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{{#set:Summary=A beacon of light that shines even in the evil of the lower planes.
|Length=10
|Minimum Level=7
|Base Attack Bonus Progression=Good
|Fortitude Save Progression=Good
|Reflex Save Progression=Poor
|Will Save Progression=Good
|Class Ability=Divine Spellcasting
|Class Ability Progression=Full
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{{#set:Allowed Alignments=Lawful Good}} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Neutral Good}} {{#set:Allowed Alignments=Chaotic Good}}
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==Celestial Beacon==</noinclude><includeonly>===Celestial Beacon===</includeonly>

The Lower Planes are realms of evil of such magnitude that the good are oppressed in such a place. Those whose goodness is so strong that it radiates from them are beacons to the denizens of these realms, and some have learned to harness this light to burn away the unclean presence of the fiends. 

<noinclude>===Becoming a Celestial Beacon===</noinclude><includeonly>====Becoming a Celestial Beacon====</includeonly>

{| class="dragon monstats" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
|+ style="font-size: larger; white-space: nowrap;" | Entry Requirements
|-
! Base Attack Bonus:
| +5.
|-
! Skills:
| Knowledge (Planes) 4 ranks, Knowledge (Religion) 9 ranks.
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! Special:
| Must radiate moderate good.
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! Special:
| Must be proficient in heavy armor.
|} 

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ <div>{{Anchor|Table: The Celestial Beacon}}</div>
<p>Hit Die: d8</p>
|-
! rowspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | Special
! rowspan="2" | [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]]
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|- 
| 1st || +1 || +2 || +0 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Aura of Good|Aura of Good]], [[#Smite Evil|Smite Evil]]
| class="left" | +1 Spellcaster Level
|- 
| 2nd || +2 || +3 || +0 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Halo of the Righteous|Halo of the Righteous]]
| class="left" | +1 Spellcaster Level
|- 
| 3rd || +3 || +3 || +1 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Arms of the Holy|Arm of the Holy]]
| class="left" | +1 Spellcaster Level
|- 
| 4th || +4 || +4 || +1 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Armament of the Holy|Armament of the Holy]]
| class="left" | +1 Spellcaster Level
|- 
| 5th || +5 || +4 || +1 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Death Ward|Death Ward]]
| class="left" | +1 Spellcaster Level
|- 
| 6th || +6 || +5 || +2 || +5
| class="left" | [[#Flare of Goodness|Flare of Goodness]]
| class="left" | +1 Spellcaster Level
|- 
| 7th || +7 || +5 || +2 || +5
| class="left" | [[#Light of Peace|Light of Peace]]
| class="left" | +1 Spellcaster Level
|- 
| 8th || +8 || +6 || +2 || +6
| class="left" | ''[[#Holyfire Shield|Holyfire Shield]]''
| class="left" | +1 Spellcaster Level
|- 
| 9th || +9 || +6 || +3 || +6
| class="left" | [[#Celestial Aspect|Celestial Aspect]]
| class="left" | +1 Spellcaster Level
|- 
| 10th || +10 || +7 || +3 || +7
| class="left" | [[#Ward Against Evil Magic|Ward Again Evil Magic]]
| class="left" | +1 Spellcaster Level
|}
'''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::2]] + [[Int]] modifier per level)'''<br/>
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration}} ([[SRD:Constitution|Con]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Craft Skill|Craft}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Heal Skill|Heal}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge}} (Religion) ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Profession Skill|Profession}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]).

<noinclude>====Class Features====</noinclude><includeonly>=====Class Features=====</includeonly>

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Celestial Beacons gain no proficiency with any weapon or armor, but do gain proficiency in the Tower Shield.

'''{{Anchor|Aura of Good}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' The power of a Celestial Beacon’s aura of good (see the ''[[SRD:Detect Good|detect good]]'' spell) is equal to her Celestial Beacon level. This stacks with any other Aura of Good ability gained from other sources.

'''{{Anchor|Smite Evil}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' As a free action, a Celestial Beacon may attempt to smite evil with one normal melee attack. She adds her Charisma bonus (if any) to her attack roll and deals 1 extra point of damage per Celestial Beacon level. If the Celestial Beacon accidentally smites a creature that is not evil, the smite has no effect, but a use of the ability is expended for that day. The Celestial Beacon may use this ability once for every level of Celestial Beacon, and uses per day and bonuses of this effect stacks with any Smite Evil gained from other classes.

'''{{Anchor|Halo of the Righteous}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 2nd level, the Celestial Beacon emanates a ''[[SRD:Magic Circle against Evil|magic circle against evil]]'' effect, as the spell.

'''{{Anchor|Arms of the Holy}}:''' At 3rd level, any melee attack performed by a celestial beacon counts as good-aligned for the purposes by bypassing damage reduction.

'''{{Anchor|Armament of the Holy}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 4th level, any armor worn by the Celestial Beacon takes on a silvery or golden shine, and it is one category lighter than normal for purposes of movement and other limitations. Heavy armors are treated as medium, and medium armors are treated as light, but light armors are still treated as light. Spell failure chances for armors and shields worn by a Celestial Beacon are decreased by 10%, maximum Dexterity bonus is increased by 2, and armor check penalties are lessened by 3 (to a minimum of 0).

The Celestial Beacon gains DR 5/evil

'''{{Anchor|Death Ward}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 5th level, the Celestial Beacon is continuously under the effects of a ''[[SRD:Death Ward|death ward]]'', as the spell. The irises of his eyes become gold or silver.

'''{{Anchor|Flare of Goodness}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 6th level, the Celestial Beacon may perform a Flare of Goodness as an immediate action. This has the effects of a ''[[SRD:Sunburst|sunburst]]'' spell, and any evil magic in the radius is automatically dispelled. After using this ability, all class features gained from Celestial Beacon levels cease functioning for 1d4+1 rounds.

'''{{Anchor|Light of Peace}}:''' Upon reaching 7th level, the Celestial Beacon is continuously under the effects of a ''[[SRD:Sanctuary|sanctuary]]'' spell. If the Celestial Beacon attacks during a round, this effect ends for 1d4 rounds, then renews itself. The Celestial Beacons also gains the ability to shine as brightly as a torch. He may suppress or renew this ability as a swift action.

'''''{{Anchor|Holyfire Shield}}'' ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Sp]]):''' As a swift action, an 8th level Celestial Beacon can cast use a spell-like ability called ''holyfire shield'' at will. This effect is like a golden-colored ''[[SRD:Fire Shield|fire shield]]'', but the damage it inflicts is holy damage and it grants immunity to unholy damage.

'''{{Anchor|Celestial Aspect}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At 9th level, the Celestial Beacon becomes an [[SRD:Outsider Type|Outsider]], and gains a +2 to Str, +2 to Wis, and +2 to Cha. He may be restored to life according to his previous type.

'''{{Anchor|Ward Against Evil Magic}}:''' At 10th level, the Celestial Beacon gains Spell Resistance of 15 + character level, but only against [Evil] spells and spell-like abilities and the spells and spell-like abilities cast by evil-aligned creatures.
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Allowed Alignments	Lawful Good +, Neutral Good + and Chaotic Good +
Article Balance	Very High +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Good +
Class Ability	Divine Spellcasting +
Class Ability Progression	Full +
Fortitude Save Progression	Good +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	10 +
Minimum Level	7 +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Reflex Save Progression	Poor +
Skill	Concentration +, Craft +, Diplomacy +, Heal +, Intimidate +, Knowledge +, Profession + and Spellcraft +
Skill Points	2 +
Summary	A beacon of light that shines even in the evil of the lower planes. +
Title	Celestial Beacon +
Will Save Progression	Good +