Sundered Empire Prestige Class : Boge of Nomog-Geaya
by David Schwartz, Dragon #315
The boge of Nomog-Geaya is a prestige class for the leaders of the Soldiers of the Last Order (Sundered Empire). "Boge" is the ancient hobgoblin word for shaman, and Galtal has revived it as a title of honor for his lieutenants. Members of this prestige class combine divine power with martial training, and they strive to be exemplars of hobgoblin strength.
Requirements
To qualify to become a Boge of Nomog-Geaya, a character must fulfill all the following criteria:
- Race: Hobgoblin
- Feats: Leadership, Weapon Focus (longsword).
- Base Attack Bonus: +5.
- Special: Ability to cast 3rd-level divine spells
Class Skills
The boge of Nomog-Geaya's class skills are Bluff, Concentration, Diplomacy, Heal, Intimidate, Knowledge (arcana), Knowledge (religion), Knowledge (the planes), Sense Motive, and Spellcraft.
Skill Points at Each Level: 2 + Int modifier.
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the boge of Nomog-Geaya prestige class.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Boge of Nomog-Geaya are proficient with all simple and martial weapons, and with light, medium, and heavy armor.
Spells per Day/Spells Known: When a new boge of Nomog-Geaya level is gained, the character gains new spells per day (and spells known, if applicable) as if he had also gained a level in a spellcasting class he belonged to before he added the prestige class. He does not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained (bonus metamagic or item creation feats, improved chance of turning or rebuking undead, and so on), except for an increased effective level of spellcasting. This essentially means that he adds the level of boge to the level of some other spellcasting class the character has, then determines spells per day, spells known, and caster level accordingly.
If the character had more than one spellcasting class before he became of boge of Nomog-Geaya he must decide to which class he adds each level of boge for the purpose of determining spells per day and spells known.
Master of Steel (Ex): A boge of Nomog-Geaya trains intensively with the weapons of his deity - namely the longsword and the handaxe. While fighting with this weapon combination, a boge functions as if he had the Two-Weapon Fighting feat, whether or not he meets the prerequisites for it.
Bane (Su): Boge of Nomog-Geaya bear a special enmity toward goblins and elves and can focus their inner power to deliver mighty blows against such opponents. Beginning at 3rd level, a boge gains a bonus equal to his Charisma bonus (if any) on damage rolls when attacking a goblin with a melee weapon. At 7th level, he gains the same bonus when attacking an elf with a melee weapon.
Master of Fire (Su): At 5th level, a boge learns to channel divine fire through his weapons. As a free action, he can imbue both his longsword and his handaxe with the flaming burst magic weapon ability. This effect lasts for up to 10 rounds per day. This duration need not be consecutive - the bode of Nomog-Geaya may break it up into increments as small as round if he so desires. Ending the effect for one or both weapons is a free action. If the imbued weapon leaves the boge's hand, the effect ends.
Mantle of Authority (Su): At 10th level, a boge of Nomog-Geaya learns to channel a small amount of his deity's divine presence into himself. While touched by this godly energy, he gains a +4 bonus to his Wisdom and Charisma. This ability is usable three times per day, and each use lasts a number of rounds equal to 3 + the boge's newly improved Charisma modifier. However, use of this ability is draining, since containing even a small amount of divine energy takes extreme effort for a mortal. For 1 minute after the duration ends, the boge is fatigued (-2 to Strength, -2 to Dexterity, can't charge or run). This ability cannot be activated if the boge is already fatigued or exhausted.
| Boge Of Nomog-Geaya | Hit Die: d8 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | BAB | Fort | Ref | Will | Special | Spells per day/Spells Known |
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +0 | +2 | Master of steel | +1 level of existing spellcasting class |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +0 | +3 | - | +1 level of existing spellcasting class |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +3 | Bane (goblins) | +1 level of existing spellcasting class |
| 4th | +4 | +4 | +1 | +4 | - | +1 level of existing spellcasting class |
| 5th | +5 | +4 | +1 | +4 | Master of fire | +1 level of existing spellcasting class |
| 6th | +6 | +5 | +2 | +5 | - | +1 level of existing spellcasting class |
| 7th | +7 | +5 | +2 | +5 | Bane (elves) | +1 level of existing spellcasting class |
| 8th | +8 | +6 | +2 | +6 | - | +1 level of existing spellcasting class |
| 9th | +9 | +6 | +3 | +6 | - | +1 level of existing spellcasting class |
| 10th | +10 | +7 | +3 | +7 | Mantle of authority | +1 level of existing spellcasting class |
Source: Dragon #315