Post by Iron Bonny Shades on Dec 5, 2003 20:05:26 GMT -5
Note: Some text has been lifted from the Tempest Prestige Class created by John H. Hopler, on page 12 and 13 in Way of the Huckster.
Revised Tempest
New Feat: Tempest
You have born with magical powers far beyond your control.
Select 1 hex or spell. This spell becomes an innate ability of the Tempest. In order to activate the ability, the Tempest must expend a chip and make a roll against his Tempest Skill (which is based on charisma, and becomes a core skill regardless of class). Success means the spell is cast as if he were hexslinging. It is based on the highest class of the character.
Because the Spell comes from the tempest, there is no backlash. However, if a natural 1 is rolled, the Tempest has lost control of the power, and the marshal chooses what happens (brah ha ha).
Additionally, the tempest has a tendency to cast its spell when shocked or surprised. In any situation where the tempest goes last or is caught flat footed, he must make a reflex save (DC25). Failure means the Spell goes off, and the marshall chooses what happens. The only good thing is that this involuntary response does not use a chip.
Special: You must select this feat at 1st level and cannot take a class with spellcasting abilities.
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Tempest Torrent Prestige Class
"I always knew that I was different"
"This storm, that has always been inside of me since the day I was born. It reaches out and consumes all that I touch."
"Sometimes I am able to control it, but more often then not, I am brought along for the ride."
"That ends now."
"I must master this storm, before it consumes me and everything I hold dear."
Most Tempests do not survive very long. If their own powers don't consume them, they are likely to be destroyed by a lynch mob as a "witch".
However, sometimes the Tempest has the right combination of tenacity and plain old good luck to start learning to control the power. These are known as tempest torrents and are particular fearsome, despite only having one spell to work with. They learn new tricks and traits with their gift, in order to better apply it to the world around him.
Hit Dice: d6
Requirements
Base Attack Bonus: +3
Skills: Knowledge (local) 3 ranks, Sense Motive 3 ranks, Concentration 6 ranks, Tempest 5 ranks
Feats: Endurance, Nerves o' steel, Tempest
Class Skills
The key skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Gambling (Int), Hide (Dex), Knowledge (occult)(Int), Move Silently (Dex), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Sense Motive (Wis), Spot (Wis), Tempest (Cha) See Chapter 4 skills in the Player's Handbook for skill descriptions.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency:
Skill Points at Each Level: 4 +Int modifier.[/quote]
The Power Within: Once per day, the Tempest Torrent can use their gift without expending a chip.
Tempest Experience: The tempest adds his level to his highest core class for the purpose of his spellcasting level.
Keen: Most folks on the frontier are jumpy. Tempests have to expect the unexpected. A Tempest Torrent notices little details, sounds and movements that other may ignore. The Tempest Torrent may add +2 to any wisdom, Sense Motive or Spot checks at level 2, 6, and 9. This covers raw observation, so include rolls made to hear, smell taste or otherwise sense whatever it is the hero is attempting to detect.
Light Sleeper: Gettting a good nights rest in the weird west isn't the easiest thing to come by. Tempest characters are usually on the run from something or another, so being able to have their wits about them when they are taking a siesta has definate advantages. At 3rd level, the tempest character gains the ability to make a spot skill check to notice something if a noise is made, while they are sleeping. Every three levels thereafter, the tempest character gains a +1 circumstance bonus to her roll to wak up quickly.
Channelling the Power: The Tempest torrent gets a free metamagic feat to show his versatility with his power.
Unleash the Tempest: By mastering the power within, the tempest torrent can release the energies that are released inside at a level that is simply powerful beyond measure. Once per day, instead of rolling, the tempest can "take" 20 on the tempest roll to cast his spell.
Revised Tempest
New Feat: Tempest
You have born with magical powers far beyond your control.
Select 1 hex or spell. This spell becomes an innate ability of the Tempest. In order to activate the ability, the Tempest must expend a chip and make a roll against his Tempest Skill (which is based on charisma, and becomes a core skill regardless of class). Success means the spell is cast as if he were hexslinging. It is based on the highest class of the character.
Because the Spell comes from the tempest, there is no backlash. However, if a natural 1 is rolled, the Tempest has lost control of the power, and the marshal chooses what happens (brah ha ha).
Additionally, the tempest has a tendency to cast its spell when shocked or surprised. In any situation where the tempest goes last or is caught flat footed, he must make a reflex save (DC25). Failure means the Spell goes off, and the marshall chooses what happens. The only good thing is that this involuntary response does not use a chip.
Special: You must select this feat at 1st level and cannot take a class with spellcasting abilities.
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Tempest Torrent Prestige Class
"I always knew that I was different"
"This storm, that has always been inside of me since the day I was born. It reaches out and consumes all that I touch."
"Sometimes I am able to control it, but more often then not, I am brought along for the ride."
"That ends now."
"I must master this storm, before it consumes me and everything I hold dear."
Most Tempests do not survive very long. If their own powers don't consume them, they are likely to be destroyed by a lynch mob as a "witch".
However, sometimes the Tempest has the right combination of tenacity and plain old good luck to start learning to control the power. These are known as tempest torrents and are particular fearsome, despite only having one spell to work with. They learn new tricks and traits with their gift, in order to better apply it to the world around him.
Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special
1 +0 +1 +0 +1 The Power Within (1), Tempest Experience.
2 +0 +2 +0 +2 Keen (1)
3 +1 +2 +1 +2 Light Sleeper (1)
4 +1 +3 +1 +3 Channelling the Power
5 +2 +3 +2 +3 Keen (2)
6 +3 +4 +2 +4 Light Sleeper (2)
7 +3 +4 +3 +4 Channelling the Power
8 +4 +5 +3 +5 Keen (3)
9 +5 +5 +4 +5 Light Sleeper (3)
10 +6 +6 +4 +6 Unleash the Tempest
Hit Dice: d6
Requirements
Base Attack Bonus: +3
Skills: Knowledge (local) 3 ranks, Sense Motive 3 ranks, Concentration 6 ranks, Tempest 5 ranks
Feats: Endurance, Nerves o' steel, Tempest
Class Skills
The key skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Gambling (Int), Hide (Dex), Knowledge (occult)(Int), Move Silently (Dex), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Sense Motive (Wis), Spot (Wis), Tempest (Cha) See Chapter 4 skills in the Player's Handbook for skill descriptions.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency:
Skill Points at Each Level: 4 +Int modifier.[/quote]
The Power Within: Once per day, the Tempest Torrent can use their gift without expending a chip.
Tempest Experience: The tempest adds his level to his highest core class for the purpose of his spellcasting level.
Keen: Most folks on the frontier are jumpy. Tempests have to expect the unexpected. A Tempest Torrent notices little details, sounds and movements that other may ignore. The Tempest Torrent may add +2 to any wisdom, Sense Motive or Spot checks at level 2, 6, and 9. This covers raw observation, so include rolls made to hear, smell taste or otherwise sense whatever it is the hero is attempting to detect.
Light Sleeper: Gettting a good nights rest in the weird west isn't the easiest thing to come by. Tempest characters are usually on the run from something or another, so being able to have their wits about them when they are taking a siesta has definate advantages. At 3rd level, the tempest character gains the ability to make a spot skill check to notice something if a noise is made, while they are sleeping. Every three levels thereafter, the tempest character gains a +1 circumstance bonus to her roll to wak up quickly.
Channelling the Power: The Tempest torrent gets a free metamagic feat to show his versatility with his power.
Unleash the Tempest: By mastering the power within, the tempest torrent can release the energies that are released inside at a level that is simply powerful beyond measure. Once per day, instead of rolling, the tempest can "take" 20 on the tempest roll to cast his spell.