Reply to thread

Message

<blockquote data-quote="Celebrim" data-source="post: 6838368" data-attributes="member: 4937">The Scholar - A class for the learnedScholarThe universe, indeed the multiverse, is vast and complex beyond all mortal understanding.&nbsp; And yet, sound knowledge is still the most powerful tool a person can be equipped with.&nbsp; The scholar specializes in deeply contemplating one narrow facet of the universe in an attempt to come to know and understand that one thing, becoming a living repository of knowledge which they can then pass on to others who may find they have need&nbsp; understand their obscure lore. Adventurers: Scholars are rarely adventurers, as they prefer to live secure well-provided for lives where they can focus all their waking hours on their oft expensive studies.&nbsp; Still, sometimes the hunger for knowledge is great enough however to drive scholars out into the larger world, either on a ‘sabbatical’ to some remote location, or to perform actual field work.&nbsp; To the extent that the scholar is actual able to assess the danger of such work, these situations are often more envisioned scholars hiring or accompanying guides and guards with more survival oriented skills, but quite often find the scholar having to deploy their theoretical and academic skills in a more practical life-and-death sort of manner.&nbsp; Some few scholars actually go on to find they are comparatively good at this and even enjoy it, or at least that the risks are worth the rewards.&nbsp; Knowledge, after all, is invaluable.Background: Much like with experts, Scholars are the products of rigorous educational systems.&nbsp; But unlike scholars, these educational systems are not necessarily intended to or undertaken with the idea that they will produce practical professional results.&nbsp; Rather, the scholar pursues education for its own sake, with the goal of producing more education – either for himself or others.&nbsp; Stability and wealth breed scholars, and most are to be found near centers of power, operating under the patronage of some powerful lord capable of indulging their whims and catering to their oft expensive needs in return for acting as a reference when the lord needs questions answered.&nbsp; However, some scholars prefer a more solitary lifestyle free from obligation, and live as simple hermits in remote places where they will not readily be troubled with questions.&nbsp; In either case, newly minted scholars are the products of older scholars, and young scholars will have had to have sought the tutoring and mentorship of the experts in their field wherever they are found.Races: All races capable of abstract thought produce some scholars, though those races which are more prone to contemplation and have higher rates of literacy produce greater percentages of them.&nbsp; Idreth especially are suited to the scholarly life, but elves, dwarfs, and humans all produce their fair share.&nbsp; Sidhe and other fey scholars are rare, but often legendary when they occur, having often had millennia to spend amassing knowledge.&nbsp; Goblins and orine produce comparatively few scholars, as these races prefer more active and practical approaches to problem solving.&nbsp; Other Classes: Scholars normally keep mostly to themselves.&nbsp; Interaction with non-scholars is often seen as an unwanted interruption in their work, often by persons who don’t or can’t appreciate the subtleties or importance of what they are doing.&nbsp; Wizards however, if they are of an intellectual bent, are often treated as potential colleagues, and likewise Bards because of their accumulated lore, are seen as like-minded brethren.&nbsp; Clerics of deities who encourage scholarly pursuits and study are likewise seen as comrades.&nbsp; Experts are useful and highly in so far as they are capable of producing objects which further the scholar’s studies, and fellowship can be found if they are also interested in much the same fields of knowledge as the scholar.&nbsp; A scholar doing field work will find they have a great need of Explorers, and often sturdy Fighters to protect the expedition from harm.&nbsp; A scholar however is unlikely to feel any kinship with a Rogue, unless that Rogue presents and conducts themselves as an expert and a professional.&nbsp; And fanatics and other classes that tend toward incuriosity and favor swift action over thought are likely to seem strange and even distasteful to a scholar.&nbsp; Sorcerers are more likely to find many scholars see them primarily as objects of study and curiosity rather than as persons.&nbsp;Alignment: Any.Hit Die: d4Requirement:Int 12Class Skills: Alchemy (Int), Appraise (Int), Astronomy (Int), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Knowledge (Int), Search (Int), Speak Language (Int), Spellcraft (Int), Use Magical Device (Chr)Skill Points at 1st Level: (6 + Int modifier) x 4.Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 6 + Int modifier.Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A scholar is not proficient with weapons, shields, or armor.Table: The Scholar&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <table style='width: 100%'><tr><td>Level</td><td>Base Attack Bonus</td><td>Fort Save</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ref Save</td><td>&nbsp; Will Save</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Special</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Spells</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1st</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +0</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +0</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +0</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; Educated, Scholarly Knowledge, Minor Thesis x1, Ordinary Challenges</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>+1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +0</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +0</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; Bonus Feat&nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; Major Thesis x1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; Dilettante</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 0</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; Bonus Feat, Minor Thesis x2</td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td>1</td><td> 0</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td>1</td><td> 1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>8th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +6</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; Bonus Feat&nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td>1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 0</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +6</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>10th</td><td>+5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +7</td><td>Minor Thesis x3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 0</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>11th</td><td>+5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +7</td><td>Bonus Feat</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>12th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +6/+1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +8</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 0</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>13th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +6/+1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +8</td><td>Major Thesis x2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>14th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +7/+2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +9</td><td>Bonus Feat</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>15th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +7/+2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +9</td><td>Minor Thesis x4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>16th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +8/+3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +10</td><td> </td><td>2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>17th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +8/+3</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +10</td><td>Bonus Feat</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>18th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +9/+4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +6</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +6</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +11</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td>2&nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td>2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>19th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +9/+4</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +6</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +6</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +11</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td>2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>20th</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +10/+5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +6</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +6</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; +12</td><td>Bonus Feat, Minor Thesis x5</td><td>2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td><td></td></tr></table>[/TD]
[/TD][/TD]
[TD]

[/TD]Educated: At 1st level, a Scholar receives Educated as a bonus feat.&nbsp; If the character already has the Educated feat, any feat from the Expert bonus feat list may be selected provided the character meets the prerequisites. Minor Thesis: At 1st level, a Scholar completes a program of study in one specific area of knowledge that is a subdomain of a particular knowledge skill.&nbsp; When making Knowledge skill checks that relate to this specific area of knowledge, the Scholar gains a +3 insight bonus and may reroll failed checks and take the better result.&nbsp; Also, because of the Scholar’s broad familiarity with the literature, when researching an answer related to this topic, the Scholar requires only half the normal required time.The scholar gains an additional minor thesis at 5th level and every 5 levels thereafter (10th, 15th, 20th).Ordinary Challenges: For each full day that the scholar spends in contemplation and experimentation, the scholar gains 1 bonus XP.&nbsp; This XP can only be used to gain additional levels in Scholar. Scholarly Knowledge: A scholar gains bonus skill points equal to his intelligence bonus each time a level in scholar is taken.&nbsp; If Scholar is taken at 1st level, he gains bonus skill points equal to four times his intelligence bonus.&nbsp; These skill points may be only used to gain ranks in Knowledge.Bonus Feat: At 2nd level and every 3rd level thereafter (5th, 8th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 20th), a scholar may select any feat from the Expert bonus feat list provided they have the prerequisites.Major Thesis: At 3rd level, the Scholar completes a program of study in one very narrow area of knowledge that is a yet more focused subdomain of an existing minor thesis.&nbsp; When making Knowledge skill checks that relate to the major thesis, the Scholar gains a +6 insight bonus and may reroll failed checks and take the better result.&nbsp; Also, because of the Scholar’s broad familiarity with the literature, when researching an answer related to this topic, the Scholar requires only one third the normal required time,The scholar adds a second major thesis at 13th level.Dilettante: At 4th level, the Scholar gains some limited knowledge of spells acquired in passing during the course of his studies.&nbsp; The scholar must at this time choose one of two courses:Occultist: The scholar learns arcane spellcasting, and may prepare spells like a Wizard, and may use and record spells in spellbooks.&nbsp; But other than Universal spells, all memorized spells must come from a single school of magic.Theurgist: The scholar learns the secrets of divine spellcasting, and may cast spells like a Shaman, but all spells must come from one of two domain spell lists that the scholar chooses at this time.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Celebrim, post: 6838368, member: 4937"] [b]The Scholar - A class for the learned[/b] [SIZE=3]Scholar[/SIZE] The universe, indeed the multiverse, is vast and complex beyond all mortal understanding. And yet, sound knowledge is still the most powerful tool a person can be equipped with. The scholar specializes in deeply contemplating one narrow facet of the universe in an attempt to come to know and understand that one thing, becoming a living repository of knowledge which they can then pass on to others who may find they have need understand their obscure lore. [B]Adventurers: [/B]Scholars are rarely adventurers, as they prefer to live secure well-provided for lives where they can focus all their waking hours on their oft expensive studies. Still, sometimes the hunger for knowledge is great enough however to drive scholars out into the larger world, either on a ‘sabbatical’ to some remote location, or to perform actual field work. To the extent that the scholar is actual able to assess the danger of such work, these situations are often more envisioned scholars hiring or accompanying guides and guards with more survival oriented skills, but quite often find the scholar having to deploy their theoretical and academic skills in a more practical life-and-death sort of manner. Some few scholars actually go on to find they are comparatively good at this and even enjoy it, or at least that the risks are worth the rewards. Knowledge, after all, is invaluable. [B]Background:[/B] Much like with experts, Scholars are the products of rigorous educational systems. But unlike scholars, these educational systems are not necessarily intended to or undertaken with the idea that they will produce practical professional results. Rather, the scholar pursues education for its own sake, with the goal of producing more education – either for himself or others. Stability and wealth breed scholars, and most are to be found near centers of power, operating under the patronage of some powerful lord capable of indulging their whims and catering to their oft expensive needs in return for acting as a reference when the lord needs questions answered. However, some scholars prefer a more solitary lifestyle free from obligation, and live as simple hermits in remote places where they will not readily be troubled with questions. In either case, newly minted scholars are the products of older scholars, and young scholars will have had to have sought the tutoring and mentorship of the experts in their field wherever they are found. [B]Races:[/B] All races capable of abstract thought produce some scholars, though those races which are more prone to contemplation and have higher rates of literacy produce greater percentages of them. Idreth especially are suited to the scholarly life, but elves, dwarfs, and humans all produce their fair share. Sidhe and other fey scholars are rare, but often legendary when they occur, having often had millennia to spend amassing knowledge. Goblins and orine produce comparatively few scholars, as these races prefer more active and practical approaches to problem solving. [B]Other Classes:[/B] Scholars normally keep mostly to themselves. Interaction with non-scholars is often seen as an unwanted interruption in their work, often by persons who don’t or can’t appreciate the subtleties or importance of what they are doing. Wizards however, if they are of an intellectual bent, are often treated as potential colleagues, and likewise Bards because of their accumulated lore, are seen as like-minded brethren. Clerics of deities who encourage scholarly pursuits and study are likewise seen as comrades. Experts are useful and highly in so far as they are capable of producing objects which further the scholar’s studies, and fellowship can be found if they are also interested in much the same fields of knowledge as the scholar. A scholar doing field work will find they have a great need of Explorers, and often sturdy Fighters to protect the expedition from harm. A scholar however is unlikely to feel any kinship with a Rogue, unless that Rogue presents and conducts themselves as an expert and a professional. And fanatics and other classes that tend toward incuriosity and favor swift action over thought are likely to seem strange and even distasteful to a scholar. Sorcerers are more likely to find many scholars see them primarily as objects of study and curiosity rather than as persons. [B]Alignment:[/B] Any. [B]Hit Die:[/B] d4 [B]Requirement:[/B]Int 12 [B]Class Skills:[/B] Alchemy (Int), Appraise (Int), Astronomy (Int), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Knowledge (Int), Search (Int), Speak Language (Int), Spellcraft (Int), Use Magical Device (Chr) [B]Skill Points at 1st Level:[/B] (6 + Int modifier) x 4. [B]Skill Points at Each Additional Level:[/B] 6 + Int modifier. [B]Weapon and Armor Proficiency:[/B] A scholar is not proficient with weapons, shields, or armor. Table: The Scholar [TABLE][TR][TD]Level[/TD][TD]Base Attack Bonus[/TD][TD]Fort Save[/TD][TD] Ref Save[/TD][TD] Will Save[/TD][TD] Special[/TD][TD] Spells[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD][/TD][/TD][TD][/TD][TD][/TD][TD][/TD][TD][/TD][/TD][/TD][TD][/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD]2[/TD][TD]3[/TD][TD]4[/TD][TD]5[/TD][TD]6[/TD][TD][/TD][/TR][TD] [TR][TD]1st[/TD][TD] +0[/TD][TD] +0[/TD][TD] +0[/TD][TD] +2[/TD][TD] Educated, Scholarly Knowledge, Minor Thesis x1, Ordinary Challenges[/TD][TD][/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]2nd[/TD][TD]+1[/TD][TD] +0[/TD][TD] +0[/TD][TD] +3[/TD][TD] Bonus Feat [/TD][TD][/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]3rd[/TD][TD] +1[/TD][TD] +1[/TD][TD] +1[/TD][TD] +3[/TD][TD] Major Thesis x1[/TD][TD][/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]4th[/TD][TD] +2[/TD][TD] +1[/TD][TD] +1[/TD][TD] +4[/TD][TD] Dilettante[/TD][TD] 0[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]5th[/TD][TD] +2[/TD][TD] +1[/TD][TD] +1[/TD][TD] +4[/TD][TD] Bonus Feat, Minor Thesis x2[/TD][TD]1[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]6th[/TD][TD] +3[/TD][TD] +2[/TD][TD] +2[/TD][TD] +5[/TD][TD] [/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD] 0[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]7th[/TD][TD] +3[/TD][TD] +2[/TD][TD] +2[/TD][TD] +5[/TD][TD] [/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]8th[/TD][TD] +4[/TD][TD] +2[/TD][TD] +2[/TD][TD] +6[/TD][TD] Bonus Feat [/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 0[/TD][/TD][TD][/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]9th[/TD][TD] +4[/TD][TD] +3[/TD][TD] +3[/TD][TD] +6[/TD][TD] [/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD]1[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]10th[/TD][TD]+5[/TD][TD] +3[/TD][TD] +3[/TD][TD] +7[/TD][TD]Minor Thesis x3[/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD] 0[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]11th[/TD][TD]+5[/TD][TD] +3[/TD][TD] +3[/TD][TD] +7[/TD][TD]Bonus Feat[/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD]1[/TD][TD]1[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]12th[/TD][TD] +6/+1[/TD][TD] +4[/TD][TD] +4[/TD][TD] +8[/TD][TD] [/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 0[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]13th[/TD][TD] +6/+1[/TD][TD] +4[/TD][TD] +4[/TD][TD] +8[/TD][TD]Major Thesis x2[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]14th[/TD][TD] +7/+2[/TD][TD] +4[/TD][TD] +4[/TD][TD] +9[/TD][TD]Bonus Feat[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 0[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]15th[/TD][TD] +7/+2[/TD][TD] +5[/TD][TD] +5[/TD][TD] +9[/TD][TD]Minor Thesis x4[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]16th[/TD][TD] +8/+3[/TD][TD] +5[/TD][TD] +5[/TD][TD] +10[/TD][TD] [/TD][TD]2[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]17th[/TD][TD] +8/+3[/TD][TD] +5[/TD][TD] +5[/TD][TD] +10[/TD][TD]Bonus Feat[/TD][TD] 2[/TD][TD] 2[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]18th[/TD][TD] +9/+4[/TD][TD] +6[/TD][TD] +6[/TD][TD] +11[/TD][TD] [/TD][TD]2 [/TD][TD]2[/TD][TD] 2[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]19th[/TD][TD] +9/+4[/TD][TD] +6[/TD][TD] +6[/TD][TD] +11[/TD][TD] [/TD][TD]2[/TD][TD] 2[/TD][TD] 2[/TD][TD] 2[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][/TR] [TR][TD]20th[/TD][TD] +10/+5[/TD][TD] +6[/TD][TD] +6[/TD][TD] +12[/TD] [TD]Bonus Feat, Minor Thesis x5[/TD][TD]2[/TD][TD] 2[/TD][TD] 2[/TD][TD] 2[/TD][TD] 2[/TD][TD] 1[/TD][/TR][/TABLE] [B]Educated:[/B] At 1st level, a Scholar receives Educated as a bonus feat. If the character already has the Educated feat, any feat from the Expert bonus feat list may be selected provided the character meets the prerequisites. [B]Minor Thesis:[/B] At 1st level, a Scholar completes a program of study in one specific area of knowledge that is a subdomain of a particular knowledge skill. When making Knowledge skill checks that relate to this specific area of knowledge, the Scholar gains a +3 insight bonus and may reroll failed checks and take the better result. Also, because of the Scholar’s broad familiarity with the literature, when researching an answer related to this topic, the Scholar requires only half the normal required time. The scholar gains an additional minor thesis at 5th level and every 5 levels thereafter (10th, 15th, 20th). [B]Ordinary Challenges:[/B] For each full day that the scholar spends in contemplation and experimentation, the scholar gains 1 bonus XP. This XP can only be used to gain additional levels in Scholar. [B]Scholarly Knowledge:[/B] A scholar gains bonus skill points equal to his intelligence bonus each time a level in scholar is taken. If Scholar is taken at 1st level, he gains bonus skill points equal to four times his intelligence bonus. These skill points may be only used to gain ranks in Knowledge. [B]Bonus Feat:[/B] At 2nd level and every 3rd level thereafter (5th, 8th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 20th), a scholar may select any feat from the Expert bonus feat list provided they have the prerequisites. [B]Major Thesis:[/B] At 3rd level, the Scholar completes a program of study in one very narrow area of knowledge that is a yet more focused subdomain of an existing minor thesis. When making Knowledge skill checks that relate to the major thesis, the Scholar gains a +6 insight bonus and may reroll failed checks and take the better result. Also, because of the Scholar’s broad familiarity with the literature, when researching an answer related to this topic, the Scholar requires only one third the normal required time, The scholar adds a second major thesis at 13th level. [B]Dilettante: [/B]At 4th level, the Scholar gains some limited knowledge of spells acquired in passing during the course of his studies. The scholar must at this time choose one of two courses: [I]Occultist:[/I] The scholar learns arcane spellcasting, and may prepare spells like a Wizard, and may use and record spells in spellbooks. But other than Universal spells, all memorized spells must come from a single school of magic. [I]Theurgist:[/I] The scholar learns the secrets of divine spellcasting, and may cast spells like a Shaman, but all spells must come from one of two domain spell lists that the scholar chooses at this time. [/QUOTE]

Verification