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====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Beastheart.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Beasthearts are proficient only with unarmed strikes, gauntlets, spiked gauntlets, daggers, clubs and quarterstaves. Beasthearts are proficient with no armor, nor shields.

'''{{Anchor|Illiteracy}} {{Ex}}:''' Like Barbarians, Beasthearts cannot normally read or write, and must spend two skill points in order to learn to do so. Beasthearts also typically don’t learn any additional languages based on their Intelligence bonus, at the DM’s discretion.

'''{{Anchor|Unarmed Strike}} {{Ex}}:''' Much like a Monk, Beasthearts tend to fight with what they were born with. This functions the same as the Monk class feature of the same name, at an effective Monk level equal to the Beastheart’s class level. Medium values were included on the table for easy reference.

'''{{Anchor|Instinctual Dodge}} {{Ex}}:''' Similarly to a Monk, a Beastheart learns how to avoid attacks while unarmored. As long as the Beastheart is unencumbered, unarmored and not using a shield, they add their Wisdom bonus as a Dodge bonus to AC. They also add one point of their Wisdom bonus per class level to all Reflex saving throws.

'''{{Anchor|Tough Skin}} {{Ex}}:''' A Beastheart’s time in the wild has hardened his skin. A Beastheart adds one point of his Constitution bonus per class level as a bonus to his Natural Armor, min 1. Additionally, at 4th level, a Beastheart also gains DR X/-, where X is equal to 1 per 4 class levels, with a maximum DR equal to the Beastheart’s Constitution bonus, min 1.

'''{{Anchor|Packmate}} {{Ex}}:''' At first level, the Beastheart gains the companionship of an animal, possibly one that raised him, or a brother or sister from his/her “litter”. This animal is equal in all respects to a Druid’s Animal Companion, except 1) Rather than the HD listed, the animal possesses HD equal to those of the Beastheart it’s linked to; 2) If the Packmate dies, the Beastheart loses 200 XP per level, DC 15 Will save for half; 3) The Beastheart cannot gain a new Packmate until he bonds with the creature by doing it a service, such as saving its life or defending it from great harm. After that he must spend time training the new creature, which requires 1 week of training alongside the animal per HD the Beastheart possesses; Training need not be completed all at once, but the animal will only have the 1 HD per week of training completed; and 4) As the Beastheart has no magical skill, and is in fact afraid of it, the Packmate doesn’t gain the Share Spells ability.

'''{{Anchor|Wild Empathy}} {{Ex}}:''' This functions exactly as the Druid ability of the same name, except that the Beastheart may use his Wisdom modifier in place of his Charisma modifier if it is higher. The Beastheart also gains a +4 bonus on all Wild Empathy checks made to influence any animal of the same sort as his Packmate.

'''{{Anchor|Fast Movement}} {{Ex}}:''' At first level, the Beastheart gains Fast Movement, as the Barbarian class feature of the same name.

'''{{Anchor|Fear Of Magic}} {{Ex}}:''' Being near-feral and having little experience with magic, Beasthearts are scared of magic to a degree. When a spell is cast at or near them (Within 30 feet), they must making a Will saving throw with a DC equal to the spell’s Save DC or become Shaken as long as he remains within 30 feet of it. This affects his Packmate as well. This bypasses any immunity to Fear the Beastheart may possess. Spells with no visible effects do not trigger a saving throw; And spells that heal, or have minuscule visual effects, grant the Beastheart a +4 bonus on the save. This also applies to magic items; A +1 Flaming sword would scare a Beastheart, but a mere +1 sword with no real visible effects would not (Save DC for a magic item is equal to 10 + the item's caster level, unless the ability of the magic item is a spell, power, or something similar that already has a save DC). Finally, this applies to creature as well; Anything with an unnatural aura or the like that scares animals, or creatures that require special training for an animal to attack (Aberrations, Undead, Outsiders, and the like, as listed in the Tricks portion of the Handle Animal Skill entry), also affects the Beastheart unless he makes a successful will save each round (DC 10 + creature’s CR). The save must be repeated each round; Failure means the Beastheart flees to a safe distance, just as an animal would. A Beastheart cannot take levels in any spellcasting class until he overcomes his fear (See below). 

'''{{Anchor|Rage}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 2nd level, a Beastheart gains the ability to fly into a rage, as the Barbarian ability of the same name. He may use this ability 1 time per day per 5 class levels. The Beastheart gains Tireless Rage at 13th level, and Greater Rage at 17th level, but never gains Might Rage or any improvements beyond that.

'''{{Anchor|Low-Light Vision}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at second level, a Beastheart gains Low-light Vision, enabling him to see twice as far in dim light as a human. This has no effect if the character already possesses this ability.

'''{{Anchor|Feral Hardiness}} {{Ex}}:''' At 3rd level, a Beastheart gains the Endurance feat as a bonus feat, whether he meets the requirements or not.

'''{{Anchor|Instinctual Speed}} {{Ex}}:''' At 3rd level, a Beastheart gains the benefits of the Run feat, except that it only applies as long as Instinctual Dodge does (It doesn’t function while the Beastheart is wearing armor, using a shield, or carrying more than a Light load). This otherwise counts as the Run feat, for the purposes of qualifying for feats, prestige classes and the like.

'''{{Anchor|Instinctual Grapple}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 3rd level, a Beastheart gains the benefits of the Improved Grapple feat when unarmored, unencumbered and not using a shield.

'''{{Anchor|Instinctual Evasion}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 4th level, the Beastheart gains Evasion, as the Rogue ability, except that it only applies as long as Instinctual Dodge does (It doesn’t function while the Beastheart is wearing armor, using a shield, or carrying more than a Light load). This counts as the Evasion class feature for the purposes of qualifying for feats and prestige classes.

'''{{Anchor|Feral Pounce}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 4th level, while Instinctual Dodge is functioning and the Beastheart is wielding a club, dagger, quarterstaff, gauntlets, spiked gauntlets, or fighting unarmed, said Beastheart may make a full attack at the end of a charge.

'''{{Anchor|Instinctual Uncanny Dodge}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 5th level, the Beastheart (And his Packmate) gains Uncanny Dodge, as the Rogue ability, except that it only applies as long as Instinctual Dodge does (It doesn’t function while the Beastheart is wearing armor, using a shield, or carrying more than a Light load). This counts as the Uncanny Dodge class feature for the purposes of qualifying for feats and prestige classes.

'''{{Anchor|Track}} {{Ex}}:''' At 5th level, a Beastheart gains the Track feat as a bonus feat, whether he meets the requirements or not.

'''{{Anchor|Scent}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 7th level, the Beastheart gains the Scent special ability.

'''{{Anchor|Courage}} {{Ex}}:''' A Beastheart of 9th level or higher no longer has to make a saving throw against spells/magic effects that heal or have minor visual effects, and his saves against other spells/magic effects gain a +4 bonus. Furthermore, he adds his Constitution modifier to saves made to attack unnatural creatures (The Beastheart’s Packmate gains the same bonus to their Will saves in this case), and may now take levels in magical classes if he so desires, though the maximum attainable level in any caster class is equal to half the Beastheart’s class level, rounded down.

'''{{Anchor|Share Rage}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 10th level, the Beastheart can share his Rage ability with his Packmate as long as his Packmate is adjacent to him when he begins his rage. The duration is the same, even if the beastheart’s Packmate has a higher Constitution modifier.

'''{{Anchor|Powerful Build}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 11th level, both Beastheart and Packmate gain the ability to count as one size larger than they are when a larger size would be more beneficial; For instance, during a grapple, or wielding larger weapons.

'''{{Anchor|Improved Instinctual Uncanny Dodge}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 12th level, a Beastheart can no longer be flanked, as per the Rogue ability of the same name, except that the Beastheart only gains the benefits of the ability while Instinctual Dodge is active.

'''{{Anchor|Tireless Rage}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 13th level, neither Beastheart or Packmate are fatigued when their rage ends, as per the Barbarian class feature of the same name.

'''{{Anchor|Improved Instinctual Evasion}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 15th level, a Beastheart gains the benefits of the Improved Evasion as long as Instinctual Dodge is functioning.

'''{{Anchor|Greater Rage}} {{Ex}}:''' Beginning at 17th level, the Beastheart’s rage grows more powerful, as per the Barbarian class feature of the same name; The Beastheart’s Packmate gains the benefits as well when under the effects of Share Rage.

'''{{Anchor|Fearless}} {{Ex}}:''' At 17th level, the Beastheart no longer needs to making saving throws to avoid becoming Shaken when he sees magical effects; Furthermore, neither Beastheart or Packmate need make saving throws against unnatural creatures (And the Packmate becomes immune to such abilities). Finally, both Beastheart and Packmate become immune to Fear spells and effects.
Article Balance	High +
Author	Zhenra-Khal +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Good +
Challenge Rating	9 +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Good +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Name	Temoryn Nighthowl + and Temoryn's Packmate: Umbra Nighthowl +
Race	Wild Elf + and Wolf +
Rated By	Ghostwheel +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Size	Medium + and Large +
Skill	Balance +, Climb +, Control Shape +, Handle Animal +, Heal +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Spot +, Survival +, Swim + and Tumble +
Skill Points	6 +
Summary	A feral warrior who fights like an animal, alongside an animal. +, A wild elf raised by wolves, taught to fight like a fearsome beast. + and A large black wolf with electric-green eyes. Companion of Temoryn Nighthowl. +
Title	Beastheart +
Type	Humanoid + and Animal +
Will Save Progression	Poor +