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25th November 2005, 08:53 PM
Torrent of Blades
Torrents are feared for their talent with bladed weapons. Though for the most part nomadic, the torrents are said to have a centralized point of organization, where (if they so chose) can take the life of a mercenary, growing in strength with each passing accomplishment. Some are satisfied wandering the world on their own, and yet others travel with small parties of adventurers, only really staying part of the guild for the training and rather useful information.
Fighters and Rangers make the best Torrents - Fighters being the fierce combatants as it is and Rangers being used to the restrictions of light armor. Rangers also might make a companion from the region that can bring them news or send word to their guild.
Torrents are generally wanderers; very few actually settle down anywhere if they still posses the strength to fight. Those that do settle down tend to stay on the outside of cities where they cannot be bothered often, but still in a place where they can pass down their knowledge to those who wish to join the ranks of the Torrent of Blades.
A normal Torrent's clothing is loose, so as to disallow and dampening of their skill. Some Torrents have a flashy appearance, choosing clothing that seem to swirl and dance as they fight or show off their skill, while others just choose simple garbs that might provide hints of their guild membership.
HD: d10
Requirements
To qualify to become a Torrent of Blades, a character must fulfill all the following criteria:
Race: Any Humanoid.
Base Attack Bonus: +7
Feats: Weapon Focus (Any sword or axe*), Dodge, Improved Initiative
Special: Must be accepted into the Torrent of Blades guild.
Class Advancement
BAB: Fighter
Strong Saving Throws: Fortitude & Reflex
Weak Saving Throws: Will
Class Abilities:
Lvl 1-Grand Mastery
Lvl 2-
Lvl 3-Whirlwind Attack
Lvl 4-Cyclone x1, Cyclone 5 ft.
Lvl 5-
Lvl 6-Bonus Feat
Lvl 7-Cyclone x2, Cyclone 10 ft.
Lvl 8-
Lvl 9-Bonus Feat
Lvl 10-Cyclone x3, Cyclone 15 ft.
Skill points per level: 2+Int
Class Skills: Balance (Dex), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Intimidate (Cha), Listen (Wis), Profession (Wis), Search (Int), Spot (Wis), Tumble (Dex)
Class Features
All of the following are Class Features of the Torrent of Blades prestige class.
Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: Torrent of Blades are proficient with all light and medium armor. They are also proficient with either all sword-type weapons or all axe-type weapons depending on the kind of weapon they have the feat Weapon Focus in. if they have a weapon focus feat for a sword and an axe, the Torrent of Blades must choose one of the two.
Grand Mastery (Ex): Torrent of Blades train diligently with their weapons of choice and know strike someone with the greatest efficiency. Myrmidons add 1 to all damage rolls when using the chosen type of weapon for every 2 levels of myrmidon they have (Example: A level 4 Sword Torrent of Blades would deal +2 damage with swords while a level 8 Axe Torrent of Blades would deal +4 damage with axes) with a minimum of a +1 bonus.
Whirlwind Attack: Torrent of Blades specialize in fighting against multiple enemies at once, to prepare for when the odds are against them. At level 3, the Torrent of Blades automatically gains Whirlwind Attack feat even if he does not meat the proper requirements. If the Torrent of Blades already has the Whirlwind attack feat, they may choose a feat from the fighter's list instead.
Cyclone (Ex): At level 4, the training of the Torrent of Blades has taught them how to plow through the enemy with ease. A Torrent may make a Whirlwind Attack while taking a 5 foot step, increasing to 10 feet at level 6 and adding an additional 5 feet for every additional 3 levels, hitting everyone within the radius of every traveled space and possibly hitting people multiple times. The Torrent must make an attack roll for both of the spaces. While using this, the AC of the Torrent increases by their myrmidon level as a deflection bonus (A level 6 Torrent of Blades would receive a +6 deflection bonus) against attacks of opportunity. If the myrmidon is hit while performing a Cyclone attack, he must make a Concentration equal to the damage dealt or stop the attack immediately. In the round after the Cyclone attack was made, the Torrent may only take a partial action and is flat-footed. This ability may be used only once per day, being granted an additional use every three levels. While traveling more than 5 feet using a Cyclone Attack, the direction may not be changed. The Myrmidon must end the attack in an unoccupied space at the end of the Cyclone Attack and must be using a weapon from the type they chose as a Torrent of Blades.
Bonus Feats: At level 6 and every three levels after that, the Torrent of Blades may choose to take a feat from the fighter list or a Cyclone feat.
New Feats
Two Weapon Whirlwind Attack [General]
Requires: Two Weapon Fighting, Whirlwind Attack
Benefit: You may make a whirlwind attack while dual wielding. Roll one attack for each of the weapons/weapon heads. Normal bonuses and penalties apply.
Normal: While performing a whirlwind attack, you can only roll for one weapon.
Vertical Cyclone [Cyclone]
Requires: Cyclone class ability
Benefit: Instead of traveling in a straight line along the ground, the user may shoot straight up into the air, due to his violent spinning, a number of feet equal to the distance he can travel along the ground. The user takes falling damage as normal.
Twister [Cyclone]
Requires: Cyclone class ability, Cyclone distance of 10 feet or more.
Benefit: While making a Cyclone attack, you may change your direction in the middle of the attack once.
Special: This feat may be taken multiple times, each allowing you to change direction one more time.
Cyclone Reflexes [Cyclone]
Requires: Cyclone class ability, Dex 13
Benefit: While performing a Cyclone attack, if struck by an attack of opportunity, you may roll a Reflex save with a DC of the damage dealt to avoid taking damage from it. This can only be done for one attack of opportunity each round and only if the user is performing a Cyclone attack.
Special: This feat may be taken multiple times, each time allowing you to Reflex another attack of opportunity against you per round.
*Variant: DMs may choose to change the restrictions from just swords or axes to any weapon class that deals slashing or bludgeoning damage without reach. For examples of weapon classes, see Unearthed Arcana.
Torrents are feared for their talent with bladed weapons. Though for the most part nomadic, the torrents are said to have a centralized point of organization, where (if they so chose) can take the life of a mercenary, growing in strength with each passing accomplishment. Some are satisfied wandering the world on their own, and yet others travel with small parties of adventurers, only really staying part of the guild for the training and rather useful information.
Fighters and Rangers make the best Torrents - Fighters being the fierce combatants as it is and Rangers being used to the restrictions of light armor. Rangers also might make a companion from the region that can bring them news or send word to their guild.
Torrents are generally wanderers; very few actually settle down anywhere if they still posses the strength to fight. Those that do settle down tend to stay on the outside of cities where they cannot be bothered often, but still in a place where they can pass down their knowledge to those who wish to join the ranks of the Torrent of Blades.
A normal Torrent's clothing is loose, so as to disallow and dampening of their skill. Some Torrents have a flashy appearance, choosing clothing that seem to swirl and dance as they fight or show off their skill, while others just choose simple garbs that might provide hints of their guild membership.
HD: d10
Requirements
To qualify to become a Torrent of Blades, a character must fulfill all the following criteria:
Race: Any Humanoid.
Base Attack Bonus: +7
Feats: Weapon Focus (Any sword or axe*), Dodge, Improved Initiative
Special: Must be accepted into the Torrent of Blades guild.
Class Advancement
BAB: Fighter
Strong Saving Throws: Fortitude & Reflex
Weak Saving Throws: Will
Class Abilities:
Lvl 1-Grand Mastery
Lvl 2-
Lvl 3-Whirlwind Attack
Lvl 4-Cyclone x1, Cyclone 5 ft.
Lvl 5-
Lvl 6-Bonus Feat
Lvl 7-Cyclone x2, Cyclone 10 ft.
Lvl 8-
Lvl 9-Bonus Feat
Lvl 10-Cyclone x3, Cyclone 15 ft.
Skill points per level: 2+Int
Class Skills: Balance (Dex), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Intimidate (Cha), Listen (Wis), Profession (Wis), Search (Int), Spot (Wis), Tumble (Dex)
Class Features
All of the following are Class Features of the Torrent of Blades prestige class.
Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: Torrent of Blades are proficient with all light and medium armor. They are also proficient with either all sword-type weapons or all axe-type weapons depending on the kind of weapon they have the feat Weapon Focus in. if they have a weapon focus feat for a sword and an axe, the Torrent of Blades must choose one of the two.
Grand Mastery (Ex): Torrent of Blades train diligently with their weapons of choice and know strike someone with the greatest efficiency. Myrmidons add 1 to all damage rolls when using the chosen type of weapon for every 2 levels of myrmidon they have (Example: A level 4 Sword Torrent of Blades would deal +2 damage with swords while a level 8 Axe Torrent of Blades would deal +4 damage with axes) with a minimum of a +1 bonus.
Whirlwind Attack: Torrent of Blades specialize in fighting against multiple enemies at once, to prepare for when the odds are against them. At level 3, the Torrent of Blades automatically gains Whirlwind Attack feat even if he does not meat the proper requirements. If the Torrent of Blades already has the Whirlwind attack feat, they may choose a feat from the fighter's list instead.
Cyclone (Ex): At level 4, the training of the Torrent of Blades has taught them how to plow through the enemy with ease. A Torrent may make a Whirlwind Attack while taking a 5 foot step, increasing to 10 feet at level 6 and adding an additional 5 feet for every additional 3 levels, hitting everyone within the radius of every traveled space and possibly hitting people multiple times. The Torrent must make an attack roll for both of the spaces. While using this, the AC of the Torrent increases by their myrmidon level as a deflection bonus (A level 6 Torrent of Blades would receive a +6 deflection bonus) against attacks of opportunity. If the myrmidon is hit while performing a Cyclone attack, he must make a Concentration equal to the damage dealt or stop the attack immediately. In the round after the Cyclone attack was made, the Torrent may only take a partial action and is flat-footed. This ability may be used only once per day, being granted an additional use every three levels. While traveling more than 5 feet using a Cyclone Attack, the direction may not be changed. The Myrmidon must end the attack in an unoccupied space at the end of the Cyclone Attack and must be using a weapon from the type they chose as a Torrent of Blades.
Bonus Feats: At level 6 and every three levels after that, the Torrent of Blades may choose to take a feat from the fighter list or a Cyclone feat.
New Feats
Two Weapon Whirlwind Attack [General]
Requires: Two Weapon Fighting, Whirlwind Attack
Benefit: You may make a whirlwind attack while dual wielding. Roll one attack for each of the weapons/weapon heads. Normal bonuses and penalties apply.
Normal: While performing a whirlwind attack, you can only roll for one weapon.
Vertical Cyclone [Cyclone]
Requires: Cyclone class ability
Benefit: Instead of traveling in a straight line along the ground, the user may shoot straight up into the air, due to his violent spinning, a number of feet equal to the distance he can travel along the ground. The user takes falling damage as normal.
Twister [Cyclone]
Requires: Cyclone class ability, Cyclone distance of 10 feet or more.
Benefit: While making a Cyclone attack, you may change your direction in the middle of the attack once.
Special: This feat may be taken multiple times, each allowing you to change direction one more time.
Cyclone Reflexes [Cyclone]
Requires: Cyclone class ability, Dex 13
Benefit: While performing a Cyclone attack, if struck by an attack of opportunity, you may roll a Reflex save with a DC of the damage dealt to avoid taking damage from it. This can only be done for one attack of opportunity each round and only if the user is performing a Cyclone attack.
Special: This feat may be taken multiple times, each time allowing you to Reflex another attack of opportunity against you per round.
*Variant: DMs may choose to change the restrictions from just swords or axes to any weapon class that deals slashing or bludgeoning damage without reach. For examples of weapon classes, see Unearthed Arcana.