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====Psyknives in the World====

{{quote|Lots of teachers tell you to think of your weapon as an extension of your arm. We psyknives took that one pretty literally.|orig=Master Striss Cairnhollow, Half-Elven epic psyknife}}

True, psyknives make excellent assassins and excel in ambush and infiltration. But for all their dark abilities, not all psyknives embrace evil. Their ability to deal nonlethal damage has made them welcome protectors in many holy orders that devote themselves to peace. And many a would-be assassin thought his target vulnerable and unguarded until the strike of a psyknife bodyguard.
 
Psyknives are not common, and the masters of the psyknife way are a extremely rare. It is said by some that after perfecting their craft they become part of the plane of shadow and fade from the world forever. Experienced old adventurers will sometimes shudder and whisper tales of fighting an opponent who seemed both real and made of shadow, immune to all but the most potent magics and powerful spells.

'''Daily Life:''' Psyknives are seldom hard-pressed to find work. Whether freelancing as a mercenary or attached to a military unit or noble house, their combat abilites are in high demand. When not on the job, most psyknives can be found in the darkest corner of whatever room they're in, away from bright lights or the sun. Since their weapons require only experience to become more powerful, most psyknives spend their gold on protective magic items, or items that increase their combat flexibility.

'''Notables:''' The Shadowspawn is an assassin of near mythical prowess, and a known psyknife. He has never failed an assignment. Master Striss Cairnhollow founded The Temple of Unfolding Dark, one of the few schools dedicated to training psyknives. 


'''Organizations:''' The Temple of Unfolding Dark is a school dedicated to training psyknives, though occasionally soul knives and soulblades will train there as well. Not all finish the rigorous training there, but those that graduate can find work almost anywhere. Some psyknives start on their own and come to the Temple to hone and advance their skills. 

The Nightwind are a loose guild of psyknives who hire out for jobs too big or difficult for one psyknife alone. Joining entails a combat trial, though this is sometimes waived for Temple graduates. The Nightwind's symbol is a dark gray lotus blossom against a black field.

'''NPC Reactions:''' With their light armor and lack of weapons, many psyknives are taken for messengers or minor nobility, or even off-duty guards. Only when trouble starts is the psyknife revealed for the danger he is.
Article Balance	High +
Author	Spanambula +
Class Ability	Psionics + and Other +
Class Ability Progression	Full +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Minimum Level	0 +
Rating	Unrated +
Skill	Autohypnosis +, Balance +, Bluff +, Climb +, Concentration +, Craft +, Disguise +, Escape Artist +, Gather Information +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Profession +, Search +, Sleight of Hand +, Spot +, Tumble +, Use Rope +, Diplomacy + and Disable Device +
Summary	A soul knife assassin capable of both stealth and damage +
Title	Psyknife +