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Adventuring Scholar Prestige Class
magic, he began to discover his love for running where the wild
things roam, so to speak. Jagus is known for his penchant and
talent for immersing himself right into the middle of whatever
it is he’s studying, be it through stealth, guile, or magic—usually
a combination of the three. He and Professor Pendrake
are quite familiar with each other and share a great deal of
mutual respect, though they have no preference for the other’s
methods.
The Adventuring Scholar
Hit Die: d6
Requirements
To qualify to become an adventuring scholar, a character
must fulfill all of the following criteria.
Knowledge or Lore (any): 5 ranks.
Gather Information: 4 ranks.
Profession (teacher, curator, etc.): 5 ranks.
Feat: Skill Focus (any Lore or Knowledge skill).
Class Skills
Balance (Dex), Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft
(alchemy) (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha),
Gather Information (Cha), Jump (Str), Knowledge (all skills
taken individually) (Int), Listen (Wis), Lore (any, e.g., Creature
Lore) (Int), Move Silently (Dex), Profession (Wis), Search
(Int), Speak Language (Int), Spot (Wis), Swim (Str).
Skill Points at Each Level: 6 + Int modifier.
Class Features
Field of Study: Every adventuring scholar has a specific
scholastic field that he or she specializes in (“general knowledge”
cannot be selected). This field of study is always something
that the scholar is very passionate about, and his research
in the field is both personal and very rewarding. Usually, they
will also have some sort of special focus within that field that
is just kind of a pet subject (no additional bonuses for it, however).
Field Specialist: At 1st level the adventuring scholar is
considered a specialist and gains a +2 competence bonus to all
Knowledge and Lore skill checks related to his or her field of
specialization. They also receive a +1 synergy bonus to checks
of other skills when they are directly involved in some way
with the field of study. Furthermore, the scholar can attempt
an untrained skill check on any Knowledge or Lore skill check
related to his or her field of study.
Field Scholar: At 5th level the adventuring scholar is con-
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sidered as a true scholar in his or her field. The competence
and synergy bonuses for this ability rise to +4/+2 respectively.
The scholar can now take 10 on any Knowledge or Lore skill
check related to his field of study, even if circumstances would
normally prohibit him from doing so.
Field Master: At 10th level the scholar is a master of his
or her field. His bonuses rise to +6/+3 respectively, and he
can take 20 on any Knowledge or Lore skill roll related to hisfield
of study, regardless of circumstances.
base of operations: The adventuring scholar also starts
off with some form of base of operations. This place is
almost invariably tied to the scholar’s profession and is usually
a university, museum, or similar institution of culture or
knowledge. The scholar can draw upon this place for resources
(within reason), but he must also pay it the respect he would
any other place of employment. Adventuring scholars who
abuse their role may have it revoked (at the DM’s discretion).
This starting point is usually the beneficiary of most of the
scholar’s studies and trophies from the field. Although scholars
may be sponsored by wealthy benefactors, they cannot sponsor
themselves, even though they may bear the wealth to do so.
Along with this base of operations comes a Scholarly
Reputation score. This score is measured in ranks, just as a
skill, and can be added as a circumstance bonus to Charismabased
checks (such as Diplomacy skill checks or attempts to
influence NPC attitudes [see Table 1-2]; it does not influence
extraordinary, supernatural, or spell-like abilities) to influence
fellow scholars, students, aristocrats, and other educated individuals
who are aware of the scholar’s work and importance to
the scholarly community. The base modifier for this ability is
equal to the adventuring scholar’s competence bonus as a specialist,
scholar, or master of his field (+2, +4, or +6 respectively),
though it can be increased by penning scholarly tomes.
Against All odds (Ex): Adventuring scholars are known
for many things, but their luck is legendary. An adventuring
scholar gains a luck bonus that applies to all saving throws
(see Luck Bonsu in Table 1-1). It increases as the adventuring
scholar gains levels, though the bonuses are not cumulative (at
3rd level it is +1, at 7th level it is +3, etc.).
Exotic Weapon: In their travels, adventuring scholars are
known to pick up all sorts of unusual knowledge and abilities.
At 2nd level they gain Exotic Weapon Proficiency as a bonus
feat. Choice of weapons varies greatly, although versatile and
clever weapons are the most favored.
bonus Languages: In their immense amount of study,
adventuring scholars pick up many languages. They gain a
bonus language at levels 3, 6, and 9.
Adventurer’s Zeal (Ex): At 3rd level the adventuring scholar
gains adventurer’s zeal, a thirst for adventure that pushes him
beyond his normal limits through sheer bravery. He now adds
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