Chapter Two: Prestige Classes
(DM’s discretion). The check’s Difficulty Class equals 10 + the number of Hit Dice the creature had in life. Further, if the spirit has been dead more than 10 years, add +2 to the Difficulty Class. For spirits dead longer than 100 years, add another +2 to the Difficulty Class. For spirits dead longer than 1,000 years, add another +4 to the Difficulty Class. At 10th level, a darkbond can ask a question that requires an answer of up to one word per darkbond level or a series of yes/no questions—one per darkbond level. Battle Hymn of the Dark (Sp): Once per day starting at 8th level, the darkbond can cast animate undead legion using her class levels as her caster level. No special (costly) material components are needed to use this ability. For one hour, the undead created serve the caster automatically, as if affected by a control undead spell, and then are free. At 10th level, the darkbond can use her total character level as her caster level.
Giant Paragon The giantish ceremony of Shu-Rin continues beyond the levels shown in Monte Cook’s Arcana Unearthed. Giants can proceed beyond giant racial levels to become giant paragons, but few do. To do so requires a great many purification rituals and numerous tests of wisdom, stamina, and insight. Those who progress all the way finally learn the ultimate giantish ceremony: Ghi-Nammor. This ceremony allows the giant to grow to be a Huge creature, over 16 feet tall. Giant paragons often become giantish leaders, commanding the respect and admiration of all other giants. Most individuals of other races do not understand the significance of the rituals and trials a giant paragon goes through, but they can certainly recognize that the most respected giants are often the largest. Giant paragons spend most of their time in giantish cities, with their own folk. A few, particularly champions, go off to fight the enemies of giants throughout the realm— usually alone. Hit Die: d10
Requirements To qualify to become a giant paragon, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.
Race: Diplomacy: Sense Motive: Craft (Any): Knowledge (Ceremony): Feats: Special: Special:
Giant 5 ranks 5 ranks 5 ranks 8 ranks Chi-Julud, Stomp Must be size Large Each level gain, including 1st level, requires 1d4+1 weeks of study, rituals, and tests.
Class Skills The giant paragon’s class skills (and the key ability for each) are: Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Jump (Str), Knowledge (ceremony) (Int), Intimidate (Cha), Perform (ballad) (Cha), Perform (storytelling) (Cha), and Sense Motive (Wis). For more information on these skills, see Monte Cook’s Arcana Unearthed, Chapter Four. Skill Points at Each Level: 2 + Intelligence modifier
Class Features Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Giant paragons are proficient in the use of all simple weapons and light armors and shields. Height Increase (Ex): At 1st level, a giant paragon grows to a height of approximately 10 feet. At 3rd level, the giant grows to between 12 and 13 feet tall. At 5th level, the character becomes 14 to 15 feet tall. Giantish Skills (Ex): At 1st level, the giant gains a +2 competence bonus to Craft, Diplomacy, and Sense Motive checks. Strength Increase (Ex): At 2nd level, the giant paragon’s Strength score gains a +2 inherent bonus. At 5th level, the character gains an additional +2 inherent bonus to Strength. Wisdom Increase (Ex): At 3rd level, the giant paragon’s Wisdom score gains a +2 inherent bonus. Constitution Increase (Ex): At 4th level, the giant paragon’s Constitution score gains a +2 inherent bonus. Ghi-Nammor (Ex): A giant paragon who reaches 5th level learns the rite of Ghi-Nammor. Upon reaching 17th character level, the giant may—if desired—perform this rite and grow another 2 to 3 feet, thus becoming size Huge. No ability score modifications arise as a result of the growth, and the giant suffers a further –1 size penalty to Armor Class and attack rolls. The character gains a 15-foot reach, however, and has a base speed of 40 feet.
THE GIANT PARAGON
Level 1 2 3 4 5
Base Attack Bonus +0 +1 +2 +3 +3
Fortitude Save +2 +3 +3 +4 +4
Reflex Save +0 +0 +1 +1 +1
Will Save +0 +1 +1 +2 +2
Special Height increase, giantish skills Strength increase Height increase, Wisdom increase Constitution increase Height increase, Strength increase, Ghi-Nammor
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