Ascetic

Presently, almost all applications for this prestige class will be declined as we are not happy with how this prestige class works mechanically. Feel free to discuss any questions with a DM.

Mechanical Information

• Alignment: Any Lawful
• Hit Dice: 8 Hit Points + Con. modifier per level.
• Proficiencies: Armor (none), Weapon (Monk)
• Skill Points: 4 + int modifier per level.
• Save Progression: Fort High, Will High, Ref High
• Attack Bonus: 3/4 + per level.
• Special: This prestige class is applied as a template added to your character and not a separate class that you must take levels in by itself.

General

• Ascetics are monks who, perhaps because of their philosophy or the tenets of their Order or for some other reason altogether, completely reject the aid of beneficial spells and effects.
• While Ascetics eschew magic, they have several special perks and stances to try to compensate.
• Before even submitting an application for a prestige class you should review the guidelines below under Earning In-Game.
• Like normal Monks Ascetics receive stances (some of which are designed specifically for Ascetics).
• Ascetics receive a number of unique advantages as they gain levels to make up for not having access to beneficial magical effects of any kind. These hidden advantages are not documented, should be kept secret and must be discovered as you advance in levels as an Ascetic.

Earning In-Game

Ascetic is not a typical prestige class as that it should be applied for prior to creation or possibly shortly after. Thus earning this prestige class is not a matter of 'earn in game' like most prestige classes but rather instead based off of strength of concept and the record of the player's past characters. The following may be useful to concepting up an Ascetic PC:

• Must be a Monk (normal multiclass restrictions for Monks apply)
• Come up with the reason why your character refuses to use magic
• Shape some kind of ascetic philosophical or spiritual belief system (most likely based around your Monastic Order, deity or something similar)
• No Magic: Ascetics do not benefit from beneficial spells, potions, trinkets or bard songs of any kind.