Tanuki Tales
2016-06-24, 09:24 PM
Youxia
”How can Kung Fu stop something that stops Kung Fu?”
-Po, Kung Fu Panda 2.
Youxia are heroes who follow a path, forged by strength and tempered by honor, that leads them to a destiny that they can only strive to craft as a righteous one. They are a wandering knight-errant, a champion for the weak and oppressed, who are beholden to no authority save their own creeds and will use the vindictive power of their bodies and souls to see justice done.
Masters of armed and unarmed combat, Youxia are more than simple practitioners of the martial arts. They are conduits for the supernatural power of their disciplines, utilizing it to achieve feats that would shatter and kill lesser men. A Youxia is a hero born from the ether of the world, raising up from unassuming roots to become an unstoppable force of chivalry. It matters not if the evil they find standing before them is a single man or an entire nation they will put their fists and heart completely into carving out a future that is for the benefit of the greater good.
Alignment: Any Good.
Hit Dice: d10
Class skills: Acrobatics (Dex), Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Escape Artist (Dex), Heal (Wis), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (History) (Int), Knowledge (Local) (Int), Perception (Wis), Ride (Dex), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Stealth (Dex), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str)
Skills: 6+Intelligence Modifier per level
LevelBABFortRefWillSpecialAncient Secret
1st+1+2+2+2Ancient Secret, Enlightened Armor, Hornet's Barrage, Wushu Strike +1d62
2nd+2+3+3+3Combat Accupuncture, Dance of the Storm's Wind, Insightful Strike2
3rd+3+3+3+3Wushu Strike +2d63
4th+4+4+4+4Armory of a True Hero3
5th+5+4+4+4Fortified Essence, Wushu Strike +3d64
6th+6/+1+5+5+54
7th+7/+2+5+5+5Wushu Strike +4d65
8th+8/+3+6+6+65
9th+9/+4+6+6+6Wushu Strike +5d66
10th+10/+5+7+7+7Nieli Blast 3d66
11th+11/+6/+1+7+7+7Wushu Strike +6d67
12th+12/+7/+2+8+8+8Nieli Blast 4d67
13th+13/+8/+3+8+8+8Wushu Strike +7d68
14th+14/+9/+4+9+9+9Nieli Blast 5d68
15th+15/+10/+5+9+9+9Wushu Strike +8d69
16th+16/+11/+6/+1+10+10+10Nieli Blast 6d69
17th+17/+12/+7/+2+10+10+10Wushu Strike +9d610
18th+18/+13/+8/+3+11+11+11Nieli Blast 7d610
19th+19/+14/+9/+4+11+11+11Wushu Strike +10d611
20th+20/+15/+10/+5+12+12+12Inner Peace, Nieli Blast 8d612
Weapon and Armor Proficiency
Youxia are proficient with all simple, martial and improvised weapons. They may select one exotic weapon of their choice to be proficient in. Youxia are not proficient with any form of armor or shields.
Disciple of Xia
When taking their first level in this class, the Youxia selects one of the six ability scores (Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma) and once this decision is made, it can not be changed. When a feature of this class is based off an ability score, the Youxia uses their selected score.
Being a Youxia requires an incredible amount of devotion and self sacrifice to upholding the Tenets of Xia, leaving little room for other callings or parallel paths on the road of life. The Youxia loses the abilities granted by this class, aside from weapon proficiences, if less than half their total class levels is in this class.
Ancient Secrets
The Youxia spends much time contemplating the nature of reality, meditating on the balances and cycles of life as they hone their bodies to their absolute pinnacle.
Starting at 1st level, the Youxia selects two Ancient Secrets (listed below), gaining the features associated with it. They gain an additional Ancient Secret every odd level (and an additional one at level 20). Ancient Secrets are considered Extraordinary abilities, unless noted otherwise.
A Youxia is able, through extensive meditation, to learn Ancient Secrets beyond their normal allotment gained by taking levels in this class. This requires the Youxia to sequester themselves to a natural environment at least three days away from any form of civilization, though this only includes civilized areas that are generally known to exist, not secret ones. The Youxia is only able to bring with them the resources to perform the ritual, nothing further. Items, gear, etc. found after embarking on this pilgrimage do not count against this requirement.
The Youxia must spend four hours cleansing their bodies and minds, the actual ritual taking four hours of uninterrupted meditation, during which the Youxia is considered helpless. The Youxia must expend 1,000 gp in resources (which can take the form of oils, herbs, incenses, paints, gems, candles etc.) and 100 xp when performing the ritual. Upon completion, the Youxia learns an additional Ancient Secret that they would qualify for selecting. This ritual can be performed as many times as the Youxia has the resources to complete, but the cost increases by 1,000 gp and 100 xp for each Ancient Secret obtained beyond the first. The Youxia is also only able to perform one such ritual in any given 24 hour period.
Enlightened Armor (Ex)
A Youxia does not use things such as steel or leather to protect their bodies, relying on their inner discipline and sense of the world to stave off those who would harm them.
At 1st level, the Youxia gains a +4 dodge bonus to their armor class. This bonus increases by an additional +1 for every four levels they possess in this class, to a maximum of +9 at level 20. This bonus applies to Touch attack and when the Youxia is flatfooted. The Youxia loses this bonus when immobilized or helpess or if they carry heavier than a medium load.
Hornet's Barrage (Ex)
Like a swarm of enraged hornets, spilling from their hive to relentlessly attack those they perceive as threats, the blows of a Youxia can rain down as a blur.
Starting at 1st level, when making an attack action, the Youxia may make an extra attack at their highest base attack bonus. If they choose to use this extra attack then they take a -2 penalty to all attacks in that specific routine. The Youxia may make an additional attack and increases the penalty by an additional -2 for every five levels after the first, to a maximum of four additional attacks at 16th level.
The Youxia may substitute disarm, sunder and trip combat maneuvers in place of normal attacks.
Wushu Strike (Ex)
Youxia possess great skill and force above that of normal men and can put this knowledge to good use when wielding themselves or any object as a weapon.
At 1st level, and every two levels thereafter, the Youxia gains a 1d6 damage bonus on their Unarmed Strikes. This bonus modifies the damage dice the weapon deals, being added in addition to the normal damage dice. [For example: A 1st level Human Youxia would treat their Unarmed Strike as if it dealt 1d3+1d6 damage instead of 1d3.]
When wielding a weapon they are proficient with, which is not an Unarmed Strike, the Youxia's Wushu Strike is treated as four levels lower (minimum 1). Non-proficient weapons do not gain the benefits of a Wushu Strike.
This bonus is multiplied by a critical hit. Any item, feat or ability that would increase the effective level of a Monk's Unarmed Strike increases the effective level of a Youxia's Wushu Strike.
A Youxia additionally gains Improved Unarmed Strike as a bonus feat. If the Youxia would already gain this feat from another source or later gains it from another source, they may choose another feat they qualify for instead.
Combat Acupuncture
The Youxia begins a long and deep path towards understanding the use of their own chi, pressure points and the flow of life force of all natural (and some unnatural things) things for good and for ill.
At 2nd level, a Youxia must declare they are using this ability before making an attack. If the attack is successful and the foe takes damage, they must make a Fortitude save (DC 10+1/2 the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier) or be stunned for one round.
This is an Extraordinary ability. Creatures normally immune to stunning (except Constructs) are not immune to this ability. The Youxia may use this ability a number of times per encounter equal to one half their selected score modifier (minimum 1).
At 7th level, as a standard action that invokes an attack of opportunity, the Youxia does several quick jabs to themselves or an adjacent ally. The target then gains Fast Healing equal to one half their total hit dice (minimum 1) for a number of rounds equal to one half the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier (minimum 1).
A target can not benefit from this ability more than once every three hours. This is an Extraordinary ability and Constructs are immune to its effects. The Youxia can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 1/2 their total levels in this class+their selected score modifier.
At 10th level, as a standard action, the Youxia makes a melee touch attack against an adjacent foe. The foe must make a successful Fortitude save (DC 10+1/2 the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier) or be paralyzed for a number of minutes equal to 1/2 the Youxia's level+their selected score modifier.
This ability affects creatures normally immune to paralysis. This is an Extraordinary ability and Constructs are immune to its effects. The Youxia can use this ability once per encounter per two points of selected score modifier they possess (minimum 1).
At 14th level, as a swift action, the Youxia does several quick jabs to themselves or an adjacent ally. The target then can make a new saving throw against any one negative effect currently affecting them at its original DC. They also gain a bonus to the saving throw equal to half the Youxia's selected score modifier.
A target can not benefit from this ability more than once every three hours. This is a Supernatural ability and Constructs are immune to its effects. The Youxia can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 1/2 their total levels in this class+their selected score modifier.
At 15th level, once per day, the Youxia may announce one attack as being a Quivering Palm strike. If the attack is successful and the foe takes damage from the attack, the Quivering Palm is successful. From that point on the Youxia, for a number of days equal to the Youxia's level, they may kill the target simply by willing it so. The target must make a Fortitude Save (DC 10+1/2 the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier) or be slain instantly as their body breaks down from the inside out.
This is a Supernatural ability and Constructs are immune to its effects.
At 18th level, as a standard action that invokes an attack of opportunity, the Youxia may make a melee touch attack against an adjacent foe. If the attack is successful the target must make a Will save (DC 10+1/2 the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier). If the target fails the save, the Youxia dictates how the target will take their next turn. The Youxia has access to any abilities or tactics the target has but must decide exactly how the target takes their next turn as soon as the target fails its save. The target will then follow these dictated actions to the best of its ability. A creature is immune to this ability for 24 hours after being affected by it (regardless if it makes its saving throw or not).
This is a Supernatural ability and Constructs are immune to its effects. The Youxia may use this ability a number of times per day equal to 1/2 their total levels in this class+their selected score modifier.
Dance of the Storm's Wind (Ex)
A Youxia's body moves with far greater swiftness than that of others. They travel like blurs, their motions almost like lightning itself as they even pierce the heavens with their efforts.
At 2nd level, the Youxia gains Evasion. If the Youxia makes a successful reflex save against any attack or effect that would normally deal half damage on a successful save, they instead take no damage. Evasion can only be used if the Youxia is wearing light or no armor. A helpless Youxia does not gain the benefit of Evasion.
At 3rd level, as long as the Youxia is conscious and not helpless they take no damage from falling.
At 6th level, the Youxia may treat any surface as flat solid ground, regardless of makeup or direction. This allows the Youxia to travel as normal across walls, ceilings, water or even open air. The Youxia must begin and end their movement on a surface that has some substance (so while ground, water or even a cloud suffice, open air or a void would not). If the Youxia would travel across a substance that would normally deal them damage (such as acid or lava) they do not take damage unless they end their movement upon it. A successful Reflex save (DC 20) halves this damage and Evasion can not be applied. The Youxia may additionally make a full attack as a standard action.
At 9th level, the Youxia gains Improved Evasion. The Youxia now takes only half damage on a failed reflex save against an attack, ability or effect that normally allows half damage on a successful reflex save.
Insightful Strike (Ex)
Youxia have long mastered the art of seeking out a foe's most vulnerable points and assaulting them for the best results.
At 2nd level, a Youxia gains a bonus to attack rolls and combat maneuver checks equal to half their selected score modifier (minimum 0).
Armory of a True Hero (Su)
The Youxia, continuing down the path to true Inner Peace, have learned how to fashion and wield their chi to rival even the mightiest mystic armaments.
At 4th level and every four levels after, the Youxia gains a +1 enhancement bonus to their unarmed strikes and their AC. They may elect to instead gain a weapon or armor special quality equal to the bonus they would normally receive. Once this decision is made it and the enchantments chosen can only be changed when the Youxia gains another such bonus.
At 4th level, a Youxia's unarmed strikes count as magic weapons for the purpose of bypassing damage reduction and attacking incorporeal foes. At 10th level, a Youxia's unarmed strikes are treated as Adamantine for the purpose of bypassing damage reduction and attacking foes. At 16th level, a Youxia's unarmed strikes are treated as Good for the purpose of bypassing damage reduction and attacking foes.
Fortified Essence (Ex)
The Youxia's chi enters a state of hyperactivity and responds in stronger force to the Youxia's discipline and force of will, granting them incredible resilience and fortitude to dangers mundane and supernatural.
At 5th level, the Youxia adds half their selected score modifier (minimum 0) to their Constitution modifier when determining bonus hit points and their Fortitude save. This effect is retroactive to all previous Hit Dice the Youxia possesses.
At 6th level, the Youxia gains Spell Resistance equal to 11+their total levels in their class+1/2 their selected score modifier.
At 8th level, the Youxia is immune to diseases, poisons, fatigue and exhaustion. This immunity does not apply to supernatural diseases or poisons.
At 17th level, the Youxia no longer takes penalties from aging and cannot be magically aged. Any such penalties that they have already taken stay in place and they still accrue bonuses as normal and the Youxia still dies when their time is up.
Nieli Blast (Su)
The first steps of mastering chi has been discovered by the Youxia as they can now form their very energy into a potent weapon.
At 10th level, as a standard action the Youxia can make a ranged touch attack out to 60 feet with a range increment of 30 feet. This ranged touch attack deals force damage as shown on the table above. A foe struck by this attack is treated as if if bull rushed by a creature one size category larger than the Youxia. Use the Youxia's Combat Maneuver bonus to resolve this attempt, using the more favorable size modifier. If the creature is flying and is successfully bull rushed, it must make a Fly check (DC 10+1/2 the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier) or lose the ability to fly for 1 round, automatically plummeting to the ground.
The Youxia may use this ability once per encounter per two points of selected score modifier they possess (minimum 1).
Inner Peace
The Youxia has finished their long, arduous journey at last. They have found inside of themselves a true state of peace and nirvana, becoming a master of their destiny and art.
At 20th level, The Youxia gains the following benefits:
The Youxia can use Commune with Nature as a spell-like ability once per day. The Youxia gains knowledge of areas even if nature has been overcome by construction or settlements.
The Youxia selects one specific substance that they partake of (such as wine, peaches, tobacco or pork) and this is designated as their "elixir". The Youxia no longer has a maximum age category and as long as they partake of their elixir once every five days they revert and stay in their physical prime. The Youxia takes no physical penalties from aging and is immune to any form of aging (magical or otherwise) in this state. The mental bonuses for aging still accrue as normal.
A spell that fails to overcome the Youxia's spell resistance is stored by the Youxia for a number of rounds equal to the Youxia's selected score modifier. As long as the Youxia has a spell stored they receive a bonus on saving throws against the spell's school of magic equal to the spell's level. The Youxia, as a standard action, may expend the stored energy to either heal 1d10 hit points per level of the spell, increase their movement speed by 10 feet per level of the spell for five rounds or have their next Nieli Blast or Wushu Strike deal damage as if they were one level higher per level of the spell.
The Code of Xia
A Youxia must always be of Good alignment and loses all class features except proficiencies if they ever knowingly and willfully commit an act that goes against the tenants of Xia.
A Youxia must be honorable by upholding justice and aiding the poor and helpless. A Youxia must use their considerable might not only for personal gain but for the greater good. The Youxia need not submit to any higher authority but must do their best to maintain social justice. A Youxia must repay any benefactor who has given them deeds of grace or favors, but only if the benefactor is themselves righteous and honorable. A Youxia must always seek vengeance to bring a villain to justice, but must also practice forgiveness, passion and mercy. A Youxia must always be loyal and obedient to the wishes of their Master (if they have one). A Youxia will only settle disputes between themselves and any ally or peer in the confines of a one on one duel.
Associates: A Youxia may be allies to anyone of any walk of life as long as doing so would not violate the Code of Xia. A simple thief or con man may be considered a friend but a Youxia only works with the likes of cold blooded murderers and tyrants under the most dire of circumstances.
Ex-Youxia
A Youxia who ceases to be of Good alignment, who knowingly and willfully breaches the Code of Xia loses all class features granted by this class (save proficiencies) and can no longer take levels in it.
A Youxia who commits a truly heroic deed of justice (as determined by the DM) and who is then subject to an Atonement spell regains all lost class features and may resume taking levels in this class.
”How can Kung Fu stop something that stops Kung Fu?”
-Po, Kung Fu Panda 2.
Youxia are heroes who follow a path, forged by strength and tempered by honor, that leads them to a destiny that they can only strive to craft as a righteous one. They are a wandering knight-errant, a champion for the weak and oppressed, who are beholden to no authority save their own creeds and will use the vindictive power of their bodies and souls to see justice done.
Masters of armed and unarmed combat, Youxia are more than simple practitioners of the martial arts. They are conduits for the supernatural power of their disciplines, utilizing it to achieve feats that would shatter and kill lesser men. A Youxia is a hero born from the ether of the world, raising up from unassuming roots to become an unstoppable force of chivalry. It matters not if the evil they find standing before them is a single man or an entire nation they will put their fists and heart completely into carving out a future that is for the benefit of the greater good.
Alignment: Any Good.
Hit Dice: d10
Class skills: Acrobatics (Dex), Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Escape Artist (Dex), Heal (Wis), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (History) (Int), Knowledge (Local) (Int), Perception (Wis), Ride (Dex), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Stealth (Dex), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str)
Skills: 6+Intelligence Modifier per level
LevelBABFortRefWillSpecialAncient Secret
1st+1+2+2+2Ancient Secret, Enlightened Armor, Hornet's Barrage, Wushu Strike +1d62
2nd+2+3+3+3Combat Accupuncture, Dance of the Storm's Wind, Insightful Strike2
3rd+3+3+3+3Wushu Strike +2d63
4th+4+4+4+4Armory of a True Hero3
5th+5+4+4+4Fortified Essence, Wushu Strike +3d64
6th+6/+1+5+5+54
7th+7/+2+5+5+5Wushu Strike +4d65
8th+8/+3+6+6+65
9th+9/+4+6+6+6Wushu Strike +5d66
10th+10/+5+7+7+7Nieli Blast 3d66
11th+11/+6/+1+7+7+7Wushu Strike +6d67
12th+12/+7/+2+8+8+8Nieli Blast 4d67
13th+13/+8/+3+8+8+8Wushu Strike +7d68
14th+14/+9/+4+9+9+9Nieli Blast 5d68
15th+15/+10/+5+9+9+9Wushu Strike +8d69
16th+16/+11/+6/+1+10+10+10Nieli Blast 6d69
17th+17/+12/+7/+2+10+10+10Wushu Strike +9d610
18th+18/+13/+8/+3+11+11+11Nieli Blast 7d610
19th+19/+14/+9/+4+11+11+11Wushu Strike +10d611
20th+20/+15/+10/+5+12+12+12Inner Peace, Nieli Blast 8d612
Weapon and Armor Proficiency
Youxia are proficient with all simple, martial and improvised weapons. They may select one exotic weapon of their choice to be proficient in. Youxia are not proficient with any form of armor or shields.
Disciple of Xia
When taking their first level in this class, the Youxia selects one of the six ability scores (Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma) and once this decision is made, it can not be changed. When a feature of this class is based off an ability score, the Youxia uses their selected score.
Being a Youxia requires an incredible amount of devotion and self sacrifice to upholding the Tenets of Xia, leaving little room for other callings or parallel paths on the road of life. The Youxia loses the abilities granted by this class, aside from weapon proficiences, if less than half their total class levels is in this class.
Ancient Secrets
The Youxia spends much time contemplating the nature of reality, meditating on the balances and cycles of life as they hone their bodies to their absolute pinnacle.
Starting at 1st level, the Youxia selects two Ancient Secrets (listed below), gaining the features associated with it. They gain an additional Ancient Secret every odd level (and an additional one at level 20). Ancient Secrets are considered Extraordinary abilities, unless noted otherwise.
A Youxia is able, through extensive meditation, to learn Ancient Secrets beyond their normal allotment gained by taking levels in this class. This requires the Youxia to sequester themselves to a natural environment at least three days away from any form of civilization, though this only includes civilized areas that are generally known to exist, not secret ones. The Youxia is only able to bring with them the resources to perform the ritual, nothing further. Items, gear, etc. found after embarking on this pilgrimage do not count against this requirement.
The Youxia must spend four hours cleansing their bodies and minds, the actual ritual taking four hours of uninterrupted meditation, during which the Youxia is considered helpless. The Youxia must expend 1,000 gp in resources (which can take the form of oils, herbs, incenses, paints, gems, candles etc.) and 100 xp when performing the ritual. Upon completion, the Youxia learns an additional Ancient Secret that they would qualify for selecting. This ritual can be performed as many times as the Youxia has the resources to complete, but the cost increases by 1,000 gp and 100 xp for each Ancient Secret obtained beyond the first. The Youxia is also only able to perform one such ritual in any given 24 hour period.
Enlightened Armor (Ex)
A Youxia does not use things such as steel or leather to protect their bodies, relying on their inner discipline and sense of the world to stave off those who would harm them.
At 1st level, the Youxia gains a +4 dodge bonus to their armor class. This bonus increases by an additional +1 for every four levels they possess in this class, to a maximum of +9 at level 20. This bonus applies to Touch attack and when the Youxia is flatfooted. The Youxia loses this bonus when immobilized or helpess or if they carry heavier than a medium load.
Hornet's Barrage (Ex)
Like a swarm of enraged hornets, spilling from their hive to relentlessly attack those they perceive as threats, the blows of a Youxia can rain down as a blur.
Starting at 1st level, when making an attack action, the Youxia may make an extra attack at their highest base attack bonus. If they choose to use this extra attack then they take a -2 penalty to all attacks in that specific routine. The Youxia may make an additional attack and increases the penalty by an additional -2 for every five levels after the first, to a maximum of four additional attacks at 16th level.
The Youxia may substitute disarm, sunder and trip combat maneuvers in place of normal attacks.
Wushu Strike (Ex)
Youxia possess great skill and force above that of normal men and can put this knowledge to good use when wielding themselves or any object as a weapon.
At 1st level, and every two levels thereafter, the Youxia gains a 1d6 damage bonus on their Unarmed Strikes. This bonus modifies the damage dice the weapon deals, being added in addition to the normal damage dice. [For example: A 1st level Human Youxia would treat their Unarmed Strike as if it dealt 1d3+1d6 damage instead of 1d3.]
When wielding a weapon they are proficient with, which is not an Unarmed Strike, the Youxia's Wushu Strike is treated as four levels lower (minimum 1). Non-proficient weapons do not gain the benefits of a Wushu Strike.
This bonus is multiplied by a critical hit. Any item, feat or ability that would increase the effective level of a Monk's Unarmed Strike increases the effective level of a Youxia's Wushu Strike.
A Youxia additionally gains Improved Unarmed Strike as a bonus feat. If the Youxia would already gain this feat from another source or later gains it from another source, they may choose another feat they qualify for instead.
Combat Acupuncture
The Youxia begins a long and deep path towards understanding the use of their own chi, pressure points and the flow of life force of all natural (and some unnatural things) things for good and for ill.
At 2nd level, a Youxia must declare they are using this ability before making an attack. If the attack is successful and the foe takes damage, they must make a Fortitude save (DC 10+1/2 the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier) or be stunned for one round.
This is an Extraordinary ability. Creatures normally immune to stunning (except Constructs) are not immune to this ability. The Youxia may use this ability a number of times per encounter equal to one half their selected score modifier (minimum 1).
At 7th level, as a standard action that invokes an attack of opportunity, the Youxia does several quick jabs to themselves or an adjacent ally. The target then gains Fast Healing equal to one half their total hit dice (minimum 1) for a number of rounds equal to one half the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier (minimum 1).
A target can not benefit from this ability more than once every three hours. This is an Extraordinary ability and Constructs are immune to its effects. The Youxia can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 1/2 their total levels in this class+their selected score modifier.
At 10th level, as a standard action, the Youxia makes a melee touch attack against an adjacent foe. The foe must make a successful Fortitude save (DC 10+1/2 the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier) or be paralyzed for a number of minutes equal to 1/2 the Youxia's level+their selected score modifier.
This ability affects creatures normally immune to paralysis. This is an Extraordinary ability and Constructs are immune to its effects. The Youxia can use this ability once per encounter per two points of selected score modifier they possess (minimum 1).
At 14th level, as a swift action, the Youxia does several quick jabs to themselves or an adjacent ally. The target then can make a new saving throw against any one negative effect currently affecting them at its original DC. They also gain a bonus to the saving throw equal to half the Youxia's selected score modifier.
A target can not benefit from this ability more than once every three hours. This is a Supernatural ability and Constructs are immune to its effects. The Youxia can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 1/2 their total levels in this class+their selected score modifier.
At 15th level, once per day, the Youxia may announce one attack as being a Quivering Palm strike. If the attack is successful and the foe takes damage from the attack, the Quivering Palm is successful. From that point on the Youxia, for a number of days equal to the Youxia's level, they may kill the target simply by willing it so. The target must make a Fortitude Save (DC 10+1/2 the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier) or be slain instantly as their body breaks down from the inside out.
This is a Supernatural ability and Constructs are immune to its effects.
At 18th level, as a standard action that invokes an attack of opportunity, the Youxia may make a melee touch attack against an adjacent foe. If the attack is successful the target must make a Will save (DC 10+1/2 the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier). If the target fails the save, the Youxia dictates how the target will take their next turn. The Youxia has access to any abilities or tactics the target has but must decide exactly how the target takes their next turn as soon as the target fails its save. The target will then follow these dictated actions to the best of its ability. A creature is immune to this ability for 24 hours after being affected by it (regardless if it makes its saving throw or not).
This is a Supernatural ability and Constructs are immune to its effects. The Youxia may use this ability a number of times per day equal to 1/2 their total levels in this class+their selected score modifier.
Dance of the Storm's Wind (Ex)
A Youxia's body moves with far greater swiftness than that of others. They travel like blurs, their motions almost like lightning itself as they even pierce the heavens with their efforts.
At 2nd level, the Youxia gains Evasion. If the Youxia makes a successful reflex save against any attack or effect that would normally deal half damage on a successful save, they instead take no damage. Evasion can only be used if the Youxia is wearing light or no armor. A helpless Youxia does not gain the benefit of Evasion.
At 3rd level, as long as the Youxia is conscious and not helpless they take no damage from falling.
At 6th level, the Youxia may treat any surface as flat solid ground, regardless of makeup or direction. This allows the Youxia to travel as normal across walls, ceilings, water or even open air. The Youxia must begin and end their movement on a surface that has some substance (so while ground, water or even a cloud suffice, open air or a void would not). If the Youxia would travel across a substance that would normally deal them damage (such as acid or lava) they do not take damage unless they end their movement upon it. A successful Reflex save (DC 20) halves this damage and Evasion can not be applied. The Youxia may additionally make a full attack as a standard action.
At 9th level, the Youxia gains Improved Evasion. The Youxia now takes only half damage on a failed reflex save against an attack, ability or effect that normally allows half damage on a successful reflex save.
Insightful Strike (Ex)
Youxia have long mastered the art of seeking out a foe's most vulnerable points and assaulting them for the best results.
At 2nd level, a Youxia gains a bonus to attack rolls and combat maneuver checks equal to half their selected score modifier (minimum 0).
Armory of a True Hero (Su)
The Youxia, continuing down the path to true Inner Peace, have learned how to fashion and wield their chi to rival even the mightiest mystic armaments.
At 4th level and every four levels after, the Youxia gains a +1 enhancement bonus to their unarmed strikes and their AC. They may elect to instead gain a weapon or armor special quality equal to the bonus they would normally receive. Once this decision is made it and the enchantments chosen can only be changed when the Youxia gains another such bonus.
At 4th level, a Youxia's unarmed strikes count as magic weapons for the purpose of bypassing damage reduction and attacking incorporeal foes. At 10th level, a Youxia's unarmed strikes are treated as Adamantine for the purpose of bypassing damage reduction and attacking foes. At 16th level, a Youxia's unarmed strikes are treated as Good for the purpose of bypassing damage reduction and attacking foes.
Fortified Essence (Ex)
The Youxia's chi enters a state of hyperactivity and responds in stronger force to the Youxia's discipline and force of will, granting them incredible resilience and fortitude to dangers mundane and supernatural.
At 5th level, the Youxia adds half their selected score modifier (minimum 0) to their Constitution modifier when determining bonus hit points and their Fortitude save. This effect is retroactive to all previous Hit Dice the Youxia possesses.
At 6th level, the Youxia gains Spell Resistance equal to 11+their total levels in their class+1/2 their selected score modifier.
At 8th level, the Youxia is immune to diseases, poisons, fatigue and exhaustion. This immunity does not apply to supernatural diseases or poisons.
At 17th level, the Youxia no longer takes penalties from aging and cannot be magically aged. Any such penalties that they have already taken stay in place and they still accrue bonuses as normal and the Youxia still dies when their time is up.
Nieli Blast (Su)
The first steps of mastering chi has been discovered by the Youxia as they can now form their very energy into a potent weapon.
At 10th level, as a standard action the Youxia can make a ranged touch attack out to 60 feet with a range increment of 30 feet. This ranged touch attack deals force damage as shown on the table above. A foe struck by this attack is treated as if if bull rushed by a creature one size category larger than the Youxia. Use the Youxia's Combat Maneuver bonus to resolve this attempt, using the more favorable size modifier. If the creature is flying and is successfully bull rushed, it must make a Fly check (DC 10+1/2 the Youxia's level+the Youxia's selected score modifier) or lose the ability to fly for 1 round, automatically plummeting to the ground.
The Youxia may use this ability once per encounter per two points of selected score modifier they possess (minimum 1).
Inner Peace
The Youxia has finished their long, arduous journey at last. They have found inside of themselves a true state of peace and nirvana, becoming a master of their destiny and art.
At 20th level, The Youxia gains the following benefits:
The Youxia can use Commune with Nature as a spell-like ability once per day. The Youxia gains knowledge of areas even if nature has been overcome by construction or settlements.
The Youxia selects one specific substance that they partake of (such as wine, peaches, tobacco or pork) and this is designated as their "elixir". The Youxia no longer has a maximum age category and as long as they partake of their elixir once every five days they revert and stay in their physical prime. The Youxia takes no physical penalties from aging and is immune to any form of aging (magical or otherwise) in this state. The mental bonuses for aging still accrue as normal.
A spell that fails to overcome the Youxia's spell resistance is stored by the Youxia for a number of rounds equal to the Youxia's selected score modifier. As long as the Youxia has a spell stored they receive a bonus on saving throws against the spell's school of magic equal to the spell's level. The Youxia, as a standard action, may expend the stored energy to either heal 1d10 hit points per level of the spell, increase their movement speed by 10 feet per level of the spell for five rounds or have their next Nieli Blast or Wushu Strike deal damage as if they were one level higher per level of the spell.
The Code of Xia
A Youxia must always be of Good alignment and loses all class features except proficiencies if they ever knowingly and willfully commit an act that goes against the tenants of Xia.
A Youxia must be honorable by upholding justice and aiding the poor and helpless. A Youxia must use their considerable might not only for personal gain but for the greater good. The Youxia need not submit to any higher authority but must do their best to maintain social justice. A Youxia must repay any benefactor who has given them deeds of grace or favors, but only if the benefactor is themselves righteous and honorable. A Youxia must always seek vengeance to bring a villain to justice, but must also practice forgiveness, passion and mercy. A Youxia must always be loyal and obedient to the wishes of their Master (if they have one). A Youxia will only settle disputes between themselves and any ally or peer in the confines of a one on one duel.
Associates: A Youxia may be allies to anyone of any walk of life as long as doing so would not violate the Code of Xia. A simple thief or con man may be considered a friend but a Youxia only works with the likes of cold blooded murderers and tyrants under the most dire of circumstances.
Ex-Youxia
A Youxia who ceases to be of Good alignment, who knowingly and willfully breaches the Code of Xia loses all class features granted by this class (save proficiencies) and can no longer take levels in it.
A Youxia who commits a truly heroic deed of justice (as determined by the DM) and who is then subject to an Atonement spell regains all lost class features and may resume taking levels in this class.