Erik Vale
2013-01-15, 06:08 AM
Ok, as an event of Part boredom, seeing so many warlock fixes, being about to play a few warlock character, and a desire to do something from a while ago, here come a small cluster of Warlock PRC/Warlock Based Classes designed around the idea of a Warlock that figured out Raw Power is worse than Adaptability. Probably because he partied or fought a Psion, Wizard or .
First, will be a DnD 3.5 PRC. For those that are interested, I will be drawing some inspiration from the Invoker (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153863), Warlock Archetypes (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254190), and the Eldritch Paragon (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13647601&postcount=163).
But yes, again, for all concerned, this is looking to be a couple of PRC's and Warlocks designed about producing a Wizlock. Hopefully without completely overshadowing the party wizard.
Now for the first course.
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Eldritch Scholar
[I]‘Well. It was only a matter of time until one was born that had enough brains to realise they were weaker than their potential, as well as enough force of will to make something of it.’
Mal'Ana'Nan Kelveoch, Cerebromancer.
Background: Eldritch Scholar arise from a small pool of warlocks, being individuals who have realised that the pact that bound them or the source that fuels them wasn't enough, and had both the luck, brute force of will and intelligence, to make something of it.
Races: Any of the more intelligent and wilful species that become warlocks would be more than happy and able to become Eldritch Scholar's. However those that work towards unlocking their bloodlines to become something similar but different to sorcerers, are somewhat more likely as they are used to the dedication required.
Other Classes: It takes a while for anyone to realise that an Eldritch Scholar is more than a warlock, or a few minutes on the receiving end of one. Those that respect power respect Eldritch Scholars more for they have become more powerful, while wizards and others who originally had to study to achieve their powers often have a grudging respect for Eldritch Scholars, for they have gone a long way from those who got power by selling themselves or through sheer chance.
Role: Fire/battlefield Support. Eldritch Scholars have all the endurance of warlocks of similar level, but lack the raw power of the Warlock and come up just short of the adaptability of a Wizard.
Eldritch Scholars in the World: Eldritch Scholars become much the same as the archetypical wizard, either holed up in a tower studied something esoteric , or travelling to try out this or that new do idea. Often a combination of both, as high level Scholars will have access to rings of sustenance and very large storage devices.
Inspiration: Didn't I tell you before... You know, up there ^?
Prerequisites
Skills: 9 Spellcraft, 9 Knowledge [Arcarna], 9 Concentration
Feats: Iron Will
'Spellcasting': Access to one or more Least Invocations.
Special: Must have a positive int mod. Must have travelled with a wizard/Psion/[Other 'casting' class that can learn powers] and expressed an interest in their learning’s, or must have sought to learn further powers of their own free will.
Hit Die: d6
Abilities: If it was important before it was important now. However, Intelligence is now important, as it adds additional invocations, and works a few abilities.
Class Skills-The Eldritch Scholar's class skills (and the key ability for each skill are):
Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Gather Information (Cha), Knowledge (all skills taken individually) (Int), Profession (Wis), Spellcraft (Int) and Use Magic Device (Cha)
Skill Points per Level: 4+ Int Modifier
Eldritch Scholar
[b]Level
Base Attack Bonus
Fort Save
Ref Save
Will Save
Special
Previous Spellcasting
1st
+0
+0
+0
+2
Cracked the Code/Student of the Eldritch Arts
+1 Previous Invoking Class
2nd
+1
+1
+1
+3
Eldritch Scribe, Eldritch Secret
+1 Previous Invoking Class
3rd
+2
+1
+1
+3
Bonus Feat
+1 Previous Invoking Class
4th
+2
+1
+1
+4
Eldritch Secret
+1 Previous Invoking Class
5th
+2
+1
+1
+4
With But Force of Will
+1 Previous Invoking Class
6th
+3
+2
+2
+5
Greater Eldritch Secret, Bonus Feat
+1 Previous Invoking Class
7th
+3
+2
+2
+5
A True Student
+1 Previous Invoking Class
8th
+4
+3
+3
+6
Greater Eldritch Secret
+1 Previous Invoking Class
9th
+4
+3
+3
+6
Bonus Feat, Contingency
+1 Previous Invoking Class
10th
+5
+3
+3
+7
A Lore master in His Own Right, A True Secret
+1 Previous Invoking Class
Class Abilities
Weapon and Armour Proficiency: A Eldritch Scholar gains no new weapon or armour proficiencies.
Previous Invoking Class: The Eldritch Scholar advances in Warlock just like any other class that advances arcane casting/invoking, with the exception that eldritch blast damage only increases as if the Eldritch Scholar gained 3/4 of a level in Warlock.
Cracked the Code/Student of the Eldritch Arts: At first Level a Warlock has spent weeks, maybe months (...or even years!) studying all he could about the eldritch arts, and seeking, struggling, to learn more and expand his abilities, finally has, and not through sheer dumb luck, with the ability to replicate it. The Eldritch Scholar gains the Extra Invocation feat, and can learn invocations as is listed under the 'Adding Invocations' section, up to a maximum of his 1/2 levels in all invoker classes rounded down, + 1/2 the Eldritch Scholars Int Mod rounded up. [If you somehow get 0 or Below 1, there is a problem...]
In Example Terry, the resident Eldritch Scholar in a world where they have become common place, is a Warlock [Some Variety]6/Eldritch Scholar 1 with 16 Int. He can now learn 5 [(6+1)/2=3.5, Rounding makes 3, +2 for int/2 rounded up] Invocations of his choices, to add to his list of known invocations, of either the Least or Lesser Variety.
Eldritch Scribe: Many arcarnists, diviners and others learn through studding writings or held manifestations, and through that learn to infuse items with the same magic. The Eldritch Scholar gains the Scribe Scroll feat, being able to create a scroll of any Invocation he knows.
Eldritch Secret: At 2nd Level and every other even level [as is on the table] the Eldritch Scholar may pick an Eldritch Secret from the table Eldritch Secrets on Page 2.
Bonus Feat: At Third Level, and every other level divisible by three [as is on the table] the Eldritch Scholar gains a bonus feat from the New/Other Homebrewers Feats list on page 3.
With But Force of Will: With sheer force of will, their unique power source and much learning, the Eldritch Scholar [probably by accident at first] learns to be able to cast invocation very differently from their counterparts.
At 5th level, a Eldritch Scholar can spend a full phase action to invoke and invocation he knows without requiring somatic components. Invocations with shorter use times go one step up in time [Free to Swift, Swift to Move, Move to Standard] required to invoke, and any invocation requiring any components other than Foci and/or Materials loose those components. Invocations with longer casting times retain the same casting time, however the Arcane Scholar instead appears to be sitting in deep concentration looking at something for no apparent reason...
At 8th Level, time is no longer modified when manifesting without components, and Foci/Materials with costs above 1gp can instead be paid for with XP in the ration of 5gp/1XP. Also, all warlock invocations are treated as having no components if components are under 1gp in value.
Greater Eldritch Secret: At 6th and 8th level, the Warlock has reached new heights of his arts, and can choose from the Greater Eldritch Secrets list instead of the Eldritch Secrets list if so desired. [See Page 2]
A True Student: The Eldritch Scholar has well and truly begun mastering his art, and now can learn invocations as is listed under the 'Adding Invocations' section, up to a maximum of 3/4 his levels in all invoker classes, rounded down, + the Eldritch Scholars Int Mod.
In Example Terry, the resident Eldritch Scholar in a world where they have become common place, is a Warlock [Some Variety]6/Eldritch Scholar 7 with 16 Int. He can now learn 13 [(6+7)/1.25=9.75, Rounding makes 10, +3 for int] Invocations of his choices, to add to his list of known invocations.
Contingency: Did you think planning, paranoia and forethought were just the domains of Wizards and their Ilk?
The Eldritch Scholar gains the Craft Contingency Spell Feat, where any of his invocations are valid choices for 'spells'
A True Secret: At 10th level, the Warlock has reached the pinnacle [or so he thinks] of his arts, and can chose a single secret from the True Secret list, 2 Secrets from the Greater Eldritch Secrets List or 3 Secrets from the Eldritch Secrets list. [See Page 2]
A Lore master in His Own Right: The Eldritch Scholar has well and truly become something that wizards must fear, being able to learn invocations as is listed under the 'Adding Invocations' section, up to a maximum of his levels in all invoker classes +Twice his Int mod.
In Example Terry, the resident Eldritch Scholar in a world where they have become common place, is a Warlock [Some Variety]6/Eldritch Scholar 10 with 16 Int. He can now learn 24 [16+6[Int*2]] Invocations of his choices, to add to his list of known invocations.
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Ok, Posting this up now for people to point out obvious errors as I have done the base... I need to think of a different way to limit maximum invocations as over level 16, there would be little reason other than cost [when I put it up] to learn non dark invocations, and there is still a cap. However, this cap triples the base warlock classes invocations know from study, and just over doubles the cap of some of the large invocation numbers from some homebrew classes, where one to assume 16 int. And any player worth their salt can achieve that.
As said, tweaks to come, and as is obvious, I have to type in secrets and bonus feats [looking at the time now, maybe starting tomorrow], just give me a few moments for spare posts... I'm thinking 8.
First, will be a DnD 3.5 PRC. For those that are interested, I will be drawing some inspiration from the Invoker (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153863), Warlock Archetypes (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254190), and the Eldritch Paragon (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13647601&postcount=163).
But yes, again, for all concerned, this is looking to be a couple of PRC's and Warlocks designed about producing a Wizlock. Hopefully without completely overshadowing the party wizard.
Now for the first course.
-----
Eldritch Scholar
[I]‘Well. It was only a matter of time until one was born that had enough brains to realise they were weaker than their potential, as well as enough force of will to make something of it.’
Mal'Ana'Nan Kelveoch, Cerebromancer.
Background: Eldritch Scholar arise from a small pool of warlocks, being individuals who have realised that the pact that bound them or the source that fuels them wasn't enough, and had both the luck, brute force of will and intelligence, to make something of it.
Races: Any of the more intelligent and wilful species that become warlocks would be more than happy and able to become Eldritch Scholar's. However those that work towards unlocking their bloodlines to become something similar but different to sorcerers, are somewhat more likely as they are used to the dedication required.
Other Classes: It takes a while for anyone to realise that an Eldritch Scholar is more than a warlock, or a few minutes on the receiving end of one. Those that respect power respect Eldritch Scholars more for they have become more powerful, while wizards and others who originally had to study to achieve their powers often have a grudging respect for Eldritch Scholars, for they have gone a long way from those who got power by selling themselves or through sheer chance.
Role: Fire/battlefield Support. Eldritch Scholars have all the endurance of warlocks of similar level, but lack the raw power of the Warlock and come up just short of the adaptability of a Wizard.
Eldritch Scholars in the World: Eldritch Scholars become much the same as the archetypical wizard, either holed up in a tower studied something esoteric , or travelling to try out this or that new do idea. Often a combination of both, as high level Scholars will have access to rings of sustenance and very large storage devices.
Inspiration: Didn't I tell you before... You know, up there ^?
Prerequisites
Skills: 9 Spellcraft, 9 Knowledge [Arcarna], 9 Concentration
Feats: Iron Will
'Spellcasting': Access to one or more Least Invocations.
Special: Must have a positive int mod. Must have travelled with a wizard/Psion/[Other 'casting' class that can learn powers] and expressed an interest in their learning’s, or must have sought to learn further powers of their own free will.
Hit Die: d6
Abilities: If it was important before it was important now. However, Intelligence is now important, as it adds additional invocations, and works a few abilities.
Class Skills-The Eldritch Scholar's class skills (and the key ability for each skill are):
Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Gather Information (Cha), Knowledge (all skills taken individually) (Int), Profession (Wis), Spellcraft (Int) and Use Magic Device (Cha)
Skill Points per Level: 4+ Int Modifier
Eldritch Scholar
[b]Level
Base Attack Bonus
Fort Save
Ref Save
Will Save
Special
Previous Spellcasting
1st
+0
+0
+0
+2
Cracked the Code/Student of the Eldritch Arts
+1 Previous Invoking Class
2nd
+1
+1
+1
+3
Eldritch Scribe, Eldritch Secret
+1 Previous Invoking Class
3rd
+2
+1
+1
+3
Bonus Feat
+1 Previous Invoking Class
4th
+2
+1
+1
+4
Eldritch Secret
+1 Previous Invoking Class
5th
+2
+1
+1
+4
With But Force of Will
+1 Previous Invoking Class
6th
+3
+2
+2
+5
Greater Eldritch Secret, Bonus Feat
+1 Previous Invoking Class
7th
+3
+2
+2
+5
A True Student
+1 Previous Invoking Class
8th
+4
+3
+3
+6
Greater Eldritch Secret
+1 Previous Invoking Class
9th
+4
+3
+3
+6
Bonus Feat, Contingency
+1 Previous Invoking Class
10th
+5
+3
+3
+7
A Lore master in His Own Right, A True Secret
+1 Previous Invoking Class
Class Abilities
Weapon and Armour Proficiency: A Eldritch Scholar gains no new weapon or armour proficiencies.
Previous Invoking Class: The Eldritch Scholar advances in Warlock just like any other class that advances arcane casting/invoking, with the exception that eldritch blast damage only increases as if the Eldritch Scholar gained 3/4 of a level in Warlock.
Cracked the Code/Student of the Eldritch Arts: At first Level a Warlock has spent weeks, maybe months (...or even years!) studying all he could about the eldritch arts, and seeking, struggling, to learn more and expand his abilities, finally has, and not through sheer dumb luck, with the ability to replicate it. The Eldritch Scholar gains the Extra Invocation feat, and can learn invocations as is listed under the 'Adding Invocations' section, up to a maximum of his 1/2 levels in all invoker classes rounded down, + 1/2 the Eldritch Scholars Int Mod rounded up. [If you somehow get 0 or Below 1, there is a problem...]
In Example Terry, the resident Eldritch Scholar in a world where they have become common place, is a Warlock [Some Variety]6/Eldritch Scholar 1 with 16 Int. He can now learn 5 [(6+1)/2=3.5, Rounding makes 3, +2 for int/2 rounded up] Invocations of his choices, to add to his list of known invocations, of either the Least or Lesser Variety.
Eldritch Scribe: Many arcarnists, diviners and others learn through studding writings or held manifestations, and through that learn to infuse items with the same magic. The Eldritch Scholar gains the Scribe Scroll feat, being able to create a scroll of any Invocation he knows.
Eldritch Secret: At 2nd Level and every other even level [as is on the table] the Eldritch Scholar may pick an Eldritch Secret from the table Eldritch Secrets on Page 2.
Bonus Feat: At Third Level, and every other level divisible by three [as is on the table] the Eldritch Scholar gains a bonus feat from the New/Other Homebrewers Feats list on page 3.
With But Force of Will: With sheer force of will, their unique power source and much learning, the Eldritch Scholar [probably by accident at first] learns to be able to cast invocation very differently from their counterparts.
At 5th level, a Eldritch Scholar can spend a full phase action to invoke and invocation he knows without requiring somatic components. Invocations with shorter use times go one step up in time [Free to Swift, Swift to Move, Move to Standard] required to invoke, and any invocation requiring any components other than Foci and/or Materials loose those components. Invocations with longer casting times retain the same casting time, however the Arcane Scholar instead appears to be sitting in deep concentration looking at something for no apparent reason...
At 8th Level, time is no longer modified when manifesting without components, and Foci/Materials with costs above 1gp can instead be paid for with XP in the ration of 5gp/1XP. Also, all warlock invocations are treated as having no components if components are under 1gp in value.
Greater Eldritch Secret: At 6th and 8th level, the Warlock has reached new heights of his arts, and can choose from the Greater Eldritch Secrets list instead of the Eldritch Secrets list if so desired. [See Page 2]
A True Student: The Eldritch Scholar has well and truly begun mastering his art, and now can learn invocations as is listed under the 'Adding Invocations' section, up to a maximum of 3/4 his levels in all invoker classes, rounded down, + the Eldritch Scholars Int Mod.
In Example Terry, the resident Eldritch Scholar in a world where they have become common place, is a Warlock [Some Variety]6/Eldritch Scholar 7 with 16 Int. He can now learn 13 [(6+7)/1.25=9.75, Rounding makes 10, +3 for int] Invocations of his choices, to add to his list of known invocations.
Contingency: Did you think planning, paranoia and forethought were just the domains of Wizards and their Ilk?
The Eldritch Scholar gains the Craft Contingency Spell Feat, where any of his invocations are valid choices for 'spells'
A True Secret: At 10th level, the Warlock has reached the pinnacle [or so he thinks] of his arts, and can chose a single secret from the True Secret list, 2 Secrets from the Greater Eldritch Secrets List or 3 Secrets from the Eldritch Secrets list. [See Page 2]
A Lore master in His Own Right: The Eldritch Scholar has well and truly become something that wizards must fear, being able to learn invocations as is listed under the 'Adding Invocations' section, up to a maximum of his levels in all invoker classes +Twice his Int mod.
In Example Terry, the resident Eldritch Scholar in a world where they have become common place, is a Warlock [Some Variety]6/Eldritch Scholar 10 with 16 Int. He can now learn 24 [16+6[Int*2]] Invocations of his choices, to add to his list of known invocations.
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Ok, Posting this up now for people to point out obvious errors as I have done the base... I need to think of a different way to limit maximum invocations as over level 16, there would be little reason other than cost [when I put it up] to learn non dark invocations, and there is still a cap. However, this cap triples the base warlock classes invocations know from study, and just over doubles the cap of some of the large invocation numbers from some homebrew classes, where one to assume 16 int. And any player worth their salt can achieve that.
As said, tweaks to come, and as is obvious, I have to type in secrets and bonus feats [looking at the time now, maybe starting tomorrow], just give me a few moments for spare posts... I'm thinking 8.