View source for Justiciar, Project Heretica (3.5e Class)

{{author
|author_name=T.G. Oskar
|date_created=May 10th, 2010
|adopter=
|date_adopted= 
|status=Complete
|editing=
|balance=Rogue
}}
<div class="blank">
[[Summary::The divine champion of Law, an attempt to make a "judge, jury, executioner" class.]]
[[Length::20]]
[[Minimum Level::0]]
[[Base Attack Bonus Progression::Good]]
[[Fortitude Save Progression::Good]]
[[Reflex Save Progression::Poor]]
[[Will Save Progression::Good]]
[[Class Ability::Spontaneous Divine Spellcasting]]
[[Class Ability Progression::Partia]]
{{3.5e Class Alignments|lg, ln, le}}
</div>

<!-- If your page should contain a picture, replace this line with [[File:Picturename.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Insert the caption here.]] -->

==The Justiciar==

It's natural to assume that the Justiciar is to Law what the [[Paladin, Project Heretica (3.5e Class)|Paladin]] is to Good and the [[Blackguard, Project Heretica (3.5e Class)|Blackguard]] is to Evil: the divine champion of an alignment. And...to an extent, that's quite true: they are the divine champions of Law. But encasing them in that simple description is not enough. Quite the opposite.

Justiciar (same term for singular and plural) exist to defend the notion of law, and thus serve as the ultimate law enforcement officer. They are, in essence, "the police, the judge, the jury, and the executioner, if necessary": they pursue suspects using their magic and special abilities, they determine if they are guilty of any law, and they become the executioners of said judgment, whether it ends up in death, in exile or in jail. Once a crime has been revealed and the justiciar has found its prime subject, the target becomes the victim of a relentless pursuit; such is the justiciar's drive for law.

In short: they're [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judge_(2000_AD) these guys]. Or [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadian_Judges these guys], if you prefer.

===Making a Justiciar===

Unlike other divine champions, the Justiciar shares some traits with a [[SRD:Ranger]] as they do with a Paladin or a Blackguard. With their proficiency in heavy armor and shields, alongside abilities such as [[#Custody]], they serve as phenomenal tanks, but they add mastery with non-lethal weapons to reinforce their battlefield control tactics. With their knowledge of skills such as Gather Information and Search, they can find clues that other individuals might not find, and being one of the few (some would add "fools" to it) with mastery of Use Rope, they can provide the needed binding skill to bring criminals to justice (if they don't decide to act as judges on the act). Since Justiciar will always relate to authorities, they are the best people to deal with magistrates and kings, their word as strong as law.

'''Abilities:''' [[Charisma]] determines the principal abilities of the Justiciar, such as their spellcasting ability. [[Strength]] and [[Constitution]] are also important for many of their class features; the former to determine the success chances of their [[#Verdict|verdicts]] and their overall fighting capabilities, and the latter to determine the duration of their [[#Undying Resolve|undying resolve]]. All three also determine the effectiveness of their [[#Sanction|sanctions]]

'''Races:''' Any race that has a strong attachment to Law, a group of strong men, and a dominant Lawful deity will have ordained justiciars on their society. Of these, [[SRD:Human|humans]] are the most notable by virtue of their varied codices of law. [[SRD:Dwarf|Dwarves]], with their strong attachment to law and tradition, hold very few justiciars; those who do are usually the cudgel of Moradin and his law, a force of order to be reckoned.<br>
On the savage lands, only the [[SRD:Hobgoblin|hobgoblins]] are suited for the responsibility of the justiciar, but they are few and far between. Some say that formians, natural inhabitants of Mechanus, hold a group of holy warriors who serve as the inspired protectors of the Law of the Multiverse; such warriors could easily be justiciars, coming from the ranks of elite warriors or myrmarchs..

'''Alignment:''' Any Lawful. Justiciar care little for Good or Evil: they serve to uphold the letter and the spirit of the Law. However, this doesn't mean their judgment isn't shaped by their morals: a lawful good Justiciar will be as noble as any Paladin, while a lawful evil Justiciar can be the dreaded main villain of a campaign on its own, holding absolute political and judicial power in addition to supernatural potency.

'''Starting Gold:''' 6d4&times;10 gp (150 gp).

'''[[SRD:Race Descriptions#Starting Age|Starting Age]]:''' Moderate.

{| class="zebra d20"
|+
<div>{{Anchor|Table: The Justiciar}}</div>
Hit Die: d12
|-
! rowspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | Special
! colspan="5" | [[#Spells|Spells per Day]]
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
! 0 || 1<sup>st</sup> || 2<sup>nd</sup> || 3<sup>rd</sup> || 4<sup>th</sup>
|-
|1st||class="left" | +1 || +2 || +0 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Aura of Law|Aura of law]], [[#Neutralize|neutralize]], [[#Verdict|verdict]] 1/encounter
|2||—||—||—||—
|-
|2nd||class="left" | +2 || +3 || +0 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Bonus Feat|Bonus feat]], [[#Diehard|diehard]], [[#Dangerous Offender|dangerous offender]]
|2||—||—||—||—
|-
|3rd||class="left" | +3 || +3 || +1 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Sanction|Sanction]], [[#Conviction|conviction]]
|3||0||—||—||—
|-
|4th||class="left" | +4 || +4 || +1 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Implacable|Implacable]] (mark), [[#Censure/Rebuke Outsider|censure/rebuke outsider]]
|3||0||—||—||—
|-
|5th||class="left" | +5 || +4 || +1 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Improved Verdict|Improved verdict]], [[#Verdict|verdict]] 2/encounter
|3||1||—||—||—
|-
|6th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +5 || +2 || +5
| class="left" | [[#Bonus Feat|Bonus feat]], [[#Custody|custody]]
|3||1||—||—||—
|-
|7th||class="left" | +7/+2 || +5 || +2 || +5
| class="left" | [[#Submission|Submission]]
|4||1||0||—||—
|-
|8th||class="left" | +8/+3 || +6 || +2 || +6
| class="left" | [[#Mettle|Mettle]]
|4||2||0||—||—
|-
|9th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +6 || +3 || +6
| class="left" | [[#Sanction|Sanction]], [[#Implacable|implacable]] (persecution)
|4||2||1||—||—
|-
|10th||class="left" | +10/+5 || +7 || +3 || +7
| class="left" | [[#Bonus Feat|Bonus feat]], [[#Verdict|verdict]] 3/encounter
|4||2||1||—||—
|-
|11th||class="left" | +11/+6/+1 || +7 || +3 || +7
| class="left" | [[#Investiture of Law|Investiture of Law]]
|5||2||1||0||—
|-
|12th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +8 || +4 || +8
| class="left" | [[#Severe Custody|Severe custody]]
|5||3||2||1||—
|-
|13th||class="left" | +13/+8/+3 || +8 || +4 || +8
| class="left" | [[#Improved Mettle|Improved mettle]]
|5||3||2||1||—
|-
|14th||class="left" | +14/+9/+4 || +9 || +4 || +9
| class="left" | [[#Bonus Feat|Bonus feat]], [[#Implacable|implacable]] (nullification)
|5||3||2||2||0
|-
|15th||class="left" | +15/+10/+5 || +9 || +5 || +9
| class="left" | [[#Sanction|Sanction]], [[#Verdict|verdict]] 4/encounter, [[#Devastating Verdict|devastating verdict]].
|5||3||3||2||1
|-
|16th||class="left" | +16/+11/+6/+1 || +10 || +5 || +10
| class="left" | [[#Ordinance|Ordinance]]
|5||4||3||2||1
|-
|17th||class="left" | +17/+12/+7/+2 || +10 || +5 || +10
| class="left" | [[#Unyielding Resolve|Unyielding resolve]]
|5||4||3||3||2
|-
|18th||class="left" | +18/+13/+8/+3 || +11 || +6 || +11
| class="left" | [[#Bonus Feat|Bonus feat]], [[#Absolution|absolution]]
|5||4||4||3||2
|-
|19th||class="left" | +19/+14/+9/+4 || +11 || +6 || +11
| class="left" | [[#Implacable|Implacable]] (judgment)
|5||4||4||3||3
|-
|20th||class="left" | +20/+15/+10/+5 || +12 || +6 || +12
| class="left" | [[#Judge of Legend|judge of legend]], [[#Verdict|verdict]] 5/encounter
|5||4||4||3||3
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::4]] + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level, &times;4 at 1st level)'''<br/>

{{3.5e Skills|Concentration, 
Diplomacy, 
Gather Information, 
Heal, 
Intimidate,  
Knowledge (history),
Knowledge (religion), 
Profession, 
Search, 
Sense Motive,
Survival, 
Use Rope}}

====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Justiciar.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Justiciar are proficient with all simple and martial weapons plus the bolas and net, with all kinds of armor (heavy, medium and light), and with all kinds of shields. If allowed, the DM may approve other weapons used for capture (such as the mancatcher).

'''{{Anchor|Spells}}:''' A justiciar casts a limited number of [[SRD:Divine Spells|divine spells]]. A justiciar can cast any spell he knows without preparing it ahead of time.
{| class="zebra d20" align="right" width="240px" style="margin:0em 0em 0em 1em;"
|+ {{Anchor|Table: Justiciar Spells Known}}
|-
! rowspan="2" | Level || colspan="5" | Spells Known
|-
! 0 || 1<sup>st</sup> || 2<sup>nd</sup> || 3<sup>rd</sup> || 4<sup>th</sup>
|- 
| 1st || 2 || — || — || — || —
|- 
| 2nd || 2 || — || — || — || —
|- 
| 3rd || 3 || 1 || — || — || — 
|- 
| 4th || 3 || 2 || — || — || —
|- 
| 5th || 3 || 2 || — || — || —
|-
| 6th || 3 || 3 || — || — || —
|- 
| 7th || 4 || 3 || 1 || — || —
|- 
| 8th || 4 || 3 || 2 || — || — 
|- 
| 9th || 4 || 4 || 2 || — || —
|-
| 10th || 4 || 4 || 3 || — || —
|- 
| 11th || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2 || —
|- 
| 12th || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2 || —
|- 
| 13th || 5 || 5 || 4 || 3 || —
|-
| 14th || 5 || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2
|- 
| 15th || 6 || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2
|- 
| 16th || 6 || 5 || 4 || 4 || 3
|- 
| 17th || 6 || 5 || 5 || 4 || 3
|- 
| 18th || 6 || 6 || 5 || 5 || 4
|- 
| 19th || 7 || 6 || 5 || 5 || 4
|- 
| 20th || 7 || 6 || 5 || 5 || 5
|}
To learn or cast a spell, a justiciar must have a Charisma score equal to at least 10 + the spell level. The Difficulty Class for a [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] against a justiciar’s spell is 10 + half the justiciar's class level + the justiciar’s Charisma modifier. Like other spellcasters, a justiciar can cast only a certain number of spells of each spell level per day. His base daily spell allotment is given on the table above. In addition, he receives bonus spells per day if he has a high Charisma score. When the above table indicates that the justiciar gets 0 spells per day of a given spell level, he gains only the [[SRD:Ability Scores#Table: Ability Modifiers and Bonus Spells|bonus spells]] he would be entitled to based on his Charisma score for that spell level.

A justiciar casts spells the same way a [[SRD:Bard#Spells|bard]] or [[SRD:Sorcerer#Spells|sorcerer]] does, except his spells are divine in origin and thus he may cast them in any kind of armor. A justiciar may learn and cast any spell on the cleric spell list (see ''Player’s Handbook''), with the following restrictions: a justiciar may not learn (or cast) a spell that has the [[SRD:Chaotic Effect|chaotic]] descriptor, nor he can cast spells that are opposed to his moral alignment; lawful good justiciar may not cast [[SRD:Evil Effect|evil]] spells, and lawful evil justiciar may not cast [[SRD:Good Effect|good]] spells. A justiciar, however, may prepare and cast spells that are not available on the cleric spell list and that are unique to him. These spells appear below in a separate list.
 
Upon reaching 8th level, once per week and at every three class levels she gains, a justiciar can choose to learn a new spell in place of one he already knows. The new spell’s level must be the same as that of the spell being exchanged. A justiciar may swap only a single spell at any given moment, and must choose whether or not to swap the spell at the same time that he gains new spells known for the specified level.

As noted above, a justiciar need not prepare his spells in advance. He can cast any spell he knows at any time, assuming he has not yet used up his allotment of spells per day for the spell’s level.

'''Justiciar Spells'''<br>
As mentioned before, a justiciar may prepare and cast spells from the [[SRD:Cleric Spell List|cleric’s spell list]], with a few exceptions. However, a justiciar’s spell list differs from that of a cleric by means of spells that a cleric cannot normally prepare. As well, a justiciar may prepare spells from the cleric spell list with an effective spell level lower than the usual.

The following spell list is a compilation of additional spells that justiciar may learn and cast alongside the [[SRD:Cleric Spell List|cleric spell list]]. It also includes spells with a reduced level. All of these spells originate from the ''Player’s Handbook''. For other sources than the ''Player’s Handbook'', a justiciar may cast spells from the [[SRD:Cleric Spell List|cleric]], the [[SRD:Paladin Spell List|paladin]] and the [[SRD:Blackguard Spell List|blackguard]] spell lists. If a spell is in any two (or all three) lists, the justiciar prepares the spell at the lowest listed level. For example, if a spell is 3rd level on the cleric spell list but 2nd level in the paladin’s spell list, the justiciar learns the spell as a 2nd level spell. Restrictions on spells are also extended to these spell lists; a justiciar may not learn (or cast) a spell that has the [[SRD:Chaotic Effect|chaotic]] descriptor, nor he can cast spells that are opposed to his moral alignment.

1st—''[[SRD:Alarm|alarm]]**, checkmate’s light<sup>SpC</sup>**, [[SRD:Hold Portal|hold portal]]**''<br />
2nd—''[[SRD:Lesser Geas|lesser geas]]**, [[SRD:Mount|mount]]**, [[SRD:Suggestion|suggestion]]**''<br />
3rd—''[[SRD:Dimensional Anchor|dimensional anchor]]<sup>-</sup>, [[SRD:Discern Lies|discern lies]]<sup>-</sup>, [[SRD:Mark of Justice|mark of justice]]<sup>-</sup>, [[SRD:Sepia Snake Sigil|sepia snake sigil]]**''<br />
4th—''[[SRD:Break Enchantment|break enchantment]]<sup>-</sup>, [[SRD:Dispel Chaos|dispel chaos]]<sup>-</sup>, [[SRD:Greater Command|greater command]], [[SRD:Hold Monster|hold monster]]<sup>-</sup>, lawful sword<sup>SpC</sup>**, [[SRD:Order's Wrath|order’s wrath]]<sup>-</sup>, [[SRD:Quest|quest]]<sup>-</sup>, [[SRD:Righteous Might|righteous might]]**''<br />
<sup>-</sup>: reduced from base cleric spell level<br />
<nowiki>**</nowiki>: added to Justiciar spell list<br>

The following cleric spells are specifically not available to a paladin. These are removed in addition to the restrictions in schools and spells that the paladin already has. The Dungeon Master may decide which spells from other sourcebooks may not apply, and may use this list as an aid to determine which spells are inaccessible.

3rd—''[[SRD:Meld into Stone|meld into stone]]''<br />
4th—''[[SRD:Control_Water|control water]], [[SRD:Poison|poison]]''<br>

'''{{Anchor|Aura of Law}} {{Ex}}''': The power of a justiciar’s aura of law (see the ''[[SRD:Detect Law|detect law]]'' spell) is equal to his justiciar level, just like the aura of a cleric of a lawful deity. Unlike the aura ability below, this aura is always active.

'''{{Anchor|Neutralize}} {{Ex}}''': A justiciar may choose to deal [[SRD:Nonlethal_Damage|non-lethal]] instead of lethal damage with any weapon he wields with no penalty on his attack roll. As well, he may deal lethal damage instead of non-lethal damage with [[SRD:Nonlethal Weapon|weapons that deal non-lethal damage]] with no penalty on his attack roll.

'''{{Anchor|Verdict}} {{Su}}''': Once per encounter, a justiciar may issue a single verdict to a creature. The justiciar may choose to issue the verdict as part of a melee attack or individually. If the justiciar issues the verdict as part of a melee attack, he adds his Charisma modifier to the attack roll. Once the verdict is issued, the creature takes extra damage and suffers a special effect.

Unless stated otherwise, a justiciar deals extra damage equal to his class level+5 if using a melee attack, or half this damage otherwise. A justiciar may choose to deal nonlethal damage instead of lethal damage if it so desires. As well, all [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] DCs are equal to 10 + half the justiciar’s class level + the justiciar’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] modifier; lawful creatures gain a bonus of +1 to the save per four [[HD]] or character levels, while a chaotic creature has a penalty of -1 to the save per four HD or character levels. A justiciar may not issue a verdict freely; on a city where law enforcement exists, a justiciar’s verdict fails if the creature has not been proven guilty. On dungeons, a road, open plains and lawless cities, a justiciar is free to issue his verdict to any opponent while in combat (except on [[SRD:Lawful Subtype|lawful]] [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsiders]]). A justiciar may use this ability even outside of battle, but only against one person at a time.

*''{{Anchor|Deterrent}}'': a justiciar’s verdict penalizes the guilty creature by reducing his capability to react. If a creature fails its [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]] save, the creature gains a morale penalty on all attack rolls, AC, saving throws, skill checks and ability checks equal to 1 plus 1 per four class levels of the justiciar. This penalty remains in effect so as long as the creature is in line of effect to the justiciar and for 24 hours thereafter.

*''{{Anchor|Incapacitating}}'': a justiciar’s verdict halts the creature in place. A creature that fails its [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fortitude]] save becomes [[SRD:Stunned|stunned]] for 1 round.

*''{{Anchor|Retributive}}'': a justiciar’s verdict is physically and especially painful to the creature. A creature takes double damage from the justiciar’s verdict; if the verdict was issued without a melee attack, the creature may attempt a [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Reflex]] saving throw for half damage.

At 5th level, and every five levels thereafter, the justiciar may issue a verdict one additional time per encounter (or to one other creature, if outside of battle)

'''{{Anchor|Bonus Feat}}:''' At 2nd level, and every four levels after that, a justiciar gains a bonus feat in addition to those he obtains by means of improving levels. These bonus feats must be drawn from the feats noted as [[SRD:Fighter (Feat_Type)|fighter]] bonus feats, [[SRD:Divine_(Feats_Type)|divine]] feats or [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ex/20070504a&page=2 domain] feats. A justiciar must still meet the prerequisites for a bonus feat, as usual. For purposes of fighter level prerequisites, a justiciar is considered to have a fighter level equal to her paladin level -5.

'''{{Anchor|Diehard}}:''' At 2nd level, a justiciar gains the [[SRD:Diehard|Diehard]] feat as a bonus feat. He does not need to meet the prerequisites of this feat to acquire it.

'''{{Anchor|Protector's Might}} {{Ex}}:''' A 2nd level justiciar may add his [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] modifier to all damage rolls when wielding a shield. If he wields a [[SRD:Tower Shield|tower shield]], he may add the modifier to his attack rolls as well.

'''{{Anchor|Sanction}} {{Su}}''': Beginning at 3rd level, a justiciar channels the power of his ordinance through his body. Treat this ability as the [[Paladin,_Project_Heretica_(3.5e_Class)#Divine_Aura|paladin’s divine aura]], except all auras are replaced as follows:

*''{{Anchor|Fairness}}'': grants morale bonuses to all allies if opponents have morale bonuses; grants penalties to all enemies if allies have penalties. Amount shifted is equal to the bonus (or penalty) or the justiciar’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] modifier, whichever is lower.

*''{{Anchor|Fortune Stabilizing}}: denies luck bonuses and penalties to all creatures. Denied amount is equal to bonus (or penalty) or the justiciar’s [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] modifier, whichever is lower.

*''{{Anchor|Interdiction}}'': reduces hit point damage of any kind dealt to allies on area (except backlash damage or damage dealt to the ally by itself) by an amount equal to [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] modifier. Damage ignored is instead taken by a chaotic creature or a creature issued a [[#Verdict|verdict]].

*''{{Anchor|Punishment}}'': deals damage equal to half the justiciar’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] modifier against creatures issued a [[#Verdict|verdict]] (see above) or opponents of chaotic alignment every round.

*''{{Anchor|Retribution}}'': when receiving a melee attack, return an amount of damage to the attacker equal to the damage received or 5 times his [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] modifier, whichever is lower. Damage is considered force damage for purposes of [[damage reduction]] and [[SRD:Incorporeality|incorporeality]].

'''{{Anchor|Conviction}} {{Ex}}''': At 3rd level, a justiciar toys with those who may seek to undermine his adherence to the law. If the justiciar fails a saving throw against a charm or compulsion effect, any order that would harm an ally or violate a law grants him a second saving throw. If the justiciar succeeds on any saving throw against a charm or compulsion effect, the justiciar breaks the link but may still act as if under the influence of the creature.

'''{{Anchor|Implacable}} {{Ex}} or {{Su}}''': A 4th level justiciar becomes an implacable hunter of outlaws, surpassing the limits of mortal officers of the law. At first, the justiciar can sense the guilt of the hunter, but as it progresses in power, the justiciar can manifest the pure power of law upon them.

By issuing a verdict against a single target, the justiciar "marks" the target. The justiciar must choose to mark the target while issuing the verdict, and may have only one such marked creature at a time. The target is marked until killed or sent to judgment by higher authorities (until 19th level, see below). Once marked, the justiciar automatically senses its presence (but not its exact location; treat as if using the ''[[SRD:Detect Chaos|detect chaos]]'' spell but without concentration) for up to 1 mile per class level. The justiciar gains a +2 bonus to all Bluff, Gather Information, Intimidate, Listen, Search, Spot and Sense Motive checks done against it. In combat, the justiciar gains a +2 bonus to AC and deals an extra 3 points of damage per attack. Other justiciar, as well as any individual using the ''detect chaos'' ability automatically discerns the mark and its purpose, and may make a Knowledge (local or religion) check to determine who issued the mark. If the justiciar has the [[SRD:Track|Track]] feat, it also gains a +2 bonus on all Survival checks made to track the creature.

At 9th level, whenever the justiciar is within 100 ft. per class level of the target, it gains a powerful resolve to pursue it. The justiciar always moves at full speed, regardless of armor worn, and gains a +10 ft. bonus to all kinds of movement (as if having the fast movement ability). Furthermore, the justiciar ignores any kind of difficult terrain. If the target or an accomplice attempts to hinder the justiciar's movement (any effect that would be otherwise prevented by ''[[SRD:Freedom of Movement|freedom of movement]]''), the justiciar gains a +4 bonus on all saving throws and opposed checks to prevent it. Finally, the bonus against marked creatures increases to +4 (damage increases to +6).

At 14th level, the justiciar gains the ability to ignore any immunity the marked creature may have. For example, a justiciar may grapple a marked creature even if it has the benefit of a ''[[SRD:Freedom of Movement|freedom of movement]]'' spell, and may drain ability scores even if protected by [[SRD:Death Ward|death ward]]''. Finally, the bonus against marked creatures (including the bonus to saving throws and opposed checks) increases to +7 (damage increases to +10)

At 19th level, the justiciar may attempt to pass divine judgment over the marked creature by ending the mark effect prematurely as a swift action. The target must make a Fortitude save against a [[DC]] of 10 + half the justiciar's character level + the justiciar's Strength or Charisma modifier (whichever is higher) or die instantly (ignoring any immunity to death it may have). If the target succeeds on the save, it takes no damage and cannot be marked again (or suffer the effect of a [[#Verdict|verdict]]) for 24 hours. This is a supernatural ability. Furthermore, the bonus against the marked creature increases to +10 (damage increases to +15).

'''{{Anchor|Censure/Rebuke Outsider}} {{Su}}''': At 4th level, a justiciar acquires the ability to turn the forces of chaos and rebuke the forces of law. Treat this ability as the cleric’s ability to [[SRD:Turn_or_Rebuke_Undead|turn or rebuke undead]], except a justiciar stuns (instead of turning) [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsiders]] with the [[SRD:Chaotic Subtype|chaotic]] subtype, and rebuke outsiders with the [[SRD:Lawful Subtype|lawful]] subtype. If an outsider with the chaotic subtype would be destroyed, it is otherwise banished to its home plane. A justiciar is treated as a cleric of three levels lower for purposes of censuring or rebuking outsiders. Creatures that have been issued a [[#Verdict|verdict]] (see above) are treated as chaotic outsiders for purposes of this ability, except they cannot be banished. This ability may be treated as turn or rebuke undead for purposes of feat, prestige class or magic item prerequisites.

'''{{Anchor|Improved Verdict}} {{Su}}''': At 5th level, a justiciar’s ability to issue a verdict improves.

''[[#Deterrent|Deterrent]]'': creatures struck by the justiciar’s verdict may forfeit their actions. If the creature fails a [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]] saving throw, for a number of rounds equal to half the justiciar’s class level it have a 50% chance to act normally (or else, forfeit its move and standard actions). If the creature succeeds on the Will saving throw, it still gains a penalty on all attacks, AC, saving throws, skill checks and ability checks (as the successful effect of the verdict) but only for a number of rounds equal to half the justiciar’s class level.<br />
''[[#Incapacitating|Incapacitating]]'': the duration of the stun increases to 1 round + 1 per every four class levels. Furthermore, a creature sentenced by the verdict of a justiciar cannot use purely mental actions if they fail their saving throw against the [[SRD:Stunned|stun]] effect.<br />
''[[#Retributive|Retributive]]'': a justiciar’s verdict expands to the creature’s accomplices. All enemies (or creatures related to the target) within 30 feet of the target creature must make a [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Reflex]] saving throw or take damage equal to the justiciar’s class level; a successful save ignores the damage.<br>

'''{{Anchor|Custody}} {{Su}}''': At 6th level whenever a justiciar is using his [[#Sanction|sanction'', any enemy creature within the area gets all of its speeds reduced. Such creatures’ speeds are reduced by 5 feet for every three justiciar levels. A justiciar cannot reduce a creature’s speed to less than 5 feet. If the creature escapes the area of the justiciar’s sanction, it takes an amount of damage equal to the justiciar’s character level.

'''{{Anchor|Submission}} {{Su}}''': At 7th level, a justiciar acquires a pool of mystical energy which can be used to heal or punish. Treat this ability as the [[Paladin, Project Heretica (3.5e Class)#Lay on Hands|paladin’s lay on hands]] ability, except that it can be used to cause damage at enemies that have been issued a [[#Verdict|verdict]] (see above) at a ratio of one point of damage per two points expended. The justiciar may cause lethal or nonlethal damage if it so desires. This ability has no effect on [[SRD:Undead Type|undead creatures]] or [[SRD:Construct Type|constructs]].

'''{{Anchor|Mettle}} {{Ex}}''': Beginning at 8th level, if a justiciar makes a successful [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]] or [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fortitude]] save that would normally reduce the save’s effect, he suffers no effect from the spell at all. Only those spells with a saving throw entry of “partial” or “half” are affected by this ability, and only for purposes of Will and/or Fortitude saves with these descriptors.

'''{{Anchor|Investiture of Law}} {{Ex}}''': At 11th level, a justiciar may add his Charisma modifier as a [[SRD:Deflection Modifier|deflection]] bonus to [[Armor Class]]. Treat this ability as if it were the [[Paladin, Project Heretica (3.5e Class)#Divine Grace|paladin’s divine grace]] class ability for purposes of prerequisites for feats, prestige class or magic items (if any).

'''{{Anchor|Severe Custody}} {{Su}}''': At 12th level whenever a justiciar is using his [[#Sanction|sanction]], it may deactivate the effect and instead apply this ability. Any enemy spellcaster using a spell within the area of the justiciar’s sanction must succeed on a [[caster level]] check against a [[DC]] of 10 + the justiciar’s character level + the justiciar’s Charisma modifier or have the spell affect the justiciar instead. Spells with a range of personal are cast as if the justiciar had cast them, spells with targets are treated as if the justiciar was the targeted creature, and spells that burst or emanate from the caster instead emanate from the justiciar. If the spell discriminates between allies and enemies, the spell treats the justiciar as the caster. For all other effects, the spell is cast as if the original caster had used it. The justiciar’s custody effect remains in action while he uses this ability, as if it were any other sanction.

'''{{Anchor|Improved Mettle}} {{Ex}}''': At 13th level, a justiciar’s mettle ability improves. He still takes no effect on a successful [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]] or [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fortitude]] save that has the “partial” or “half” descriptor, but henceforth he takes only the partial effect or half the damage on a failed save.

'''{{Anchor|Devastating Verdict}} {{Su}}''': At 15th level, a justiciar’s [[#Verdict|verdict]] ability acquires a powerful new effect, closely related to that of the justiciar’s original choice of verdict.

''[[#Deterrent|Deterrent]]'': the justiciar’s verdict is physically damaging to the opponent. If a creature initiates a hostile action (whether physical or mental), it takes damage equal to half the justiciar’s class level. If the creature fails its [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]] save, it is permanent until it receives the benefit of a ''[[SRD:Remove Curse|remove curse]]'' spell; otherwise, it lasts for a number of rounds equal to half the justiciar’s class level.<br />
''[[#Incapacitating|Incapacitating]]'': the justiciar’s verdict reduces the creature’s agility. A creature that fails its [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fortitude]] save takes 1d6 points of Dexterity damage along with being stunned; a failed save causes the creature to be [[SRD:Entangled|entangled]] and [[SRD:Dazed|dazed]] instead.<br />
''[[#Retributive|Retributive]]'': the justiciar’s verdict is irresistible. Creatures that succeed on their [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Reflex]] saving throw take half damage. Creatures with Improved Evasion still take full damage if they fail their save.<br>

'''{{Anchor|Ordinance}} {{Su}}''': At 16th level, a justiciar gains the ability to further resist the spells of chaotic creatures. He gains [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]] equal to 15 + the justiciar’s class level, but only against spells with the chaotic descriptor or any spell cast by characters of chaotic alignment, clerics of chaotic deities, creatures affected by your verdict (see above), or chaotic outsiders.

'''{{Anchor|Unyielding Resolve}} {{Ex}}''': At 17th level, a justiciar becomes capable of fighting even when his forces fail him, beyond where others could stand. A justiciar is never considered [[SRD:Disabled|disabled]] or [[SRD:Staggered|staggered]], even if he has less than 0 hit points or his [[SRD:Nonlethal_Damage|nonlethal damage]] exceeds his current hit point total. Furthermore, he may continue to fight even if he has less than -10 hit points, but only to an amount of negative hit points equal to 10 plus half his character level plus his [[Constitution]] modifier. Instant death effects and attacks that destroy the body still affect the justiciar if successful.

'''{{Anchor|Absolution}} {{Ex}}''': At 18th level, a justiciar’s resolve allows him to escape the whims of fate. A justiciar never fails [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fortitude]] or [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]] saving throws on a natural roll of 1. However, he may still fail if the result is lower than the saving throw [[DC]], as usual.

'''{{Anchor|Judge of Legend}} {{Ex}}''': At 20th level, a justiciar becomes a paragon of law, and his attachment to the letter of the law is rewarded. He is forevermore treated as a [[SRD:Native Subtype|native]] [[SRD:Outsider Subtype|outsider]] (unless he is already treated as one), gains the [[SRD:Lawful Subtype|lawful]] subtype, and gains [[damage reduction]] X/epic and chaotic, where X is equal to half his class level.

====Ex-Justiciar====

If a justiciar is found to abuse of the powers bestowed upon him, or acts directly against the officials of law enforcement in the land or plane it visits, the justiciar immediately loses access to all of his supernatural powers, spellcasting and aura of law. He may recover these if he undergoes ''[[SRD:Atonement|atonement]]'' by a cleric of a lawful deity. Unlike a paladin, a justiciar must follow this simple precept. A justiciar cannot lose his powers if he is unaware of which law is broken, and he may not be held liable for offenses to the law or the official of law enforcement without knowledge of the justiciar; a justiciar breaks his oath only if he willingly knows he has made an offense.

====Epic Justiciar====

''Note: the author offers this progression in accordance to the Epic Levels rules as presented in the'' Epic Level Handbook. ''The author does not endorse a great deal of the things in the book, and may offer a different progression in the future.''

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ class="epic" |
<div>{{Anchor|Table: The Epic Justiciar}}</div>
Hit Die: d12
|-
! Level !! Special
|- 
| 21st || class="left" | Sanction (75 ft.)
|- 
| 22nd || class="left" | Bonus feat
|- 
| 23rd || class="left" | 
|- 
| 24th || class="left" | 
|- 
| 25th || class="left" | Verdict 6/encounter
|- 
| 26th || class="left" | Bonus feat
|- 
| 27th || class="left" | Sanction (90 ft.)
|- class
| 28th || class="left" | 
|- class
| 29th || class="left" | 
|- class=
| 30th || class="left" | Bonus feat, verdict 7/encounter
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
4 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier skill points per level.
|}

'''Verdict:''' At 25th level, and every five levels thereafter, the epic justiciar's ability to emit a verdict may be used one more time per encounter. An epic justiciar may not choose any more methods of smiting. Verdict damage is equal to 5 + class level (if dealt through a melee attack; half the damage otherwise) and the [[saving throw]] [[SRD:Difficulty_Class|DC]] of verdict effects is equal to 10 + half his class level + his [[Strength]] modifier, as usual.

'''Sanction:''' At 21st level and every six class levels afterwards, the range of the epic justiciar's sanction increases by 15 ft.

'''{{Anchor|Bonus Feats }}:''' The epic justiciar gains a bonus feat (selected from the list of epic justiciar bonus feats) at 22nd level and every 4 levels after the 22nd.

''Epic Justiciar Bonus Feat List:'' Armor Skin, Devastating Critical, Epic Leadership, Epic Prowess, Epic Reputation, Epic Toughness, Epic Weapon Focus, Great Smiting, Improved Combat Casting, Improved Spell Capacity, Legendary Commander, Legendary Rider, Overwhelming Critical, Perfect Health, Spectral Strike, Spontaneous Spell.

<!--====<-Sample race of your choice-> <-class name-> Starting Package====

'''Weapons:''' <-Weapon selection for starting at 1st level with this class.->.

'''Skill Selection:''' Pick a number of skills equal to 4 + [[Int]] modifier.

{| class="zebra d20"
|-
! class="left" | Skill || Ranks || Ability || Armor<br/>Check<br/>Penalty
|- class=
| class="left" | <-Skill name-> || <-4 for class skills and 2 for cross-class skills-> || <-Abbrieviated key ability-> || <-armor check penalty based on starting armor.  If innapplicable put "&mdash;"->
|- class=
| class="left" | <-Skill name-> || <-4 for class skills and 2 for cross-class skills-> || <-Abbrieviated key ability-> || <-armor check penalty based on starting armor.  If innapplicable put "&mdash;"->
<-copy and paste the rows as necessary.->
|}

'''Feat:''' <-1st-level feat selection->.

'''Bonus Feats:''' <-1st-level feat bonus feats due to class or sample race.  remove this section if this sample doesn't get any bonus feats at 1st level. ->.

'''Gear:''' <-Starting armor and other equipment outside of weapons.->.

'''Gold:''' <-Starting gold using this package.->.-->

<!-- REMOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE OF THE SECTIONS BELOW
===Campaign Information===
 REMOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE OF THE SECTIONS BELOW -->

<!-- REMOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE "PLAYING A..." SECTION
====Playing a <-class name->====

'''Religion:''' <-description of how this class typically (but no exclusively) approaches religion including likely portfolios it would worship->.

'''Other Classes:''' <-How this class typically interacts with other classes and how characters of this class interact with characters of other classes->.

'''Combat:''' <-Typical role in combat->.

'''Advancement:''' <-Typical advancement options for characters with this class.  Include desirable multiclass options->.
 REMOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE "PLAYING A..." SECTION -->

<!-- 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 -->

<!-- REMOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE "... LORE" SECTION
====<-class name-> Lore====

Characters with ranks in <-the appropriate skills-> can research <-pluralized class name-> 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"
|+ <-the appropriate skills->
! DC || class="left" | Result
|- 
| 5 || class="left" | <-common knowledge->.
|- 
| 10 || class="left" | <-not so common knowledge->.
|- 
| 15 || class="left" | <-rare information->.
|- 
| 20 || class="left" | <-very rare information->.
|}
 REMOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE "... LORE" SECTION -->

<!-- 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]]
[[Category:Project Heretica]]
{{Navboxes}}
Article Balance	High +
Author	T.G. Oskar +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Good +
Class Ability	Spontaneous Divine Spellcasting +
Fortitude Save Progression	Good +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Minimum Level	0 +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Reflex Save Progression	Poor +
Skill	Concentration +, Diplomacy +, Gather Information +, Heal +, Intimidate +, Knowledge +, Profession +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Survival + and Use Rope +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	The divine champion of Law, an attempt to make a "judge, jury, executioner" class. +
Title	Justiciar, Project Heretica +
Will Save Progression	Good +