The discipline of Golden Lion is a practice passed between war leaders, chieftains, generals, and militia leaders over the generations, meant to bring a group of warriors together into one cohesive unit. Golden Lion is a discipline that only greatly benefits a warrior who believes strongly in teamwork. The larger the group, the more who can benefit from the skilled leadership of a dedicated commander. Golden Lion benefits its practitioners indirectly, by aiding their allies instead. Because of this association with team work and working in groups with many differing people, the associated skill for this discipline is Diplomacy, and its associated weapon groups are heavy blades, hammers, and pole arms. This section contains the list of maneuvers for the Golden Lion discipline. Order of Presentation: In the maneuver lists and descriptions, the maneuvers are grouped alphabetically by level. Initiator Level: Some maneuvers effects depend on the initiator level, which is usually the character's level in the class that provides access to martial maneuvers. The word "level" in the maneuver lists always refers to initiator level. Creatures and Characters: "Creatures" and "characters" are used synonymously in the maneuver descriptions. Discipline Restrictions Some disciplines carry specific restrictions on when they can be used, as well as specific rules for those disciplines, as defined in that discipline's maneuver list.
The Golden Lion DisciplineThe discipline of Golden Lion is a practice passed between war leaders, chieftains, generals, and militia leaders over the generations, meant to bring a group of warriors together into one cohesive unit. Golden Lion is a discipline that only greatly benefits a warrior who believes strongly in teamwork. The larger the group, the more who can benefit from the skilled leadership of a dedicated commander. Golden Lion benefits its practitioners indirectly, by aiding their allies instead. Because of this association with team work and working in groups with many differing people, the associated skill for this discipline is Diplomacy, and its associated weapon groups are heavy blades, hammers, and pole arms. Demoralizing RoarDiscipline: Golden Lion (Boost); Level: 1 DESCRIPTION With a shout of rage and defiance, the Golden Lion disciple wades into battle with fearless determination, shattering the resolve of his foes. As a swift action the initiator's attacks become filled with the dread of defeat, causing his target opponent to be shaken for one round (Will save DC 11 + initiation modifier negates). Encouraging RoarDiscipline: Golden Lion (Boost); Level: 1 DESCRIPTION The disciple lets out shouts of encouragement to bolster his allies in battle. All allies within 30-ft. of the Golden Lion disciple gain a +2 morale bonus to attack and damage rolls for one round. Hunting PartyDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 1 When two or more soldiers converge on a single target, the odds of victory increase and the disciple with the knowledge of this strike can assist his comrade's potential lethality. When this strike is initiated, a successful melee attack may grant one adjacent ally who is attacking the same target an attack of opportunity against that target. Pride Leader's StanceDiscipline: Golden Lion (Stance); Level: 1 DESCRIPTION By adopting the mannerisms of commanding lions of the great savannahs, the disciple inspires heroics by his presence. By adopting this stance, the initiator and all allies within 20-ft. of his position gain a +4 morale bonus to saves vs fear effects and demoralization effects. The radius of this effect increases by 10-ft. per five initiator levels starting at initiator level 6. Pride MovementDiscipline: Golden Lion (Boost); Level: 1 DESCRIPTION By having a watchful eye on the flow of combat, the disciple knows when to spur an ally into a better position. As a swift action, the initiator may grant a move action to an adjacent ally. This ally may then use this move action immediately to move up to his base speed, as if it were a free action taken on the initiator's turn. Tactical StrikeDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 1 DESCRIPTION Any commander knows that in battle, footwork is key. By utilizing this theory, the Golden Lion disciple helps his comrades to understand this. The disciple makes a melee attack against a foe; if successful, any ally he designates within 10-ft. of his position may make an immediate free 10-ft. movement without provoking attacks of opportunity. Call to ActionDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 2 DESCRIPTION With a mighty blow, the disciple aids an ally by providing an opening in combat to move by an opponent. The initiator makes a melee attack, inflicting an additional 2d6 points of damage and granting an adjacent ally an immediate move action. Defending the PrideDiscipline: Golden Lion (Boost); Level: 2 DESCRIPTION With a cry to defend themselves from incoming attacks, the inspirational words of the disciple aid his allies in their defense. As a swift action, the initiator grants all allies within 60-ft. a +4 morale bonus to their AC for one round. Distracting StrikeDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 2 DESCRIPTION By attracting the attentions of a foe with a well- placed and vicious blow, the disciple of the Golden Lion may distract and weaken his foe to the predations of his allies. Upon a successful attack when using this strike, the initiator inflicts an additional 2d6 points of damage and the target creature is left flat-footed until its next turn. Creatures immune to critical hits are not left flat-footed. Pyrite StrikeDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 2 DESCRIPTION With a powerful strike, the Golden Lion disciple pushes his foe into the waiting arms of his allies and their hungry blades. The initiator makes a melee attack that inflicts an additional 1d6 points of damage and forces his foe to make a 5-ft. movement (of the initiator's choice) from the square he is currently occupying. If the target is incapable of movement, then the target simply takes the damage as normal. This movement provokes attacks of opportunity to all those capable of making them against the target except for the initiator of this maneuver. Warning RoarDiscipline: Golden Lion (Counter); Level: 2 DESCRIPTION Witnessing a clear and present danger to an ally, the disciple shouts out a well-timed warning and aids his ally in defending against an attack. The initiator makes a Diplomacy check opposing an opponent's attack roll made on an ally. If successful then the attack is negated. Circling the PreyDiscipline: Golden Lion (Boost); Level: 3 DESCRIPTION With practiced precision and a quick shout, the disciple and his allies move in unison for better strategic advantage. The initiator's shout grants himself and his allies a free 5-ft. step that must be taken when this boost is used. Golden Commander StanceDiscipline: Golden Lion (Stance); Level: 3 DESCRIPTION Through the use of the Golden Lion disciple's superior tactical ability, he is able to direct his allies in combat for maximum effectiveness. As long as his allies within 30-ft. of him can clearly hear his shouts and understand his language, he grants his allies the ability to gain flanking with all adjacent allies that are fighting in melee against the same opponent (i.e. if two allies of the initiator are 20-ft. away fighting a target together, and the initiator has another ally assisting him in combat against a different target, both pairs gain flanking bonuses against their foes even if they are not normally in flanking position). Kill the WoundedDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 3 DESCRIPTION The Golden Lion disciple makes a ferocious assault on his foe, opening the enemy's defenses to the attacks of his allies. The initiator makes a melee attack against a foe and if successful, subsequent attacks made by the initiator's allies inflict an additional 2d6 points of damage per successful attack until the initiator's next turn. Pack PounceDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 3 DESCRIPTION By capitalizing on the opportunities granted by the presence of his allies who are attacking his foe, the lethality of the Golden Lion disciple increases dramatically due to his knowledge of pack tactics. The initiator must be attacking a target that one or more of his allies are also adjacent to, and upon successfully attacking a qualifying target, the initiator receives a +5 circumstance bonus to damage rolls against that target per ally (to a maximum of an additional 15 points of damage for three allies.) Charge of the Battle CatDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 4 DESCRIPTION Like the charge of the mighty lion as he takes his prey to the ground, the Golden Lion disciple charges into battle, heedless of his enemies, to crash into his chosen foe with a mighty strike, knocking him to the ground at his feet. The initiator makes a charge attack, inflicting an additional 4d6 points of damage. Additionally, the foe must make a Reflex save (DC equal to 14 + initiation modifier) or be knocked prone from the strike. Direct the PrideDiscipline: Golden Lion (Boost); Level: 4 DESCRIPTION Cooperation and teamwork form the backbone of tactical warfare, and through his knowledge of all of these things, the Golden Lion disciple may help direct the actions of his ally to greater effectiveness. As a swift action, the initiator targets an adjacent ally who has not yet acted this turn. That initiator may now act immediately following the Golden Lion disciple's action as if his initiative result was one lower than the disciple. The following round, the target of this boost returns to his previous initiative result. Golden Lion ChargerDiscipline: Golden Lion (Stance); Level: 4 DESCRIPTION A student of the art of war and of the Golden Lion, a disciple who has training in the art of engaging an enemy knows that sometimes a powerful opening charge can be the edge the warrior needs. While in this stance and performing a charge, the initiator gains an additional +2 bonus to hit (making the bonus received from the charge attack a total of +4) and when charging through a threatened square, the initiator does not provoke attacks of opportunity. Golden SwipeDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 4 DESCRIPTION With a series of furious blows against his foe, the Golden Lion disciple batters his opponent into the waiting blades of his allies. The initiator makes a melee attack, inflicting an additional 6d6 points of damage and forcing his foe to make a 10-ft. movement (if the target is capable of moving) from the square he is currently occupying in a direction of his choosing. If the target is incapable of movement, then the target simply takes the damage as normal. This movement provokes attacks of opportunity to all those capable of making them against the target except for the initiator of this maneuver. Discipline of the PrideDiscipline: Golden Lion (Boost); Level: 5 DESCRIPTION Through training with his allies, the disciple has taught them the basics of his military skill that they may call upon in times of duress. As a swift action, the initiator may grant one of his combat feats to any of his allies within 30-ft. for 3 rounds. No initiator can benefit from this ability more than once at a time. Guard the PrideDiscipline: Golden Lion (Counter); Level: 5 By trusting the awareness of the celestial realm, the discipline trusts in his heavenly sense of the battle around him to see where the next attack is coming and move away from danger. As an immediate action, the initiator grants a circumstance bonus to the target adjacent ally's armor class for one round equal to half the disciple's initiator level. Roar of BattleDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 5 DESCRIPTION The Golden Lion disciple delivers a telling blow, shattering bones and piercing defenses alike as he presses the foe into opening vital places for his allies to gain purchase. The initiator makes an attack inflicting an additional 6d6 points of damage. Allies who attack the target of this maneuver inflict an additional 3d6 points of damage on successful attacks for one round. Strategic BlowDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 5 DESCRIPTION With a tremendous strike, the disciple confuses the enemy and creates an opening for an ally to reposition himself. The initiator makes a melee attack inflicting an additional 8d6 points of damage; additionally an ally within 10-ft. of the initiator that he chooses may immediately make a move action as if i t were a free action taken on the initiator's turn. Endurance of the StrongDiscipline: Golden Lion (Counter); Level: 6 DESCRIPTION Allies falling in combat weakens the core of the unit, so when an ally is injured, it is up to the commanding presence of the Golden Lion disciple to bolster his fallen comrades. When an ally is struck in combat and injured and within 30-ft. of the initiator, he may shout words of inspiration and encouragement to restore some fortitude to his ally. The target of this counter immediately has twice the disciple's initiator level in hit points restored to his total. Golden General's AttitudeDiscipline: Golden Lion (Stance); Level: 6 DESCRIPTION A true Golden Lion disciple is a beacon of command on the field of battle, inspiring his troops by his mere presence. All allies within 60-ft. of the initiator gain a +1 morale bonus to attack and damage rolls, and to saves vs fear effects per four initiator levels. Harry the PreyDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 6 DESCRIPTION Through coordinated tactics, the comrades at a Golden Lion disciple's side may act as one. The initiator makes an attack against a foe, and all allies within 30-ft. may make an immediate attack against any one foe that they can reach with their attacks (melee or ranged within the first range increment) at their full attack bonus. Lion's FeastDiscipline: Golden Lion (Boost); Level: 6 As the thrill of a successful hunt invigorates a pride of lions on the plains, so does the thrill of victory over foes invigorate the disciple's allies. By initiating this boost as a swift action, enemies that are subsequently reduced to 0 or fewer hit points within 20-ft. of the initiator grant all adjacent allies to the initiator temporary hit points equal to twice the fallen enemy's Hit Dice. Golden General's VictoryDiscipline: Golden Lion (Boost); Level: 7 DESCRIPTION The power and majesty of the lion lords of the wild lives within the disciple, so much so that his victories are a victory for all of his allies. When the initiator reduces a foe to 0 hit points or below he may initiate this boost; his allies are then bolstered and their hearts are rededicated to victory. All allies within 60-ft. of the initiator have a number of hit points equal to the disciple's initiator level restored. Orichalcum SwipeDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 7 DESCRIPTION A Golden Lion disciple shapes the very nature of war, and this technique allows him to direct his foes through his allies' blades as easily as a knife through bread. With a mighty cry and a tremendously potent attack, the disciple ruins his foe. The initiator makes a melee attack inflicting an additional 12d6 points of damage, and forces the foe to move up to twice the target's base speed in the direction of the initiator's choosing in a straight line. If the target is incapable of movement, then the target simply takes the damage as normal. This movement provokes attacks of opportunity to all those capable of making them against the target except for the initiator of this maneuver. War Lion's ChargeDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 7 DESCRIPTION With the ferocity of an angered lion, the Golden Lion disciple races across the battlefield ignoring secondary targets to bear down on a single enemy and reduce him to dust. The initiator makes a charge attack against a foe (which does not provoke attacks of opportunity) and this attack inflicts an additional 14d6 points of damage. The foe must also make a Fortitude save (DC 17 + initiation modifier) or be stunned for one round. Alpha's RoarDiscipline: Golden Lion (Boost); Level: 8 DESCRIPTION With an awesome cry for victory and bravery from his allies, the Golden Lion disciple bolsters allies' defenses and attacks for a moment as his allies cannot help themselves but to win. Allies within 30-ft. of the disciple gain a +4 morale bonus to their saving throws and increase to the DC's of their abilities (maneuvers, spells, powers, etc) for one round. Lion Lord's AgonyDiscipline: Golden Lion (Strike); Level: 8 DESCRIPTION With a fury born of desperation and determination for victory, the Golden Lion disciple pours his pain into his swings so that the enemy may drink deeply of it. The initiator makes a melee attack, and in lieu of the weapon's damage the attack instead inflicts a number of points of damage equal to the initiator's maximum hit points minus his current hit points (example, if the disciple has 200 maximum hit points and has been wounded down to 54 remaining hit points, this attack inflicts 146 points of damage). The initiator is shaken for 1 round after using this strike. Triumphant Lion's LeadershipDiscipline: Golden Lion (Stance); Level: 8 DESCRIPTION A beacon of victory upon the field of combat, the disciple personifies glory in combat and those in his presence may share in his prowess. The initiator and any allies within 10-ft. of the disciple gains an additional +1d6 points of damage per attack per foe that the initiator has slain (maximum of five slain foes for +5d6 bonus damage) while this stance is in effect. Lord of the PridelandsDiscipline: Golden Lion; Level: 9 DESCRIPTION Proving he is the undisputed master of war, the Golden Lion master calls for absolute and crushing victory through overwhelming force of numbers. This ability is greatly feared by the master's enemies, because this can turn even the most green of soldier into a capable warrior. For every ally within the 60- ft. range of this boost, the initiator and each of these allies gains a +2 morale bonus to hit, damage, AC, and saving throws for one round (to a maximum of +10). |
