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Witchfinder
When the See in Vas proclaimed arcane magic a dangerous
blasphemy against Spiros’ righteousness, the Pontiff formed a body
of fanatical holy warriors, the Kith of Witchfinders, to purge the
monstrosity of sorcery from the land. These individuals are fanatical
about meeting their goal, and act without hesitation in morally
ambiguous situations that would give others pause.
Hit Die: d8.
Requirements
To qualify to become a witchfinder, a character must fulfill all the
following criteria.
Race: Human.
Alignment: Any lawful.
Base Aack Bonus: +3.
Base Will Save: +4.
Skills: Knowledge (arcana) 6 ranks, Knowledge (religion) 4 ranks,
Spellcra 5 ranks.
Feats: Pious Link*, Track.
*See Chapter Ten: Skills & Feats for details on this new feat.
Special: The character must be zealously devoted to the Church
of Spiros and fervently believe the use of arcane magic is a heresy.
Approval to join the Kith must be granted by a cardinal of Spiros or
the Pontiff himself. The candidate must not possess the ability to cast
arcane spells.
Class Skills
The witchfinder’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are
Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Cra (Int), Gather Information
(Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (arcana) (Int), Knowledge
(religion) (Int), Listen (Wis), Ride (Dex), Search (Int), Sense Motive
(Wis), Spellcra (Int), Spot (Wis), and Survival (Wis). See Chapter
Four: Skills in the PHB for skill descriptions.
Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier.
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the witchfinder prestige class.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency
Witchfinders are proficient with all simple and martial weapons and
with light armor.
Detect Magic (Sp)
At will, a witchfinder can use detect magic as the spell, except it only
applies to arcane magic (spells cast by wizards and sorcerers, for
instance).
Table 9–8: The Witchfinder
Chapter Nine: Prestige Classes
Spells
At 1st level, a witchfinder gains the ability to cast a small number
of divine spells, which are drawn from the witchfinder spell list. A
witchfinder must choose and prepare her spells in advance.
To prepare or cast a spell, a witchfinder must have a Wisdom
score equal to at least 10 + the spell level. The Difficulty Class for a
saving throw against a witchfinder’s spell is 10 + the spell level + the
witchfinder’s Wisdom modifier.
A witchfinder can cast only a certain number of spells of each
spell level per day. Her base daily spell allotment is given on Table
9–8: The Witchfinder. In addition, she receives bonus spells per day
if she has a high Wisdom score. When Table 9–8: The Witchfinder
indicates that the witchfinder gets 0 spells per day of a given spell
level, she gains only the bonus spells she would be entitled to based
on her Wisdom score for that spell level.
A witchfinder prepares and casts spells the way a cleric does,
although she cannot lose a prepared spell to spontaneously cast a cure
spell in its place. A witchfinder may prepare and cast any spell on the
witchfinder spell list, provided that she can cast spells of that level, but
she must choose which spells to prepare during her daily meditation.
Blessing of Purpose (Ex)
At 2nd level, a witchfinder’s dedication to her mission grants her a
+2 competence bonus to Bluff, Gather Information, Intimidate, and
Sense Motive checks.
Incorruptible (Su)
At 3rd level, a witchfinder gains a +4 sacred bonus to resist
enchantment, charm, and compulsion effects.
Companion of the Hunt
Much like his quarry may acquire an arcane familiar, a 5th-level
witchfinder may call upon a divine servant. This creature abides by
the same rules as a wizard or sorcerer’s familiar (see Chapter Three:
Classes in the PHB), except the companion is either a hawk or owl.
Spell Resistance (Su)
At 6th level, a witchfinder has a spell resistance equal to 10 + his
witchfinder class level against arcane spell and effects only.
Dispel Magic (Sp)
At 7th level, a witchfinder may dispel magic (as per the dispel magic
spell) as a cleric of the same level. He may use this ability a number
of times per day equal to 1 + his Charisma modifier (minimum of
once/day).
Arcane Backfire (Su)
At 10th level, a witchfinder, a number of times per day equal to 1 +
her Charisma bonus (if any), can cause an arcane spell or spell-like
Base Aack Fort Ref Will
Spells per Day
Level Bonus Save Save Save Special
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1st +0 +2 +2 +2 Detect magic 1 — — —
2nd +1 +3 +3 +3 Blessing of purpose 2 — — —
3rd +2 +3 +3 +3 Incorruptible 2 1 — —
4th +3 +4 +4 +4 — 3 2 — —
5th +3 +4 +4 +4 Companion of the hunt 3 2 1 —
6th +4 +5 +5 +5 Spell resistance 4 3 2 —
7th +5 +5 +5 +5 Dispel magic 4 3 2 1
8th +6 +6 +6 +6 — 4 4 3 2
9th +6 +6 +6 +6 — 4 4 3 2
10th +7 +7 +7 +7 Arcane backfire 4 4 4 3