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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sir Brennen" data-source="post: 47954" data-attributes="member: 553">Sword of Kelanen Prestige Class******The Way of the Sword - (from the Preface, written by Obrak of Belawin, poet-warrior and third of the First Four to follow in the footsteps of Kelanen after his ascension).  "With a passing glance from the outside man, the Way of the Sword seems to be nothing more than a single-minded dedication to the art of battle with edged steel.  If one looks beyond the glint of our blades to our place in past and future history, our true tenet becomes clear: to tread the Path of the Hero.  Many victories must be precipitated from the cloud of conflict.  Of necessity, then, we use the Way of the Sword as a the compass along the Path. Our blades point the way upon it, and the Path guides our strikes true."We become hardened metal and edge; battle is our whetstone.  We are weapons.  We can be wielded by others, but only if they allow us to walk the path or will walk it with us.  Ultimately, Justice is the only hand that may grasp our hilts.  Servitude to a just and good cause outweighs any obligation to king, country, or any other master.Including ourselves."******Swords are worshippers of the demigod Kelanen, the Prince of Swords. Kelanen is one of those rare individuals who transcended mortal status through great deeds. In his case, he was the catalyst behind the overthrow of Vecna and Kas some 2,000 years ago. He was the only man to ever defeat Kas in single combat, although Kas used treachery to then capture Kelanen. Kelanen’s chief followers are known as “Swords” and practice a windmilling, twin-longsword style that is heavy on offense and light on defense. Sword Of KelanenHit Dice: d10RequirementsAlignment: Any nonevilAbility Score:13+ WisdomBase Attack Bonus:+5Knowledge (Religion): 3 ranksCraft (Weaponsmithing): 5 ranksFeats: Ambidexterity, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (Longsword), Weapon Specialization (Longsword)Class SkillsA Sword of Kelanen's class skills (and key ability for each) are Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Intimidate (Cha),Jump (Str), Knowledge (religion) (Int), Ride (Dex), Swim (Str) Skill Points per Level: 2 + Int bonusLevel__BAB__Fort__Ref__ Will__Special _________________________________Spells per Day   ____________________________ ____________________________ ________1st_2nd_3rd_4th 1_____+1___+2___+0___+0__Blessing of Kelanen +1, Windmill Attack_________0___-___-___- 2_____+2___+3___+0___+0__Bless Sword 1/day__________________________1___-___-___- 3_____+3___+3___+1___+1__Turn Sword _______________________________1___0___-___- 4_____+4___+4___+1___+1__Blessing of Kelanen +2, Superior Weapon Focus__1___1___-___- 5_____+5___+4___+1___+1__Improved Windmill Attack____________________ 1___1___0___- 6_____+6___+5___+2___+2__Bless Sword 2/day _________________________ 1___1___1___- 7_____+7___+5___+2___+2__Blessing of Kelanen +3_______________________2___1___1___0 8_____+8___+6___+2___+2__Bonus  Feat _______________________________ 2___1___1___1 9_____+9___+6___+3___+3__Bless Sword 3/day__________________________2___2___1___110____+10__+7___+3___+3__Superior Weapon Specialization_______________ 2___2___2___1 Class FeaturesSpells Per Day: A Sword of Kelanen is able to cast a small number of divine spells per day.Blessing of Kelanen (Su): At first level, any sword wielded by a follower of Kelanen is considered to have a +1 enhancement bonus for purposes of overcoming damage reduction or striking incorporeal creatures. This bonus does not affect attack or damage rolls, but does stack with any existing enhancement bonus on a weapon. For example, a first level Sword with a +2 weapon would do normal damage against a creature with 15/+3 damage reduction, but would only have a +2 on to hit and damage (plus any other modifiers for Strength, spells, etc.) The Blessing of Kelanen increases to +2 at fourth level and +3 at seventh. Windmill Attack (Ex): When a Sword of Kelanen attacks with a longsword in each hand, the off-hand blade is considered light when determining penalties for attacking with two weapons. This fighting style cannot be used when wearing heavy armor. Bless Sword (Sp): At second level, a follower of Kelanen is able to cast Bless Sword once per day. This ability functions as the first level Paladin spell Bless Weapon, with the exception that it is only castable on swords. At fifth level a Sword can cast this twice a day, and three times a day at 8th level. Turn Sword (Su): At third level, a Sword is able to hinder or disarm sword-weilding opponents by sheer force of will. Specifics yet to be determined...Note that Extra Turning is available as a feat for Swords of Kelanen.Improved Windmill Attack (Ex): When wielding a longsword in each hand, a Sword of Kelanen can get an additional attack with his off-hand weapon, as per Improved Two-weapon fighting. As with Windmill Attack, this fighting style cannot be used when wearing heavy armor. Superior Weapon Focus (Ex): Stacking with any existing Weapon Focus bonus, this adds an additional +1 to all attack rolls with the wielder's sword.Bonus Feat (Ex): To round out their training, a Sword of Kelanen may select from any feat listed as a bonus feat for fighters, or may choose one of the following Divine feats from Defenders of the Faith (Turn Sword replaces the Turn Undead prerequisite in all cases) Divine Might, Divine Vigor, Empower Turning, Heighten Turning, Quicken Turning. Superior Weapon Specialization (Ex): This bonus stacks with any existing weapon specialization in longsword, adding an additional +2 to all damage rolls made. Sword of Kelanen Spell List1st- Divine Favor, Doom, Protection From Evil, Endure Elements, TrueStrike2nd- Bull's Strength, Spiritual Weapon, Flame Blade, Endurance, Resist Elements3rd- Magic Vestment, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Protection From Elements, Keen Edge, Dispel Magic4th- Freedom of Movement, Haste, Holy Sword, Lesser Aspect of the DeityClass RestrictionsNo Heavy Armor: While a Sword can wear heavy armor, he will not be able to use the prestige class' signature Windmill fighting style while doing so. No Ranged Weapons: The use of ranged weapons on the field of combat is considered a dishonorable practice for a Sword of Kelanen. Should a Sword use a missile weapon in combat, all Supernatural, Spell-like and Spell-Casting abilities will be revoked by his hero-deity. These abilities will only be re-instated after proper atonement has taken place (DM's judgment). Until then, a Sword may still continue to advance in prestige class levels.Code of Conduct: A follower of the hero-god must always strive to perfect his mastery with his sword. He should constantly search for and accept new challenges to prove himself. He should be at the forefront of battle whenever possible, confronting the most physically superior foe against whom to test his mettle. He must never strike his blade against one who is unarmed or has asked for quarter. And each year he must honor the Three Days of Armistice, when he must lay down his blade, to seek and consider those things for which he truly fights. No Evil Alignments: The selfish tendencies of the evil mind are at odds with the discipline and enlightenment a Sword seeks to achieve through his weapon. Should a Sword of Kelanen cross that line, he loses all divinely inspired powers (Supernatural, Spell-like and Spell-Casting abilities.) Also, the Sword may no longer gain levels in the prestige class, but will retain the skills and physical fighting abilities he has already learned. Atonement should be very difficult to achieve, provided the transgressor even has any interest in receiving it. Such "Lost Swords" are often hunted with extreme prejudice by Kelanen's faithful..</blockquote>

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