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Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 20 Apr 2017 : 22:05:55
The Mischiefmaker (specialty cleric of Erevan Ilesere)

The Mischiefmaker represents all that is chaotic and free. They bring change and excitement where ever they go be it for good or ill. They live on the edge in a constant state of self-reinvention. They thrive to puncture the self-righteousness, sanctimony, and pretension that pervades orderly society with mischievous pranks that both amuse and enlighten. They enjoy causing trouble for its own sake and have the ability to take care of themselves should a prank prove to be deadly or go awry. Most Mischiefmakers are Moon or Copper elves, but even Gold, Wild and Star elves take this class when the call of Erevan sings strongly in their hearts. Most Mischiefmakers are famous or infamous Rogue/Clerics in the favor of Erevan Ilesere and serve as his mortal right-hand. They are deadly-romantic in their charm and subtlety of skill. Brave and yet flighty. They are champions of trickery and modest in ability. To underestimate a Mischiefmaker is to court the surety of becoming the victim to an amusing, well thought, elaborate hoax that could end up costing you and being at your cost.

Hit Die: d8.

Requirements: To qualify to become a Mischiefmaker, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.

Race: Character must be a Elf or Half Elf.

Skills: Knowledge (religion) 6 ranks, Disguise 5 ranks, Disable device 6 ranks, Bluff 6 ranks, Hide 6 ranks, Move silently 6 ranks, sleight of hand 5 ranks, Concentration 2 ranks, Spellcraft 1 rank, Escape Artist 2 ranks.

Feats: Any Metamagic feat, Sacred Outlaw.

Spellcasting: Ability to cast 3'rd level Divine spells. Must have either the chaos, trickery or luck domain.

Special: +2d6 Sneak attack ability. Must have Erevan Ilesere as a Patron Deity.

Class Skills: Balance, Bluff, Climb, Concentration, Craft, Diplomacy, Disguise, Disable Device, Escape artist, Heal, Hide, Intuit direction, Jump, Knowledge (religion), Listen, Move silently, Open lock, Sleight of hand, Profession, Search, Spellcraft, Spot, Tumble, Use magic device, Use rope, Wilderness lore.

Skill points at each level- 6 + Int mod.

Class Features: Weapon & Armor Proficiency: Mischiefmaker's are proficient with all simple weapons, plus the hand crossbow, rapier, sap, shortbow, and short sword. MM's are proficient with light armor, but not with shields.

Spells per day: A Mischiefmaker's training focuses on divine magic. Thus, when a character gains a new level of MM, she gains new spells per day as if she also gained a level in whatever spellcasting class she belonged to before she added the prestige class. She does not however gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained.

Divine Scoundrel:(Ex) At 1'st level the MM gains the ability to add her Mischiefmaker class levels to stack with her Sacred Outlaw feat. For example, a 5'th level cleric/ 3'rd level rogue/ 3'rd level Mischiefmaker Turns undead as a 11'th level cleric, and deals +6d6 points of damage on a successful sneak attack.

Granted Domain: At 1'st level, the MM gains access to one domain chosen from among those her deity offers, and with it the granted power of that domain. Mischiefmakers who were once clerics essentially gain a third domain this way and can prepare their domain spells at each level from the new domain’s list if they wish.

Mock Law:(Su) At 2'nd level, the MM gains a +4 divine bonus on saving throws against any spell with the law descriptor, as well as all compulsion spells and the spell-like or supernatural abilities of outsiders. In addition the MM also gains a +2 divine bonus to the DC of all spells he casts with the chaos, Luck and trickery Domains.

Shadow Trick:(Sp) Beginning at 3'rd level, once a day you can call forth the power of shadow, enveloping yourself in a clinging, concealing shroud of darkness. While this spell-like ability is in effect, you gain a number of benefits. The shadows wrapping your form grant you a +4 competence bonus on Escape Artist, Hide, and Move Silently checks. Your shadowy form also provides you with concealment. While your Shadow Trick is active, attacks against the Mischiefmaker have a miss chance equal to 15% + 5% per class level to a maximum of 65% at 10th level. This shadowy concealment is not negated by a see invisibility spell, but a true seeing spell counteracts the effect. Standing within the radius of a daylight spell or in bright natural sunlight temporarily suppresses the concealment effect. In addition, if you have 5 ranks in Escape Artist, you can attempt to slip through a solid object or barrier up to 5 feet thick with a DC 20 Escape Artist check, though doing this ends the spell as soon as the attempt is completed (regardless of success). If you have 10 ranks in Escape Artist, you can attempt to pass through an object or barrier up to 10 feet thick. If you have 15 ranks in Escape Artist, you can attempt to pass through a barrier composed of magical force (or similar magical obstacles). This ability lasts 1 minute/ level of MM class, and requires 1 standard action to use.

Side Slip:(Su) At 4'th level, you become supernaturally elusive. Five times per day as an immediate action, you can transfer yourself from your current space to another up to 40 feet away. This ability otherwise works like the dimension door spell, except that you cannot transport other creatures with you.

Mask of Mischief:(Su) At 5'th level the Mischiefmaker is able to create a shimmering, midnight blue mask to form around her face as a free action. It does not impede your vision, cannot be physically removed, completely hides your features, and continuously grants Undetectable Alignment as the spell, as well as gaining a +5 competence bonus on saves against mind-affecting spells and abilities. In addition, the Mischiefmaker may cast Hideous Laughter and Irresistible Dance while wearing the Mask of Mischief one time a day each.

Mischiefs' Madness:(Sp) At 6'th level the divine power of your trickster deity causes your enemies to transform into what they each hate the most, suddenly turning against each other. You overlay phantasmal images over your enemies, making them appear to each other as loathsome and despicable, implanting an urge to kill and destroy the object of their ire. Orcs might see each other as elves or dwarves, demons might see angels, and so on. All subjects receive a Will save to see through the phantasm at a -4 penalty. Each individual failing its save turns on the closest ally and attacks for 1 round/ level, which then causes the spell to end for that attacker. It has a maximum range of 200 feet and affects 1 living creature/ Mischiefmaker level, none of which are more than 30' apart. This ability can be used a number of times a day equal to your Wis modifier

Chaotic Visions:(Sp) At 7'th level you channel mischievous divine energy to envelop your foe in sickened disorientation. This ability makes the world appear to be tossing and rippling in a nauseating chaotic manner. Unless the target makes a Willpower save the subject is sickened for 1 round/ per Mischiefmaker level and must make a Fortitude save or be nauseated. This saving throw must be repeated each round at a -4 penalty to the save. Nauseated creatures are unable to attack, cast spells, concentrate on spells, or do anything else requiring attention. The only action such a creature can take is a single move action per turn. This ability can be used a number of times a day equal to your Wis modifier.

Invisible Thief:(Su) Beginning at 8'th level, the MM can become invisible, as if under the effects of greater invisibility, as a free action. She can remain invisible for a number of rounds per day equal to her MM level. Her caster level for this effect is equal to her full character caster level. These rounds need not be consecutive.

Tricky Magic :(Ex) At 9'th level once per day, the Mischiefmaker can add her Charisma Modifier as a luck bonus on the save DC of all spells you cast until the start of your next turn. In addition, any spell she casts from the Trickery, Chaos or Luck domain are maximized, as if they were under the effect of the Maximize Spell feat.

Scoundrel's Shadow:(Su) At 10'th level, the MM has mastered the art of Trickery and Divine spells. The MM can become incorporeal once per day. A MM can remain incorporeal for a number of rounds equal to 5 + her Wis Mod. As an incorporeal creature, the MM can be harmed only by other incorporeal creatures, +1 or better magic weapons, and spells, spell-like abilities, and supernatural abilities. She is immune to all nonmagical attack forms. Even when hit by spells or magic weapons, the MM has a 50% chance to ignore any damage from a corporeal source (except for force effects, such as magic missile, or attacks made with ghost touch weapons). An incorporeal MM has no natural armor but has a deflection bonus equal to her Charisma modifier. An incorporeal MM can pass through solid objects at will, but not force effects. Her attack passes through (ignores) natural armor, armor, and shields, although deflection bonuses and force effects (such as mage armor) work normally against it. An incorporeal MM moves silently and cannot be heard with Listen checks if she doesn't wish to be. While incorporeal, the MM has no Strength score, so her Dexterity modifier applies to both her melee and her ranged attacks.

(All spell-like abilities are cast at total character caster level)


The Mischiefmaker TABLE 1:1
Level	Attack	Fort	Ref	Will	Special	Spellcasting
1st	0	0	2	2	Divine Scoundrel, Granted Domain	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
2nd	1	0	3	3	Mock Law	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
3rd	2	1	3	3	Shadow Trick	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
4th	3	1	4	4	Side Slip       +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
5th	3	1	4	4	Mask of Mischief	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
6th	4	2	5	5	Surprise Spells	        +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
7th	5	2	5	5	Metamagic Trick	        +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
8th	6	2	6	6	Inadvisable Thief 	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
9th	6	3	6	6	Tricky Magic	        +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
10th	7	3	7	7	Scoundrels Shadow	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class


Any comments, critique or questions are welcomed. ;) Do you think it's balanced for a heavy magic, high level campaign?
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Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 19 Mar 2020 : 21:21:43
Played for the 10th time last night. I DM'd as my wife played the Mischiefmaker PrC and it went very well. Balanced and pragmatic. I'm excited!!!
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 29 Feb 2020 : 21:14:05
quote:
Originally posted by cpthero2

Senior Scribe Copper Elven Vampire,

Fair enough. I really appreciate that thorough description and answering those questions I had! :)

Best regards,




quote:
Originally posted by Copper Elven Vampire

No, no, you misunderstand. He thrives on jobs like that.

Every morning you wake up, or rest for a few hours is the start of a new adventure or job in a Mischiefmakers eyes. You seek the mundane to turn it upside down, or cause chaos in a stiff, law-ridden city, or create enlightening situations in a city full of chaos already.

It is literally your only job to promote trickery, chaos, luck, and flighty, frivolous elven nature by example, as a Mischiefmaker of Erevan Ilesere.

The means by which you do it are your own to explore. I suppose it depends on your alignment in the end. CG would be fun loving. CN would be to ultimately look out for yourself and your own interests in the end.





You're very welcome.
cpthero2 Posted - 29 Feb 2020 : 15:05:30
Senior Scribe Copper Elven Vampire,

Fair enough. I really appreciate that thorough description and answering those questions I had! :)

Best regards,




quote:
Originally posted by Copper Elven Vampire

No, no, you misunderstand. He thrives on jobs like that.

Every morning you wake up, or rest for a few hours is the start of a new adventure or job in a Mischiefmakers eyes. You seek the mundane to turn it upside down, or cause chaos in a stiff, law-ridden city, or create enlightening situations in a city full of chaos already.

It is literally your only job to promote trickery, chaos, luck, and flighty, frivolous elven nature by example, as a Mischiefmaker of Erevan Ilesere.

The means by which you do it are your own to explore. I suppose it depends on your alignment in the end. CG would be fun loving. CN would be to ultimately look out for yourself and your own interests in the end.

Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 29 Feb 2020 : 05:03:25
No, no, you misunderstand. He thrives on jobs like that.

Every morning you wake up, or rest for a few hours is the start of a new adventure or job in a Mischiefmakers eyes. You seek the mundane to turn it upside down, or cause chaos in a stiff, law-ridden city, or create enlightening situations in a city full of chaos already.

It is literally your only job to promote trickery, chaos, luck, and flighty, frivolous elven nature by example, as a Mischiefmaker of Erevan Ilesere.

The means by which you do it are your own to explore. I suppose it depends on your alignment in the end. CG would be fun loving. CN would be to ultimately look out for yourself and your own interests in the end.
cpthero2 Posted - 26 Feb 2020 : 03:57:48
Senior Scribe Copper Elven Vampire,

Fair enough. I appreciate that detailing.

Is it fair to say that this person generally avoids "jobs" or "adventures" that have a purpose beyond fun, entertainment, the random pursuit or cause that is non-committal?

Best regards,




quote:
Originally posted by Copper Elven Vampire

quote:
Originally posted by cpthero2

Hi Senior Scribe Copper Elven Vampire,

Great work there! I had a question for you about party composition.

What kind of party do you feel this kind of character would work best in, in terms of composition, and the kinds of jobs that the party may find themselves hired out on?

Best regards,






Firstly, I would say this type of PC or NPC would want to dive into any situation they find interesting with a trained caution that would allow them to be both boldly charismatic, and deeply guarded. Authority is a mere joke to them and law is a mistake made by the arrogant.

I would say a CN or CG party. Certainly a mix of both would give great game play. Add 1 lawful PC for every 5 chaotic PC's you have and see the endless verbal quipping that goes on.

Secondly... Jobs.... Ahhh, this part is fun. As a Mischiefmaker of Erevan Ilesere you are adept at many skills that lead to many different jobs. From Cat Burglar to assassin. From defender of the law stricken common folk, to defender of change in a society or individual. The Holy symbol of Erevan Ilesere for a Cleric changes month to month.

So jobs like theft, deception, gossip-monger, assassinations, spying, potion making, scouting, Crafting, mercenary, appraisal, and all and any lessar skill involved in the confines of your attributes.




Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 26 Feb 2020 : 01:17:16
quote:
Originally posted by cpthero2

Hi Senior Scribe Copper Elven Vampire,

Great work there! I had a question for you about party composition.

What kind of party do you feel this kind of character would work best in, in terms of composition, and the kinds of jobs that the party may find themselves hired out on?

Best regards,






Firstly, I would say this type of PC or NPC would want to dive into any situation they find interesting with a trained caution that would allow them to be both boldly charismatic, and deeply guarded. Authority is a mere joke to them and law is a mistake made by the arrogant.

I would say a CN or CG party. Certainly a mix of both would give great game play. Add 1 lawful PC for every 5 chaotic PC's you have and see the endless verbal quipping that goes on.

Secondly... Jobs.... Ahhh, this part is fun. As a Mischiefmaker of Erevan Ilesere you are adept at many skills that lead to many different jobs. From Cat Burglar to assassin. From defender of the law stricken common folk, to defender of change in a society or individual. The Holy symbol of Erevan Ilesere for a Cleric changes month to month.

So jobs like theft, deception, gossip-monger, assassinations, spying, potion making, scouting, Crafting, mercenary, appraisal, and all and any lessar skill involved in the confines of your attributes.


cpthero2 Posted - 23 Feb 2020 : 16:55:20
Hi Senior Scribe Copper Elven Vampire,

Great work there! I had a question for you about party composition.

What kind of party do you feel this kind of character would work best in, in terms of composition, and the kinds of jobs that the party may find themselves hired out on?

Best regards,




quote:
Originally posted by Copper Elven Vampire

The Mischiefmaker (specialty cleric of Erevan Ilesere)

The Mischiefmaker represents all that is chaotic and free. They bring change and excitement where ever they go be it for good or ill. They live on the edge in a constant state of self-reinvention. They thrive to puncture the self-righteousness, sanctimony, and pretension that pervades orderly society with mischievous pranks that both amuse and enlighten. They enjoy causing trouble for its own sake and have the ability to take care of themselves should a prank prove to be deadly or go awry. Most Mischiefmakers are Moon or Copper elves, but even Gold, Wild and Star elves take this class when the call of Erevan sings strongly in their hearts. Most Mischiefmakers are famous or infamous Rogue/Clerics in the favor of Erevan Ilesere and serve as his mortal right-hand. They are deadly-romantic in their charm and subtlety of skill. Brave and yet flighty. They are champions of trickery and modest in ability. To underestimate a Mischiefmaker is to court the surety of becoming the victim to an amusing, well thought, elaborate hoax that could end up costing you and being at your cost.

Hit Die: d8.

Requirements: To qualify to become a Mischiefmaker, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.

Race: Character must be a Elf or Half Elf.

Skills: Knowledge (religion) 6 ranks, Disguise 5 ranks, Disable device 6 ranks, Bluff 6 ranks, Hide 6 ranks, Move silently 6 ranks, sleight of hand 5 ranks, Concentration 2 ranks, Spellcraft 1 rank, Escape Artist 2 ranks.

Feats: Any Metamagic feat, Sacred Outlaw.

Spellcasting: Ability to cast 3'rd level Divine spells. Must have either the chaos, trickery or luck domain.

Special: +2d6 Sneak attack ability. Must have Erevan Ilesere as a Patron Deity.

Class Skills: Balance, Bluff, Climb, Concentration, Craft, Diplomacy, Disguise, Disable Device, Escape artist, Heal, Hide, Intuit direction, Jump, Knowledge (religion), Listen, Move silently, Open lock, Sleight of hand, Profession, Search, Spellcraft, Spot, Tumble, Use magic device, Use rope, Wilderness lore.

Skill points at each level- 6 + Int mod.

Class Features: Weapon & Armor Proficiency: Mischiefmaker's are proficient with all simple weapons, plus the hand crossbow, rapier, sap, shortbow, and short sword. MM's are proficient with light armor, but not with shields.

Spells per day: A Mischiefmaker's training focuses on divine magic. Thus, when a character gains a new level of MM, she gains new spells per day as if she also gained a level in whatever spellcasting class she belonged to before she added the prestige class. She does not however gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained.

Divine Scoundrel:(Ex) At 1'st level the MM gains the ability to add her Mischiefmaker class levels to stack with her Sacred Outlaw feat. For example, a 5'th level cleric/ 3'rd level rogue/ 3'rd level Mischiefmaker Turns undead as a 11'th level cleric, and deals +6d6 points of damage on a successful sneak attack.

Granted Domain: At 1'st level, the MM gains access to one domain chosen from among those her deity offers, and with it the granted power of that domain. Mischiefmakers who were once clerics essentially gain a third domain this way and can prepare their domain spells at each level from the new domain’s list if they wish.

Mock Law:(Su) At 2'nd level, the MM gains a +4 divine bonus on saving throws against any spell with the law descriptor, as well as all compulsion spells and the spell-like or supernatural abilities of outsiders. In addition the MM also gains a +2 divine bonus to the DC of all spells he casts with the chaos, Luck and trickery Domains.

Shadow Trick:(Sp) Beginning at 3'rd level, once a day you can call forth the power of shadow, enveloping yourself in a clinging, concealing shroud of darkness. While this spell-like ability is in effect, you gain a number of benefits. The shadows wrapping your form grant you a +4 competence bonus on Escape Artist, Hide, and Move Silently checks. Your shadowy form also provides you with concealment. While your Shadow Trick is active, attacks against the Mischiefmaker have a miss chance equal to 15% + 5% per class level to a maximum of 65% at 10th level. This shadowy concealment is not negated by a see invisibility spell, but a true seeing spell counteracts the effect. Standing within the radius of a daylight spell or in bright natural sunlight temporarily suppresses the concealment effect. In addition, if you have 5 ranks in Escape Artist, you can attempt to slip through a solid object or barrier up to 5 feet thick with a DC 20 Escape Artist check, though doing this ends the spell as soon as the attempt is completed (regardless of success). If you have 10 ranks in Escape Artist, you can attempt to pass through an object or barrier up to 10 feet thick. If you have 15 ranks in Escape Artist, you can attempt to pass through a barrier composed of magical force (or similar magical obstacles). This ability lasts 1 minute/ level of MM class, and requires 1 standard action to use.

Side Slip:(Su) At 4'th level, you become supernaturally elusive. Five times per day as an immediate action, you can transfer yourself from your current space to another up to 40 feet away. This ability otherwise works like the dimension door spell, except that you cannot transport other creatures with you.

Mask of Mischief:(Su) At 5'th level the Mischiefmaker is able to create a shimmering, midnight blue mask to form around her face as a free action. It does not impede your vision, cannot be physically removed, completely hides your features, and continuously grants Undetectable Alignment as the spell, as well as gaining a +5 competence bonus on saves against mind-affecting spells and abilities. In addition, the Mischiefmaker may cast Hideous Laughter and Irresistible Dance while wearing the Mask of Mischief one time a day each.

Mischiefs' Madness:(Sp) At 6'th level the divine power of your trickster deity causes your enemies to transform into what they each hate the most, suddenly turning against each other. You overlay phantasmal images over your enemies, making them appear to each other as loathsome and despicable, implanting an urge to kill and destroy the object of their ire. Orcs might see each other as elves or dwarves, demons might see angels, and so on. All subjects receive a Will save to see through the phantasm at a -4 penalty. Each individual failing its save turns on the closest ally and attacks for 1 round/ level, which then causes the spell to end for that attacker. It has a maximum range of 200 feet and affects 1 living creature/ Mischiefmaker level, none of which are more than 30' apart. This ability can be used a number of times a day equal to your Wis modifier

Chaotic Visions:(Sp) At 7'th level you channel mischievous divine energy to envelop your foe in sickened disorientation. This ability makes the world appear to be tossing and rippling in a nauseating chaotic manner. Unless the target makes a Willpower save the subject is sickened for 1 round/ per Mischiefmaker level and must make a Fortitude save or be nauseated. This saving throw must be repeated each round at a -4 penalty to the save. Nauseated creatures are unable to attack, cast spells, concentrate on spells, or do anything else requiring attention. The only action such a creature can take is a single move action per turn. This ability can be used a number of times a day equal to your Wis modifier.

Invisible Thief:(Su) Beginning at 8'th level, the MM can become invisible, as if under the effects of greater invisibility, as a free action. She can remain invisible for a number of rounds per day equal to her MM level. Her caster level for this effect is equal to her full character caster level. These rounds need not be consecutive.

Tricky Magic :(Ex) At 9'th level once per day, the Mischiefmaker can add her Charisma Modifier as a luck bonus on the save DC of all spells you cast until the start of your next turn. In addition, any spell she casts from the Trickery, Chaos or Luck domain are maximized, as if they were under the effect of the Maximize Spell feat.

Scoundrel's Shadow:(Su) At 10'th level, the MM has mastered the art of Trickery and Divine spells. The MM can become incorporeal once per day. A MM can remain incorporeal for a number of rounds equal to 5 + her Wis Mod. As an incorporeal creature, the MM can be harmed only by other incorporeal creatures, +1 or better magic weapons, and spells, spell-like abilities, and supernatural abilities. She is immune to all nonmagical attack forms. Even when hit by spells or magic weapons, the MM has a 50% chance to ignore any damage from a corporeal source (except for force effects, such as magic missile, or attacks made with ghost touch weapons). An incorporeal MM has no natural armor but has a deflection bonus equal to her Charisma modifier. An incorporeal MM can pass through solid objects at will, but not force effects. Her attack passes through (ignores) natural armor, armor, and shields, although deflection bonuses and force effects (such as mage armor) work normally against it. An incorporeal MM moves silently and cannot be heard with Listen checks if she doesn't wish to be. While incorporeal, the MM has no Strength score, so her Dexterity modifier applies to both her melee and her ranged attacks.

(All spell-like abilities are cast at total character caster level)


The Mischiefmaker TABLE 1:1
Level	Attack	Fort	Ref	Will	Special	Spellcasting
1st	0	0	2	2	Divine Scoundrel, Granted Domain	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
2nd	1	0	3	3	Mock Law	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
3rd	2	1	3	3	Shadow Trick	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
4th	3	1	4	4	Side Slip       +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
5th	3	1	4	4	Mask of Mischief	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
6th	4	2	5	5	Surprise Spells	        +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
7th	5	2	5	5	Metamagic Trick	        +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
8th	6	2	6	6	Inadvisable Thief 	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
9th	6	3	6	6	Tricky Magic	        +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
10th	7	3	7	7	Scoundrels Shadow	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class


Any comments, critique or questions are welcomed. ;) Do you think it's balanced for a heavy magic, high level campaign?

cpthero2 Posted - 23 Feb 2020 : 16:53:23
Hi Senior Scribe Copper Elven Vampire,

Great work there! I had a question for you about party composition.

What kind of party do you feel this kind of character would work best in, in terms of composition, and the kinds of jobs that the party may find themselves hired out on?

Best regards,




quote:
Originally posted by Copper Elven Vampire

The Mischiefmaker (specialty cleric of Erevan Ilesere)

The Mischiefmaker represents all that is chaotic and free. They bring change and excitement where ever they go be it for good or ill. They live on the edge in a constant state of self-reinvention. They thrive to puncture the self-righteousness, sanctimony, and pretension that pervades orderly society with mischievous pranks that both amuse and enlighten. They enjoy causing trouble for its own sake and have the ability to take care of themselves should a prank prove to be deadly or go awry. Most Mischiefmakers are Moon or Copper elves, but even Gold, Wild and Star elves take this class when the call of Erevan sings strongly in their hearts. Most Mischiefmakers are famous or infamous Rogue/Clerics in the favor of Erevan Ilesere and serve as his mortal right-hand. They are deadly-romantic in their charm and subtlety of skill. Brave and yet flighty. They are champions of trickery and modest in ability. To underestimate a Mischiefmaker is to court the surety of becoming the victim to an amusing, well thought, elaborate hoax that could end up costing you and being at your cost.

Hit Die: d8.

Requirements: To qualify to become a Mischiefmaker, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.

Race: Character must be a Elf or Half Elf.

Skills: Knowledge (religion) 6 ranks, Disguise 5 ranks, Disable device 6 ranks, Bluff 6 ranks, Hide 6 ranks, Move silently 6 ranks, sleight of hand 5 ranks, Concentration 2 ranks, Spellcraft 1 rank, Escape Artist 2 ranks.

Feats: Any Metamagic feat, Sacred Outlaw.

Spellcasting: Ability to cast 3'rd level Divine spells. Must have either the chaos, trickery or luck domain.

Special: +2d6 Sneak attack ability. Must have Erevan Ilesere as a Patron Deity.

Class Skills: Balance, Bluff, Climb, Concentration, Craft, Diplomacy, Disguise, Disable Device, Escape artist, Heal, Hide, Intuit direction, Jump, Knowledge (religion), Listen, Move silently, Open lock, Sleight of hand, Profession, Search, Spellcraft, Spot, Tumble, Use magic device, Use rope, Wilderness lore.

Skill points at each level- 6 + Int mod.

Class Features: Weapon & Armor Proficiency: Mischiefmaker's are proficient with all simple weapons, plus the hand crossbow, rapier, sap, shortbow, and short sword. MM's are proficient with light armor, but not with shields.

Spells per day: A Mischiefmaker's training focuses on divine magic. Thus, when a character gains a new level of MM, she gains new spells per day as if she also gained a level in whatever spellcasting class she belonged to before she added the prestige class. She does not however gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained.

Divine Scoundrel:(Ex) At 1'st level the MM gains the ability to add her Mischiefmaker class levels to stack with her Sacred Outlaw feat. For example, a 5'th level cleric/ 3'rd level rogue/ 3'rd level Mischiefmaker Turns undead as a 11'th level cleric, and deals +6d6 points of damage on a successful sneak attack.

Granted Domain: At 1'st level, the MM gains access to one domain chosen from among those her deity offers, and with it the granted power of that domain. Mischiefmakers who were once clerics essentially gain a third domain this way and can prepare their domain spells at each level from the new domain’s list if they wish.

Mock Law:(Su) At 2'nd level, the MM gains a +4 divine bonus on saving throws against any spell with the law descriptor, as well as all compulsion spells and the spell-like or supernatural abilities of outsiders. In addition the MM also gains a +2 divine bonus to the DC of all spells he casts with the chaos, Luck and trickery Domains.

Shadow Trick:(Sp) Beginning at 3'rd level, once a day you can call forth the power of shadow, enveloping yourself in a clinging, concealing shroud of darkness. While this spell-like ability is in effect, you gain a number of benefits. The shadows wrapping your form grant you a +4 competence bonus on Escape Artist, Hide, and Move Silently checks. Your shadowy form also provides you with concealment. While your Shadow Trick is active, attacks against the Mischiefmaker have a miss chance equal to 15% + 5% per class level to a maximum of 65% at 10th level. This shadowy concealment is not negated by a see invisibility spell, but a true seeing spell counteracts the effect. Standing within the radius of a daylight spell or in bright natural sunlight temporarily suppresses the concealment effect. In addition, if you have 5 ranks in Escape Artist, you can attempt to slip through a solid object or barrier up to 5 feet thick with a DC 20 Escape Artist check, though doing this ends the spell as soon as the attempt is completed (regardless of success). If you have 10 ranks in Escape Artist, you can attempt to pass through an object or barrier up to 10 feet thick. If you have 15 ranks in Escape Artist, you can attempt to pass through a barrier composed of magical force (or similar magical obstacles). This ability lasts 1 minute/ level of MM class, and requires 1 standard action to use.

Side Slip:(Su) At 4'th level, you become supernaturally elusive. Five times per day as an immediate action, you can transfer yourself from your current space to another up to 40 feet away. This ability otherwise works like the dimension door spell, except that you cannot transport other creatures with you.

Mask of Mischief:(Su) At 5'th level the Mischiefmaker is able to create a shimmering, midnight blue mask to form around her face as a free action. It does not impede your vision, cannot be physically removed, completely hides your features, and continuously grants Undetectable Alignment as the spell, as well as gaining a +5 competence bonus on saves against mind-affecting spells and abilities. In addition, the Mischiefmaker may cast Hideous Laughter and Irresistible Dance while wearing the Mask of Mischief one time a day each.

Mischiefs' Madness:(Sp) At 6'th level the divine power of your trickster deity causes your enemies to transform into what they each hate the most, suddenly turning against each other. You overlay phantasmal images over your enemies, making them appear to each other as loathsome and despicable, implanting an urge to kill and destroy the object of their ire. Orcs might see each other as elves or dwarves, demons might see angels, and so on. All subjects receive a Will save to see through the phantasm at a -4 penalty. Each individual failing its save turns on the closest ally and attacks for 1 round/ level, which then causes the spell to end for that attacker. It has a maximum range of 200 feet and affects 1 living creature/ Mischiefmaker level, none of which are more than 30' apart. This ability can be used a number of times a day equal to your Wis modifier

Chaotic Visions:(Sp) At 7'th level you channel mischievous divine energy to envelop your foe in sickened disorientation. This ability makes the world appear to be tossing and rippling in a nauseating chaotic manner. Unless the target makes a Willpower save the subject is sickened for 1 round/ per Mischiefmaker level and must make a Fortitude save or be nauseated. This saving throw must be repeated each round at a -4 penalty to the save. Nauseated creatures are unable to attack, cast spells, concentrate on spells, or do anything else requiring attention. The only action such a creature can take is a single move action per turn. This ability can be used a number of times a day equal to your Wis modifier.

Invisible Thief:(Su) Beginning at 8'th level, the MM can become invisible, as if under the effects of greater invisibility, as a free action. She can remain invisible for a number of rounds per day equal to her MM level. Her caster level for this effect is equal to her full character caster level. These rounds need not be consecutive.

Tricky Magic :(Ex) At 9'th level once per day, the Mischiefmaker can add her Charisma Modifier as a luck bonus on the save DC of all spells you cast until the start of your next turn. In addition, any spell she casts from the Trickery, Chaos or Luck domain are maximized, as if they were under the effect of the Maximize Spell feat.

Scoundrel's Shadow:(Su) At 10'th level, the MM has mastered the art of Trickery and Divine spells. The MM can become incorporeal once per day. A MM can remain incorporeal for a number of rounds equal to 5 + her Wis Mod. As an incorporeal creature, the MM can be harmed only by other incorporeal creatures, +1 or better magic weapons, and spells, spell-like abilities, and supernatural abilities. She is immune to all nonmagical attack forms. Even when hit by spells or magic weapons, the MM has a 50% chance to ignore any damage from a corporeal source (except for force effects, such as magic missile, or attacks made with ghost touch weapons). An incorporeal MM has no natural armor but has a deflection bonus equal to her Charisma modifier. An incorporeal MM can pass through solid objects at will, but not force effects. Her attack passes through (ignores) natural armor, armor, and shields, although deflection bonuses and force effects (such as mage armor) work normally against it. An incorporeal MM moves silently and cannot be heard with Listen checks if she doesn't wish to be. While incorporeal, the MM has no Strength score, so her Dexterity modifier applies to both her melee and her ranged attacks.

(All spell-like abilities are cast at total character caster level)


The Mischiefmaker TABLE 1:1
Level	Attack	Fort	Ref	Will	Special	Spellcasting
1st	0	0	2	2	Divine Scoundrel, Granted Domain	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
2nd	1	0	3	3	Mock Law	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
3rd	2	1	3	3	Shadow Trick	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
4th	3	1	4	4	Side Slip       +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
5th	3	1	4	4	Mask of Mischief	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
6th	4	2	5	5	Surprise Spells	        +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
7th	5	2	5	5	Metamagic Trick	        +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
8th	6	2	6	6	Inadvisable Thief 	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
9th	6	3	6	6	Tricky Magic	        +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class
10th	7	3	7	7	Scoundrels Shadow	+1 level of existing divine spellcasting class


Any comments, critique or questions are welcomed. ;) Do you think it's balanced for a heavy magic, high level campaign?

Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 23 Feb 2020 : 04:02:46
Play tested this PrC a fourth time and with a new player to D20 system. Huge success.
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 14 Sep 2019 : 18:22:27
quote:
Originally posted by Diffan

quote:
Originally posted by Copper Elven Vampire

4 times I have played this PrC and Iv'e had nothing but positive reviews. Thanks to Diffan for putting things in order... or disorder as it is. lol.

Dude, you're awesome.

Erevan Ilesere loves you!!



Just trying to help buddy



I do value your suggestions indeed. Many a PrC of mine would have fallen apart if not for your help. ;)
Diffan Posted - 14 Sep 2019 : 06:16:47
quote:
Originally posted by Copper Elven Vampire

4 times I have played this PrC and Iv'e had nothing but positive reviews. Thanks to Diffan for putting things in order... or disorder as it is. lol.

Dude, you're awesome.

Erevan Ilesere loves you!!



Just trying to help buddy
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 13 Sep 2019 : 06:52:20
So Shadow Trick... anything above 20 ranks in escape artist, you can pass through magical walls or chambers, or prisons. I'm glad my limitations bind that to truth. Cool ability, but limited.
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 13 Sep 2019 : 06:47:03
4 times I have played this PrC and Iv'e had nothing but positive reviews. Thanks to Diffan for putting things in order... or disorder as it is. lol.

Dude, you're awesome.

Erevan Ilesere loves you!!
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 20 Jul 2018 : 23:30:39
I believe this is the best version of my Mischiefmaker PrC up to date!

Open to all comments and suggestions.
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 08 Jul 2018 : 02:04:33
Updated the PrC. Made some class changes and added Mask of Mischief.

;)
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 28 May 2018 : 20:04:42
Re-vamped the Tricky Magic class ability. I'm confident that this PrC is fairly balanced, but opinions and constructive criticism are always welcome. :)
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 25 Feb 2018 : 02:33:37
quote:
Originally posted by LordofBones

Skill requirements are all over the place. Trim them.

Intuit Direction and Wilderness Lore are not 3.5e skills.

Sneak Attack to spells is still a dealbreaker. At 20th level, that's a free +10d6 to all damage dealing spells.





ok thank you for your opinion. :)
LordofBones Posted - 13 Feb 2018 : 14:34:44
Skill requirements are all over the place. Trim them.

Intuit Direction and Wilderness Lore are not 3.5e skills.

Sneak Attack to spells is still a dealbreaker. At 20th level, that's a free +10d6 to all damage dealing spells.



Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 02 Feb 2018 : 19:50:04
I changed the Divine Scoundrel ability to stack better now.
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 12 Aug 2017 : 01:12:28
quote:
Originally posted by LordofBones

I'm going to blunt: your gaming group thinks that a 1/day +10 DC is fair and balanced at 20th level, so their opinion may not really sync with the average gamer or DM running a campaign.



Actually, any PC is practically an Epic pc at 20'th level, so a 1/day +10 dc is not unbalanced. You need to beat the Lich sometimes right?
Diffan Posted - 30 Jun 2017 : 21:03:10
quote:
Originally posted by LordofBones

I'm going to blunt: your gaming group thinks that a 1/day +10 DC is fair and balanced at 20th level, so their opinion may not really sync with the average gamer or DM running a campaign.



At 20th level, balance isn't really a defined concept for most 3.5 games if we're being honest.
LordofBones Posted - 29 Jun 2017 : 20:02:17
I'm going to blunt: your gaming group thinks that a 1/day +10 DC is fair and balanced at 20th level, so their opinion may not really sync with the average gamer or DM running a campaign.
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 16 Jun 2017 : 02:29:03
Play tested this last night with several friends and this PrC works well and is balanced by all accounts around the table.
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 19 May 2017 : 20:20:30
quote:
Originally posted by Cards77

I play PF and this PrC would never be allowed at my table. I love the concept, but I'd love it more as a hybrid class. I think it would scale MUCH better. Rogue/Cleric hybrid is a gap in PF right now.

It would be pretty easy to look at the other hybrid class progressions for sneak attack and spell progression to make this balanced against the existing classes.

Sneak attack on AoE spells is a deal killer.

I would try it out as a hybrid class, give it rogues BAB, weapon and armor proficiency (with deity weapon of course), 6 skill points with bard skills, warpriest spell progression, and a slayers sneak attack progression. Sprinkle in a few bonus feats and scribe scroll. Keep your abilities as "capstone" or "milestone" abilities within the class at the appropriate levels.

I think this gives a lot more flexibility for builds as well.

Any thoughts?

*EDIT* I'd love to work with you on this, if you are interested in a Pathfinder perspective. I would also be willing to pay test this for you in my current Realms campaign.

Yes that sounds great. Let's see your idea.
Cards77 Posted - 16 May 2017 : 16:07:30
I play PF and this PrC would never be allowed at my table. I love the concept, but I'd love it more as a hybrid class. I think it would scale MUCH better. Rogue/Cleric hybrid is a gap in PF right now.

It would be pretty easy to look at the other hybrid class progressions for sneak attack and spell progression to make this balanced against the existing classes.

Sneak attack on AoE spells is a deal killer.

I would try it out as a hybrid class, give it rogues BAB, weapon and armor proficiency (with deity weapon of course), 6 skill points with bard skills, warpriest spell progression, and a slayers sneak attack progression. Sprinkle in a few bonus feats and scribe scroll. Keep your abilities as "capstone" or "milestone" abilities within the class at the appropriate levels.

I think this gives a lot more flexibility for builds as well.

Any thoughts?

*EDIT* I'd love to work with you on this, if you are interested in a Pathfinder perspective. I would also be willing to pay test this for you in my current Realms campaign.
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 16 May 2017 : 14:57:02
quote:
Originally posted by LordXenophon

I object to the name, "Mischiefmaker," not being a Gnome priest of Baravar Cloakshadow.

You're thinking of Hoodwinker of Baravar Cloakshadow. The Mischiefmaker is a specialty Cleric of Erevan Ilesere from the 2ED Demi-human deities.
LordXenophon Posted - 16 May 2017 : 14:25:02
I object to the name, "Mischiefmaker," not being a Gnome priest of Baravar Cloakshadow.
RDS Posted - 12 May 2017 : 16:46:26
quote:
Originally posted by Copper Elven Vampire

quote:
Originally posted by RDS

I like the Prc CEV.

But I agree with Mapolq that surprise attack with area effect spells is a bit much and I think it goes against the tenets of a precise strike to a vital area.

And the 1/3rd your level luck bonus speaks of progressing through the Prc rather more than a flat bonus does.

Yes, I also agree with Mapolq about the area of effect sneak attack, I just haven't had the time to fix that little problem yet. What 1/3 level luck bonus are you referring to? Thank you very much RDS.



I was typing lazy in a hurry. The Mock law bonus'. Tying them into levels of the prc as Mopolq mentioned (+1 at 3rd, +2 at 6th, and +3 at 9th) shows growth through the prc. I've always favored that over a static bonus.

What I didn't say before though was I liked how you didn't stack a lot at the 1st level of the prc. Too many our bottom heavy and just ripe for Cherry Picking.
Copper Elven Vampire Posted - 12 May 2017 : 15:13:32
quote:
Originally posted by RDS

I like the Prc CEV.

But I agree with Mapolq that surprise attack with area effect spells is a bit much and I think it goes against the tenets of a precise strike to a vital area.

And the 1/3rd your level luck bonus speaks of progressing through the Prc rather more than a flat bonus does.

Yes, I also agree with Mapolq about the area of effect sneak attack, I just haven't had the time to fix that little problem yet. What 1/3 level luck bonus are you referring to? Thank you very much RDS.
RDS Posted - 12 May 2017 : 12:33:57
I like the Prc CEV.

But I agree with Mapolq that surprise attack with area effect spells is a bit much and I think it goes against the tenets of a precise strike to a vital area.

And the 1/3rd your level luck bonus speaks of progressing through the Prc rather more than a flat bonus does.

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