Narzaghulian Axe Master (ver 1.2)
Prestige Class

The Aurora Knights have led the City of Narzaghul for generations. Members of five noble houses of Narzaghul lead the Knights. Each of the houses has three Grand Masters that teach chosen followers how to master their chosen weapon.

Members of House of Kiram are renown for their fighting prowess with an axe. They put great importance in their weapon and teach students to rely on the power and versatility of the axe.

The Dwarven Clan of Thrunn has a 75 year old feud with Members of House Kiram, over a perceived slight against the craftsmanship of Daerann Thorunn's weapons.

Hit Die: d10

Requirements:
Base Attack Bonus: +10
Skills: Craft (Weaponsmith): 8 ranks
Feats: Improved Critical, Power Attack, Weapon Focus: Any axe. Weapon Specialization: Any axe
Special: Must be accepted by a Grand Master as an apprentice to begin training in the mastery of the axe.
Special: Must make its own masterwork axe.
Class Skills:
The Master of the Axe’s class skills (and the key abilities for each skill) are Climb (Str), Craft (Any) (Int), Jump (Str), Intimidate (Cha), Ride (Dex), Swim (Str).
Skill Points at Each: 2 + Int modifier

Class Features:

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: All simple and martial axes. All Armor and shields.

Table 1 - The Master of the Axe
Class Level Base Attack Fort Save Ref Save Will Save Special
1 +1 +2 +0 +0 Precision of the Strike
2 +2 +3 +0 +0 Greater Weapon Focus
3 +3 +3 +1 +1 Deadly Strike
4 +4 +4 +1 +1 Greater Weapon Specialization
5 +5 +4 +1 +1 Mastery of the Axe


Precision of Strike: In the expert hands of a Master, any Axe may be thrown with a range increment of 10 feet (20 feet for throwing axes). This is an extraordinary ability.

Greater Weapon Focus: The Master gains a +1 Mastery bonus to his attack roll when fighting with a sword. This is an extraordinary ability.

Deadly Strike: The critical range of the Master’s weapon is doubled. This is an extraordinary ability.

Greater Weapon Specialization: The Master gains a +2 Mastery bonus to his damage when fighting with a sword. This is an extraordinary ability.

Mastery of the Axe: Upon achieving a critical hit, the master’s weapon deals x4 damage instead of x3. This is an extraordinary ability.

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