EXALTED ARCHER OF ETORU
Exalted archers are the elite bow-wielding priestesses who follow Etoru, god of sky and thunder. They use their specially crafted bows not only as weapons, but as integral components in their complex worship ceremonies. The extreme discipline and god-granted powers unique to this order grant the exalted archer with unequalled bow fighting abilities. They can use arrows to deliver their cleric spells or fire arrows that bend around corners or always strike the heart of a creature. The exalted archers are a female-only order. They worship Etoru at the secret
Khael Illvyrr (or Tower of the Sky) and, from there, embark on quests to fulfill the will of Etoru.
Hit Die: d8
Requirements
Gender: Female.
Alignment: Must follow the same requirements as a cleric of Etoru.
Base Attack Bonus: +5
Feats: Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Weapon Focus (longbow or shortbow).
Spells: Ability to cast 1st level divine spells and have access to the air domain.
Special: Must have Etoru as a patron deity.
Class Skills
The exalted archer’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Balance (Dex), Climb (Str), Concentration (Wis), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Heal (Wis), Hide (Dex), Jump (Str), Knowledge (geography), Knowledge (history), Knowledge (religion), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Ride (Dex), Search (Int), Spellcraft (Int), Spot (Wis), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str), Tumble (Dex), Use Rope (Dex).
Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier.
Code:
Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special Spells per Day
1st +1 +0 +2 +2 Bless arrow —
2nd +2 +0 +3 +3 Bonus domain +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
3rd +3 +1 +3 +3 Endow arrow —
4th +4 +1 +4 +4 Uncanny dodge +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
5th +5 +1 +4 +4 Etoru’s aim —
6th +6 +2 +5 +5 Evasion +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
7th +7 +2 +5 +5 Hail of arrows 1/day —
8th +8 +2 +6 +6 Improved uncanny dodge +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
9th +9 +3 +6 +6 Hail of arrows 2/day —
10th +10 +3 +7 +7 Heartarrow +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
Class Features
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: all simple, all martial weapons, light armor, medium armor, and shields.
Bless Arrow (Sp): At 1st level, an exalted archer gains the ability to place a touch spell that they can cast upon an arrow. This ability allows touch spells to be delivered by the arrow. The exalted archer must make a ranged attack with the blessed arrow and beat the target’s touch AC in order to deliver the spell effect and beat the target’s full AC to deal the arrow’s normal damage. It takes a standard action to cast the spell and fire the arrow. The arrow must be fired in the same round that the spell is cast, or the spell is wasted.
Bonus Domain: At 2nd level, an exalted archer gains the Weather domain. She can use the power of the new domain as well as choose between the spells of three domain when choosing her domain spells for the day.
Endow Arrow (Sp): At 3rd level or higher, an exalted archer is able to place an area or ranged spell upon an arrow. When an arrow endowed with a ranged spell is fired, the spell is then cast from where the arrow lands, effectively extending the spells range. When an arrow endowed with an area spell is fired, the spell is centered on the spot where the arrow landed, even if the spell could normally be centered only on the caster. It takes a standard action to cast the spell and fire the arrow. The arrow must be fired in the same round that the spell is cast, or the spell is wasted.
Etoru’s Aim (Sp): At 5th level, an exalted archer gains the ability to launch an arrow once per day at a target know to her within range, and the arrow travels to the target, even around corners. Only an unavoidable obstacle or the limit of the range prevents the arrows flight. For example, if they target is within a windowless chamber with the door closed, the arrow cannot enter. This ability negates cover and concealment modifiers, but otherwise the attack is rolled normally. Using this ability is a standard action (and shooting the arrow is part of the action). If the exalted archer wishes to use this ability in conjuncture with bless arrow or endow arrow, she must spend a standard action to effect Etoru’s aim and then, on her next turn, use her next standard action to bless or endow the arrow and fire it. She may not, however, take a move action between those two standard actions.
Hail of Arrows (Sp): In lieu of her regular attacks, once per day an exalted archer of 7th level or higher can fire an arrow at each and every target within range, to a maximum of one target for every level of exalted archer she has achieved. Each attack uses the archer’s primary attack bonus, and each enemy can only be targeted by a single arrow. EDIT: An Exalted archer can use this ability twice per day starting at 9th level.
Heartarrow (Sp): Once per day, an exalted archer of 10th level who has unrestricted line-of-sight to the target, and the target has no concealment or cover modifiers, can fire an arrow that will automatically hit and automatically do its maximum amount of damage. If the target is vulnerable to critical hits, the target will take the maximum amount of critical damage as well. Using this ability is a standard action and shooting the arrow is part of the same action.
