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<blockquote data-quote="ShadowyFigure" data-source="post: 4167132" data-attributes="member: 64466"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>Swordsage</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">CLASS TRAITS</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Striker</p><p><strong>Power Source:</strong> Sublime</p><p><strong>Key Abilities:</strong> Intelligence and Wisdome</p><p><strong>Armor Training:</strong> Hide</p><p><strong>Weapon Proficiencies:</strong> Swords</p><p><strong>Bonus to Defenses:</strong> +1 Reflex +1 Will</p><p><strong>HP per level gained:</strong> 6 HP/level</p><p><strong>Healing Surges:</strong> 3 + Constitution Modifier</p><p><strong>Trained Skills:</strong> 6 Trained Skills</p><p><strong>Class Skills:</strong> Pick six skills from the following list:</p><p>Acrobatics (Dexterity), Athletics (Str), Bluff</p><p>(Cha), Dungeoneering (Wis), Insight (Wis), Intimidate</p><p>(Cha), Perception (Wis), Stealth (Dexterity)</p><p><strong>Build Options:</strong> Dessert Disciple, Pure Mind, Dusk Sage, Shadow Blade, Tiger Brute</p><p></p><p><strong>Class Features:</strong> Quick to Act, Martial Mind, Study of Six</p><p>Swordsages are warriors of the Sublime way users of a mystic force that is more a mixture of magic and martial prowess then either of the two. Swordsages tend are quick and witty and normally come across as clear minded smart people.</p><p>Characteristics: Movement is one of your advantages as is catching an opponent of guard.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">Swordsage OVERVIEW</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Religion:</strong> Swordsage of worship deities related to battle and war.</p><p><strong>Races:</strong> Those who find power in a mixture of swordplay and magic make good Swordsages such as elves.</p><p><strong>Saves:</strong> +1 Will +1 Reflex</p><p><strong>HP:</strong> 5 Every Level</p><p><strong>Trained Skills:</strong> 6</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Class Features</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p>All Sage gain the following class features.</p><p></p><p><strong>Quick To Act (Ex):</strong> Through sharpness of the mind you have better reaction times the others. Starting at 1st level a Swordsage may use there Intelligence Modifier in place of there dexterity modifier for initiative checks and reflex defense. Whichever is higher.</p><p></p><p><strong>Martial Mind (Swordsage Tactics):</strong> Swordsages rather use the strength of the mind and personality then that of there body At first level select one of the following abilities.</p><p>Sharp Minded Combatant: You pick on an opponents weaknesses when you strike. Use your intelligence modifier in place of your strength modifier when rolling for damage.</p><p>Open Minded Combatant: Your patience pays off as you hit them where it hurts. Use your wisdom modifier in place of your strength modifier when rolling for damage.</p><p>Charismatic Combatant: Your personality is so powerful it even helps you deal damage. Use your charisma modifier in place of your strength modifier when rolling for damage.</p><p></p><p><strong>Study of six:</strong> At first level and every 5 levels after you may choose one of the five disciplines you study. You gain a +2 power bonus to attack rolls with a power of your chosen . This bonus increases by +2 for every other discipline you choose.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>Maneuvers (Sublime Powers) </strong></span></p><p></p><p>A Swordsages powers are known as maneuvers. </p><p></p><p>Sublime Powers are known as maneuvers and are made up of nine disciplines . The Swordsage however may only choose maneuvers from the Dessert Wind, Diamond Mind, Setting Sun, Shadow Hand, stone dragon and Tiger Claw Disciplines. </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>1st level Powers</strong></span></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>At Will Powers</strong></p><p></p><p>Blistering Flourish Sublime Attack 1</p><p>With a flick of his blade flame appeared dancing all over its sharpened edge then within second it exploded in a blinding light as he thrust his blade forwards.</p><p>At Will – Sublime-Dessert Wind, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs Fortitude</p><p>Hit: 1W Damage and opponent takes a -2 Penalty to Attack Rolls for One Round.</p><p>Miss: Everyone within 30ft accept the creature you targeted are attacked vs Will Defense and when hit suffer a -2 penalty to attack rolls for one round.</p><p></p><p>Blow of Slow Dawn</p><p>He slowly rose the struck out with his fist.</p><p>At Will – Sublime-Setting Sun, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs Fortitude</p><p>Hit: Make an unarmed strike against target and they take a -2 power penalty to there speed (save Negates) for one round this penalty does not stack with its self. </p><p></p><p>Strike of Clarity Sublime Attack 1</p><p>His blade seemed to cut through mind and body.</p><p>At Will – Sublime-Diamond Mind, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC</p><p>Hit: 1W Damage and a -1 power penalty to targets .</p><p></p><p>Shimmering Blade Sublime Attack 1</p><p>His blade seemed to move in many direction as he passed through my guard.</p><p>At Will – Sublime-Shadow Hand, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC</p><p>Hit: You may make a single attack and gain a +2 Power Bonus to hit</p><p></p><p>Stone Blow</p><p>His blow seemed to have a great weight behind it injuring my body with more then wounds.</p><p>At Will – Sublime-Stone Dragon, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC</p><p>Hit: Target takes 1W damage and take a -1 to Fortitude </p><p></p><p><strong>Encounter Powers</strong></p><p></p><p>Counter Charge Swordsage Attack 1</p><p>I charged forward axe raised above my head read to cut the elf in two then suddenly he stepped aside cutting my belly open.</p><p>Encounter – Sublime-Setting Sun, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC</p><p>Hit: 1W Damage </p><p>Special: This power may only be used when you are charged. Shift 1 square before making the attack. This negates the charge.</p><p></p><p>Sudden Strike Swordsage Attack 1.</p><p>Suddenly he leaped forwards catching me of guard as his blade pierce my arm.</p><p>Encounter – Sublime-Diamond Mind, Weapon.</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon.</p><p>Target: One Creature.</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs Will Defense.</p><p>Hit: 1W Damage and gain combat advantage over target for one round.</p><p>Special: If you miss allies still gain combat advantage of target</p><p></p><p>Wolf Fang Strike Sublime Attack 1</p><p>He quickly moved striking me hard twice with his weapon.</p><p>Encounter– Sublime-Tiger Strike, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC</p><p>Hit: Make two attacks this may be with one weapon or split between two. Each receives a +2 Bonus to Damage.</p><p></p><p><strong>Daily</strong></p><p></p><p>Force of the Blooming Flower Attack 1</p><p>Spreading his arms before me I did not expect the rush of force as he brought his blade up throwing me into the air to land on my head. Then things went dark.</p><p>Daily – Sublime-Setting Sun, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC</p><p>Hit: 3W+Wis Modifier Damage knocked unconscious. </p><p>Special: Target may make a saving throw to avoid being knocked unconscious</p><p></p><p>Might of the Dragon</p><p>Daily – Sublime-Stone Dragon, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC</p><p>Hit: 3W+1-1/2 Damage Modifier target is also pushed back ½ your Damage Modifier Squares.</p><p>Special: Target may make a saving throw to avoid being pushed back.</p><p></p><p>Primal Strike Sublime Attack 1</p><p>He seemed to change becoming for of a beast then a man he unleashed a attack of inhumane strength.</p><p>Daily– Sublime-Tiger Strike, Weapon</p><p>Full Round Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC</p><p>Hit: 3W+Con Modifier Damage targets count as bloodied no matter how many hit points the have left for one round</p><p></p><p>Burning Blade Sublime Attack 1</p><p>Quickly the man lunged forward his blade bursting into flames as struck my chest.</p><p>Daily – Sublime-Dessert Wind, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC</p><p>Hit: 3W+Cha Modifier Fire Damage.</p><p>Sustain Minor: If you miss the target then you may make an additional attack at there reflex defense. If this attack hits they take 1W+Cha modifier damage.</p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>2nd Level Powers</strong></span></p><p></p><p><strong>At Will</strong></p><p></p><p>Mixed Feelings of Clarity Attack 2</p><p>At Will – Sublime -Tiger Strike, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs Will</p><p>Hit: 1W Damage, opponent takes a -2 Power penalty to attack rolls against Will.</p><p></p><p>Tiger Pull Down Attack 2</p><p>At Will – Sublime-Tiger Strike, Weapon</p><p>Standard Action Melee Weapon</p><p>Target: One Creature</p><p>Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC</p><p>Hit: You may make a trip attempt as if your weapon could be used for trips. </p><p></p><p>Hunters Sense Utility 2</p><p>We watched as our companion sniffed the ground then darted off after the orcs we were tracking.</p><p>At Will – Sublime-Tiger Strike</p><p>Free Action</p><p>Requirement: Trained in insight</p><p>Target: You use your nose to track and make your way through places. You may use your Insight skill in place of a Nature Check.</p><p></p><p> <strong>Encounter Powers</strong></p><p></p><p>Moment of Perfect Clarity Swordsage Utility 2</p><p>Time seemed to pause as he gazed at me for but a brief second then he struck striking my weak spot then quickly shifting away.</p><p>Encounter – Sublime-Diamond Mind</p><p>Free Action</p><p>Target: Self</p><p>Effect: Use Will Defense in place of AC for wis modifier rounds.</p><p></p><p>Step of the Wind Swordsage Utility 2</p><p>Suddenly he leaped gracefully into the air landing safely a few yards away.</p><p>Encounter – Sublime-Setting Sun</p><p>Move Action</p><p>Requirement: Trained in acrobatics.</p><p>Target: Self</p><p>Effect: You may shift ½ your movement speed.</p><p></p><p>Wind Stride Sublime Utility 2</p><p>There was but a warm breeze as he suddenly moved with great speed. </p><p>Encounter – Sublime-Dessert Wind</p><p>Move Action Personal </p><p>Effect: Double your speed for Cha Modifier Rounds.</p><p></p><p>Shadow Child Utility 2</p><p>I struck forward almost hitting her as my vision grew cloudy.</p><p>Encounter – Sublime-Shadow Hand</p><p>Free Action</p><p>Requirement: Trained in bluff</p><p>Target: A target who's attacking you.</p><p>Effect: Make your target re-roll there attack roll this time with a -4 penalty.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ShadowyFigure, post: 4167132, member: 64466"] [SIZE=3][B] Swordsage[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=2]CLASS TRAITS[/SIZE] [B]Role:[/B] Striker [b]Power Source:[/b] Sublime [b]Key Abilities:[/b] Intelligence and Wisdome [b]Armor Training:[/b] Hide [b]Weapon Proficiencies:[/b] Swords [b]Bonus to Defenses:[/b] +1 Reflex +1 Will [b]HP per level gained:[/b] 6 HP/level [b]Healing Surges:[/b] 3 + Constitution Modifier [b]Trained Skills:[/b] 6 Trained Skills [b]Class Skills:[/b] Pick six skills from the following list: Acrobatics (Dexterity), Athletics (Str), Bluff (Cha), Dungeoneering (Wis), Insight (Wis), Intimidate (Cha), Perception (Wis), Stealth (Dexterity) [b]Build Options:[/b] Dessert Disciple, Pure Mind, Dusk Sage, Shadow Blade, Tiger Brute [b]Class Features:[/b] Quick to Act, Martial Mind, Study of Six Swordsages are warriors of the Sublime way users of a mystic force that is more a mixture of magic and martial prowess then either of the two. Swordsages tend are quick and witty and normally come across as clear minded smart people. Characteristics: Movement is one of your advantages as is catching an opponent of guard. [SIZE=2]Swordsage OVERVIEW[/SIZE] [b]Religion:[/b] Swordsage of worship deities related to battle and war. [b]Races:[/b] Those who find power in a mixture of swordplay and magic make good Swordsages such as elves. [b]Saves:[/b] +1 Will +1 Reflex [b]HP:[/b] 5 Every Level [b]Trained Skills:[/b] 6 [SIZE=2] [B]Class Features[/B] [/SIZE] All Sage gain the following class features. [b]Quick To Act (Ex):[/b] Through sharpness of the mind you have better reaction times the others. Starting at 1st level a Swordsage may use there Intelligence Modifier in place of there dexterity modifier for initiative checks and reflex defense. Whichever is higher. [b]Martial Mind (Swordsage Tactics):[/b] Swordsages rather use the strength of the mind and personality then that of there body At first level select one of the following abilities. Sharp Minded Combatant: You pick on an opponents weaknesses when you strike. Use your intelligence modifier in place of your strength modifier when rolling for damage. Open Minded Combatant: Your patience pays off as you hit them where it hurts. Use your wisdom modifier in place of your strength modifier when rolling for damage. Charismatic Combatant: Your personality is so powerful it even helps you deal damage. Use your charisma modifier in place of your strength modifier when rolling for damage. [b]Study of six:[/b] At first level and every 5 levels after you may choose one of the five disciplines you study. You gain a +2 power bonus to attack rolls with a power of your chosen . This bonus increases by +2 for every other discipline you choose. [SIZE=3][B]Maneuvers (Sublime Powers) [/B][/SIZE] A Swordsages powers are known as maneuvers. Sublime Powers are known as maneuvers and are made up of nine disciplines . The Swordsage however may only choose maneuvers from the Dessert Wind, Diamond Mind, Setting Sun, Shadow Hand, stone dragon and Tiger Claw Disciplines. [SIZE=2] [B]1st level Powers[/B][/SIZE] [B] At Will Powers[/B] Blistering Flourish Sublime Attack 1 With a flick of his blade flame appeared dancing all over its sharpened edge then within second it exploded in a blinding light as he thrust his blade forwards. At Will – Sublime-Dessert Wind, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs Fortitude Hit: 1W Damage and opponent takes a -2 Penalty to Attack Rolls for One Round. Miss: Everyone within 30ft accept the creature you targeted are attacked vs Will Defense and when hit suffer a -2 penalty to attack rolls for one round. Blow of Slow Dawn He slowly rose the struck out with his fist. At Will – Sublime-Setting Sun, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs Fortitude Hit: Make an unarmed strike against target and they take a -2 power penalty to there speed (save Negates) for one round this penalty does not stack with its self. Strike of Clarity Sublime Attack 1 His blade seemed to cut through mind and body. At Will – Sublime-Diamond Mind, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC Hit: 1W Damage and a -1 power penalty to targets . Shimmering Blade Sublime Attack 1 His blade seemed to move in many direction as he passed through my guard. At Will – Sublime-Shadow Hand, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC Hit: You may make a single attack and gain a +2 Power Bonus to hit Stone Blow His blow seemed to have a great weight behind it injuring my body with more then wounds. At Will – Sublime-Stone Dragon, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC Hit: Target takes 1W damage and take a -1 to Fortitude [b]Encounter Powers[/b] Counter Charge Swordsage Attack 1 I charged forward axe raised above my head read to cut the elf in two then suddenly he stepped aside cutting my belly open. Encounter – Sublime-Setting Sun, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC Hit: 1W Damage Special: This power may only be used when you are charged. Shift 1 square before making the attack. This negates the charge. Sudden Strike Swordsage Attack 1. Suddenly he leaped forwards catching me of guard as his blade pierce my arm. Encounter – Sublime-Diamond Mind, Weapon. Standard Action Melee Weapon. Target: One Creature. Attack: Attack Bonus vs Will Defense. Hit: 1W Damage and gain combat advantage over target for one round. Special: If you miss allies still gain combat advantage of target Wolf Fang Strike Sublime Attack 1 He quickly moved striking me hard twice with his weapon. Encounter– Sublime-Tiger Strike, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC Hit: Make two attacks this may be with one weapon or split between two. Each receives a +2 Bonus to Damage. [b]Daily[/b] Force of the Blooming Flower Attack 1 Spreading his arms before me I did not expect the rush of force as he brought his blade up throwing me into the air to land on my head. Then things went dark. Daily – Sublime-Setting Sun, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC Hit: 3W+Wis Modifier Damage knocked unconscious. Special: Target may make a saving throw to avoid being knocked unconscious Might of the Dragon Daily – Sublime-Stone Dragon, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC Hit: 3W+1-1/2 Damage Modifier target is also pushed back ½ your Damage Modifier Squares. Special: Target may make a saving throw to avoid being pushed back. Primal Strike Sublime Attack 1 He seemed to change becoming for of a beast then a man he unleashed a attack of inhumane strength. Daily– Sublime-Tiger Strike, Weapon Full Round Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC Hit: 3W+Con Modifier Damage targets count as bloodied no matter how many hit points the have left for one round Burning Blade Sublime Attack 1 Quickly the man lunged forward his blade bursting into flames as struck my chest. Daily – Sublime-Dessert Wind, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC Hit: 3W+Cha Modifier Fire Damage. Sustain Minor: If you miss the target then you may make an additional attack at there reflex defense. If this attack hits they take 1W+Cha modifier damage. [SIZE=2] [B]2nd Level Powers[/B][/SIZE] [b]At Will[/b] Mixed Feelings of Clarity Attack 2 At Will – Sublime -Tiger Strike, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs Will Hit: 1W Damage, opponent takes a -2 Power penalty to attack rolls against Will. Tiger Pull Down Attack 2 At Will – Sublime-Tiger Strike, Weapon Standard Action Melee Weapon Target: One Creature Attack: Attack Bonus vs AC Hit: You may make a trip attempt as if your weapon could be used for trips. Hunters Sense Utility 2 We watched as our companion sniffed the ground then darted off after the orcs we were tracking. At Will – Sublime-Tiger Strike Free Action Requirement: Trained in insight Target: You use your nose to track and make your way through places. You may use your Insight skill in place of a Nature Check. [b]Encounter Powers[/b] Moment of Perfect Clarity Swordsage Utility 2 Time seemed to pause as he gazed at me for but a brief second then he struck striking my weak spot then quickly shifting away. Encounter – Sublime-Diamond Mind Free Action Target: Self Effect: Use Will Defense in place of AC for wis modifier rounds. Step of the Wind Swordsage Utility 2 Suddenly he leaped gracefully into the air landing safely a few yards away. Encounter – Sublime-Setting Sun Move Action Requirement: Trained in acrobatics. Target: Self Effect: You may shift ½ your movement speed. Wind Stride Sublime Utility 2 There was but a warm breeze as he suddenly moved with great speed. Encounter – Sublime-Dessert Wind Move Action Personal Effect: Double your speed for Cha Modifier Rounds. Shadow Child Utility 2 I struck forward almost hitting her as my vision grew cloudy. Encounter – Sublime-Shadow Hand Free Action Requirement: Trained in bluff Target: A target who's attacking you. Effect: Make your target re-roll there attack roll this time with a -4 penalty. [/QUOTE]
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