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CHAPTER 2 DRAGON ASPIRANTS 34 Morvek Thar CR 8 Male elan psion (kineticist) 6/diamond dragon 2 NE Medium aberration Init +2; Senses Listen +0, Spot +0 Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic AC 22, touch 12, flat-footed 20 (+2 Dex, +6 armor, +4 force screen) hp 51 (8 HD) (includes 20 from vigor); DR 5/– (inertial barrier) Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +8; +4 when using the elan racial trait resistance Speed 30 ft. (6 squares) Melee mwk shortspear +7 (1d6+2) or Melee 2 claws +6 each (1d6+1) Base Atk +4; Grp +6 Special Actions can make a single claw melee attack any round he takes a standard action to activate a psionic power Power Points/Day: 72, 59 remaining; Psion Powers Known (ML 7th): 4th—empathic feedback, inertial barrier* 3rd—body adjustment, dispel psionics, energy wall (DC 16), touchsight 2nd—detect hostile intent, elfsight, energy adaptation (specified), energy missile (DC 15) 1st—catfall, control object, crystal shard, force screen*, vigor* * Already manifested Abilities Str 14, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 16, Wis 10, Cha 6 Feats Armor Proficiency (light), Psionic Talent (×4) Skills Balance +3, Climb +10, Concentration +12, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (arcana) +6, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +7, Knowledge (psionics) +8, Listen +0, Psicraft +14, Spot +0 Possessions +1 mithral breastplate, masterwork shortspear, ring of climbing Dragon Augmentation (Ex) Morvek has gained a +1 bonus to Strength (already included above). Elan Racial Traits Morvek takes a –2 penalty to Charisma (already included above). As an aberration, he is not subject to spells or effects that affect humanoids only. In addition, he has the following abilities: Resistance (Su) As an immediate action, Morvek can spend 1 power point to gain a +4 racial bonus on saving throws until the beginning of his next action. Resilience (Su) When Morvek is about to take damage, as an immediate action, he can reduce the damage by 2 points for every 1 power point he spends. Repletion (Su) If Morvek spends 1 power point, he does not need to eat or drink for 24 hours. Sleep/Paralysis Neutralization (Su) Whenever Morvek would be magically put to sleep or paralyzed, he can spend 1 power point as an immediate action to neutralize the effect. DRAGON DESCENDANT “When you cross me, you cross my entire heritage. And my ancestors were unstoppable tyrants of the skies.” —Lauthus Thulcher, dragon descendant A secretive monastic order, dragon descendants tap into the power of their draconic heritage to call on their ancestors in times of need. Then they fight in synthesis with the spirit of a long-dead dragon that bolsters both offense and defense. BECOMING A DRAGON DESCENDANT Almost all dragon descendants are monks with multiple chromatic dragons in their family tree. But they aren’t necessarily evil, nor do they necessarily know all the details of their ancestry. Entry Requirements Skills: Concentration 8 ranks. Feats: Combat Reflexes, Dragontouched or Draconic Heritage (any chromatic dragon), Improved Unarmed Strike. Special: Still mind class feature. Table 2–4: The Dragon Descendant Hit Die: d8 Base Attack Fort Ref Will Level Bonus Save Save Save Special 1st +0 +2 +0 +2 Monk abilities, rampaging ancestor 2nd +1 +3 +0 +3 Ancestral lore 3rd +2 +3 +1 +3 Subtle ancestor 4th +3 +4 +1 +4 Slippery mind 5th +3 +4 +1 +4 Eldritch ancestor 6th +4 +5 +2 +5 Rapid calling 7th +5 +5 +2 +5 Enduring ancestor 8th +6 +6 +2 +6 Detect dragonblood 9th +6 +6 +3 +6 Ancient ancestor 10th +7 +7 +3 +7 Double synthesis Class Skills (4 + Int modifier per level): Balance, Climb, Concentration, Craft, Diplomacy, Escape Artist, Hide, Jump, Knowledge (history), Knowledge (religion), Listen, Move Silently, Profession, Sense Motive, Spot, Swim, Tumble. CLASS FEATURES As you attain higher levels, you gain access to more of your ancestral heritage, culminating in your ability to call on the spirits of two of your ancestors at the same time. Monk Abilities: Throughout your career as a dragon descendant, your dragon descendant levels stack with your monk levels for determining your unarmed damage, Armor Class bonus, and unarmored speed bonus. Ancestor: At every odd-numbered level, you can tap into the power of a specific, notable ancestor dragon to augment your own abilities. When you call an ancestor’s spirit to you, your facial features shift to become a combination of your own face and that of your ancestor. Calling an ancestor spirit is a standard action. Until you reach 10th level, you can have only one ancestor spirit active at a time. When you call a new one, the old one automatically departs. Rampaging Ancestor: Starting at 1st level, you can call a dragon ancestor known for its destructive rampages through the countryside. When you call that ancestor’s spirit, you
ecome immune to fear and gain a +1 insight bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls. At 5th level the insight bonus increases to +2, and at 9th level it increases to +3. In addition, your unarmed strikes are considered to be magic and chaoticaligned for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction. Subtle Ancestor: Starting at 3rd level, you establish a connection to an ancestor dragon that was a puppet master, wielding influence among the lesser races with subterfuge. When you call that ancestor’s spirit, you gain an insight bonus on Hide checks and Move Silently checks equal to your dragon descendant class level, and you don’t take the standard –5 penalty for moving quickly while you sneak around. You can also make sneak attacks as a rogue of your dragon descendant level, dealing an extra 2d6 points of damage with each successful sneak attack (this stacks with any existing sneak attack or similar class feature you have). Eldritch Ancestor: Starting at 5th level, you can connect to an ancestor dragon that was a powerful spellcaster. When you call on the eldritch ancestor’s spirit, you gain the spelllike ability to emit a ray with a range of 60 feet. This ranged touch attack affects a single target, allows no saving throw, and deals 1d6 points of damage per two dragon descendant class levels. The ray is the equivalent of a spell whose level is equal to one-half your dragon descendant class level (round down). The ray is subject to spell resistance, and it deals half damage to objects. Enduring Ancestor: Starting at 7th level, you connect to an ancestor dragon that survived such adversity as attacks from other dragons, would-be dragonslayers, and adventurers seeking to raid its hoard. When you call on this ancestor’s spirit, you gain an insight bonus on saving throws equal to one-half your class level. You also gain damage reduction X/cold iron, where X is equal to your dragon descendant class level. Ancient Ancestor: Starting at 9th level, you reach an ancestor dragon known widely to sages and historians even today—one of the great ancient dragons of folklore. When you call on this ancestor’s spirit, you can make an attack of opportunity against any foe who attempts a melee attack against you, until you have reached your limit of attacks of opportunity set by your Dexterity score and the Combat Reflexes feat. Furthermore, you gain an insight bonus to your Armor Class equal to one-half your dragon descendant class level. Ancestral Lore: When you meditate, you sometimes hear the whispers of your ancestors, and if you concentrate hard enough, you can briefly communicate with them and benefit from their draconic lore. This contact functions like bardic knowledge (PH 28), except that you substitute a Concentration check for the bardic knowledge check. Starting at 2nd level, you can meditate in this way once per week. Slippery Mind: Starting at 4th level, the presence of an ancestor dragon’s spirit can jar your mind free of magical effects that would otherwise control or compel you. For more details, see the rogue class feature (PH 51). Rapid Calling: By 6th level, you have made such lasting connections to your ancestors that you’re able to call them forth more quickly. From now on, connecting to an ancestor spirit takes only a swift action, not a standard action. Illus. by B. Hagan CHAPTER 2 DRAGON ASPIRANTS The architecture and statuary of a draconic city can be awe-inspiring to behold 35
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