Beast Forger
The beast cowers before you, uncertain of your intentions. Sometimes you must speak commanding words to gain the respect of the beast and other times, like now, you must soothe the beast and earn its trust. It takes some time but your soft words and gentle actions cause the creature to lower its defenses and allow you to get closer. Finally, you’re able to get close enough to lay your hand on the creature’s head. There! You’ve made the connection and now, it leans into the touch. In time, this beast will be a loyal ally that will follow you from pasture to battlefield.
Role
Beast Forgers could be accused of being "Hunters with pets" however those beasts that the Beast Forger brings under their auspices allow for more versatile and creative solutions than any mere "pet". Tamed beasts take on qualities from their tamer and become more clever than their wild peers.
How Beast Forgers Manifest Shakti
Beast Forgers look to create a bond with beasts that results in both creature becoming stronger for the bond. As the bond between forger and beast improves, the forger gains access to new magical opportunities through their beasts.
When they need to manifest a spell or ability, they pay the vessel cost for themselves and their beasts.
Initiation
| Rite | Description |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | You had someone teach you and pass down their knowledge. They showed you the ins and outs of animal husbandry and care. Your first beast tamed was under their careful guidance. |
| Raised by Nature | You were abandoned to the wilderness at a young age. A beast took you in as her young and raised you on how to survive. Later in life you found your way to a tribe of Homon. It was at first terrifying but you found out how to integrate yourself. Nature always calls you though. |
Bonus Health Pool: 1d8
Add 1d8 to your character's health pool when you select this class and to any beasts you tame.
Class Skills
Beast Lords start with a +1 in the following skills: Biology (CNG), First Aid (CNG), Tracking (WIS), Trapping (CNG), Husbandry (EMP), Sense Motivations (RES), and either Intimidation (RES) or Deception (CMP)Class Abilities
Conviction Type
“Beasts will obey my leadership and guidance.” (Charm)Tame
Using their commanding presence, beast lords are able to manipulate the minds of beasts into allyship by succeeding their Charm vs the beast's tame DC*Beast's Alignment.
A tamed beast is controllable only by that forger and becomes non-hostile to the forger and their allies.
Tame Multipliers
| Beast Alignment | Tame Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Kindred | d.5 |
| Neutral | 1 |
| Opposed | 2 |
Once tamed, the forger will need to create a "Bond" with the beast. Part of the price of the bond, will need to be some of the forger's health.
Bond Tiers
| Bond Tier | Base Cost | Bond Bonus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude | 1 | Add 1d8 bonus health | ||
| Basic | 3 | Add 1d8 bonus health | Add 1 point to a stat | |
| Advanced | 5 | Add 1d8 bonus health | Add 1 point to a stat | Add an extra dice to a beast ability |
| Elaborate | 8 | TBD | ||
| Hermetic | 13 | TBD | ||
| Legendary | 21 | Combine to bonded beasts |
Command
Tamed Beasts can be unleashed to do menial tasks or even combat actions by the beast forger. Magic the forger uses on their beasts cannot be resisted. The forger can therefore temporarily enhance and strengthen their beasts.
