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    Default [Psionics] PrcRIFPC:The Psionic Mauler (Comments!)

    The Psionic Mauler *

    (for reference, I wanted this to be a class, but it was declined, though it makes more sense as one)

    Spawned from the savage tribes of the Zakken (zack-kehn), Psionic Mauler's use their brute force to channel their power, not their intelligence, but from their will to survive. *Exotic spectacles, Maulers tend to be slightly ferocious, much like a Barbarian, but have learned to channel that rage into powerful manifestations. *
    Known for their brute mentality, this class aspires to many, but mostly to Barbarians. *Though, other combat-oriented classes may find this useful. *To take this class the character must not have a previous psionic class, but must attain the power points either by a psionic race or by the Wild Talent feat. *The character may take a psionic class afterwards however.

    Hit Die: d12

    Requirements:

    Psionics: Must have a power-point reserve of at least 1

    Alignment: Chaotic

    Base Attack Bonus: +1

    Feats: Psionic Attack (Described later)

    Skills: Intimidate 2 Ranks

    Special: Must have gone through the Zakken initiation ceremony

    Class Skills: The Psionic Mauler's class skills are Intimidate (Cha), and Psicraft (Int).

    Skill Points at Each Level: 2 + Intelligence Modifier

    Code:
    Level *BAB *Fort *Ref *Will *Special * * * * * * *PP/Day * * * *Max level known
    1st * * +1 * +2 * *+2 *+0 * *Psionic Rage * * * * * 2 * * * * * * * * *1st
    2nd * * +2 * +3 * *+3 *+0 * *Ecto Skin +2 * * * * **5 * * * * * * * ** 1st
    3rd * * +3 * +3 * *+3 *+1 * *DM 1/day * * * * * * * 9 * * * * * * * * *2nd
    4th * * +4 * +4 * *+4 *+1 * *Ecto Skin +4 * * * ** 14 * * * * * * * * *2nd
    5th * * +5 * +4 * *+4 *+1 * *DM 2/day * * * * * * *20 * * * * * * * * *3rd
    6th * * +6 * +5 * *+5 *+2 * *Ecto Skin +6 * * * ** 28 * * * * * * * * *3rd
    7th * * +7 * +5 * *+5 *+2 * *DM 3/day * * * * * * *37 * * * * * * * * *4th
    8th * * +8 * +6 * *+6 *+2 * *Ecto Skin +8 * * * ** 47 * * * * * * * * *4th
    9th * * +9 * +6 * *+6 *+3 * *DM 4/day * * * * * * *58 * * * * * * * * *5th
    10th * +10 * +7 * *+7 *+3 * *Ecto Skin +10 * * * * 70 * * * * * * * * *5th
     * * * * ** * * * ** * * * * Psionic Stomp
    Weapon and Armor Proficiencies:
    Psionic Mauler's gain proficiency with Simple, and Martial Weapons, Light and Medium Armor, and the Falquan (described later on).

    Power Point/Day: A psionic mauler manifests powers through his Strength score, and uses that score to determine bonus power points (since the psionic maulers power list only goes up to 5th level powers, a mauler may not achieve higher level spells through the means of bonus spells). *If a psionic mauler gains power points from a separate class, keep them as two different numbers, as a psionic mauler may only use power points form his race or this prestige class to manifest psionic mauler powers.

    Powers Known: A psionic mauler knows all psionic mauler powers, which are taken from the psionic mauler power list. *Though the list is extremely limited, it gives a mauler all he/she needs to gain the advantage in a fight. *A mauler need not prepare powers, as they are able to be manifested without choosing them ahead of time. *
    The DC for saving throws for powers cast by a psionic mauler are determined as explained here. *DC = 10 + powers level + the mauler's Strength bonus.

    Maximum Power Level Known: At the first level of psionic mauler, the character gains the ability to manifest first level spells. *Every odd level thereafter, he/she gains the ability to manifest powers of an additional level. (A fifth level mauler would be able to manifest 3rd level powers)

    Psionic Mauler Power List:
    First Level Powers:
    Bolt, Crystal Shard, Demoralize, Energy Ray, Hammer, Inertial Armor, Mind Thrust, Vigor, Biofeedback, Defensive/Offensive Precognition, Offensive Prescience, Stomp, Thicken Skin
    Second Level Powers:
    Concussion Blast, Energy Push, Energy Stun, Inflict Pain, Recall Agony, Swarm of Crystals, Body Adjustment, Dissolving Weapon, Painful Strike, Prowess, Psionic Lion's Charge, Energy Missile, Brain Lock
    Third Level Powers:
    Energy Bolt, Energy Burst, Energy Retort, Forced Share Pain, Telekinetic Thrust, Empathic Feedback, Exhalation of the Black Dragon, Graft Weapon, Vampiric Blade, Psionic Keen Edge, Energy Cone, Crisis of Breath
    Fourth Level Powers:
    Telekinetic Maneuver, Psionic Freedom of Movement, Immovability, Inertial Barrier, Truevenom Weapon, Weapon of Energy, Energy Ball
    Fifth Level Powers:
    Ectoplasmic Shambler, Psychic Crush, Oak Body, Psychofeedback, Energy Current, Hail of Crystals, Alta's Gift

    Psionic Rage:
    As Barbarian rage, except it lasts a number of rounds equal to the characters maximum power level + Strength modifier. *This ability is gained at first level.

    Ectoplasmic Skin:
    The skin of the character begins to attract a layer of ectoplasm, giving a +2 bonus to natural armor, which starts at level two, and is enhanced by two more points every other level.

    Destructive Manifestations:
    Starting at level three, a psionic mauler gains the ability to empower or maximize any damage dealing power, once per day, which increases by one every other level after three.

    Bonus Feats:
    At 3rd level, the psionic mauler gains either the Improved Psionic Attack feat or the Psionic Weapon feat.
    At 8th level, the psionic mauler may select either Psionic Demolish or Greater Psionic Weapon.

    Psionic Stomp:
    At level 10, the psionic mauler gains the psionic stomp ability. *This ability allows the character to stomp the ground, dealing 10d4+Strength bonus energy damage in an area of 20 feet in every direction around the mauler. This ability is usable 5 times per day.


    Special Requirement:
    The Zakken initiation ceremony is a small celebration for young Zakken turning the age of 15. *Most Zakken take one level of barbarian beforehand, since Zakken are trained from a young age, and only can take the Psionic Mauler prestige class once they complete this ceremony. *Most of the time, a non-Zakken cannot participate in this ceremony, yet the Zakken are very generous, and any well received guests, or people that help the tribe in any way, are welcome to become a part of it, and learn the Psionic Mauler prestige class if they want.
    Last edited by Vaynor; 2010-01-13 at 04:31 PM.
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