Corpselight Assassin (3.5e Prestige Class)

Corpselight Assassin
"The accomplishments of one's life are never appreciated until death."

The Rogue is haunted by the spirits of those he slays. Some are aware of this fact, but many are not. Those who are aware of this usually become devotees of Death Gods, or simply do not care. Others become Corpselight Assassins, using their knowledge of these Disembodied spirits to further their own needs.

Becoming a Corpselight Assassin
Almost every corpselight assassin started their careers as Rogues, but others are Ninjas or have levels in Spellthief. Dexterity and Constitution are the most important ability scores for corpselight assassins, as it controls their Supernatural Abilities and Armor Class.

Class Features
All of the following are class features of the Corpselight Assassin.

 (Su): When the Corpselight Assassin slays a creature using his Sneak Attack, he may as an immediate action, enter the subjects mind. This ability functions like the spell Speak with Dead, only that the entirety of their conversation lasts as long as the immediate action, regardless of how many questions are asked. The Corpselight Assassin's Caster Level is Equal to 1/2 his HD. This ability only functions if the Rogue is using a melee weapon.



 (Ex): Starting At Second Level, the Corpselight Assassin may add his Constitution Modifier as a bonus to his saves against Energy Damage, Energy Drain, Level Damage/Drain, Death Effects, and the Malevolence ability of Undead and Outsiders.

 (Ex): Starting At Fourth Level, the Corpselight Assassin may add his Constitution Modifier as a bonus to his AC against Incorporeal Touch Attacks. In addition, he adds his Constitution Modifier as a bonus to his attack rolls against Incoporeal Creatures, and any weapon he wields is treated as having the Ghost Touch Property

 (Su): At 5th Level, the Corpselight Assassin may himself become a Corpselight. While in his Corpselight Form, the Assassin's Size becomes Tiny, he gains a Fly Speed of 60' (Perfect), and he is Immune to Mind Affecting Affects. In addition, while in his Corpselight form, he Gains the Ethereal Property. He may stay in his Corpselight form for 10 + Constitution Modifier Rounds per day.

Playing a Corpselight Assassin
Combat: A Corpselight Assassin is Still a Rogue. Treat him as such.

Advancement: Most Corpselight Assassins take additional levels in Rogue, or multi-class to other light armored classes, such as Swashbucklers or Rangers.

Corpselight Assassins in the World
"You can tell me now, or I can kill you and get the information that way. Your choice."

NPC Reactions: Most NPC's will treat the Corpselight Assassin the way they would treat a normal Rogue or Assassin. With Distrust and Enmity.

Corpselight Assassin Lore
Characters with ranks in Knowledge (Religion) can research Corpselight Assassins to learn more about them. When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.