Disciple of Ketsueki
The disciple of Ketsueki is an individual bent on violent revenge. For them only blood will cleanse their soul of their self inflicted torment. Drawn from all walks of life, they seek to slaughter those who have erred from the path of righteousness. They care not that the wicked they slay are forever damned and irredeemable. They care not for the countless masses that cry out in protest. They only care for the wrongs that were commited, wrongs they consider unforgivable. And thus, in blind passion, they slaughter the hope of the repentance and salvation of the wicked. And thus, they damn their own souls.
Hit Dice:d12
Requirements
To qualify to become a disciple of Ketsueki one must fulfill all the following criteria.
Alignment:Any evil.
Skills:Concentration 10 ranks, Gather Information 10 ranks, Hide 10 ranks, Move Silently 10 ranks.
Feats:Alertness, Dark Speech, Evil Brand, Iron Will, Vile Ki Strike
Special:Must be selected by Ketsueki himself. Must seek vengeance for wrongs comitted to one's self or others.
The Disciple of Ketsueki
Class Level Base Attack Bonus Fort Save Ref Save Will Save Special
1st +1 +2 +2 +2 Bite, Blood Drain, Lifewell
2nd +2 +3 +3 +3 Energy Drain 1, Invigorate
3rd +3 +3 +3 +3 Special Attack Boost (Empower), Soul Strength, Soul Blast
4th +4 +4 +4 +4 Special Attack Boost (Heighten), Mortal Skin (Humanoid)
5th +5 +4 +4 +4 Blood Servant, Greater Blood Drain, Soul Enhancement
6th +6 +5 +5 +5 Special Attack Boost (Maximize), Mortal Skin (Any nondragon)
7th +7 +5 +5 +5 Greater Invigorate, Claws of the Overfiend, Soul Endurance
8th +8 +6 +6 +6 Soul Radiance, Energy Drain 2
9th +9 +6 +6 +6 Mortal Skin (Any), Soul Agility, Soul Slave
10th +10 +7 +7 +7 Apotheosis, Soul Power
Class Skills:Alchemy (Int), Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Concentation (Con), Disable Device (Int), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Hide (Dex), Innuendo (Wis), Jump (Str), Move Silently (Dex), Swim (Str)
Special – These abilities function as per the abilties of the same name in the book of vile darkness. Except, for Apotheosis, which bestows upon the disciple the half-fiend template. Such half-fiends are always pitch black with angelic wings.
Bite, Blood Drain, Lifewell Energy Drain 1, Invigorate, Special Attack Boost (Empower), Soul Strength, Soul Blast, Special Attack Boost (Heighten), Mortal Skin (Humanoid), Blood Servant, Greater Blood Drain, Soul Enhancement, Special Attack Boost (Maximize), Mortal Skin (Any nondragon), Greater Invigorate, Claws of the Overfiend, Soul Endurance, Soul Radiance, Energy Drain 2, Mortal Skin (Any), Soul Agility, Soul Slave, Apotheosis, Soul Power
Ex-Disciples of Ketsueki
Ex-Disciples of Ketsueki are immediately destroyed by Ketsueki. As he gives him far more power than is typical, he expects far more loyalty. He has a great deal of personal interest in each disciple.
The disciple of Ketsueki prestige class is not so much a prestige class as it is a gradual bestowal of tremendous power. Each disciple must seek out Ketsueki and recieve his blessing in order to advance to the next level. Without his blessing, they cannot advance any further as a disciple of ketsueki.
