View source for Insectomancer (3.5e Class)

===Campaign Information===

Insectomancers are a strange class to implement. Likely there are very few throughout the world and they are considered strange by their peers, wasting their magical talents to augment the breeding of insects. They are typically scorned by the magical society and shunned by society. 


====Playing an Insectomancer====

'''Religion:''' Insectomancers gravitate towards the deities of vermin, insects, or arachnids despite them not using any arachnids but the tick. 

'''Other Classes:''' While a wizard may share a fascination with the limitations of magic, Insectomancers typically are regarded as strange to say the least by other classes. Druids may not like the way they augment nature's creatures from their original state, forcing them into strange mutations. Rangers may feel the same. Melee fighters will likely appreciate the ranged support, and the party rogue may find the spy bug to be a useful addition to the team. 

'''Combat:''' Insectomancers, especially at low levels, tend to stay in their role as a ranged attacker throwing their Hard Beetles at enemies. At later levels they have more options but it is safest to remain ranged if possible. 

'''Advancement:''' Insectomancers may consider multiclassing into the Hivemaster class or the prestige class: Vermin Lord as well as any arcane caster so that they can learn transmutation spells with which to empower their bugs. 

<!-- REMOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE "... IN THE WORLD" SECTION
====<-pluralized class name-> in the World====

{{quote|<-Some quote from a character of this class->|orig=<-NPC name->, <-race-> <-class->}}

<-Where characters of this class fit in a d20 world.->

'''Daily Life:''' <-day in the life of a character of this class->.

'''Notables:''' <-notable NPCs of this class->.

'''Organizations:''' <-info on what, where, when, and how characters of this class congregate and assemble->.

'''NPC Reactions:''' <-How NPCs react to PCs of this class->.
 REMOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE "... IN THE WORLD" SECTION -->

====Insectomancer Lore====

Characters with ranks in Knowledge (Nature) or Knowledge(Arcana) skills can research Insectomancers to learn more about them.  When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ Knowledge (Nature or Arcana)
! DC || class="left" | Result
|- 
| 5 || class="left" | Insectomancers always appear with bugs that they use for attacking in place of weapons
|- 
| 10 || class="left" | Insectomancers could have been powerful wizards or other forms of casters but used this talent instead to create eggs from which their signature bugs hatch.
|- 
| 15 || class="left" | Insectomancers, despite their confusing neglect of normal magic, are still powerful fighters as their bugs do their job exceptionally well. This will include information on Hard Beetles, Blast Beetles, Razor Beetles, Tank Beetles, Power Ants, element spitters and Slick Ticks
|- 
| 20 || class="left" | This will give insight as to what Death Locusts, Parasite Claws, or Millistaff is as well as giving almost all information there is on the other insects in their aresenal and how they are bred.
|}

<!-- REMOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE "... IN THE GAME" SECTION
====<-pluralized class name-> in the Game====

<-How characters of this class fit in the game (PC and NPC) and what roles they play.->

'''Adaptation:''' <-Possible variant conceptions of this class.->.

'''Sample Encounter:''' <-DM placement for NPCs of this class.->.

''EL <- EL Number ->:'' <-Encounter scenario and character info on sample NPC, including stat block.  The CR of the NPC is typically the same as the EL for the encounter.->.

 REMOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE "... IN THE GAME" SECTION -->

----
{{3.5e Base Classes Breadcrumb}}
[[Category:3.5e]]
[[Category:User]]
[[Category:Class]]
[[Category:Base Class]]
{{Navboxes}}
Article Balance	Very High +
Author	Aeturo +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Poor +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Reflex Save Progression	Poor +
Skill	Concentration +, Craft +, Handle Animal +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Profession +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Spot + and Survival +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	Some masters of magic neglect spell schools for something much more suited to their talents: Breeding bugs, naturally. +
Title	Insectomancer +
Will Save Progression	Good +