View source for Abstruse Cardshark (3.5e Class)

===Campaign Information===

{{quote|I have not invented a "new style," composite, modified or otherwise that is set within distinct form as apart from "this" method or "that" method. On the contrary, I hope to free my followers from clinging to styles, patterns, or molds. Remember that ["cards"] is merely a name used, a mirror in which to see "ourselves". . . [Card-playing] is not an organized institution that one can be a member of. Either you understand or you don't, and that is that. |orig=Bruce Lee, possible interplanar Abstruse Cardshark}}

====Playing an Abstruse Cardshark====

'''Religion:''' Abstruse Cardsharks are more likely than other casters to worship a deity, particularly one that influences luck.

'''Other Classes:''' Abstruse Cardsharks are looked down upon by Wizards and Clerics for their idiotic casting method. Bards tend to see more similarity with them.

'''Combat:''' Abstruse Cardsharks tend to throw out spells continuously, in the hopes that they will draw one appropriate to the situation.

'''Advancement:''' Abstruse Cardsharks are casters, so they are a real pain to multiclass.

====Abstruse Cardsharks in the World====

{{quote|How's this Nine of Rainbows going to help me fight an army of rabid blind monks? It'll just make me blind too!|orig=Ilobmit Tsaginarsa, Brownie Abstruse Cardshark}}

Abstruse Cardsharks often become prophets, fortunetellers, and gamblers.

'''Daily Life:''' An ordinary Abstruse Cardshark gambler might use the Four of Rainbows to steal some poor gamblers' money, or the Seven of Crystals to smuggle people across borders.

'''Notables:''' Ilobmit Tsaginarsa, famous savior of the rotting, generally ignored flying city of Sucifirakiabilasli.

'''Organizations:''' Most con men don't organize very strongly, and more often than not end up turning on one another when the pot gets too tempting.

'''NPC Reactions:''' Abstruse Cardsharks have established a reputation of being cardsharks and con men, so NPC's are unlikely to regard them with a great deal of respect, nor trust.

====Abstruse Cardshark Lore====

Characters with ranks in Knowledge (Arcana) can research Abstruse Cardsharks to learn more about them.  When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ Knowledge (Arcana) or Profession (Casino Operator)
! DC || class="left" | Result
|- 
| 5 || class="left" | Abstruse Cardsharks wield the magic of cards to call forth powerful energies.
|- 
| 10 || class="left" | Abstruse Cardsharks tend to gamble and cheat.
|- 
| 15 || class="left" | Abstruse Cardsharks have to hope that they draw the right card for the situation.
|- 
| 20 || class="left" | Information on specific Abstruse Cardsharks.
|}


====Abstruse Cardsharks in the Game====

Abstruse Cardsharks fulfill the caster role.

'''Adaptation:''' The Tarot Mage, who is functionally identical. The Abstruse Dicemonger, who gets different spells on different rolls of colored d6's.


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Allowed Alignments	Lawful Good +, Lawful Neutral +, Lawful Evil +, Neutral Good +, Neutral +, Neutral Evil +, Chaotic Good +, Chaotic Neutral + and Chaotic Evil +
Article Balance	High +
Author	Foxwarrior +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Poor +
Class Ability Progression	Full +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Rated By	DanielDraco +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Skill	Appraise +, Bluff +, Concentration +, Craft +, Decipher Script +, Diplomacy +, Disguise +, Forgery +, Knowledge (Arcana) +, Profession +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand + and Use Magic Device +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	A versatile caster with a casting system much like the Crusader's. This one uses actual suits. +
Title	Abstruse Cardshark +
Will Save Progression	Good +