Pyrophobia (3.5e Flaw)
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Pyrophobia
You are afraid of Fire.
Prerequisite: Must not cast any spells with the 'Fire' descriptor. You may also not use any Spell-Like effects or Supernatural abilities, or enchantments involving Fire.
Effect: This flaw conforms a variety of negative effects. If within 15ft. of any spell with the 'Fire' descriptor, you must make a DC 15+Spell Level or become At Bay from the effect. If you are within 10ft, you become Shaken, and if you are within 5ft you become Frightened. This effect lasts for a number of rounds equal the duration of the spell plus two. A new spell does not worsen the previous, but instead refreshes this duration. Supernatural effects also proc this, as do spell-like effects, with the spell level being equivalent to the caster level.
Furthermore, you become At Bay from any source of flame that takes up a 5ft Space as long as you are within 30ft of it. Each additional space the flame takes up adds another five feet to the range it may put you at bay. Therefore, a cavern with a space of fire equal to 30x30ft would affect the character within 55ft. Suffice to say, larger bodies of flame are scarier.
Flame that is from a hostile, or untrusted source that is smaller than 5ft (IE a torch, an open lantern) will also cause the character to become At Bay. If they are directly hit by this source's fire, they become Shaken. A Goblin wielding a flaming sword or a simple torch, therefore, causes the character to become At Bay.
Sources of flame that are caused by the individual, such as lighting a torch yourself, or creating a campfire, do not proc this effect unless you come into contact with the flame directly, where the character then considers it a Hostile Source.
Flames that are expected, through a verbal warning of some kind from a trusted source (For example, if an ally alerts you that they are going to start a fire), cannot make you shaken or frightened. You can only become At Bay, but only if you are within 10ft of the source.
If the character ever becomes set On Fire, they cannot immediately remove the flame, and become Panicked for one round.
Benefit: Any bonus feat for which you meet the prerequisites.
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| Author | KasiFlow + |
| Flaw Grants | Any bonus feat for which you meet the prerequisites. + |
| Identifier | 3.5e Flaw + |
| Rating | Undiscussed + |
| Summary | You are afraid of Fire. + |
| Title | Pyrophobia + |
