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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tonguez" data-source="post: 188632" data-attributes="member: 1125">After recent threads related to Harn I took a look at the D20 Hard Guide by Shane Morales and I was impressed by the Classes in particular.I was especially enamoured to the Herald Class and think it would be a wonderful addition to DnD as the 'Faceman' class thats missing from the standard line up.Has anyone used the Harn Classes in DnD? (I remember looking at the Harn game once but thought it was too wanky with its Shek Pvars etc - maybe I was too hasty in my judgements<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f641.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":(" title="Frown    :("  data-smilie="3"data-shortname=":(" />)Anyway for those who don't know this is the D20 Harn Herald HeraldThe College of Heralds is closely associated with the Nobility.Most young nobles learn the fundamentals of heraldry, and thoseunlikely to inherit form the majority of college entrants. Most young heralds are employed by noble households, where they areresponsible for keeping family genealogies and heraldic arms, andteaching clan history. Heralds also play an important role asambassadors, skilled in the etiquette of diplomacy and war. Theyare given a high degree of political neutrality. When a battle is to be joined, heralds from the opposing camps generally meet toexchange formalities, conduct last-minute negotiations, discussterms of surrender, etc. If they cannot resolve a dispute bynegotiation, rival heralds often watch the battle from the same hill. The career of a Herald involves players in the halls of power,acting as councilors and diplomats for kings and feudal lords. Theopportunities for intrigue and high adventure are obvious.Since a Herald enjoys competence in a wide variety of skills anindividual could do well by focusing on any one ability. In thearenas of politics and intrigue Charisma and Wisdom will serve theThe Herald must be a characters starting class. If another classis selected at 1 st level the player cannot select Herald as amulticlass option. The GM has the final say on the HeraldClass SkillsThe Herald’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) areAppraise (Int), Bluff (Cha), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise (Cha),Forgery (Int), Gather Information (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha),Innuendo (Wis), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (all skills takenindividually) (Int), Listen (Wis), Read Lips (Int, exclusive skill),Rhetoric (Cha), Perform (varies), Ride (Dex), Sense Motive (Wis),Speak Language, Script, Spot (Wis), and Swim (Str).Skill Points at First Level: (6 + Int modifier) x 4.Skill points at Each Additional Level: 6 + Int modifier.Class FeaturesWeapon & Armor ProficienciesHeralds undergo much of the same training as knights, althoughthey do not have the same opportunities to improve weapon skills.Most of their time and energies are focused on politics, diplomacy,and intrigue. The Herald is proficient in the use of all simple andmartial weapons and with all types of armor and shields.Talent for IntrigueThe Herald’s knowledge of current events, gossip, rumor, andpolitics gives him a +2 competence bonus to Bluff, Diplomacy,Gather Information, Innuendo, and Sense Motive skill checks.Aura of PeaceIn a situation where two opposing forces have requested theHerald to parlay, the Herald can increase the chances of friendlyparlay using Diplomacy. If successful, the Herald’s Aura of Peacehas the spell like effect of requiring the leaders of the opposingsides to make a Will save against a DC equal to the Herald’sDiplomacy check in order to draw weapons and attack once parlayhas been engaged. A saving throw can be made by either side if any provocation requires it (GM discretion). This is a non-magicalcompulsion created by the Herald’s experience mediatingdiscussions.Soothing VoiceAt 4 th level the Herald is able to avert violence by calmingheated and tense situations that have erupted to the point ofviolence. The Herald gets three attempts; each successive attempt reduces his bonus. When using Soothing Voice, the Herald receives a +4 bonus to his Diplomacy check for the first attempt, a +2 bonus for the second attempt, and no bonus for the third attempt. This ability can only be used when all other options have failed. LeadershipAt 6 th level the Herald receives the Leadership feat for free. At10 th level he receives a +1 bonus to his Leadership score. At 15 th level the bonus increases to +2. The Herald’s Leadership bonusincreases to +3 at 20 thTrustedAt 8 th level the Herald can attempt to finagle secret informationby using flattery, charm, and deception. The Herald uses the Gather Information skill in order to obtain intelligence that would normally be unavailable. The target makes a Will save against a DC equal to the Herald’s Gather Information check. If the saving throw fails the individual will, by means direct or indirect, provide heretofore unavailable information, or confirm or deny information.Silver TongueAt 12 th level the Herald can attempt to win trust and favor byusing flattery and charm. To do so, the Herald makes a Bluff check.The Herald’s target must make a Will save against a DC equal tothe Herald’s Bluff check. If the saving throw fails, the target regards the Herald as a trusted ally or friend and will heed most suggestions made by the Herald. If the Herald abuses the friendship by suggestion a dangerous course of action, the target may make a Will save against a DC 10 + the Herald’s level to come to his senses. The ability to make suggestions to the target will fade after a week’s time, although the target’s opinion of the Herald will remain high. If the Herald wishes to make other suggestions after this time has elapsed, he must make another Bluff check, allowing the target a saving throw as normal. Unless something has occurred to adversely affect the target’s opinion of the Herald, the target’s saving throw is at –2.Peace BondAt 14 level the Herald may enter a combative situation whereall combatants are of the same race and, as long as he remains unthreatening, will not be engaged by any combatant. Traditionally, Heralds will act as a neutral party during the battleand this allows them to do so without the threat of injury.</blockquote>

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