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==Aroghin Paragon==

{{quote|...and that is the story of my people, who, for generations have tried as fools to open The Gate and gain entry as living men to use the power of The Edge of Time to become more powerful than any race had ever dreamed. The Ooplaxii were fools and died for their squanderous mistake. The Gate was meant to be used to save them, and they did nothing. Now here we sit, in a city built upon their ancient graves. It’s a city of hollowness, without ghosts, rotting away year by year, and fading into nothingness just like its builders. You are wasting your time here. You should have never come. That Gate is but a cursed lure. Mortals were never meant to undo that which Grim Face had claimed. You’ll die here. When he’s done playing with your body, he will sacrifice you to The Gate, as his wisdom will never guide him from his fool fate. 
|orig=Queen Cahlu explaining how her husband will deal with a trespassing elven witch}}

The aroghin is a stalwart guardian of his people's beliefs and culture. An aroghin paragon typically has a deep connection to his people. He strives exemplify the strengths of his race, working through hardships and curses that bind them all. He is rugged and stubborn and remains true to his ideals and the ideals of his people to his own end.

===Making an Aroghin Paragon===

An aroghin paragon leads in a battle, so he's gotta be tough, armored and careful not to get himself into something he can't get out of alive.

'''Abilities:''' As with most any martial class, [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] is paramount for making attacks, though, an aroghin paragon also relies on his physical [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] to get him through a battle, fending off attacks, and reducing the amount of damage he takes.

'''Races:''' Any [[Aroghin (3.5e Race)|aroghin]] or [[Granling (3.5e Race)|granling]] may take this class.

'''Alignment:''' Any.

'''Starting Gold:''' 6d4 &times;10 gp (150 gp).

'''[[SRD:Race Descriptions#Starting Age|Starting Age]]:''' Moderate, as [[SRD:Fighter|fighter]], when taken for 1st-level characters.

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<div>{{Anchor|Table: The Aroghin Paragon}}</div>
Hit Die: d10
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! rowspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | Special
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
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|1st|| class="left" | +1 || +2 || +0 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Enduring Might|Enduring Might]], [[#Nonlethal Damage Reduction|Nonlethal Damage Reduction]]
|- 
|2nd|| class="left" | +2 || +3 || +0 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Deflect Attack|Deflect Attack]], [[#Take the Hit|Take the Hit]]
|- 
|3rd|| class="left" | +3 || +3 || +1 || +1
| class="left" | [[SRD:Constitution|+2 Constitution]], [[#Brute Will|Brute Will]], [[#Long Haul|Long Haul]]
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills (2 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level, &times;4 at 1st level)'''<br/>
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Climb Skill|Climb}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Craft Skill|Craft}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Handle Animal Skill|Handle Animal}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Jump Skill|Jump}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Ride Skill|Ride}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Swim Skill|Swim}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]).
|}

====Class Features====

Aroghin paragons become tougher and more resilient, fending off blows and temptations.  All of the following are class features of the aroghin paragon.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' An aroghin paragon is proficient with all [[SRD:Simple Weapon Proficiency|simple]] and [[SRD:Martial Weapon Proficiency|martial weapons]] and with all armor ([[SRD:Armor Proficiency (Heavy)|heavy]], [[SRD:Armor Proficiency (Medium)|medium]], and [[SRD:Armor Proficiency (Light)|light]]) and [[SRD:Shield Proficiency|shields]] (including [[SRD:Tower Shield Proficiency|tower shields]]).

'''{{Anchor|Enduring Might}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At 1st level, able to outlast the lesser others of his kind, the aroghin paragon gains a bonus equal to ½ his character level on all checks he would use with the [[SRD:Endurance|Endurance]] feat.

'''{{Anchor|Nonlethal Damage Reduction}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At 1st level, toughing it out, they resist the pain that causes others to fall. An aroghin paragon ignores 1 point of nonlethal damage from attacks per 2 HD (2 points at 3 HD, 3 points at 5 HD and so on...).

'''{{Anchor|Take the Hit}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At 2nd level, an aroghin paragon is trained to take pain. As an [[SRD:Immediate Actions|immediate action]] he may convert his [[#Nonlethal Damage Reduction|Nonlethal Damage Reduction]] into [[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage Reduction X/—]] for 1 round (where X is a number equal to ½ his HD, rounded down, minimum of 1).

'''{{Anchor|Deflect Attack}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At 2nd level, an aroghin paragon is trained to divert attacks away from himself with hands, sidesteps, shields or weapons at his disposal. As an [[SRD:Immediate Actions|immediate action]], after an attack was rolled against him, but before that roll has been confirmed as a hit or miss, he may choose to apply his [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] bonus as a shield bonus to his [[SRD:Armor Class|AC]] for that attack. He cannot deflect an attack with a result of a natural 20. He must be aware of the attack and not flatfooted.

'''[[SRD:Constitution|+2 Constitution]]:''' At 3rd level, an aroghin paragon gains a +2 racial bonus to his [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] as he becomes hardier.

'''{{Anchor|Brute Will}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At 3rd level, an aroghin paragon is massively tough and stubborn, resisting all temptation. He gains his [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] bonus (if any) as a bonus to his [[SRD:Will|Will]] saves.

'''{{Anchor|Long Haul}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At 3rd level, an aroghin paragon can move at his unencumbered speed even when wearing [[SRD:Armor|medium or heavy armor]] or when carrying a [[SRD:Carrying Capacity|medium or heavy load]]. His enduring strength allows him to bear great burdens.

====Aroghin Paragon Starting Package====

'''Weapons:''' [[SRD:Greatsword|greatsword]], [[SRD:Gauntlet|gauntlets]].

'''Skill Selection:''' Pick a number of skills equal to 2 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier.

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! class="left" | Skill || Ranks || Ability || Armor<br/>Check<br/>Penalty
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| class="left" | [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] || 4  || [[SRD:Strength|Str]] || &minus;4
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| class="left" | [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] || 4  || [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] || &mdash;
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| class="left" | [[SRD:Handle Animal Skill|Handle Animal]] || 4  || [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] || &mdash;
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| class="left" | [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] || 4  || [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] || &mdash;
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| class="left" | [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] || 4  || [[SRD:Strength|Str]] || &minus;4
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| class="left" | [[SRD:Ride Skill|Ride]] || 4  || [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]] || &mdash;
|- 
| class="left" | [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] || 4  || [[SRD:Strength|Str]] || &minus;8
|- 
| class="left" | [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] (cc) || 2  || [[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]] || &mdash;
|- 
| class="left" | [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] (cc) || 2  || [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] || &mdash;
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| class="left" | [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] (cc) || 2  || [[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]] || &mdash;
|}

'''Feat:''' [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] ([[SRD:Greatsword|greatsword]]).

'''Gear:''' [[SRD:Scale Mail|scale mail]], [[SRD:Adventuring Gear|Backpack]], [[SRD:Adventuring Gear|2 days rations]], [[SRD:Flint and Steel|flint and steel]].

'''Gold:''' 44 gp.

===Campaign Information===

====Playing an Aroghin Paragon====

'''Religion:''' Aroghin paragons pay homage to their God King, though, they also worship deities with the [[SRD:Death Domain|Death]], [[SRD:Strength Domain|Strength]] or [[SRD:War Domain|War]] domains.

'''Other Classes:''' Whenever someone needs a big tough guy to step forward and get his job done, they are glad to have an aroghin paragon around.

'''Combat:''' An aroghin paragon takes point, wearing his opponents down with his resilience while continuing to pose a threat. Often, he serves as his group's martial warrior.

'''Advancement:''' Most aroghin paragons stick with martial classes, most commonly [[SRD:Fighter|fighter]] and [[SRD:Ranger|ranger]], though [[Granling (3.5e Race)|granlings]] are likely to become [[SRD:Barbarian|barbarians]]. Those aroghin paragons who go into the service of higher authority (mundane or otherworldly) have made fine progress as [[SRD:Cleric|clerics]] and [[SRD:Paladin|paladins]].

====Aroghin Paragons in the World====

{{quote|So this is war? … I can do this all day.|orig=Ahkmagg Ahzooth, aroghin paragon|src=from the frontlines of The Ooplaxii War}}

Within aroghin society, it is the aroghin paragons who are the nobles, the leaders, the elite and the wealthy. Their strength earns them respect and admiration. Even [[Granling (3.5e Race)|granlings]] are respected for their strength and fortitude, though, they are still seen as second class citizens, they are often royal guards or revered gladiators.

'''Daily Life:''' Aroghin paragons honor and serve those whom they owe allegiance to, following their orders. For those that follow them, they offer little comfort save the stability of their command.

'''Notables:''' Ahmahroque Cahleethou, a noblewoman, foiled several assassination attempts on her aging husband, ensuring that the aroghin nation remained stable until his successor could be named. He chose to name his wife, and she went on to rule in the senate where she later became head judge and led raiding squads against heretics, slaughtering a great many before she finally retired. After her death, she was taken up the great mountain and buried under the great God King's palace.

'''Organizations:''' Aroghin paragons are occasionally pressed into forming elite platoons to combat specific threats to the aroghin lands.

'''NPC Reactions:''' Aroghin paragons are often treated with respect and admiration, viewed as heros with near celebrity. Common folk love to be associated with such power and will often go out of their way to both please them and prevent them from getting angry and bearing their wrath upon the weak.

====Aroghin Paragon Lore====

Characters with ranks in Knowledge (local) can research aroghin paragons to learn more about them.  When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.

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! DC || class="left" | Result
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| 5 || class="left" | Aroghin paragons can take a lot of punches in a fist fight.
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| 10 || class="left" | Aroghin paragons are rugged, and can take a lot of physical abuse.
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| 15 || class="left" | Aroghin paragons relish in their physical might, standing staunch after much pain and hardship.
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| 20 || class="left" | Aroghin paragons continue to develop the power of the aroghin race long after they have gone onto other careers, becoming highly respected and well trained.
|}

====Aroghin Paragons in the Game====

Aroghin paragons fill the role of the warrior, the elite bodyguard, the noble knight, the military leader or any such position that requires a big tough guy who can take a hit.

'''Adaptation:''' Within some settings, the aroghin paragon may be reduced to lowly guards and thugs and lackeys who's cultural training is all that they can learn on the tough streets.

'''Sample Encounter:''' Three aroghin temple guards on a patrol stumble across the PCs in a restricted area, they call out in Aroghin as they attack head on, spaced 10 feet apart.

''EL 5:'' {{:Aroghin Temple Guard (3.5e NPC)}}


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Article Balance	Moderate +
Author	Ganteka Future +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Good +
Challenge Rating	3 +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Good +
Identifier	3.5e Racial Paragon Class +
Length	3 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Name	Aroghin Temple Guard +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Reflex Save Progression	Poor +
Size	Medium +
Skill	Climb +, Craft +, Handle Animal +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Ride +, Swim +, Autohypnosis +, Balance +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Martial Lore +, Profession +, Search + and Spot +
Summary	Elite working soldier tasked with patrols and keeping the peace. + and Overcoming their weaknesses, they gain a great enduring strength and fighting skill. +
Title	Aroghin Paragon +
Type	Humanoid (Aroghin) +
Will Save Progression	Poor +