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| − | |author_name=Ganteka Future
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| − | |date_created=18 July 2008
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| − | |status=? Month 2016: v8.0
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| − | |editing=Grammar/Spelling/Formatting Errors
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| − | |balance=High
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| − | }}
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| − | {{3.5e Class Data
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| − | |Summary=A supernatural warrior that channels power from the Ethereal Plane to transform his spirit and body as a divine ally of Death.]]
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| − | |length=20
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| − | |minlevel=1
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| − | |bab=Moderate
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| − | |fortitude=Poor
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| − | |reflex=Poor
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| − | |will=Good
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| − | |ability=Spontaneous Divine Spellcasting
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| − | |progression=Other
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| − | |align=lg, ng, cg, ln, n, cn, le, ne, ce
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| − | }}
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| − | == Grim ==
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| − | ''You are forged by death and loss. You embrace death for it tempers your body and spirit.''
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| − | Harnessing and channeling abstracted extraplanar power (typically from the [[SRD:Ethereal Plane|Ethereal Plane]]), the grim transforms his core essence. He learns spells and focuses energy as a destructive scourge attack. He is a grim reminder of the fleeting lives of mortals and the horrific torment brought upon those who fail to cross over to the afterlife. It is this association that earns him the name of "grim".
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| − | Grims are at their peak when they [[#Grim Transformation|transform]], gaining access to spells, resistances, abilities and enhancements. Their [[#Spells|spells]] allow them to communicate, manipulate their surroundings, weaken opponents, bestow blessings and avoid detection.
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| − | === Making a Grim ===
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| − | Some that follow this path have inborn supernatural connections. Others are bound to the agents of death, the fates or the [[SRD:Ethereal Plane|Ethereal Plane]] by longstanding and powerful traumas. A rare few even make pacts with powerful spirits or deities of [[SRD:Death Domain|death]].
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| − | '''[[SRD:Ability Scores|Abilities]]:''' A grim will favor some ability scores over others depending on his focus. [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] should rank highly as it increases the potency of grim [[#Spells|spells]] and grants additional [[#Grim Life Points|LP]]. [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] is valuable for grims who focus on for melee brawling and combat maneuver tricks. [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] is valuable for grims who focus on a [[SRD:Armor Class|lighter armors]], initiative and the specialization in finesse weapons. [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] often takes a tertiary demand for a combat-able adventurer.
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| − | '''[[SRD:Races|Races]]:''' Any mortal race with enough culture to be aware of the afterlife is likely to have grims. In some societies, they may play against ideals and norms, becoming either outcasts or eccentrics. They also serve as public servants, spiritualists and preachers to their fellows. Outsiders and elementals are less likely to become grims, as they already have a predisposed connection to a particular plane.
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| − | '''[[SRD:Alignment|Alignment]]:''' Grims have diverse reasons for following their path. Their personalities, motivations and passions drive them and their quest to attain greater diversion from their past selves. Just as their backgrounds and reasons are diverse, so are their [[SRD:Alignment|alignments]], and a grim may be of any [[SRD:Alignment|alignment]] without restriction to his class abilities.
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| − | '''Starting Gold:''' 5d4 × 10 gp (125 gp).
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| − | '''[[SRD:Race Descriptions#Starting Age|Starting Age]]:''' Moderate, as [[SRD:Fighter|fighter]].
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| − | {| class="zebra d20"
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| − | <div>{{Anchor|Table: The Grim}}</div>
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| − | Hit Die: d10
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Level
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br />Attack Bonus]]
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| − | ! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throws]]
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Special
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| − | ! colspan="4" | Spells Known
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| − | |-
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| − | ! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
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| − | ! 1<sup>st</sup> || 2<sup>nd</sup> || 3<sup>rd</sup> || 4<sup>th</sup>
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| − | |-
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| − | |1st|| class="left" | +0 || +0 || +0 || +2
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Scourge Attack|Scourge Attack]], [[#Discount|Discount]], [[#Grim Favor|Grim Favor]], [[#Grim Transformation|Transformation]]
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| − | |1||—||—||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |2nd|| class="left" | +1 || +0 || +0 || +3
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Alteration|Alteration]]
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| − | |2||—||—||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |3rd|| class="left" | +2 || +1 || +1 || +3
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Quick Transformation|Quick Transformation]]
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| − | |2||—||—||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |4th||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +1 || +4
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Alteration|Alteration]]
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| − | |2||1||—||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |5th||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +1 || +4
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Divine Suffusion|Divine Suffusion 1st Level]]
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| − | |2||1||—||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |6th||class="left" | +4 || +2 || +2 || +5
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Alteration|Alteration]], [[#Death's Accord|Death's Accord]]
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| − | |2||2||—||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |7th||class="left" | +5 || +2 || +2 || +5
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Agile Scourge|Agile Scourge]]
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| − | |2||2||—||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |8th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +2 || +2 || +6
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Alteration|Alteration]], [[#Returning Memories|Returning Memories]]
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| − | |3||2||—||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |9th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +3 || +3 || +6
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Divine Suffusion|Divine Suffusion 2nd Level]], [[#Imbued Body|Imbued Body]]
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| − | |3||2||—||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |10th||class="left" | +7/+2 || +3 || +3 || +7
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Alteration|Alteration]], [[#Death's Contract|Death's Contract]]
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| − | |3||2||1||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |11th||class="left" | +8/+3 || +3 || +3 || +7
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Eternal Life|Eternal Life]]
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| − | |4||2||1||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |12th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +4 || +4 || +8
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Alteration|Alteration]]
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| − | |4||2||1||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |13th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +4 || +4 || +8
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Imbued Body|Imbued Body]]
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| − | |4||2||2||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |14th||class="left" | +10/+5 || +4 || +4 || +9
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Alteration|Alteration]], [[#Divine Suffusion|Divine Suffusion 3rd Level]]
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| − | |4||2||2||—
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| − | |-
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| − | |15th||class="left" | +11/+6/+1 || +5 || +5 || +9
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Nixing Scourge|Nixing Scourge]]
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| − | |4||2||2||1
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| − | |-
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| − | |16th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +5 || +5 || +10
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Alteration|Alteration]]
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| − | |4||3||2||1
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| − | |-
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| − | |17th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +5 || +5 || +10
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Imbued Body|Imbued Body]]
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| − | |4||3||2||1
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| − | |-
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| − | |18th||class="left" | +13/+8/+3 || +6 || +6 || +11
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Alteration|Alteration]], [[#Immediate Transformation|Immediate Transformation]]
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| − | |4||3||3||1
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| − | |-
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| − | |19th||class="left" | +14/+9/+4 || +6 || +6 || +11
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Divine Suffusion|Divine Suffusion 4th Level]]
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| − | |4||3||3||1
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| − | |-
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| − | |20th||class="left" | +15/+10/+5 || +6 || +6 || +12
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| − | | class="left" | [[#Alteration|Alteration]], [[#Final Scourge|Final Scourge]]
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| − | |4||3||3||2
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| − | |- class="noalt"
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| − | | colspan="42" class="skill" |
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| − | '''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::4]] + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level, ×4 at 1st level)'''<br />
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| − | {{3.5e Skills|Balance,
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| − | Bluff,
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| − | Climb,
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| − | Concentration,
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| − | Craft,
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| − | Diplomacy,
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| − | Disguise,
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| − | Escape Artist,
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| − | Heal,
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| − | Hide,
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| − | Intimidate,
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| − | Knowledge (local),
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| − | Knowledge (the planes),
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| − | Knowledge (religion),
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| − | Listen,
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| − | Move Silently,
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| − | Perform,
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| − | Profession,
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| − | Ride,
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| − | Search,
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| − | Sense Motive,
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| − | Spellcraft,
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| − | Spot,
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| − | Survival,
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| − | Swim}}
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| − | |}
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| − | ==== Class Features ====
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| − | The following are class features of the grim.
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| − | '''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' All grims are [[SRD:Armor Proficiency (Light)|proficient]] with [[SRD:Light Armor|light armor]], [[SRD:Medium Armor|medium armor]], light and heavy shields and [[SRD:Simple Weapon Proficiency|simple weapons]].
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Proficiency Path}}:''' A grim gains one of these additional proficiency paths.
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| − | ''Defense Path:'' He gains [[SRD:Armor Proficiency (Heavy)|Heavy Armor Proficiency]] as well as [[SRD:Tower Shield Proficiency|Tower Shield Proficiency]]. Increase his grim class level [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fortitude]] save progression to "Good".
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| − | ''Exotic Path:'' He gains [[SRD:Martial Weapon Proficiency|proficiency]] with all [[SRD:Weapons|martial weapons]] and [[SRD:Exotic Weapon Proficiency|proficiency]] with one [[SRD:Weapons|exotic weapon]] of his choice. He adds 2 skill points per level for his grim class levels.
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| − | ''Finesse Path:'' He gains [[SRD:Martial Weapon Proficiency|proficiency]] with all [[SRD:Weapons|martial weapons]] as well as [[SRD:Weapon Finesse|Weapon Finesse]]. Increase his grim class level [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Reflex]] save progression to "Good".
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Spells}}:''' A grim casts his [[SRD:Spells|spells]] at-will as [[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-like|spell-like]] abilities while [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]]. He cannot cast spells when not [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]] (unless he has also gained the appropriate [[#Divine Suffusion|Divine Suffusion]] to cast a spell of that level). [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] determines the power of his spells.
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| − | A grim channels his spells through divine meditation in an hour-long meditation ritual typically performed at dawn after waking. The spells he prepares are ingrained into his essence and he may use them at will while [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]]. If he wishes to change what spells he is able to cast, he must meditate uninterrupted for one hour. He then may change any or all of his prepared spells. A grim may prepare and cast any spell on the grim spell list, provided that he can cast spells of that level, but he must choose which spells to prepare during his meditation.
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| − | To learn or cast a spell, a grim must have a [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] score equal to at least 10 + the spell's level. The [[SRD:Using Skills#Difficulty Class|Difficulty Class]] for a saving throw against a grim’s spell is 10 + the spell's level + the grim’s [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] modifier. Unlike most other spellcasters, a grim has a limitless supply of spells per day. He gains access of up to 4th level spells and is initially limited to casting spells while [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]].
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| − | A grim’s list of spells is harshly limited. A grim is able to prepare one 1st-level spell of his choice at 1st level. As he gains more grim levels, he gains more new spells, as indicated on [[#Table: The Grim|Table: The Grim]]. (The number of spells a grim knows is not affected by his [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] score; the numbers on [[#Table: The Grim|Table: The Grim]] are fixed.) These spells are chosen from the list below.
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| − | Upon reaching 4th, 10th and 15th levels, the grim gains access to each higher level of spells. He may choose to have a lower level spell occupy a higher level slot (though, the spell is still cast as though it were of its normal level).
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| − | Metamagic feats allow him to cast a wider variety of spells that occupy his higher level spell-slots for greater effect. However, to use a metamagic feat, the spell must be prepared to occupy the higher slot to be used, like a [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]].
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| − | Like a [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]], a grim prepares his spell slots in advance. He can cast any spell he meditated for at-will while [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]]. To cast a spell while not [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]], a grim must have the corresponding [[#Divine Suffusion|Divine Suffusion]] to cast spells of that level.
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| − | Grims choose their spells from the following list:
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| − | 1st— ''[[SRD:Cause Fear|cause fear]]'', ''[[SRD:Comprehend Languages|comprehend languages]]'', ''[[SRD:Deathwatch|deathwatch]]'', ''[[SRD:Detect Secret Doors|detect secret doors]]'', ''[[SRD:Expeditious Retreat|expeditious retreat]]'', ''[[SRD:Hide from Undead|hide from undead]]'', ''[[SRD:Mage Hand|mage hand]]'', ''[[SRD:Message|message]]'', ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]]'', ''[[SRD:Touch of Fatigue|touch of fatigue]]''
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| − | 2nd— ''[[SRD:Augury|augury]]'', ''[[SRD:Blur|blur]]'', ''[[SRD:Darkness|darkness]]'', ''[[SRD:Darkvision (Spell)|darkvision]]'', ''[[SRD:False Life|false life]]'', ''[[SRD:Ghoul Touch|ghoul touch]]'', ''[[SRD:Gust of Wind|gust of wind]]'', ''[[SRD:Levitate|levitate]]'', ''[[SRD:Scare|scare]]'', ''[[SRD:Whispering Wind|whispering wind]]''
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| − | 3rd— ''[[SRD:Displacement|displacement]]'', ''[[SRD:Fear (Spell)|fear]]'', ''[[SRD:Fly (Spell)|fly]]'', ''[[SRD:Gaseous Form|gaseous form]]'', ''[[SRD:Halt Undead|halt undead]]'', ''[[SRD:Vampiric Touch|vampiric touch]]'', ''[[SRD:Wind Wall|wind wall]]''
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| − | 4th— ''[[SRD:Crushing Despair|crushing despair]]'', ''[[SRD:Death Ward|death ward]]'', ''[[SRD:Dimensional Anchor|dimensional anchor]]'', ''[[SRD:Divination|divination]]'', ''[[SRD:Enervation|enervation]]'', ''[[SRD:Sending|sending]]'', ''[[SRD:Tongues|tongues]]''
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Grim Life Points}} {{Ex}}:''' A grim gains a pool of life points (LP) equal to his grim level + his [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] modifier (minimum of 1). LP refresh at a rate of 1 per 10 minutes counting since their last usage.
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| − | These points are used to fuel his [[#Grim Transformation|transformation]], [[#Scourge Attack|scourge attack]] and other abilities and represent his connection and enhancement from his source of power.
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| − | An increase in [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] grants the capacity for more LP, which are filled at the normal refresh rate.
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Discount}} {{Ex}}:''' At 1st level, he is recognized as notable by those who ferry the souls of the dead. He gains a discount on being raised from the dead as raising him is simply less trouble and less costly. The [[SRD:Components (Spell Descriptor)|material component]] and experience cost requirements drops by 10% for each grim level he possesses. At 10th grim level, the [[SRD:Components (Spell Descriptor)|material component]] and experience costs to be raised from the dead no longer needs to be paid.
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Grim Favor}} {{Ex}}:''' His connection to the essences of the [[SRD:Ethereal Plane|Ethereal Plane]] affords him protection against [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]] creatures. Starting at 1st level, the grim gains a bonus on all [[SRD:Saving Throw|saves]] to resist the [[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|supernatural]], [[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|extraordinary]], [[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|spell-like]] or [[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Psi-like|psi-like]] abilities of [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]] creatures. This ability increases to +2 at 5th, +3 at 9th, +4 at 13th, +5 at 17th.
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Grim Transformation}} {{Su}}:''' Ethereal essences imbue his body and weapons. At 1st level, he learns to directly harness the otherworldly power of the [[SRD:Ethereal Plane|Ethereal Plane]] to transform himself. His transformation's appearance evolves as he gains levels (the exact form he takes varies from grim to grim. See "[[#Choosing a Transformed Form|Choosing a Transformed Form]]" below for a few ideas).
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| − | The influx of otherworldly power temporarily transforms him into an [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]] (unless he already has either the [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]] or [[SRD:Construct Type|construct]] types). He is considered a creature of his new type but gains no other features of this type than those listed below.
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| − | A 1st-level grim may transform into his grim form as a [[SRD:Swift Actions|swift action]] on his turn by spending 1 LP (with 1 LP each additional round to maintain the transformation). A grim may end his transformation as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]], even when it is not his turn. A grim may overextend and continue to maintain his transformation after expending all available LP by paying the "grim cost" (1 HP of lethal damage per HD each round transformed, bypassing resistances and any temporary HP). Entering into this overextension, the grim may not transform again after he de-transforms until all his LP are refreshed.
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| − | As a grim gains levels, he will have his choice of [[#Alteration|alterations]] to modify the abilities he gains when he transforms. A grim who is knocked [[SRD:Unconscious|unconscious]] or dies while transformed, remains transformed until the start of his next turn.
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Scourge Attack}} {{Su}}:''' At 1st level, he learns to channel damaging power as part of a [[SRD:Full-Round Actions#Full Attack|full attack action]] at the cost of 1 LP. He channels this energy through an attack, natural or manufactured. Despite the number of attacks he may make in a round, only one attack of his choice may be a scourge attack and is declared before the attack is rolled, affecting a single target. Scourge attack deals 1d6 damage per grim level as unleashed power rends through and inundates the target. While [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]], he deals damage equal to 1d6+2 damage per grim level.
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Alteration}} {{Su}}:''' Starting at 2nd level, each time he gains an even-numbered grim level, he gains an alteration of his choice. He may choose any alteration he meets the prerequisites for. An alteration only functions while he is [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]].
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| − | ''Alteration Types:'' Alterations come in four basic types: Passive, Burst, Aura and Special. Alterations may have more than one type.
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| − | :''Passive:'' These alterations function simply by having them.
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| − | :''Burst:'' These alterations have an area of effect and require an action to use.
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| − | :''Aura:'' These alterations have a radius and affect targets as described.
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| − | :''Special:'' These alterations don't fit into the above types.
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| − | =====Alterations=====
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| − | {| class="sortable d20" style="text-align:left;" | + | {{3.5e Monster Classic |
| − | |- | + | |creature=Golden God |
| − | ! Name !! Type !! Prerequisite !! Description
| + | |style= |
| − | {{#ask: [[Category:3.5e]] [[Category:User]] [[Category:Grim Alteration]]
| + | |size=Large |type=Construct |
| − | |?Type | + | |hd=9d10+30 |hp=79 |
| − | |?Prerequisite | + | |init=–1 |
| − | |?Summary | + | |speed=20 ft. (4 squares) |
| − | |format=template | + | |ac=22 (–1 size, +2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +11 natural) |touch=8 |flat=30 |
| − | |template=Table Row | + | |bab=+6 |grapple=+16 |
| − | |link=none | + | |at=Slam +12 melee (1d10+6) |
| − | |limit=999 | + | |full_at=2 slams +12 melee (1d10+6) |
| | + | |space=10 ft. |reach=10 ft. |
| | + | |sa=Shocking Grasp |
| | + | |sq=[[SRD:Construct Type|Construct traits]], [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] 5/[[SRD:Adamantine|adamantine]], [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Fast Healing|fast healing]] 5, immunity to magic, [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|low-light vision]] |
| | + | |fort=+3 |ref=+5 |will=+5 |
| | + | |str=23|dex=15|con=—|int=—|wis=15 |cha=9 |
| | + | |skills=— |
| | + | |feats=— |
| | + | |env=Any |
| | + | |org=Solitary or pantheon (2–4) |
| | + | |cr=7 |
| | + | |treas=None |
| | + | |align=[[SRD:Neutral|Always neutral]] |
| | + | |adv=19–24 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Large); 25–54 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge) |
| | + | |la=— |
| | }} | | }} |
| − | |}
| + | This golem has a [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] body made from shining gold-colored metal. A golden god can be fashioned in any manner, usually befitting a regal presence. Golden gods sometimes carry a staff in one hand (and are created with proficiency in any single one-handed or light weapon of the crafter's choice). A golden god is 12 feet tall and weighs about 5,000 pounds. It cannot speak or make any vocal noise, nor does it have any distinguishable odor. It moves slowly, hovering, attached to long coiling, ringed cables. The cables attach to an elemental prison, usually sealed away behind a wall or hidden out of view. |
| − | <small>[[3.5e Grim Alterations]]: A complete list of alterations as well as additional comments on their design.</small>
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Quick Transformation}} {{Su}}:''' At 3rd level, the grim may transform on his turn as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]] or off his turn as an [[SRD:Immediate Actions|immediate action]].
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Divine Suffusion}} {{Su}}:''' The divine energies that power the grim's spells suffuses itself into the grim's soul, allowing him to cast spells of the given level when not [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]]. At 5th level, the grim may cast his 1st level spells when not [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]]. At 9th level, the grim may cast his 2nd level spells when not [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]]. At 14th level, the grim may cast his 3rd level spells when not [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]]. At 19th level, the grim may cast his 4th level spells when not [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]].
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Agile Scourge}} {{Su}}:''' At 7th level, the grim gains the option of making a [[#Scourge Attack|scourge attack]] when making any attack, such as when part of a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]], [[SRD:Action Types|readied action]] or from an [[SRD:Attacks of Opportunity|attack of opportunity]]. He is still limited to 1 [[#Scourge Attack|scourge attack]] per round.
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Returning Memories}} {{Ex}}:''' A day after returning from the dead, an epiphany of memories strikes the grim, and he regains his lost power. At 8th level, if the grim dies and is brought back to life with a means that would cause him to lose a level, he instead only suffers [[SRD:Energy Drain, Negative Levels, and Level Loss|temporary level drain]] as if he had been [[SRD:Energy Drained|energy drained]]. The [[SRD:Energy Drain, Negative Levels, and Level Loss|negative level]] is automatically restored after 24 hours and never becomes permanent level loss. If ''[[SRD:Reincarnate|reincarnated]]'', his body is instead restored to its original form (though as a young adult).
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| + | The cables have half its total HP (39) and its AC. Severing the cables violently releases the trapped elemental, but otherwise disables and kills the golden god. Treat the elemental as a large air elemental (CR 5) with its Shocking Body and Shocking Grasp abilities. |
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| | + | '''Godwish {{Su}}:''' Once per day a golden god may bestow a ''[[SRD:Limited Wish|limited wish]]'', but only to reverse or undo an effect on a present creature or target. |
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Death's Contract}} {{Ex}}:''' At 10th level, the grim is empowered with immunity to effects from abilities with the [[SRD:Death Effect|death]] descriptor, [[SRD:Death Effect|death]] effects, [[SRD:Energy Drained|energy drain]], and negative energy effects (such as those from ''inflict'' spells or ''[[SRD:Chill Touch|chill touch]]'') but not planar effects such as that generated by the [[SRD:Negative Energy Plane|Negative Energy Plane]] (though he retains his {{1/2}} effectiveness against negative energy from [[#Death's Accord|Death's Accord]]). This ability does not remove previously gained [[SRD:Energy Drain, Negative Levels, and Level Loss|negative levels]] or effect the saving throw necessary 24 hours after gaining a [[SRD:Energy Drain, Negative Levels, and Level Loss|negative level]]. This ability doesn't protect against other sorts of attacks, such as hit point loss, [[SRD:Poisons|poison]], or [[SRD:Petrified|petrification]], even if those attacks might be lethal. This ability does not negate the temporary [[SRD:Energy Drain, Negative Levels, and Level Loss|negative level]] gained when using the [[#Returning Memories|Returning Memories]] ability. | + | '''Shocking Body {{Su}}:''' A golden god is under a constant supernatural ''[[SRD:Fire Shield|electric shield]]'' (as the ''fire shield'' spell, but dealing electricity damage instead at 1d6+5 and taking half damage from electricity-based attacks, or none if on a successful Reflex save for half damage). |
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| − | At this point, the grim may never become [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]] through any means short of deific intervention. If he is already [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]], he instead becomes a variant [[#Deathfont Grim|Deathfont Grim]].
| + | '''Shocking Grasp {{Su}}:''' A golden god may deliver a melee touch attack which deals 5d6 points of electricity damage. When delivering the jolt, it gains a +3 bonus on attack rolls if the opponent is wearing metal armor (or made out of metal, carrying a lot of metal, or the like). This touch attack can be delivered through its weapon if made of metal. |
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Eternal Life}} {{Su}}:''' At 11th level, he no longer ages normally. He may continue to age if he chooses, gaining bonuses and penalties as normal, but he no longer has a maximum age and cannot die of old age. | + | '''Immunity to Magic {{Ex}}:''' A golden god is immune to any spell or [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like ability]] that allows [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]]. In addition, certain [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] and effects function differently against the creature, as noted below. |
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Nixing Scourge}} {{Su}}:''' At 15th level, the power of his [[#Scourge Attack|Scourge Attack]] grows, becoming capable of disintegrating creatures, objects and [[SRD:Force Effect|force effects]], such as a ''[[SRD:Wall of Force|wall of force]]''. Any creature or object reduced to 0 or fewer [[SRD:Hit Points|hit points]] by this attack is entirely disintegrated, leaving behind trace dust and any equipment it carried. A [[SRD:Fortitude Save|Fortitude]] save (DC 10 + his Wisdom modifier + {{1/2}} his HD) prevents disintegration but leaves the body a mangled wreak.
| + | An iron golem is affected normally by rust attacks, such as that of a rust monster or a ''[[SRD:Rusting Grasp|rusting grasp]]'' spell. |
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| − | Nixing scourge allows scourge attacks to bypass an amount of DR or hardness equal to his grim level.
| + | ===Construction=== |
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| − | Against [[SRD:Force Effect|force effects]], he must make a caster check (d20 + spell slot's level + [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] modifier) against the [[SRD:Saving_Throw_(Spell_Descriptor)#Saving Throw Difficulty Class|save DC]] of the [[SRD:Force Effect|force effect]]. If he succeeds, the [[SRD:Force Effect|force effect]] (up to a 10' square) is destroyed.
| + | A golden god's body and cables are crafted from 5,000 pounds of copper, silver, gold and mithral, smelted with rare tinctures and admixtures costing at least 6,000 gp. Assembling the body requires a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 20 [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] (armorsmithing) check or a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 20 [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] (weaponsmithing) check. |
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Final Scourge}} {{Su}}:''' At 20th level, the grim may make a single [[#Scourge Attack|Scourge Attack]] in place of a [[SRD:Full-Round Actions#Full Attack|full attack action]] as he channels all his fury. For each iterative attack he gives up, he adds a multiple of his scourge attack damage dealt with the attack.
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| − | === Disconnecting & Rebuilding ===
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| − | {{quote|I've seen much death. It haunts me still these years later, but shall I don my mantle again and fight when the time is willing? May the gods give mercy to my enemies when I do.
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| − | A grim may voluntarily give up his grim powers, disconnecting himself from the ties that bind him to the [[SRD:Ethereal Plane|Ethereal Plane]]. Doing so requires an hour of uninterrupted meditation. After which, he no longer gains the benefit of any of his grim class abilities (except his base proficiencies, but not his proficiency path).
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| − | A grim who voluntarily gives up his powers cannot level in the grim class. He can regain his class abilities (and allow him to take grim levels) once again by meditating for eight hours uninterrupted in a reconnection ritual.
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| − | Why would a grim give up his grim powers? Well, he may want to simply retire, or perhaps pass through an area without air of suspicion or detection, though, additionally, he may do it to clear his head and come back later, rebuilt.
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| − | A grim who disconnects himself from his grim powers may later atone and re-choose his [[#Proficiency Path|proficiency path]], [[#Spells|grim spells]], [[#Alteration|Alterations]] and [[#Imbued Body|Imbued Body]] abilities. Though purely descriptive flavor, his [[#Grim Transformation|transformation's]] appearance may change as well. Rebuilding is generally rare however, revolving around great personal change, such as a great loss, great victory, epiphany or alignment shift.
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| − | === Epic Grims ===
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| − | [[Image:GrimTransformed.jpg|thumb|right]]
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| − | {{quote|To have faced so many hardships, battles won and lost, friends gone and buried, paths walked and power attained. When I came to believe I neared the end, new worlds opened up before me, and in my wisdom did I seek the answers those worlds held. I strode forth, and in my footsteps, death.
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| − | <div>{{Anchor|Table: The Epic Grim}}</div>
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| − | | 21st || class="left" | [[#Imbued Body|Imbued Body]]
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| − | '''4 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier skill points per level.'''
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| − | '''[[#Spells|Spells]]:''' The grim’s caster level is equal to his grim class level. The grim’s number of spells known does not increase after 20th level.
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| − | '''[[#Imbued Body|Imbued Body]]:''' Every 5 levels, starting at 21st level, an epic grim is able to further transmute himself with permanent [[#Alteration|Alterations]].
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| − | '''[[#Alteration|Alteration]]:''' Every even numbered epic level, an epic grim gains access to even more abilities during his [[#Grim Transformation|transformation]], building upon abilities he has already learned, focusing his power to an even greater degree.
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| − | '''{{Anchor|Bonus Feat}}:''' The epic grim gains a bonus feat that he meets the prerequisites for on any epic level in which he doesn't otherwise gain an epic class ability. These feats are in addition to the feats regularly attained every 3 levels by a character.
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| − | Epic grims may take the [[SRD:Spectral Strike|Spectral Strike]] feat regardless of not being able to [[SRD:Turn or Rebuke Undead|turn or rebuke]] [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]].
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| − | {{#ask: [[Category:3.5e]] [[Category:User]] [[Category:Feat]] [[Type::Grim]]
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| − | === Campaign Information ===
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| − | [[Image:GrimEnergy.jpg|thumb|right|A grim charging up an [[Elemental Projectile (3.5e Grim Alteration)|elemental projectile]].]]
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| − | ''Dealing with the afterlife varies from campaign settings, so, be sure to find out what plane is considered the afterlife for determining the effects of some of the grim's abilities. The afterlife may vary for certain creatures, or even vary among followers of a faith or alignment.''
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| − | {{quote|Danger will follow me, now, everywhere I walk.<br />
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| − | Angels will call on me, now, and take me home.
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| − | |orig=Lissie's Grim Mantra, Common Translation
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| − | '''Combat:''' A grim's function in combat varies depending on how he has progressed. A grim may take point, holding off opponents as long as he can, reducing his enemy's capacity to attack, and providing protection for his teammates. He might choose to stay farther back, pelting enemies with ranged attacks. With several communication spells, he can coordinate attacks across the battlefield easily, using his hampering spells from afar, buffing up with ''[[SRD:Invisibility|invisibility]]'' or ''[[SRD:Blur|blur]]'' to throw off his opponent and then going in, [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]], weapon drawn for a damaging [[#Scourge Attack|Scourge Attack]].
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| − | '''Advancement:''' Grims typically stick with their class, but some occasionally venture into full attack progression martial classes, such as [[SRD:Fighter|fighter]], [[SRD:Ranger|ranger]] or [[SRD:Barbarian|barbarian]]. Occasionally, a grim will multiclass into [[SRD:Rogue|rogue]] to gain skills and even sneak attack, making them effective against a wide variety of opponents and situations. For the most part, multiclassing is done with other classes that aid their combat ability, rather than spellcasting.
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| − | With its mutable flavor and continual progression of abilities, the grim is built as a twenty-level class with enough options to create diverse characters without the divergence of taking prestige classes. Of course, a grim may go into any prestige class that he meets the requirements for.
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| − | Detailed here are some ideas to help players choose what a grim looks like when he [[#Grim Transformation|transforms]]. A [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]] grim is no longer limited in appearance by his race, but rather the limitations of his basic form, the [[#Alteration|Alterations]] the grim has gained and the imagination of the player.
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| − | * '''The Anti-grim:''' Throwing conventions aside, the grim takes on the appearance of something far unlike what his abilities and personality are like.
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| − | * '''The Avatar:''' The grim's appearance becomes closer to that of a deity or divine force.
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| − | * '''The Beast:''' The grim's appearance becomes more animalistic or feral. In this way, the grim becomes somewhat like lycanthropes.
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| − | * '''The Elemental:''' The grim's appearance reflects that of an elemental or a confluence of elemental properties.
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| − | * '''The Gentle Face:''' The grim's appearance becomes smoothed out, calm and serene as if his face were a mask.
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| − | * '''The Grip:''' The Grip results from a stressful event and causes the grim to act in a way contrary to his dominant personality. The Grip is also a representation of a release of inhibition, allowing long repressed emotions and desires to surface. The grim's appearance changes to reflect becoming much of his opposite personality.
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| − | * '''The Grimdark:''' The Grimdark is a tortured mess of a character. He broods with angst. He speaks of horrors and atrocities. He is often warped and twisted to reflect his own monstrousness. He may curse and act in extremes. Despite the light he gives, he lives in darkness and torment.
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| − | * '''The Horrid Visage:''' The grim's face distorts into a horrific visage. Perhaps his skull shows through or his face takes on the qualities of a fiend.
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| − | * '''The Outsider:''' The grim's whole appearance changes to resemble that of a chosen [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]]. Depending on his alignment, the grim may appear fiendish or celestial, or something else altogether.
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| − | * '''The Idealized Persona:''' The grim becomes more attractive, tougher, taller, prouder, better built or all around more grandiose.
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| − | * '''The Lord of the Dead:''' The grim's flesh appears to melt away leaving a glowing ghostly monster pulsing with waves of energy and ethereal power.
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| − | * '''The Machine:''' The grim's appearance becomes more rigid, as if made from metal, stone, crystal or other minerals.
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| − | * '''The Monster:''' The grim's appearance changes so much, that he is no longer recognizable as the same person, changing into something that looks like its from the Far Planes.
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| − | * '''The Split Personality:''' The grim's appearance takes on that of someone else. He may even act differently. A [[#Grim Transformation|transformed]] grim isn't limited in changes to form. His personality, mannerisms, outlook and identifying characteristics may change as well.
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| − | ==== Grim Lore ====
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| − | {{quote|When you look back on your life do you ask yourself 'Have I made the right choices? Do I have regrets? Were my failures my bane?' or do you say 'It matters not what I feel, for the historians for ages to come shall know my name and my tale'. When you look back on your life, do you see Death following?
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| − | |orig=Alem Eigrod the Gray Saint
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| − | Characters with ranks in [[SRD:Knowledge|Knowledge]] (religion) can research grims to learn more about them. When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower [[SRD:Using Skills#Difficulty Class|DC]]s.
| + | CL 16th; [[SRD:Craft Construct|Craft Construct]], ''[[SRD:Shocking Grasp|shocking grasp]], [[SRD:Geas/Quest|geas/quest]], [[SRD:Limited Wish|limited wish]]'', caster must be at least 12th level'';'' Price 75,000 gp; Cost 40,500 gp + 2,760 XP. |
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