Mythic Vistas: SpirosBlaak - Property Is Theft!

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Those nobles upholding religion get along especially well with
paladins and clerics, whose service to the church gives them an
understanding of social hierarchies and the subtle workings of
civilization. Nobles also appreciate bards for their informationgathering
talents.
Rejecting the authority of noble lineages, barbarians and druids
rarely work well with nobles. And the unpredictability of prophets
makes nobles wary of relying on them in the same way they do
other court wizards.
Game Rule Information
Nobles have the following game statistics.
Abilities: Charisma is the most important ability for the noble,
as almost all leadership and social interaction depends on it.
Intelligence and Wisdom can both be of great benefit to a noble as
well. Dexterity, Constitution, and Strength are more important for
those nobles who come to their titles through martial means, than to
those who are born to the class.
Alignment: Any.
Hit Die: d8.
Starting Gold: 8d4 x 10.
Class Skills
The noble’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Appraise
(Int), Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Cra (Int), Diplomacy (Cha),
Gather Information (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (all skills,
taken individually) (Int), Listen (Wis), Perform (Cha), Profession
(Wis), Ride (Dex), Sense Motive (Wis), and Speak Language (n/a). See
Chapter Four: Skills in the PHB for skill descriptions.
Skill Points at 1st Level: (6 + Int modifier) x 4.
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 6 + Int modifier.
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the noble.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency
A noble is proficient with all simple and martial weapons, light and
medium armor, and all shields (except tower shields).
Breeding
Nobles receive special training and tutoring to give them advantages
over uneducated and less fortunate commoners. Considered to be
noble breeding, this extra education oen manifests itself as useful
knowledge gleaned from endless hours of classes and training. The
noble gains breeding at 1st level, and again at 9th and 17th level.
Each time, he may select one ability from the following.
Arcane Training (Sp): The noble was trained by wizards in his
youth, learning the rudiments of magic. Upon selecting this ability,
the noble may select any three 0-level spells (cantrips) from the
Sorcerer/Wizard list. He may cast these spells each once/day. The
noble’s caster level equals his class level. The save DC equals 10 + the
noble’s Charisma modifier.
The noble may take this ability multiple times. Each time he may
select three new 0-level spells.
Education (Ex): Many nobles spend years of their lives taking
classes and undergoing tutoring by the most advanced scholars of
their region. Upon selecting this ability, the noble gains a +2 bonus
on all Knowledge skill checks in skills in which he has ranks. The
noble can take this ability multiple times; the effects stack.
Diplomat (Ex): An integral part of many nobles’ lives is learning
the intricacies of dealing with outsiders and rivals. When this ability
is selected, the noble gains a +2 bonus on Bluff, Diplomacy, Gather
Information, and Sense Motive skill checks. This ability may be
selected multiple times; the effects stack.
Chapter Eight: Character Classes
Martial Training (Ex): Some nobles specialize in enhancing
their martial skills, training under some of the best warriors in the
Archduchy. Upon selecting this ability, the noble gains a bonus feat.
The feat must be drawn from the following list: Armor Proficiency
(heavy), Exotic Weapon Proficiency, Tower Shield Proficiency, Two-
Weapon Fighting, Weapon Finesse, or Weapon Focus. A noble must
meet all prerequisites for a bonus feat, including ability score and
base aack bonus minimums. See Chapter Five: Feats in the PHB
for feat descriptions. You may select this ability multiple times. Each
time you select a different feat.
Linguist (Ex)
The noble is adept at picking up languages. At 1st level, the noble
has an open language “slot.” When he first encounters a language
he does not know, if he makes a DC 20 Concentration check, he
automatically gains this language. At first, he has difficulty in using
this new-found knowledge, taking a –4 penalty to all Charismabased
skill checks when using this language. Aer a number of days
(10 – the noble’s Intelligence modifier), he gains total mastery of this
language and may use it without penalty.
At 7th level, and again at 13th and 16th level, the noble gains an
additional open language slot.
Inspire (Ex)
A noble’s facility at interacting with others allows him to evoke
various emotional responses in both friends and enemies.
Using any inspire ability requires a standard action. Additionally,
the target of the inspire ability must be able to observe and hear the
noble and must be within 60 feet. The noble may target a number
of enemies or allies equal to half his noble class level, and the effect
lasts for a number of rounds equal to his class level. The noble may
not target himself with this ability. When used against enemies (or
friends who don’t want to be affected), the targets are allowed a
Will save (DC 10 + 1/2 the noble’s class level + the noble’s Charisma