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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quickleaf" data-source="post: 4690251" data-attributes="member: 20323">Yeah Moniker, you're right that those rites I posted earlier were treading into combat territory too much.Still, I still think there's lots of potential for this concept, even with rites that have no effect in combat - which I agree is the better direction.I'll propose a couple rites in this vein:*Herculean Effort (increase carry/lift/drag limits)*Scout (numbers & types of foes, possibly other info like hostages, etc)*Scavenge (with a short rest treat an improvised weapon as a simple weapon, or a mis-sized suit of armor as -2 AC but useable for an encounter)I think Herculean Effort is a good model for the "Skills +" variety of rite, which enhances one skill (in this case attribute) in a specific use.Gauge OpponentStudying your future opponent in action, you size up their prowess.Level: 2Cost: 1 healing surge if opponent is of higher levelCategory: Strategy                Duration: Requires a short restKey Skill: Insight/Perception        When you observe a warrior in action during a short rest you learn about their fighting style.Insight/Perception Check.....Result (cumulative)19 or lower......................Whether they are higher or lower level; and their tier.20-39.............................Role; and if you recognize their fighting style.40 or higher.....................Their exact level; and their main attack power.Herculean EffortStraining yourself to the breaking point, you gather every ounce of strength you have.Level: 4Cost: 1 healing surge    Category: Might                Duration: Short restKey Skill: Athletics        You increase your ability to carry, lift and drag according to the results of an Athletics check.Athletics Check.....Result19 or lower..........You can carry your Strength x 15, lift your Strength x 30, and push or drag your Strength x 65. Gain +2 bonus to Strength check to open a portcullis.20-39.................You can carry your Strength x 20, lift your Strength x  40, and push or drag your Strength x 80. Gain +4 bonus to Strength check to open a portcullis.40 or higher.........You can carry your Strength x 30, lift your Strength x 50, and push or drag your Strength x 100. Gain +6 bonus to Strength check to open a portcullis.RallyLungs burning, you give a fiery speech, elevating the morale of your followers.Level: 3                    Cost: 1 healing surge    Category: Obeisance            Duration: Until next short restKey Skill: Diplomacy/Intimidate        During a short rest, you inspire a group of NPCs, elevating their combat effectiveness according to the result of your Diplomacy or Intimidate check.Diplomacy/Intimidate Check.....Result (cumulative)19 or lower..........................A number of noncombatants equal to your level become minions.20-39.................................A number of minions equal to you half your level become standard creatures.40 or higher.........................A number of standard creatures equal to one quarter your level (rounded up) become elite creatures, applying a class template.Strengthen DefensesIn anticipation of the coming siege, you barricade doors, shore up the walls, and create trapped choke points.Level: 3                    Cost: 1 healing surge, specialCategory: Strategy                Duration: Until next extended restKey Skill: HistoryThis rite allows you to draw on your knowledge of military history and siege warfare to increase the hit points of your defenses, create arrow slits, and create difficult terrain according to the results of your History check. You may also have time to create a trap or two.History Check...Door/Wall HP bonus...# Extra Arrow Slits...# Squares of Difficult Terrain...Traps (cost 100 gp per level)19 or lower......5......1......4......1 trap half your level20-39............10.....2......8.......1 trap equal to your level40 or higher....15.....3......12......2 traps equal to your level or 3 half your levelSundering BashPositioning carefully against the marble pillar, you back up, take a deep breath, and charge at it.Level: 2                    Cost: 1 healing surge    Category: Might                Duration: During a short restKey Skill: Athletics        Increase your damage done against an object, or gain a Strength bonus to break a wall or door, according to the result of an Athletics check.Athletics Check.....Extra Damage/Strength bonus to break wall or door19 or lower...........+ 1[W]/+220-39.................+2 [W]/+440 or higher.........+3 [W]/+6</blockquote>

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