Notes: The concept of the Ascetic class came to me as I was falling asleep one night thinking of the problems with the Monk class. I wanted to create something that is exciting to play, stronger than the Monk, yet not over-powered (or too "Anime" ;) ). I also wanted the class to be versatile. I want people to be able to customize the class to their setting and own likings.
Class Inspiration: The inspiration for the Ascetic comes mainly from Shaw Brothers' (and other old Hong Kong studios') more fantastical films and the Physical Adept from the Shadowrun RPG.
Class features:
Class Inspiration: The inspiration for the Ascetic comes mainly from Shaw Brothers' (and other old Hong Kong studios') more fantastical films and the Physical Adept from the Shadowrun RPG.
Class features:
- Martial Arts
- Special powers linked to an "element" or animal.
- Powers will come from a domain-like list (perhaps called a focus?)
- List powers are generally arcane, however divine-only spells can be pulled if appropriate.
- There will be base abilities available to any Ascetic. The differences will lie in the focus.
- Focus can inform the expression of base abilities between different focuses. (E.g. AC bonus for an Ascetic with the "Wind" Focus would express itself as strong mini-gusts deflecting blows)
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