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The coming of [[NWN:SoU]] and [[NWN:HotU]] have seen the introduction of prestige classes. Prestige classes are taken very seriously on Avlis. Even if your PC fulfills the requirements necessary to start gaining levels in a certain prestige class (such as arcane archer or assassin), he will not be able to do so until he also finds and completes a scripted quest tied to that class. The completion of this quest is to signify the pains that must be taken to get the specialized training necessary to gain levels in that prestige class. Not all of these scripted quests have been implemented in Avlis yet – in the meantime a player can have a prestige class 'unlocked' by a DM upon completing a special DM quest, or as a roleplaying award.
[[Category:Prestige classes| Prestige Classes]]
 
The coming of [[NWN:SoU]] and [[NWN:HotU]] have seen the introduction of prestige classes. Prestige classes are taken very seriously on Avlis. Even if your PC fulfills the requirements necessary to start gaining levels in a certain prestige class (such as arcane archer or assassin), he will not be able to do so until he also finds and completes a scripted quest tied to that class, or has it unlocked by another character who has achieved mastery (at least 10 levels) in the Prestige Class. The completion of this quest is to signify the pains that must be taken to get the specialized training necessary to gain levels in that prestige class. A player can also have a prestige class unlocked by a DM upon completing a special DM quest, or as a roleplaying award.
 
It is important to note that three of the prestige classes in NWN are not allowed in Avlis. The first is the Red Dragon Disciple. This is because red dragons are not indigenous to Avlis, so no native Avlissian character can have red dragon blood. The second is the Champion of Torm. Torm is not worshipped in Avlis, so he has no followers here. The third is the Harper Scout. The Harpers are an organization exclusive to the Forgotten Realms and therefore do not exist on Avlis.
 
Avlis also has its own special prestige classes. These are the [[Holy Warriors]] of the nine major gods (see Part II, Chapter 4, Section F). To be able to gain levels in these prestige classes you must have it unlocked by another character who has achieved mastery (10 levels or more) in the class, or by a DM. The IC process of becoming a Holy Warrior varies - some may require you to become a part of the in-game Holy Order, others will not. It is worth noting that the process of becoming a Holy Warrior can be arduous, lengthy, and involves some intense roleplay! The exception is the Paladin class, which is a base class. This means anyone can choose to gain levels in Paladin (so long as they meet the requirements); however, it is an Avlis rule that all Paladins are both worshippers and Holy Warriors of Gorethar.
 
Taking more than one PrC for a player character require DM permission, which is very rarely granted. See the ruling here [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?f=147&t=80838 "A note on multiple PrC request policy"] in the Avlis forum before you consider taking multiple prestige classes.


It is important to note that three of the prestige classes in NWN are not allowed in Avlis. The first is the Red Dragon Disciple. This is because red dragons are not indigenous to Avlis, so no native Avlissian character can have red dragon blood. The second is the Champion of Torm. Torm is not worshipped in Avlis, so he has no followers here. The third is the Harper Scout. The Harpers are an organization exclusive to the Forgotten Realms and therefore do not exist on Avlis. Avlis also has its own special prestige classes. These are the holy warriors of the nine major gods (see Part II, Chapter 4, Section F). To be able to gain levels in these prestige classes you must gain permission from the player-run religious order of that deity. There are only two exceptions to this. The first is the paladin class. Anyone can choose to gain levels in paladin; however, it is an Avlis rule that all paladins are worshippers of Gorethar. The second is the blackguard prestige class from SoU. Blackguards are the holy warriors of Maleki – as such, they must be CE in alignment. Blackguards who are not CE cannot gain blackguard levels on Avlis.


== NWN prestige classes ==
== NWN prestige classes ==
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* [[Weapon Master]] <sup>([[NWN:Hordes of the Underdark|HotU]])</sup>
* [[Weapon Master]] <sup>([[NWN:Hordes of the Underdark|HotU]])</sup>


Not allowed in Avlis
'''Not allowed in Avlis:'''


* [http://www.nwnwiki.org/Champion_of_Torm Champion of Torm] <sup>([[NWN:Hordes of the Underdark|HotU]])</sup>
* [http://www.nwnwiki.org/Champion_of_Torm Champion of Torm] <sup>([[NWN:Hordes of the Underdark|HotU]])</sup>
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==Avlis [[Holy Warriors | Holy Warrior]] Prestige Class Requirements and Abilities==
==Avlis [[Holy Warriors | Holy Warrior]] Prestige Classes==
===[[Paladin]] ([[Gorethar]], LG)===
* [[Annihilator]] ([[Aarilax]], NE)
Requirements: same as always<br>
* [[Avenger]] ([[Dru'El]], CG)
Abilities: same as always, plus...<br>
* [[Blackguard]] ([[Maleki]], CE)
1st: Detect Evil 30'
* [[Champion]] ([[O'Ma]], NG)
 
* [[Confounder]] ([[Forian]], CN)
Please be aware that to gain the Detect Evil ability at '''character creation''', it is necessary to have some files installed in your override directory.
* [[Dominator]] ([[Valok]], LE)
 
* [[Equalizer]] ([[Mikon]], TN)
1) Extract the files cls_feat_pal.2da and feat.2da from your CoPaP1_0Hak. (You can do this with NWHak in your utils directory.)
* [[Justicar]] ([[Toran]], LN)
* [[Paladin]] ([[Gorethar]], LG)
2) Put BOTH those files in your override directory.
 
This ONLY works when  creating a brand new paladin. The bug that requires this workaround makes it so the feat is not written to the bic file of an existing paladin.
 
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===[[Champion]] ([[O'Ma]], NG)===
Requirements:<br>
Base Attack Bonus (BAB): +7<br>
Feats: Weapon Focus: Short Sword, Skill Focus: Heal, Two Weapon Fighting<br>
Skills: Heal - 5 Ranks<br>
Abilities:<br>
1st [[NWN:Ambidexterity|Ambidexterity]], Detect Evil, [[Magic:Remove_Fear|Remove Fear]] 1/day<BR>
2nd [[NWN:Divine Grace|Divine Grace]]<BR>
3rd [[Holy_Warrior_Smite|Smite Evil]]<BR>
4th [[NWN:Improved_Two-Weapon_Fighting|Improved Two-Weapon Fighting]]<BR>
5th [[NWN:Turn_Undead|Turn Undead]]<BR>
6th [[NWN:Lay on Hands|Lay on Hands]]<BR>
7th [[Magic:Cure_Critical_Wounds|Cure Critical Wounds]] 2/day<BR>
8th [[NWN:Divine_Wrath|Divine Wrath]]<BR>
9th [[NWN:Extra_Smiting|Extra Smiting]]<BR>
10th [[NWN:Divine_shield|Divine Shield]]<BR>
 
'''Spellcasting Progression:''' Champions progress in the divine spellcasting class they previously had (if any) at a rate of 1/2 per level.
 
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===[[Avenger]] ([[Dru'El]], CG)===
Requirements:<br>
BAB: +7<br>
Feats: Point Blank Shot, Weapon Focus: Longbow. ''Optional:'' Trackless Step (Ranger/Druid Class Feat) or Alertness <br>
Skills: Heal (3 Ranks), Hide (3 Ranks), Move Silently (3 Ranks), Listen (6 ranks) <br>
 
Abilities:<br>
1st: [[NWN:Divine Grace|Divine Grace]], Detect Evil, Detect Law<br>
2nd: [[Magic:Remove Fear|Remove Fear]] - 1/day<br>
3rd: [[Holy Warrior Smite|Smite Evil]], Bonus Feat (choose 1 of [[NWN:Enchant Arrow|Enchant Arrow]], [[NWN:Favored Enemy|Favored Enemy]], [[NWN:Sneak Attack|Sneak Attack]], [[NWN:Extra Smiting|Extra Smiting]])<br>
4th: [[NWN:Turn undead|Turn Undead]]<br>
5th: Heal Other (Per Psionic Ability: [[Psychometabolism#Lend_Health|Lend Health]]) - 2/day <br>
6th: Bonus Feat (choose 1 of [[NWN:Enchant Arrow|Enchant Arrow]],  [[NWN:Favored Enemy|Favored Enemy]], [[NWN:Sneak Attack|Sneak Attack]])<br>
7th: [[Magic:Eagles Splendor|Eagle's Splendor]]<br>
8th: [[NWN:Divine might|Divine Might]]<br>
9th: Bonus Feat (choose 1 of [[NWN:Enchant Arrow|Enchant Arrow]], [[NWN:Favored Enemy|Favored Enemy]], [[NWN:Sneak Attack|Sneak Attack]])<br>
10th: [[NWN:Rogue's cunning|Rogue's Cunning]] - 1/day, [[NWN:Deneir's Eye|Deneir's Eye]]
 
'''Spellcasting Progression:''' Avengers progress in the divine spellcasting class they previously had (if any) at a rate of 1/2 per level.
 
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===[[Justicar]] ([[Toran]], LN)===
Requirements:<br>
BAB: +7<br>
Feats: Armor Proficiency: Heavy, Weapon Focus: Longsword, Cleave<br>
Skills: Discipline - 8 Ranks<br>
Abilities:<br>
1st: Detect Chaos 30'<br>
3rd: Smite Chaos<br>
3rd: Hold Person<br>
5th: Remove Blindness/Deafness<br>
5th: Magic Circle vs. Chaos<br>
5th: Lay on Hands<br>
5th: Lay on Harm
 
'''Spellcasting Progression:''' Justicars progress in the divine spellcasting class they previously had (if any) at a rate of 1/2 per level.
 
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===[[Equalizer]] ([[Mikon]], TN)===
'''Prerequisites:'''
* Base Attack Bonus (BAB): +7
*Alignment: True Neutral
* Deity: [[Mikon]]
 
*'''Feats:'''
** Armor Proficiency: Heavy
** Weapon Focus: Longsword
** Combat Casting or Weapon Proficiency (Exotic)
*'''Skills:'''
** Parry - 4 Ranks
** Heal - 2 Ranks
** Taunt - 2 Ranks
 
'''Equalizer Class Skills:'''
* Equalizers get 2 Skill Points per level
* Equalizers have access to the following skills: Concentration, Discipline, Heal, Listen, Lore, Parry, Search, Spot, Taunt
 
'''Equalizer Class Abilities:'''
*1st: Smite Good, Detect Alignment
*2nd: Smite Evil
*3rd: Divine Grace (Cha bonus to saves)
*4th: Favored Enemy: Outsider (Bonus based on EQ Levels), Turn Undead
*5th: Lay on Hands
*6th: Lay on Harm
*7th: Intensity Attack (+3 to Dex and Con)
*8th: Mikon's (Tymora's) smile (+2 to saving throws for 5 turns. 1/day)
*9th: Divine Wrath (+3 to attack, damage and saves + DR 5/1 for rounds equal to Cha bonus)
*10th: Aura of Protection (a lesser globe of invulnerability for the Equalizer and everyone around him)
 
'''Epic Bonus Feats:'''
*Equalizers recieve an epic bonus feat every 3 levels.
 
'''Epic Equalizer Progression:'''
*12th: Intensity Attack 2/day
*15th: Improved Intensity Attack 1/day ( +6 to Dex and Con )
*18th: Improved Intensity Attack 2/day
*20th: Aura of Protection 2/day
*21st: Superior Intensity Attack 1/day ( +9 to Dex and Con )
*24th: Superior Intensity Attack 2/day
 
'''Spellcasting Progression:'''
*Equalizers progress in the divine spellcasting class AND arcane spellcasting class they previously had (if any) at a rate of 1/2 per level.
 
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===[[Confounder]] ([[Forian]], CN)===
'''Prerequisites:'''
* Base Attack Bonus (BAB): +7
* '''Feats:'''
** Weapon Proficiency: Martial
** Weapon Focus: Heavy Flail or Weapon Focus: Light Flail
* '''Skills:'''
** Hide - 5 Ranks
** Taunt - 5 Ranks
** Lore - 5 ranks
* Alignment: CN
* Deity: Forian
 
*Hit Die: d8
'''Class Skills'''
* Confounders get access to all skills with the exception of the following: Animal Empathy
* Confounders get 4 skill points per level.
 
'''Class Proficiencies'''
* Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Received for free at 1st level)
* Simple, Martial, Light, Medium and Heavy Armor
 
'''Class Abilities:'''
* 1st: Detect Law 30', Whirling Flail
* 2nd: Touch of Random Mischief 1/day, Protection vs. Law
* 3rd: Divine Grace (per Paladin ability. Charisma to bonuses)
* 4th: Touch of Random Mischief 2/day
* 5th: Smite Law
* 6th: Touch of Random Mischief 3/day
* 7th: Whirlwind Attack
* 8th: Touch of Random Mischief 4/day
* 9th: Improved Whirlwind Attack
* 10th: Touch of Random Mischief 5/day
* Confounders receive an epic bonus feat every 3 levels. In addition to the paladin epic bonus feat list they get the following options at epic:
** Aura vs. Law (Req: 15 Confounder Level)
** Summon Slaad (Scales per level)
 
 
'''Spellcasting Progression:''' Confounders progress in the divine spellcasting class they previously had (if any) at a rate of 1/2 per level.
 
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===[[Dominator]] ([[Valok]], LE)===
'''Hit Die''': d8
 
'''Proficiencies''': [[NWN:Armor Proficiency (Heavy)|Armor Proficiency (Heavy)]], Weapons ([[NWN:Weapon Proficiency (Martial)|Martial]], [[NWN:Weapon Proficiency (Simple)|Simple]])
 
'''Skill Points''':  2 + [[NWN:Int|Int]] mod
 
'''Skills''': [[NWN:Concentration|Concentration]], [[NWN:Discipline|Discipline]], [[NWN:Intimidate|Intimidate]], [[NWN:Listen|Listen]], [[NWN:Lore|Lore]], [[NWN:Persuade|Persuade]], [[NWN:Search|Search]], [[NWN:Spellcraft|Spellcraft]], [[NWN:Taunt|Taunt]]
 
'''Primary Saving Throw(s)''': [[NWN:Will|Will]] & [[NWN:Fortitude|Fortitude]]
 
 
''Requirements:''
 
'''Deity:''' [[Valok]]
 
'''Alignment:''' [[NWN:Lawful_Evil|Lawful Evil]]
 
'''Base Attack Bonus (BAB):''' +7
 
'''Feats:'''
* [[NWN:Weapon_Focus|Weapon Focus]]: Longsword
* [[NWN:Improved_Knockdown|Improved Knockdown]]
 
'''Skills:'''
* [[NWN:Persuade|Persuade]] - 5 Ranks
* [[NWN:Discipline|Discipline]] - 3 Ranks
* [[NWN:Listen|Listen]] - 2 Ranks
 
 
''Special Abilities & Feats:''
 
'''Abilities:'''
 
* 1st: [[NWN:Slippery_Mind|Slippery Mind]]
* 2nd: [[NWN:Smite_Good|Smite Good]]
* 3rd: [[NWN:Dark_Blessing|Dark Blessing]]
* 4th: [[NWN:Aura_of_glory|Aura of Glory]], 1x/day. Caster level takes holy warrior levels into account.
* 5th: [[NWN:Turn_undead|Turn Undead]]
* 6th: [[Lay on Harm]], [[NWN:Diamond_Soul|Diamond Soul]], [[NWN:Improved_Spell_Resistance|Improved Spell Resistance]] III (SR 16)
* 7th: [[Project Force]]
* 8th: [[NWN:Lesser_spell_breach|Lesser Spell Breach]] 1x/day, [[NWN:Improved_Spell_Resistance|Improved Spell Resistance]] IV (SR 18)
* 9th: [[Domination]]
* 10th: [[Valok's Judgment]], [[NWN:Improved_Spell_Resistance|Improved Spell Resistance]] V (SR 20)
 
'''Feats:''' The Dominator may take the following feats as bonus feats:
* [[NWN:Improved_Spell_Resistance|Improved Spell Resistance]] VI - X
* [[NWN:Great_Charisma|Great Charisma]]
 
'''Epic Bonus Feats:''' Dominators receive an epic bonus feat every 3 levels.
 
'''Spellcasting Progression:''' Dominators progress in the divine spellcasting class they previously had (if any) at a rate of 1/2 per level.
 
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===[[Annihilator]] ([[Aarilax]], NE)===
Requirements:
 
'''Base Attack Bonus (BAB):''' +7
 
'''Feats:'''
* [[NWN:Lightning_Reflexes|Lightning Reflexes]]
* [[NWN:Weapon_proficiency_%28exotic%29|Exotic Weapon Proficiency]] OR [[NWN:Weapon_Focus|Weapon Focus: Halberd]]
'''Skills:'''
* [[NWN:Intimidate|Intimidate]] - 3 Ranks
* [[NWN:Move_Silently|Move Silently]] - 5 Ranks
* [[NWN:Search|Search]] - 5 Ranks
 
'''Abilities:
*1st: Detect Good 30', [[NWN:Dirty_Fighting|Dirty Fighting]], [[NWN:Ambidexterity|Ambidexterity]]
*2nd: [[NWN:Dark_Blessing|Dark Blessing]]
*3rd: Class Feat (Death Attack, Favored Enemy or Two Weapon Fighting Feat)
*4th: Lay On Harm
*5th: [[NWN:Turn_Undead|Turn Undead]]
*6th: Class Feat (Death Attack, Favored Enemy or Two Weapon Fighting Feat)
*7th: Smite Good
*8th: [[NWN:Crippling_Strike|Crippling Strike]]
*9th: Class Feat (Death Attack, Favored Enemy or Two Weapon Fighting Feat)
*10th: Avatar of Murder (as Psionic Strength of the Land)
 
'''Spellcasting Progression:''' Annihilators progress in the divine spellcasting class they previously had (if any) at a rate of 1/2 per level.
 
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===[[Blackguard]] ([[Maleki]], CE)===
Requirements: same as always, plus alignment = CE<br>


# Level 1 Use Poison
# Level 2 Bull's Strength, Dark Blessing, Smite Good
# Level 3 Create Undead, Turn undead
# Level 4 Sneak Attack, Blackguard (+1d6)
# Level 5 Summon Fiend
# Level 6 Inflict Serious Wounds
# Level 7 Contagion, Sneak Attack, Blackguard (+2d6)
# Level 8 Inflict Critical Wounds
# Level 10 Sneak Attack, Blackguard (+3d6)


==See Also==
==See Also==
[[Wikipedia:Prestige class]], [[Holy_Warriors]]
[[Wikipedia:Prestige class]]

Revision as of 04:39, 11 September 2010


The coming of NWN:SoU and NWN:HotU have seen the introduction of prestige classes. Prestige classes are taken very seriously on Avlis. Even if your PC fulfills the requirements necessary to start gaining levels in a certain prestige class (such as arcane archer or assassin), he will not be able to do so until he also finds and completes a scripted quest tied to that class, or has it unlocked by another character who has achieved mastery (at least 10 levels) in the Prestige Class. The completion of this quest is to signify the pains that must be taken to get the specialized training necessary to gain levels in that prestige class. A player can also have a prestige class unlocked by a DM upon completing a special DM quest, or as a roleplaying award.

It is important to note that three of the prestige classes in NWN are not allowed in Avlis. The first is the Red Dragon Disciple. This is because red dragons are not indigenous to Avlis, so no native Avlissian character can have red dragon blood. The second is the Champion of Torm. Torm is not worshipped in Avlis, so he has no followers here. The third is the Harper Scout. The Harpers are an organization exclusive to the Forgotten Realms and therefore do not exist on Avlis.

Avlis also has its own special prestige classes. These are the Holy Warriors of the nine major gods (see Part II, Chapter 4, Section F). To be able to gain levels in these prestige classes you must have it unlocked by another character who has achieved mastery (10 levels or more) in the class, or by a DM. The IC process of becoming a Holy Warrior varies - some may require you to become a part of the in-game Holy Order, others will not. It is worth noting that the process of becoming a Holy Warrior can be arduous, lengthy, and involves some intense roleplay! The exception is the Paladin class, which is a base class. This means anyone can choose to gain levels in Paladin (so long as they meet the requirements); however, it is an Avlis rule that all Paladins are both worshippers and Holy Warriors of Gorethar.

Taking more than one PrC for a player character require DM permission, which is very rarely granted. See the ruling here "A note on multiple PrC request policy" in the Avlis forum before you consider taking multiple prestige classes.


NWN prestige classes

Not allowed in Avlis:


Avlis Holy Warrior Prestige Classes


See Also

Wikipedia:Prestige class