benefits are granted, depending on the level of the disciple.. These bonuses are in addition to any magical bonuses granted by an enchanted weapon as they represent the skill of the disc
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disciple
These bonuses are in addition to any magical
bonuses granted by an enchanted weapon as they
represent the skill of the disciple with his chosen
weapon These bonuses cannot be applied to any
other weapon If his chosen weapon is lost or
destroyed he can select a new weapon In this case
he must spend one full week practicing with the
weapon at least four hours a day in order for it to
become his chosen weapon
Eyes of the Shadowborn (Ex): At 3rd level
the disciple of the shadows is given his first
major reward for his service He begins the
metamorphosis into one of the Dark Father’s
Shadowborn This first step takes place in the
disciple’s eyes No longer does any particular
color dominate the irises, they are black Even
the whites of their eyes become a dark shade of
gray The metamorphosis grants the disciple the
ability to see through magical darkness as if it were
merely wisps of shadow Thus his opponents are
not granted concealment and the disciple is not
considered to be flat-footed when in the area of effect of this type of magic
Table 8-6: Chosen Weapon Bonuses
Class Level Hit/Damage Bonus
2
3 +1 to Hit/+1 to Damage 4
5 +2 to Hit/+1 to Damage 6
7 +2 to Hit/+2 to Damage 8
9 +3 to Hit/+2 to Damage
10 +3 to Hit/+3 to Damage
Touch of the Shadowborn (Su): When a
disciple of the shadows achieves 5th level
they are blessed with the second stage of their
transformation The disciple’s limbs darken to
a dull gray and the strength draining touch of
the shadowborn is conferred Once per day the
disciple can make a melee touch attack to attempt
to drain 1d4 points of strength from a target plus
an additional point at 7th and 9th levels (totalling 1d4+2) The drained strength is given to the disciple for a number of rounds equal to their class level + Wis modifier This ability can be resisted
by a successful Fortitude save (DC = 10 + Wis modifier + ½ class level) At 8th level this ability can be used twice per day
Grace of the Shadowborn (Ex): The third
stage of the metamorphosis comes in the form of divinely enhanced reflexes and insight at 8th level This translates to a permanent +2 bonus to the disciple’s wisdom and dexterity scores
Shadowborn Transformation (Ex): When
the disciple of the shadows achieves 10th level they are granted the highest blessing a mortal can receive from the Dark Father The entire body
of the disciple becomes almost completely black They are furthermore considered Outsiders (native) and are no longer subject to spells that specifically target humanoids They also gain Cold Resistance:
10 and Fire Resistance: 10
Sample Disciple of the Shadows
Vincent is one of the highest ranking Disciples operating in the Illurian capital He moves throughout the church’s hierarchy without question, though only his brothers know the truth
of his power He serves as the Shadow Priest’s High Inquisitor during cleansings Otherwise he gathers his information discreetly for use when the time is right
In combat Vincent relies heavily on his chosen two-bladed sword and his martial talents
If he has time he will cast Divine Power, Shield of
Faith and Protection from Energy before combat is
joined
Vincent Rultan: Male Human Cleric 6/
Disciple of the Shadows 10; CR: 17; Medium Outsider (native); HD: 16d8; hp: 80; Init: +7; Spd:
30 ft.; AC: 23, Touch: 14, Flat-footed: 19; CMD:
27; Base Atk: +11/+6/+1; CMB: +13; Atk: +3/+3
two-bladed sword +20 (1d8+8/19-20 x2), Full
Atk: +3/+3 two-bladed sword +18/+18/+13/+8
(1d8+8/19-20 x2); SA: Channel Negative Energy 5/ day, Shadowflame Blade 4/day, Spells, Touch of the Shadowborn; SQ: Aura of Law, Chosen Weapon,