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^Image: an arcane evaluator seeing the world through the eyes of the Matrix. (though a lot is missing in the image)
The Arcane Evaluator
"I see what you did there..."
Arcane Evaluators are rare, but welcome additions to any group of adventurers delving into the unknown. They are the finders of secrets, often keepers of many more. Theirs is the power kept guarded by the Reapers themselves to see and judge.
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Level|
Base Attack Bonus|
Fort Save|
Ref Save|
Will Save|
Special
1st|
+0
|
+0
|
+0
|
+0
|
Evaluate, Modify, Matrix
2nd|
+1
|
+0
|
+0
|
+0
|
-
3rd|
+2
|
+1
|
+1
|
+1
|
Conversion
4th|
+3
|
+1
|
+1
|
+1
|
Reallocate
5th|
+3
|
+1
|
+1
|
+1
|
Evaluate, Modify
6th|
+4
|
+2
|
+2
|
+2
|
-
7th|
+5
|
+2
|
+2
|
+2
|
Conversion
8th|
+6/1
|
+2
|
+2
|
+2
|
-
9th|
+6/1
|
+3
|
+3
|
+3
|
Reallocate
10th|
+7/2
|
+3
|
+3
|
+3
|
Evaluate, Modify, Arithmetics
11th|
+8/3
|
+3
|
+3
|
+3
|
-
12th|
+9/4
|
+4
|
+4
|
+4
|
Conversion
13th|
+9/4
|
+4
|
+4
|
+4
|
-
14th|
+10/5
|
+4
|
+4
|
+4
|
Reallocate
15th|
+11/6/1
|
+5
|
+5
|
+5
|
Evaluate, Modify
16th|
+12/7/2
|
+5
|
+5
|
+5
|
-
17th|
+12/7/2
|
+5
|
+5
|
+5
|
Conversion
18th|
+13/8/3
|
+6
|
+6
|
+6
|
-
19th|
+14/9/4
|
+6
|
+6
|
+6
|
Reallocate
20th|
+15/10/5
|
+6
|
+6
|
+6
|
Evaluate, Modify, Reincarnate
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Hit Die:
D6
Skill Points:
4+int mod (x4 at first level)
Class Skills:
Autohypnosis, Appraise, Balance, Concentration, Diplomacy, Craft (any), Disable Device, Forgery, Gather Information, Heal, Knowledge (any), Listen, Psicraft, Spot, Search, Sense Motive, Speak Language, Spellcraft, Use Magic Device, Use Psionic Device.
Special:
Arcane Evaluators are considered Psionic creatures with 1 power point and can obtain psionic feats.
Class Features:
Weapons Proficiency:
The Arcane Evaluator is proficient with any weapon he can study for a period of one week. They are not proficient with any armor or shields however, as it disrupts they're abilities- they need to feel the flow of the universe around them, its gentle whispers are incapable of reaching the Evaluator when armored.
Evaluation Points:
The Arcane Evaluator gains a pool of “evaluation points” with which to use her class features.
Evaluation points are equal to Intelligence modifier +10 x Evaluator level. (+5 int at level 10 would be 150 points)
They are recovered with every eight hour rest.
Evaluate:
The arcane evaluator gets their name from this ability. The Arcane Evaluator sees things in statistics, numbers, calculations and estimates. To do so costs 1 evaluation point per level you use it as. If you instead look for 1 specific stat (as long as you would normally see the stat) it instead costs /2 the amount round up and you gain a bonus of +1 for each spent point on that use of Evaluate.
To do so, they make an Appraisal check (Appraisal Ranks + ability mod + Misc bonuses +1d20 as normal) against the targets Will save (Will save +1d20 as normal).
Seen Statistics:
- lv1: HP,AC,Ongoing effects, Class, Race, Age, Height, Weight, Gender
- lv5: Str, Dex, Con, speed, BAB, Sexual Orientation, Alignment, Deity, Name
- lv10: Fort, Ref, Int, Wis, Cha, Parentage, Siblings,
- lv15: Will, Skills, Resistances, Life span(estimate how long they have left to live if no outside effects interfere such as assassination)
- lv20: Weaknesses, Immunities, Level, Genealogy. Now usable At Will.
Modify:
The Arcane Evaluator can reach into his own statistics to alter one trait, granting +1 (Total score, not level up. so +1 to a 5 bab would not make it +6/1 just +6 for example) To use Modify you spend 2 evaluation points, as a full round action at level 1, Standard action at level 10, and free action at level 20. This bonus is untyped and sticks to a score until you take it back and put it somewhere else. You can modify any number based stat, and add a new stat with the Modify points, such as a resistance to fire. You only have your Modify points as listed above. this is not a +x you can throw around to what ever, its a pool of points you can throw around wherever. You have 5 points... not you have +5's to throw around.
Conversion:
The arcane evaluator can see the numbers fly as an enemy casts a spell or manifests a power. By using 2 Evaluation points, the Arcane Evaluator can copy a spell or power used on her for later use, each copied spell can be used a number of times equal to her intelligence modifier before they are forever forgotten (unless they are copied again) She can also copy spells from spellbooks. Due to the nature of spellbooks and the unique systems of writing their own personal copies, doing so costs 3 evaluation points and 1 minute per spell level.
At the end of the day the Evaluator forgets all spells/powers copied that day.
at third level, the Evaluator can copy 0-2nd level spells. at seventh, this becomes 0-4th level spells/powers. 12th level is 0-7 and at 17th this becomes 0-9th level spells/powers. Caster level for copied spells is equal to Evaluator level, Copied powers are converted to spell system (level three power taking a level three spell slot)
By spending ten points +1 per spell level, the caster can permanently add a single spell to a spell list to a maximum that mimics the Wizard spells per day (a level 20 could carry four of each spell level) each can be used by spending 1 point per spell level. Spells/powers used in this manner are treated as Powers, in that they don't have components just displays. If you can augment a power, you can still do the same by spending 1 Evaluation point for every two power points to a minimum of 1.
and yes, 0 level spells would be free to use.
Reallocate:
The Arcane Evaluator can manipulate the statistics of an opponent or ally seen with Evaluate but cannot reduce or heighten their total stats more or less then it already was. when doing this, they take a point(s) from one statistic they can see, and add it to another.
To do so expends a number of uses of Evaluate equal to to 1/2 the level of which you use this ability rounded down. using the lv 4 version would cost 2 uses of evaluate for example.
The evaluator makes an appraisal check +1/2 class levels against targets will, as with evaluate. Target need not be living or sentient. so you can Reallocate the hardness on a rock for example.
Any Reallocate change is NOT permanent. but lasts for 1 minute per level or until you dismiss it (Sending points back where they belong)
- lv 4: 1 point
- lv 9: 2 points, Bonus
- lv 14: 4 points
- lv 19: 6 points, Bonus
Bonus: at level 9 the evaluator can grant the missing points to a stat on a different character, like an ally for example.
Bonus: at level 19 the evaluator can manipulate statistics that are not based on number, but only minor changes. Such as Hair color. And can Add new features with the free floating points, such as Resistance or Vulnerability to fire.
Optional: change the numbers do die. 2=1d4 and 6-1d12 for example.
Matrix:
The Arcane Evaluator sees the world in numbers. Literally. She gains a form blindsense called the Matrix (Not the movie "matrix" but going off the definition), She can see ethereal, distinguish colors, all that. Though she doesn't actually see. What she sees, Mentally, is a map of lines, numbers, and statistics however, it forms them and your mind automatically generates an image accordingly.
This special "sight" pierces minor illusions with a +1/2 class levels bonus to seeing through illusions, and the sight extends intelligence modifier x10 +10 feet in radius. (A 20 intelligence Evaluator would see 60ft in all directions for example) Feats that would normally extend Blindsense/blindsight can increase Matrix as well. This ability is always active and can be amplified through an overcharge using Class Levels worth of Evaluation points to see all within normal range x100 feet (60ft becomes 6000ft) lasting for intelligence modifier worth of rounds.
Arithmetics:
Manipulating the numbers seen through Matrix, the Evaluator can duplicate the very statistics that make up her being and force them somewhere else to certain effects:
Teleportation: Using 5 Evaluation points, the Evaluator can mimic the effects of any teleportation spell they would normally be able to use by having a level equivalent to the level at which a Psion/Wizard/Cleric would be able to attain the mimicked teleportation spell, as a move action to somewhere she can see with Matrix.
Mirror Image: Using 5 evaluation points, the evaluator can mimic the effects of Mirrior Image.
Blur: 2 Evaluation points.
Displacement: 4 evaluation points.
Blink: 4 evaluation points.
Invisibility: five evaluation points.
Etherealness: ten evaluation points.
Fission: seventeen evaluation points.
To use any Arithmetic ability, you must be of a level that a Sorcerer or Cleric would normally be able to gain that ability as a spell. Such as being level seventeen to use Fission as its a level nine power.
Reincarnate:
Using their own death to their opportunity, They rearrange all their own statistics as they wish, such as dropping Charisma points for further intelligence or removing a vulnerability. Changes can be extreme, such as Race and Class (though they'll be stuck as the new class unless it can switch as well)
You cannot manipulate your statistics to be more then the total. (Take one point from somewhere you have to add it somewhere else)
Restriction: You cannot add more to a stat like BAB more then your Modify score beyond what it would normally max out as. (Such as BAB 20 rather then 15 with a Modify of 5 floating points)
You can effectively prolong your life indefinitely (so long as you are resurrected) by reducing your own age each death.
You can use this ability even if you would normally lose Resurrection as a class feature due to level loss.
You cannot raise your own level through reincarnate, but you can lower it, break it down with various multiclass, Lower it for some level adjusting template (or not if your DM is kewl like that).
PLAYING AN ARCANE EVALUATOR
Combat: Arcane Evaluators are typically kept in the back of the group, or as party leader. Their main objective is usually providing information in battle to keep the party out of the dark, metaphorically.
Advancement: Arcane Evaluators make good rogues or sorcerers if they choose to multiclass (or if your playing gestalt), Or for a more devote team helper, Clerics to go around healing when their not informing.
Resources: Arcane Evaluators might draw upon information from others, guilds, or general information networks to complement their own abilities. You know their Race, their class. But do you know anything else about the race? So what if their a vampire. but... whats a vampire?
ARCANE EVALUATORS IN THE WORLD
Holy f*** man, Did you see that chick in the corner? It was like... she was staring... into my soul man, My soul! ~Timmothy Havox, (now)wanted pedophile on run from law after the local law enforcement received a mysterious letter depicting his past actions.
Daily Life: Most arcane evaluators make a living as informants, law enforcement, or spies for kings and queens. Usually making good money for information even highly trained spies would be hard pressed to discover. Some serve as councilors for kingdoms using their abilities to know if a king is fit to rule, or stand as judge in court.
Notables: Marian Gi Veneri is a famous Arcane Evaluator who use to go by the name of V, She blended in with crowds scanning for vile criminals and reporting them, others include many high councilors and judges.
Organizations: The Reapers. the reapers are a well organized world wide group of Evaluators who are usually Neutral. The Reapers are all some form of everliving life form, from sane vampires or even wights as long as they can think clearly and provide just judgment, to celestial beings as long as they they don't let their own ideals of 'good' interfere with true judgment. Reapers are exclusive to Evaluators. Though not every Evaluator is offered a position. If you are offered a position, they usually make you into a vampire as its usually the easiest. Though the type of ageless being usually depends on who recruits you. To become a Reaper, an existing Reaper must take a liking to you.
NPC Reaction
People often distrust you, No one likes someone who can know more about you then you do. Many people find Evaluators to be creepy. Many of them may seem blind, or walk around obstacles and avoid threats even though their hoods down to their chin! When they see you, its like they're seeing through you. Generally they are thought of in some cultures to be lesser reapers, to travel the world searching for the worthy. Many such superstitions surround the Evaluators.
ARCANE EVALUATORS IN THE GAME
Adaptation: Rather simple. that guy you paid for information on that Lord Butterbottom could have been an Arcane Evaluator, that judge who put your buddy in prison for what he did after hitting the rum to hard at the local tavern last night could have been an Arc Eva, A Character could have been paid to help the party on a quest to a new dungeon that appeared the other day (or is just tagging along for the discovery of new knowledge)
[3.5]Arcane Evaluator[Please let me know if its any good]
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