Giant Paragon

(DM’s discretion).The check’s Difficulty Class equals 10 + the number ofHit 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 ofup to one word per darkbond level or a series of yes/no questions—one per darkbond level.

Battle Hymn ofthe 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 ifaffected by a control undead spell,and then are free.

At 10th level,the darkbond can use her total character level as her caster level.

The giantish ceremony ofShu-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 ofwisdom,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 ofall other giants.Most individuals ofother 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 oftheir time in giantish cities,with their own folk.A few,particularly champions,go offto fight the enemies ofgiants 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: Giant Diplomacy: 5 ranks Sense Motive: 5 ranks Craft (Any): 5 ranks Knowledge (Ceremony): 8 ranks Feats: Chi-Julud,Stomp Special: Must be size Large Special: 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 ofall simple weapons and light armors and shields.

Height Increase (Ex): At 1st level,a giant paragon grows to a height ofapproximately 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 ofGhi-Nammor.Upon reaching 17th character level,the giant may—ifdesired—perform this rite and grow another 2 to 3 feet,thus becoming size Huge.No ability score modifications arise as a result ofthe 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 of40 feet.

THE GIANT PARAGON

Base Attack Fortitude Reflex Will Level Bonus Save Save Save Special

1 +0 +2 +0 +0 Height increase,giantish skills 2 +1 +3 +0 +1 Strength increase 3 +2 +3 +1 +1 Height increase,Wisdom increase 4 +3 +4 +1 +2 Constitution increase 5 +3 +4 +1 +2 Height increase,Strength increase,Ghi-Nammor