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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lord Pendragon" data-source="post: 1337255" data-attributes="member: 707">Okay, I've rewritten the class a bit, adding abilities at fourth and fifth levels.  Abilities cannot be taken more than once, except where explicitly noted.Is the class still balanced with the new fourth and fifth-level abilities?  I don't mind if it's slightly on the strong side, but I don't want it to be game-breaking.Any and all input will be greatly appreciated. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />GOLDEN FALCONHit Die: d8.RequirementsTo qualify to become a golden falcon, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.Special:  Accepted into the royal guard of Lartienne.Class SkillsThe golden falcon’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Gather Information (Cha), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), and Tumble (Dex).Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier.Table: The Golden Falcon                    Level......BAB........Fort........Ref........Will........Special1st.........+1.........+0..........+2.........+0.........Falcon Training I2nd.........+2........+0..........+3.........+0..........Falcon Training II3rd.........+3.........+1.........+3..........+1.........Falcon Training III4th.........+4.........+1.........+4..........+1.........Falcon Training IV5th.........+5.........+1.........+4..........+1.........Falcon Training VClass FeaturesAll of the following are class features of the golden falcon.Weapon and Armor Proficiency:  A golden falcon gains no additional weapon or armor proficiencies.Falcon Training I:  The Golden Falcons have been the elite royal guard of the kings and queens of Lartienne for over two hundred years.  In that time, they have developed techniques and abilities that are unique to the organization, and taught only by members, to members.  At first level, a golden falcon chooses one of the following abilities:Wily.  A golden falcon who chooses this ability learns how to thwart convention and attack where least expected.  He gains a +1 bonus to his attack rolls.Falcon Parry.  A golden falcon who chooses this ability learns how to better turn away from attacks.  He gains a +1 dodge bonus to his AC.  This bonus stacks with the Dodge feat, and is lost whenever a dodge bonus would be denied.Comraderie.  Golden falcons are a close-knit and charismatic fraternity.  A falcon who chooses to focus on developing this relationship learns how to better deal with other people.  He gains a +2 bonus to Bluff, Diplomacy, and Gather Information checks.Falcon Training II:  At second level, a golden falcon’s abilities increase.  If he has at least Senior Falcon rank, he chooses one ability from the following list.  If he is not of Senior Rank, he may choose another ability from those available at Falcon Training I.Rally.  A golden falcon who rises to the rank of senior has been recognized for his leadership ability.  A senior golden falcon can rally his allies.  If he currently is not suffering from a fear effect he can use this ability as a standard action.  Allies within 60 feet who are suffering from any fear effect and who can hear the golden falcon are allowed an immediate Will saving throw at the DC of the fear effect, with a +1 morale bonus per class level.  This ability can be used once per day.  (Special: Rally can be chosen more than once, each additional selection of the skill adds one additional use per day.)Force of Mind.  A golden falcon learns to focus his mind on even the most complex of tasks.  This mental focus makes his spellcasting more potent.  Spells cast by a golden falcon who chooses Force of Mind have their DCs raised by 1.Battle Cry.  When a golden falcon’s shout rings across the battlefield, it lifts the spirits of his allies.  This ability functions as the bard’s inspire courage ability, found on page 28 of the Player’s Handbook.  This bonus lasts a number of rounds equal to class level + Charisma bonus.  Battle Cry can be used once per day, per class level.Falcon Training III:  At third level, a golden falcon’s abilities increase.  If he has at least 1st-grade Senior Falcon rank, he chooses one ability from the following list.  If he is not of 1st-grade rank, he may choose another ability from those available at any lower-level Falcon Training.Falcon Style.  A golden falcon who chooses Falcon Style has truly embraced the swashbuckling nature of the royal guard.  He gains a +2 bonus to Jump, Balance, and Tumble rolls, and can take 10 on these skills, even when distracted.Falcon Grace.  A golden falcon learns to channel his flamboyance into his physical defense.  Once per day per class level, he adds his charisma bonus to his AC, for a number of rounds equal to his charisma bonus.Falcon Power.  A golden falcon spends countless hours sparring with his comrades and honing his physical abilities.  Once per day per class level, he can summon a surge of adrenaline and add double his strength bonus to any one melee attack or skill check.Falcon Training IV:  At fourth level, a golden falcon’s abilities increase.  If he has at least 1st-grade Senior Falcon rank, he chooses one ability from the following list.  If he is not of 1st-grade rank, he may choose another ability from those available at any lower-level Falcon Training.Falcon Assimilation.  A golden falcon trains with masters of many different weapons, and many different styles of fighting.  A falcon choosing Falcon Assimilation learns to incorporate bits and pieces of a wide variety of combat styles into his own fighting style.  He gains a +2 bonus to weapon attack rolls (including unarmed strikes.)  If the falcon also has Wily, these bonuses stack.Hero’s Luck.  The golden falcons are one of the most respected, honorable organizations in all of Tirgan.  At times, it seems like the gods themselves smile upon a golden falcon in times of need.  A falcon choosing Hero’s Luck gains a +1 luck bonus to all saving throws, and +3 hit points.Improved Force of Mind.  The higher one rises in the golden falcons, the more indomitable his will, the greater his mental focus.  Spells cast by a golden falcon who chooses Improved Force of Mind have their DCs raised by 1.  This ability stacks with Force of Mind.Falcon Training V:  At fifth level, a golden falcon’s abilities increase.  If he has at least 2nd-grade Senior Falcon rank, he chooses one ability from the following list.  If he is not of 2nd-grade rank, he may choose another ability from those available at any lower-level Falcon Training.Falcon Awareness.  The golden falcons are trained to guard and protect the royal family of Lartienne at all times.  The greatest of them can respond instantaneously to any threat that presents itself.  A golden falcon who chooses Falcon Awareness gains a +4 bonus to initiative checks.  This stacks with Improved Initiative.Falcon Physique.  Unlike the ceremonial royal guard of other countries, the Golden Falcons are a continually active fraternity.  They are constantly being employed on missions of vital importance to the realm, and when they aren’t actively on a mission, they are training for the next one.  As a result, golden falcons are often physically stronger, faster, and hardier than others.  A falcon who chooses Falcon physique adds +2 to strength, dexterity, or constitution.  This bonus is treated as a bonus due to level advancement.Indomitable Will.  The men and women who join the Golden Falcons are people of iron purpose, who have chosen to give body and soul to their country.  Even in the direst of circumstances, they will give their last ounce of strength to the Queen.  Falcons who choose Indomitable Will can continue to act normally, even at negative hit points.  However, they still perish at -10.</blockquote>

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