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==Vitae Engineer==

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|Broom, I choose you!
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A vitae engineer is more or less a master of animating weapon and various object to aid him on his quest. The ojects they animate possess greater skills and power than animated objects of other mages.

===Becoming a Vitae Engineer===

{{3.5e Prestige Class Prereqs
|skills=[[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] (Any) 8 ranks, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (Arcana) 8 ranks, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (Engineering) 8 ranks
|feats=[[SRD:Skill Focus|Skill Focus]] ([[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (Engineering))
|special=Must be able to use [[SRD:Animate Objects|''animate objects'']] as a spell, a spell-like or a supernatural ability.
}}

{{3.5e Class Simple
|prestige=true
|classname=Vitae Engineer
|hitdie=6
|length=10
|bab=Poor
|fort=Poor
|ref=Poor
|will=Good
|specialhead1= rowspan="2" {{!}} Power<br/>Points/Day
|special1=[[#Animate Objects|Animate Objects]], [[#Animate Tool-belt|Animate Tool-belt]], [[#Simple Mind|Simple Mind]] {{!!}} —
|special2=[[#Animated Vigor|Animated Vigor]] {{!!}} +1 level of existing spellcasting class
|special3=[[#Combative Spirit|Combative Spirit]] {{!!}} +1 level of existing  spellcasting class
|special4=[[#Mending Touch|Mending Touch]] {{!!}} +1 level of existing spellcasting class
|special5=[[#Brilliant Engineering|Brilliant Engineering]] {{!!}} +1 level of existing  spellcasting class
|special6=[[#Tactical Mind|Tactical Mind]] {{!!}} —
|special7=[[#Improved Animated Vigor|Improved Animated Vigor]] {{!!}} +1 level of existing  spellcasting class
|special8=[[#Animaniac|Animaniac]] {{!!}} +1 level of existing  spellcasting class
|special9=[[#Animated Companion|Animated Companion]]  {{!!}} +1 level of existing  spellcasting class
|special10=[[#Master Animator|Master Animator]], [[#Soul Transfer|Soul Transfer]] {{!!}} —
|skillpoints=4
|skills=
Appraise, 
Autohypnosis, 
Balance, 
Bluff, 
Climb, 
Concentration, 
Control Shape, 
Craft, 
Decipher Script, 
Diplomacy, 
Disable Device, 
Disguise, 
Escape Artist, 
Forgery, 
Gather Information, 
Handle Animal, 
Heal, 
Hide, 
Iaijutsu Focus,
Intimidate, 
Jump, 
Knowledge, 
Listen,
Martial Lore,
Move Silently, 
Open Lock, 
Perform, 
Psicraft, 
Profession, 
Ride, 
Search, 
Sense Motive, 
Sleight of Hand, 
Speak Language, 
Spellcraft, 
Spot, 
Survival, 
Swim, 
Truespeak,
Tumble, 
Use Magic Device, 
Use Psionic Device, 
Use Rope
}}

====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the <-class name->.

'''{{Anchor|Spellcasting}}:''' At each level except the 1st, 5th and 10th, you gain new spells per day and an increase in caster level (and spells known, if applicable) as if you had also gained a level in a spellcasting class to which you belonged before adding the prestige class level. You do not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained. If you had more than one spellcasting class before becoming a Vitae Engineer, you must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining spells per day, caster level, and spells known.

If you do not have a spellcasting class when entering vitae engineer you may instead gain a bonus feat you meet the prerequisite for at 1st, 5th and 10th level. 

'''{{Anchor|Animate Objects}} {{Su}}:''' At 1st level a Vitae Engineer gain the ability to use [[SRD:Animate Objects|''animate objects'']] as a supernatural ability at will with a caster level equal to her class level exception it duration is a minute . While very weak it allow her to gain an army of small objects to serve her. 

'''{{Anchor|Animated Tool-belt}} {{Su}}:''' A 1st level vitae engineer is surrounded by permanently animated tools who can aid her in all her task. She gain a +3 circumstance bonus on all skill checks and may use her [[intelligence]] instead of her [[dexterity]] when making skill checks. Additionally she is always considered to have necessary tools when making a skill check. 

'''{{Anchor|Simple Mind}} {{Ex}}:''' A 1st level vitae engineer any [[SRD:Animated Object|animated objects]] created by a vitae engineer are more 'intelligent'. They are not forced to attack any creature on creation and follow the orders of their master with the cold logic typically associated with construct. 

'''{{Anchor|Animated Vigor}} {{Ex}}:''' At 2nd level any [[SRD:Animated Object|animated objects]] created by a vitae engineer gain 5 bonus hit point per class level. 

'''{{Anchor|Combative Spirit}} {{Ex}}:''' At 3rd level any [[SRD:Animated Object|animated objects]] created by a vitae engineer have good attack bonus for their racial HDs. 

'''{{Anchor|Mending Touch}} {{Su}}:''' A 4th level vitae engineer can repair any object she touches as per [[SRD:Make Whole|''make whole'']], she is so proficient at it that she even restore the magical property of a destroyed magic item. She may also heal [[SRD:Construct Type|construct]] by touch, restoring 10 hit point per class level. Once she heal a construct she may not hela that particular construct again for 1 hour.  

'''{{Anchor|Brilliant Engineering}} {{Su}}:''' At 5th level any [[SRD:Animated Object|animated objects]] created by a vitae engineer gain her [[intelligence]] to AC.

'''{{Anchor|Tactical Mind}} {{Su}}:''' At 6th level any [[SRD:Animated Object|animated objects]] created by a vitae engineer count as having an [[intelligence]] score of 10 plus the vitae engineer's class level when it would be beneficial. While they do not receive skill points it allow the animated objects to behave much more tactically.

'''{{Anchor|Improved Animated Vigor}} {{Su}}:''' At 7th level any [[SRD:Animated Object|animated objects]] created by a vitae engineer gain 10 bonus hit point per class level. This ability replace animated vigor.

'''{{Anchor|Animaniac}} {{Ex}}:''' At 8th level a vitae engineer can now animate twice as many objects when she use [[SRD:Animate Objects|''animate objects'']].

'''{{Anchor|Animated Companion}} {{Su}}:''' At 9th level a vitae engineer can make a single [[SRD:Animated Object|animated objects]] permanent as a standard action. She may withdraw this ability as a standard action and bestow it on another object as she please, as long as she has only a single permanent object at her service.

'''{{Anchor|Master Animator}} {{Su}}:''' At 10th level a vitae engineer base her class ability on her character level rather than her class level.

'''{{Anchor|Soul Transfer}} {{Su}}:''' When a 10th level vitae engineer dies she may transfer her soul into one animated object she created as an immediate action. She possess the object as per [[SRD:Magic Jar|''magic jar'']] except the duration is instantaneous. If the animated object is destroyed or it duration run out you may switch to another animated object as an immediate action, if you are unable you die as normal. The animated object you possess can be used as an optional focus for resurrection you, allowing you to come back without any level loss from death. 


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Article Balance	Very High +
Author	Leziad +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Poor +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	10 +
Minimum Level	5 +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Reflex Save Progression	Poor +
Skill	Appraise +, Autohypnosis +, Balance +, Bluff +, Climb +, Concentration +, Control Shape +, Craft +, Decipher Script +, Diplomacy +, Disable Device +, Disguise +, Escape Artist +, Forgery +, Gather Information +, Handle Animal +, Heal +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Martial Lore +, Move Silently +, Open Lock +, Perform +, Psicraft +, Profession +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Speak Language +, Spellcraft +, Spot +, Survival +, Swim +, Truespeak +, Tumble +, Use Magic Device +, Use Psionic Device +, Use Rope + and Iaijutsu Focus +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	A master of the animate objects spell. +
Title	Vitae Engineer +
Will Save Progression	Good +