of their attack actions with a spell cast (allowing them to attack once, and cast once as a single action), as long as the spells level does not exceed 1/3 the total spell level the Warder can cast
Adapted to the Weave
A Warder is adapt at watching the weaves of magic others use. At 10th level you may select two spells from another subclasses spell list that you always know.
Shared Bond
Warders often put their own bodies at risk to protect those they bond to. At 14th level a Warder may choose to take ½ of the total damage dealt to their bonded companion. This may be done a number of times per day equal to the Warders wisdom modifier. Doing so triggers it’s too much! And you must immediately roll a 1D10, rolling on the insanity table on a result of a 1.
Sa’Angreal - The Warder
The warder takes the form of a statue of a battle hardened warrior, holding their sword point down before them. At t 18th level you unlock the power of the Sa’Angreal which grants you the ability to expend your own hit points to heal your bonded companion as a bonus action, this has no range limit. You may do this even if it reduces you to 0 hit points (but not below 0 hit points)You may also Shield your bonded companion at a range of 120ft.
Warder Spell List
Cantrips: Blade Ward, Create Bonfire, Fire Bolt, Light, Mage Hand, Frostbite, Mending, Thaumaturgy, True Strike,
1st Level: Absorb Elements, Alarm, Chromatic Orb, Colour Spray, Detect Magic, Magic Missile, Silent Image, Witch Bolt, Cure Wounds, Wrathful Smite, Searing Smite
2nd Level: Maximillian’s Earthen Grasp, Warding Wind, Blur, Gust of Wind, Magic Weapon, Mirror Image, Misty Step
3rd Level: Blink, Counter spell, Fireball, Gaseous Form, Haste, Protection from Energy, Melfs Minute Meteors, Tidal Wave, Wall of Water, Blinding Smite
4th Level: Elemental Bane, Watery Sphere, Control Water, Utilukes Resilient Sphere, Staggering Smite
5th Level: Maelstrom, Cone of Cold, Hold Monster
6th Level: Investiture of Ice, Primordial Ward, Globe of Invulnerability, Otilukes Freezing Sphere, Wall of Ice
7th Level: Whirlwind, Prismatic Spray, Teleport, Fire Storm
8th Level: Mind Blank, Power Word: Stun
9th Level: Foresight, Gate, Power Word: Kill, Time Stop
The Forsaken
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Not all Asha’man who are awakened see the world through the Warders eyes. Some awake to the path of the Forsaken. A Forsaken see’s the world through different eyes thanks to Saidin, and, of all the Asha’man they are the most adept at controlling the weaves of Saidin. With their new sight, they can see how to bend the flow of air to hold someone still; they see how to alter the moisture in the air to make a ranging typhoon, and, they see the threads of a person’s mind, gaining the ability to grant euphoric dreams, or, hideous nightmares.
Focused Will
A Forsaken is more adapt at focusing his mind to Saidins will. A Forsaken counts as being proficient in constitution saves when rolling for concentration checks.
Guided by the weave
The forsaken, more then any other Asha’man are adapt at tying off weaves. At 2nd level they can add 2 more rounds to the total duration of a tied off spell.
Saidins Power
A Forsaken can channel the fury of Saidin through their weaves, making it harder for their target to resist saidins will. From 5th level you may use 2 weave points to increase the DC of any of your spells by 1 (if used on a concentration spell this only increases it’s DC for the turn it is cast, not for subsequent turns)
Saidins Knots
The Forsaken become adapt at the fine manipulation required to tie off weaves. From 7th level your tied off weaves no longer receive -2 to the DC for their duration
Adapted to the Weave
A Forsaken is adapt at watching the weaves of magic others use. At 10th level you may select two spells from another subclasses spell list that you always know.
Saidins Will
A Forsaken becomes adapt at reading the weaves of mind and thought, becoming so fluent they can directly influence an individuals will. From 14th Level you may choose to give advantage or disadvantage to a wisdom save rolled by an ally or an enemy, this takes your reaction for the round. You may do this twice per day. Doing so triggers it’s too much! And you must immediately roll a 1D10, rolling on the insanity table on a result of a 1.
Sa’Angreal - The Forsaken
The Sa’Angreal The Forsaken takes the form of a statue of a heavily robed and cowled individual. When you look at the statue you get the distinct impression it is looking back at you. At 18th level you unlock the power of the Sa’Angreal which grants you the ability to focus your mind to the dominion of another. The target must pass a DC 24 Wisdom save or be completely under your command. You have the ability to siphon their life away. As a bonus action you may drain 3D10 Hit points as a Bonus action at a range of 120feet. You can communicate telepathically with them, issuing orders in such a manner.
Forsaken Spell List
Cantrips: Blade Ward, Create Bonfire, Chill Touch, Light, Mage Hand, Frostbite, Gust, Mending, Thaumaturgy, Ray of Frost
1st Level: Absorb Elements, Chromatic Orb, Colour Spray, Detect Magic, Fog Cloud, Magic Missile, Ray of Sickness, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter, Witch Bolt, Bless
2nd Level: Maximillian’s Earthen Grasp, Snillocs Snowball Swarm, Crown of Madness, Hold Person, Misty Step, Ray of Enfeeblement, Suggestion
3rd Level: Bestow Curse, Fear, Melfs Minute Meteors, Haste, Slow, Wall of Air, Crusaders Mantle
4th Level: Elemental Bane, Watery Sphere, Confusion
5th Level: Maelstrom, Dominate Person, Dream, Geas
6th Level: Investiture of Wind, Primordial Ward, Mass Suggestion
7th Level: Whirlwind, Force Cage, Teleport
8th Level: Abi-Dalzim’s Horrid Wilting, Demiplane
9th Level: Gate, Imprisonment, Weird, Time Stop
The Dedicated
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The Dedicated are one of the more common Asha’man seen throughout the lands. Oft times they are mistaken for sorcerers, for the abilities they wield. Where the Warder uses the power of Saidin to protect, and the Forsaken use it to control and manipulate others, the Dedicatec sees and harnesses Saidin in a different sight, destruction. At the core of their power is the surging destructive power of Saidin, which drives them ever onwards to learning new weaves.
Bonus Proficiencies
You are proficient in the Intimidate & Arcana skills
Saidins Power
The Dedicated often harness the fury of Saidin, projecting it as a physical force. At second level a Dedicated gaina the Elderitch Blast cantrip. They use Wisdom as their spellcasting stat for this spell. This not count against their total number of cantrips known.
Destructive Revelry
The Dedicated becomes adapt at knowing precisely where to aim their spells, learning early how to do maximum damage with them. At 5th level a Dedicated may use 2 weave points to maximise one of the damage die of any fire or earth damage spell.
Saidins Destructive Will
Saidin is a force of pure natural power, the Dedicated learn better than any other Asha’man how to harness this power to turn it against their foes. From 7th Level a Dedicated may add their casting stat modifier to all damaging spell dice rolls.
Adapted to the Destructive Weave
A Dedicated is adapt at watching the weaves of magic others use. At 10th you gain access to the disintegrate spell. You may also select one spell from another subclasses spell list that you always know.
Burst of Power
Though the Dedicated lack the intricacies of weave manipulation that a Forsworn has, they more than make up for it with the will to cause as much damage as possible. To do so many Dedicated learn the secret of combining weaves to create devastating effects. At 14th Level a Dedicated may combine two spells into one cast. This may be done with any spell they can cast, as long as the spells have matching target requirements (target, area of effect ect.) and do damage. The spells need not be the same level. Casting in this way only uses one spell slot, of the highest level used in the combined spell. If the spell causes a negative effect the Dedicated may decide on the order the spells resolve at. A dedicated may do this once per day. Doing so triggers it’s too much! And you must immediately roll a 1D10, rolling on the insanity table on a result of a 1.
Sa’Angreal: The Dedicated
The Sa’Angreal The Dedicated takes the form of a statue of a young man in a long black coat that buttons up at the side. He has a blindfold over his eyes, and holds a strange sword in one hand. At 18th level you unlock the power of the Sa’Angreal which grants you the ability to cast Balefire, the ultimate power of Saidin. When Balefire kills it removes the target from time, as if they never existed.
Once per day you can use Balefire. It causes 30D10 Fire Damage which cannot be mitigated or prevented in any way besides the target passing a Dex save equivalent to the Dedicateds normal spell DC. On a successful save the target takes half damage and counts as prone. Casting Balefire causes 1 levels of Exhaustion, the only way to remove the Exhaustion levels is with long rests, no spells can remove the effects. It cannot be cast while you hold a concentration spell. If you hit a target with a weave you tied off, you restore the weave points used to tie the weave (this happens even if they pass their Dex save). If a creature dies from balefire its body disappears. A creature killed in such a way may not be brought back in any way except by a wish spell that reverses time to before the Dedicated gained the power of the Dedicated Sa’Angreal.
Dedicated Spell List
Cantrips: Blade Ward, Create Bonfire, Fire Bolt, Light, Mage Hand, Mending, Thaumaturgy,
1st Level: Absorb Elements, Chromatic Orb, Detect Magic, Mage Armour, Magic Missile, Witch Bolt, Guiding Bolt
2nd Level: Maximillian’s Earthen Grasp, Aganazzar’s Scorcher, Earth Bind, Pyrotechnics, Flaming Sphere, Misty Step, Scorching Ray
3rd Level: Erupting Earth, Fireball, Melfs Minute Meteors, Haste, Wall of Sand, Blinding Smite
4th Level: Elemental Bane, Evards Black Tentacles, Stone Shape, Stone Skin, Wall of Fire
5th Level: Immolation, Wall of Force, Wall of Stone, Flame Strike
6th Level: Bones of the Earth, Investiture of Fire, Primordial Ward, Flesh to Stone, Sunbeam
7th Level: Delayed Blast Fireball, Prismatic Spray, Teleport, Incendiary Cloud, fire storm,
8th Level: Sunburst, Earthquake
9th Level: Meteor Swarm, Power Word: Kill, Time Stop
Artwork is not mine, it is artwork I have found over the past few months and don't know the original artists, but to them I thank them for such great art work!
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and, thank you more so if you have feed back to help me better balance the class!
Over the past week I have been working on my first homebrew class based on the Asha'man from the Wheel of Time series. The class idea originated form some discussion in my play group and my mind ran with it. This is my first attempt at home-brewing a class (almost) from scratch.
The class is based around concentration spells and how it interacts with them. It uses a point system to enable multiple concentration spells at once with reduced DC's. But enough of the overview, here it is! Please comment and give advise :)
The Asha'man
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Credit to Chase Stone for this amazing picture
Asha’man are Rare and strange individuals. They walk the lands, channelling the power of Saidin. What Saidin is, no one can really say. Being awakened to Saidins power allows the Asha’man to see the very fabric of the universe, the fabric of life and all things. This is how they perform what others see as magic, by altering the weaves of this fabric; this is why Asha’man call what they perform as weaves, as opposed to spells. But, it comes at a cost. Too much exposure to Saidins power for too long can cause an Asha’man to go insane, possibly losing their powers if they try to handle too much at once. Knowing this doesn’t prevent most Asha’man from harnessing Saidins power, for, such power is addictive, seductive, and, Dangerous.
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Hit Points
Hit Dice: 1d8 per Asha’man level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per level after 1st
Proficiencies
Armor: Light Armour
Weapons: Simple Weapons, Longswords
Tools: None
Saving Throws: Wisdom, Strength
Skills: Choose two from Animal handling, Arcana, Athletics, History, Insight, Perception, Persuation, Survival
Spell casting
You have been awakened to the power of Saidin. A unique way of seeing the world and the magic that inhibits it. Using this new form of sight allows you to alter what you see as the “weave of the world”, the small pieces that make up the whole.
The Three Ways of Saidin
The three separate paths an Asha’man may walk guides them to a different way to view Saidins power. Each individual Asha’man subtype has its own unique spell list.
Cantrips
At 1st level, you know three cantrips of your choice from the corresponding Asha’man spell list. You learn additional Asha’man cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Asha’man table.
Spell Slots
The Asha’man table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these Asha’man spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.
For example, if you know the 1st-level spell chromatic orb and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast chromatic orb using either slot.
Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher
You know two 1st-level spells of your choice from the corresponding Asha’man spell list. The Spells Known column of the Asha’man table shows when you learn more Asha’man spells of your choice. Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For instance, when you reach 3rd level in this class, you can learn one new spell of 1st or 2nd level. Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the Asha’man spells you know and replace it with another spell from the Asha’man spell list, which also must be of a level for which you have spell slots.
Spell casting Ability
Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for your Asha’man spells, since the power of your magic relies on your ability to project your will into the world. You use your Wisdom whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Wisdom modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a Asha’man spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.
Spell save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier
Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier
Saidins Focus
Starting at 1st level when the Asha’man is holding a concentration spell, they receive advantage on Perception checks. (This does not count with a tied off weave)
Training of the Black Tower
Asha’man are trained in the ability to channel Saidin through their blades. Starting at 1st level an Asha’man may channel Saidin through his sword. They may use their wisdom modifier as their to hit and damage modifier on sword weapons. This acts like a Cantrip that requires concentration which lasts up to one minute and only affects one handed swords (you may cast other concentration spells while concentrating on Training of the Black Tower, but, you must tie them off)
My Weapon is My Life
At 1st level, you learn a weave that creates a magical bond between yourself and one weapon. You perform the ritual over the course of 1 hour, which can be done during a short rest. The weapon must be within your reach throughout the bonding, at the conclusion of which you touch the weapon and forge the bond. Once you have bonded a weapon to yourself you can use the weapon as your magical focus to channel Saidin. If the weapon is on the same plane of existence, you can summon that weapon as a bonus action on your turn, causing it to travel towards you at 30 feet per round, this movement can still be blocked by physical walls, being pinned down etc. You can only bond one handed sword weapons you are proficient in, and may only have one bonded weapon at a time. Bonding a new weapon breaks the bond on the old one.
It’s too much!
The Asha’man sees and hears more than a mortal is supposed to. Starting from 1st level, whenever you hold a concentration spell for more than one round, you must roll 1D10. On a roll of a 1 you must immediately roll on the insanity table, with its effect coming into play immediately.
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The Weaves of Saidin
An Asha’man see’s magic in a different light. Often they describe the way they see the world, and the way time travels through the plane as weaves and strands within the great tapestry of time. The power of Saidin allows them to see this time weave, and effect it, creating effects that people often mistake as arcane magic. Starting at 2nd level they gain a new weave point as seen in the Asha’man class table. These points can be used to tie off spells and for other effects depending upon the path they choose to follow. The weave points regenerate after a long rest.
The way of the weave
Asha’man learn the ways of Saidin. An Asha’man learns early how to “tie off” their weaves, allowing them to have more than one concentration spell activate at one time. Starting at 2nd level, the Asha’man gains the ability to tie off their concentration based spells. The spell is tied off for 1/2 it's normal duration, rounded up (so 1 Minute becomes 30 seconds). A tied off spell has a -2 to its DC save, and damaging spells deal 1 die less in damage (minimum of 1 damage die) when it is tied off. (A DC 15 hold person is DC 15 on the turn it is cast, it is then tied off. On the following turn, due to being tied off it is DC 13). The Asha’man must declare that they are tying off a spell after the spell is cast, they can wait and see if an opponent fails their save before choosing to tie off the spell. The standard rules for concentration spells take effect, so you cannot hold concentration on one spell then cast another concentration spell that you declare will be tied off. If you tye off a weave that targets multiple targets due to increasing it’s spell level (Increased level Hold Person for example) you must pay the weave point cost for each affected target. The way of the weave can only be used on spells learned and gained from the Asha’man spell table.
(you get 2 points at level 2, and 1 point every level after that. Ending on 20 points, the table didnt copy and paste well sorry)
Angreal
Angreal are sacred relics of Saidin. Within them is a power that can only be awakened when held by an Asha’man. Upon being awakened to their abilities, an Asha’man is gifted with 3 Angreals and a Sa’Angreal. As the Asha’man gains experience with Saidin they unlock the secret of their angreals. Starting at 3rd level, then again at 8th and 13th levels the Asha’man gains the effects of one of the angreals on the corresponding angreal list.
Control of Saidin
Experianced Asha’man master their ability to control Saidin and his weaves. At 20th level, if you have no weave points at the start of a combat you regenerate 1d10+5 weave points.
Angreal
Level 3
The Weaver: The weave takes the form of a small statue of an old woman sitting before a loom. It grants +2 Weave Points
The Strong-willed: The Strong-willed takes the form of a small statue of a balding confident looking man draped in a toga with a scroll in his hand. It grants +1 to Weave hold duration
The Knight: The Knight takes the form of a small statue of a plate mail armoured warrior It grants advantage on riding checks, and checks to see if you are dismounted for any reason
The Defender: The defender takes the form of a small statue of a father defending his child with a shield. It grants +1 to AC
The Duelist: The Duelist takes the form of a small statue of a confident looking woman lunging with a rapier. It grants +2 Damage when wielding a one handed sword
Level 8
The Hopper: The Hopper takes the form of a small statue of a wolf leaping before a moon. It grants you the ability to replace your movement with a 30 foot teleport up to three times per day (this movement acts like your normal movement, so you may dash as an action and you may split up the movement as per normal)
The Silencer: The silencer takes the form of a small statue of a gagged man. It grants you the ability to counter Spell 2 times per day as reaction. This uses no spell slots
The Traveller: The Traveller takes the form of a small statue of a traveling bard, striding forward, walking stick in hand. It grants you the ability to create a teleportation gate way. The gateway takes 5 minutes to open and remains open for 10 minutes. It is wide enough for a horse and cart to travel through. You may open the gateway to known location (seeing a map is enough). You may do this only once per day.
The Soldier: The Soldier takes the form of a small statue of a veteran soldier cleaning his sword. It grants you the ability to replace your weapons slashing or piercing damage with one of the elements aligned to your subclass. Warders gain either Fire or Cold. Dedicated gains either Radiant or Cold. Soldiers gain Acid, Fire or Force. You may change its element as a bonus action.
Level 13
The Arcanist: The Arcanist takes the form of a small statue of a young boy holding an open flame in his hand. Once per day you can force the target to fail one DC check caused by a fire based spell.
The Resolute: The Resolute takes the form of a small statue of a determined looking young woman standing her ground. Once per day you can force the target to fail one DC check caused by earth based spell.
The Dominant: The Dominant takes the form of a small statue of a cruel looking man holding a slavers whip. Once per day you can force the target to have disadvantage on one wisdom save.
The Fluid: The Fluid takes the form of a small statue of a monk swaying in a breeze. Once per day you can force the target to fail one DC check caused by a water based spell.
The Binder: The Binder takes the form of a small statue of a town constable holding a set of shackles in his hands. Once per day you can force the target to fail one DC check caused by a air based spell.
The Observer: The Observer takes the form of a small statue of a wizened old man looking through a seeing glass. You may learn one new spell from another classes spell list. You may only cast it if you have the Angreal in your possession, and may only select a spell of a level you can cast.
The three paths they walk
When an individual is brought to the Black Tower for training in the ways of Saidin they are tested to see what one of the three aspects of Saidin they can see and channel.
At first level an Asha’man must select one either The Warder path, The Forsakens Path or the Dedicateds Path.
Subclasses
The Warder
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Asha’man whom are awoken to the path of the Warder blend Saidins power with the desire to protect those they care about. They come from many walks of life. Some were soldiers, some farmers, and others aristocrats. What they all have in common is the desire to protect. When their eyes were awakened to Saidin they gained the ability to use this new sight to help aid those they travel with, with protective weaves, and, when needed, the ability to harm those who would do harm to those they swear to protect.
Bonus Proficiencies
At first level you gain proficiency in Medium Armour and Martial Weapons
Warders Bond
A warder will bond himself to an ally, protecting them with their life more often than not. Starting at 2nd level, the Warder may perform a bonding ritual with one party member at the beginning of each week. They may only have one bond partner. The bonded pair knows the health and wellbeing of the person they are bonded to. They know how wounded their bond partner is, and their exact location.
Protective Weaves
Warders learn the ways of Saidin, and how to alter its weaves to protect themselves, and the one they are bonded to. At 5th level a Warder always has the Shield spell prepared. A Warder may use 2 weave points to use the Shield spell as a reaction to protect their bond partner. When doing this the Shield spell has a range of 40ft when doing so.
Warder Combat Training
Warders are trained not just in the ways of Saidin, but in the ways of the sword as well. At 7th level a warder gains a second attack. They may replace one of their attack actions with a spell cast (allowing them to attack once, and cast once as a single action), as long as the spells level does not exceed 1/3 the total spell level the Warder can cast
Adapted to the Weave
A Warder is adapt at watching the weaves of magic others use. At 10th level you may select two spells from another subclasses spell list that you always know.
Shared Bond
Warders often put their own bodies at risk to protect those they bond to. At 14th level a Warder may choose to take ½ of the total damage dealt to their bonded companion. This may be done a number of times per day equal to the Warders wisdom modifier. Doing so triggers it’s too much! And you must immediately roll a 1D10, rolling on the insanity table on a result of a 1.
Sa’Angreal - The Warder
The warder takes the form of a statue of a battle hardened warrior, holding their sword point down before them. At t 18th level you unlock the power of the Sa’Angreal which grants you the ability to expend your own hit points to heal your bonded companion as a bonus action, this has no range limit. You may do this even if it reduces you to 0 hit points (but not below 0 hit points)You may also Shield your bonded companion at a range of 120ft.
Warder Spell List
Cantrips: Blade Ward, Create Bonfire, Fire Bolt, Light, Mage Hand, Frostbite, Mending, Thaumaturgy, True Strike,
1st Level: Absorb Elements, Alarm, Chromatic Orb, Colour Spray, Detect Magic, Magic Missile, Silent Image, Witch Bolt, Cure Wounds, Wrathful Smite, Searing Smite
2nd Level: Maximillian’s Earthen Grasp, Warding Wind, Blur, Gust of Wind, Magic Weapon, Mirror Image, Misty Step
3rd Level: Blink, Counter spell, Fireball, Gaseous Form, Haste, Protection from Energy, Melfs Minute Meteors, Tidal Wave, Wall of Water, Blinding Smite
4th Level: Elemental Bane, Watery Sphere, Control Water, Utilukes Resilient Sphere, Staggering Smite
5th Level: Maelstrom, Cone of Cold, Hold Monster
6th Level: Investiture of Ice, Primordial Ward, Globe of Invulnerability, Otilukes Freezing Sphere, Wall of Ice
7th Level: Whirlwind, Prismatic Spray, Teleport, Fire Storm
8th Level: Mind Blank, Power Word: Stun
9th Level: Foresight, Gate, Power Word: Kill, Time Stop
The Forsaken
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Not all Asha’man who are awakened see the world through the Warders eyes. Some awake to the path of the Forsaken. A Forsaken see’s the world through different eyes thanks to Saidin, and, of all the Asha’man they are the most adept at controlling the weaves of Saidin. With their new sight, they can see how to bend the flow of air to hold someone still; they see how to alter the moisture in the air to make a ranging typhoon, and, they see the threads of a person’s mind, gaining the ability to grant euphoric dreams, or, hideous nightmares.
Focused Will
A Forsaken is more adapt at focusing his mind to Saidins will. A Forsaken counts as being proficient in constitution saves when rolling for concentration checks.
Guided by the weave
The forsaken, more then any other Asha’man are adapt at tying off weaves. At 2nd level they can add 2 more rounds to the total duration of a tied off spell.
Saidins Power
A Forsaken can channel the fury of Saidin through their weaves, making it harder for their target to resist saidins will. From 5th level you may use 2 weave points to increase the DC of any of your spells by 1 (if used on a concentration spell this only increases it’s DC for the turn it is cast, not for subsequent turns)
Saidins Knots
The Forsaken become adapt at the fine manipulation required to tie off weaves. From 7th level your tied off weaves no longer receive -2 to the DC for their duration
Adapted to the Weave
A Forsaken is adapt at watching the weaves of magic others use. At 10th level you may select two spells from another subclasses spell list that you always know.
Saidins Will
A Forsaken becomes adapt at reading the weaves of mind and thought, becoming so fluent they can directly influence an individuals will. From 14th Level you may choose to give advantage or disadvantage to a wisdom save rolled by an ally or an enemy, this takes your reaction for the round. You may do this twice per day. Doing so triggers it’s too much! And you must immediately roll a 1D10, rolling on the insanity table on a result of a 1.
Sa’Angreal - The Forsaken
The Sa’Angreal The Forsaken takes the form of a statue of a heavily robed and cowled individual. When you look at the statue you get the distinct impression it is looking back at you. At 18th level you unlock the power of the Sa’Angreal which grants you the ability to focus your mind to the dominion of another. The target must pass a DC 24 Wisdom save or be completely under your command. You have the ability to siphon their life away. As a bonus action you may drain 3D10 Hit points as a Bonus action at a range of 120feet. You can communicate telepathically with them, issuing orders in such a manner.
Forsaken Spell List
Cantrips: Blade Ward, Create Bonfire, Chill Touch, Light, Mage Hand, Frostbite, Gust, Mending, Thaumaturgy, Ray of Frost
1st Level: Absorb Elements, Chromatic Orb, Colour Spray, Detect Magic, Fog Cloud, Magic Missile, Ray of Sickness, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter, Witch Bolt, Bless
2nd Level: Maximillian’s Earthen Grasp, Snillocs Snowball Swarm, Crown of Madness, Hold Person, Misty Step, Ray of Enfeeblement, Suggestion
3rd Level: Bestow Curse, Fear, Melfs Minute Meteors, Haste, Slow, Wall of Air, Crusaders Mantle
4th Level: Elemental Bane, Watery Sphere, Confusion
5th Level: Maelstrom, Dominate Person, Dream, Geas
6th Level: Investiture of Wind, Primordial Ward, Mass Suggestion
7th Level: Whirlwind, Force Cage, Teleport
8th Level: Abi-Dalzim’s Horrid Wilting, Demiplane
9th Level: Gate, Imprisonment, Weird, Time Stop
The Dedicated
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The Dedicated are one of the more common Asha’man seen throughout the lands. Oft times they are mistaken for sorcerers, for the abilities they wield. Where the Warder uses the power of Saidin to protect, and the Forsaken use it to control and manipulate others, the Dedicatec sees and harnesses Saidin in a different sight, destruction. At the core of their power is the surging destructive power of Saidin, which drives them ever onwards to learning new weaves.
Bonus Proficiencies
You are proficient in the Intimidate & Arcana skills
Saidins Power
The Dedicated often harness the fury of Saidin, projecting it as a physical force. At second level a Dedicated gaina the Elderitch Blast cantrip. They use Wisdom as their spellcasting stat for this spell. This not count against their total number of cantrips known.
Destructive Revelry
The Dedicated becomes adapt at knowing precisely where to aim their spells, learning early how to do maximum damage with them. At 5th level a Dedicated may use 2 weave points to maximise one of the damage die of any fire or earth damage spell.
Saidins Destructive Will
Saidin is a force of pure natural power, the Dedicated learn better than any other Asha’man how to harness this power to turn it against their foes. From 7th Level a Dedicated may add their casting stat modifier to all damaging spell dice rolls.
Adapted to the Destructive Weave
A Dedicated is adapt at watching the weaves of magic others use. At 10th you gain access to the disintegrate spell. You may also select one spell from another subclasses spell list that you always know.
Burst of Power
Though the Dedicated lack the intricacies of weave manipulation that a Forsworn has, they more than make up for it with the will to cause as much damage as possible. To do so many Dedicated learn the secret of combining weaves to create devastating effects. At 14th Level a Dedicated may combine two spells into one cast. This may be done with any spell they can cast, as long as the spells have matching target requirements (target, area of effect ect.) and do damage. The spells need not be the same level. Casting in this way only uses one spell slot, of the highest level used in the combined spell. If the spell causes a negative effect the Dedicated may decide on the order the spells resolve at. A dedicated may do this once per day. Doing so triggers it’s too much! And you must immediately roll a 1D10, rolling on the insanity table on a result of a 1.
Sa’Angreal: The Dedicated
The Sa’Angreal The Dedicated takes the form of a statue of a young man in a long black coat that buttons up at the side. He has a blindfold over his eyes, and holds a strange sword in one hand. At 18th level you unlock the power of the Sa’Angreal which grants you the ability to cast Balefire, the ultimate power of Saidin. When Balefire kills it removes the target from time, as if they never existed.
Once per day you can use Balefire. It causes 30D10 Fire Damage which cannot be mitigated or prevented in any way besides the target passing a Dex save equivalent to the Dedicateds normal spell DC. On a successful save the target takes half damage and counts as prone. Casting Balefire causes 1 levels of Exhaustion, the only way to remove the Exhaustion levels is with long rests, no spells can remove the effects. It cannot be cast while you hold a concentration spell. If you hit a target with a weave you tied off, you restore the weave points used to tie the weave (this happens even if they pass their Dex save). If a creature dies from balefire its body disappears. A creature killed in such a way may not be brought back in any way except by a wish spell that reverses time to before the Dedicated gained the power of the Dedicated Sa’Angreal.
Dedicated Spell List
Cantrips: Blade Ward, Create Bonfire, Fire Bolt, Light, Mage Hand, Mending, Thaumaturgy,
1st Level: Absorb Elements, Chromatic Orb, Detect Magic, Mage Armour, Magic Missile, Witch Bolt, Guiding Bolt
2nd Level: Maximillian’s Earthen Grasp, Aganazzar’s Scorcher, Earth Bind, Pyrotechnics, Flaming Sphere, Misty Step, Scorching Ray
3rd Level: Erupting Earth, Fireball, Melfs Minute Meteors, Haste, Wall of Sand, Blinding Smite
4th Level: Elemental Bane, Evards Black Tentacles, Stone Shape, Stone Skin, Wall of Fire
5th Level: Immolation, Wall of Force, Wall of Stone, Flame Strike
6th Level: Bones of the Earth, Investiture of Fire, Primordial Ward, Flesh to Stone, Sunbeam
7th Level: Delayed Blast Fireball, Prismatic Spray, Teleport, Incendiary Cloud, fire storm,
8th Level: Sunburst, Earthquake
9th Level: Meteor Swarm, Power Word: Kill, Time Stop
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