Ascetic

Ascetic

Alignment: As Monk Hit Die: As Monk Proficiencies: As Monk Skill Points: As Monk Save Progression: As Monk Attack Bonus: As Monk 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.

Ascetic Content: 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.

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.

Monk Stances: Like normal Monks Ascetics receive stances (some of which are designed specifically for Ascetics).

Hidden Perks: 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.