27,081
edits
Changes
Version 1.0
|adopter=
|date_adopted=
|status=In ConstructionFinished
|editing=
|balance=High
==Minstrel==
===Making a Minstrel===
'''AbilitiesRaces:''' IN CONSTRUCTIONAny races can be Minstrel, although those with a higher natural Charisma tend to take to the path of the magical art easier.
'''Starting Gold:''' As the Rogue.
|special11=[[#Virtuous Performance|Swift Performance]] {{!!}} ∞ {{!!}} 5 {{!!}} 4 {{!!}} 4 {{!!}} 2 {{!!}} — {{!!}} — {{!!}} 5
|special12=[[#Talented Discovery|Talented Discovery]] {{!!}} ∞ {{!!}} 5 {{!!}} 5 {{!!}} 4 {{!!}} 3 {{!!}} — {{!!}} — {{!!}} 6
|special13=<!-- special abilities granted at 13 --> [[#Arcane Mastery|Arcane Mastery]] {{!!}} ∞ {{!!}} 5 {{!!}} 5 {{!!}} 4 {{!!}} 3 {{!!}} 1 {{!!}} — {{!!}} 6
|special14=[[#Talented Discovery|Talented Discovery]] {{!!}} ∞ {{!!}} 5 {{!!}} 5 {{!!}} 4 {{!!}} 4 {{!!}} 2 {{!!}} — {{!!}} 6
|special15=[[#Bonus Feat|Bonus Feat]] {{!!}} ∞ {{!!}} 5 {{!!}} 5 {{!!}} 5 {{!!}} 4 {{!!}} 3 {{!!}} — {{!!}} 6
''{{Anchor|Acquire Skill}}:'' A minstrel choose a skill she has no ranks in, she gain a number of free rank in the skill equal to her class level +3.
''{{Anchor|Charmer}} {{Ex}}:'' The minstrel is capable of quick wit and charm and quickly catch the heart of anyone who fancy her even with a simple wink or suggestive smile. She may make a rushed [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] check against a creature physically attracted to her as a free action with a -10 penalty. If the creature was not attracted to the minstrel the check automatically fail and the creature must be able to see her, although not hear her. The effect of this check only last for as long as they see the minstrel and 10 minute thereafter, although it may cause lasting feelings in some people.
: ''{{Anchor|Charmer, Improved}} {{Ex}}:'' If through the use of the Charmer ability the minstrel make a creature friendly (even if it already was), it must make a [[Will]] or become [[SRD:Charm Person|charmed]] (as the spell) for 1 round per level. This Talented Discovery require the Charmer Discovery.
''{{Anchor|Costume Proficiency}} {{Ex}}:'' The minstrel wore enough extra and burdensome costume to gain proficiency in medium armor and the ability to cast in medium armor without spell failure. She can also disguise an as another sex or race without penalties and gain the ability to move at half her speed while using [[SRD:Disguise|Disguise]] skill.
''{{Anchor|Cunning Fighter}} {{Ex}}:'' The minstrel gain [[SRD:Improved Feint|Improved Feint]] and [[Flanking Feint (3.5e Feat)|Flanking Feint]] as bonus feats even if she do not meet the prerequisites.
: ''{{Anchor|Cunning Fighter, Improved}} {{Ex}}:'' The minstrel gain [[Superior Feint (3.5e Feat)|Superior Feint]] as a bonus feat. This Talented Discovery require the Cunning Fighter Discovery.
''{{Anchor|Ear for Music}} {{Ex}}:'' The minstrel gain a +4 bonus on [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] checks and automatically identify any tune or song she has previously heard.
''{{Anchor|Incognito Magic}} {{Su}}:'' The minstrel know how to be extremely subtle when she need to. Any creature that succeed a [[Will]] save against any of her abilities (including spells) do not realized they succeeded a [[Will]] save.
''{{Anchor|Forked Tongue}} {{Ex}}:'' The Minstrel gain the [[Goad (3.5e Feat)|Goad]] feat as a bonus feat. You may use it on creature who are immune to mind-affecting spell but they receive a +8 bonus on their [[Will]] saving throw. However mindless creatures are still immune to the effect.
: ''{{Anchor|Forked Tongue, Improved}} {{Ex}}:'' The penalty from your use of the [[Goad (3.5e Feat)|Goad]] feat now also apply to all skill checks not made against you. In non-combat situation the penalty double on social check and last 1 minute unless they make a melee attack against you. This Talented Discovery require the Forked Tongue Discovery.
''{{Anchor|Master Mesmer}} {{Su}}:'' A minstrel can use her magic to even affect the dead with her performance. She now bypass immunities to mind-affecting effect (including compulsion and charm) with her minstrel's spells, talented discovery and virtuous performance. However creature with such immunities gain a +4 bonus on their saving throws and are allowed a [[Will]] save to negate the effect if the effect as no save.
''{{Anchor|Mobile Stealth}} {{Ex}}:'' The minstrel no longer take any penalty to [[SRD:Move Silently|Move Silently]] for moving at full speed. The penalty for use [[SRD:Move Silently|Move Silently]] while running are halved as well.
: ''{{Anchor|Mobile Stealth, Improved}} {{Ex}}: The penalty for use [[SRD:Move Silently|Move Silently]] while running are now removed as well.
''{{Anchor|Outrageous Display}} {{Ex}}:'' The minstrel can cause an opening in her foes's defense by opening her own. As a move action she may strike a pose, say a snappy line, open her shirt or similar show off. If she does she provoke an attack of opportunity from which she take a -4 penalty. If she is not struck she may attempt a [[SRD:Feint|Feint]] against all adjacent creatures.
'''{{Anchor|Gather Crowd}} {{Ex}}:''' The 3rd level minstrel can amass a crowd with a 10 minutes speech or performance. The size of the crowd depends on the local population but is usually dense enough to be considered difficult terrain. The crowd usually disperse 1d4 rounds after any interesting events have stopped happening or after violence has started.
'''{{Anchor|Skill Improvisation}} {{Ex}}:''' A 2nd level Minstrel is capable of improvising just about any skills. She may replace any skill check with a half class level + her [[Intelligence]] modifier check. This do not allow her to use trained-only skill without ranks.
At 6th level she may use Skill Improvisation to gain full use of trained-only skills.
'''{{Anchor|Inspiration}} {{Su}}:''' A 9th level minstrel can spend one round of her virtuous performance to make any willing creature within 30 feet of herself reroll a single d20 roll, accepting the second result even if it worse.
'''{{Anchor|placeholderArcane Mastery}} {{Ex}}:''' 13th level abilitygain a single [[SRD:Archmage|Archmage]]'s High Arcana, she must sacrifice a spell slot as normal but the spell slot cost is reduced by 2 (so ''Arcane Reach'' would cost a 5th level spell slot). Whenever she gain a new Talented Discovery she may select another High Arcana as well.
'''{{Anchor|Generational Legacy}} {{Su}}:''' A 17th level minstrel can make herself immortal through her work. With a full year of work she may create a play, song or another form of art. As long as this piece of art or a copy of it exist she cease to age and may be brought back to life with no level loss.
