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Godhand
Godhand
Conduit Of Æthereal Might
“It flows through me, and in turn, I give myself over to its mercy. Power beyond your understanding ordains my actions.”
~ Cyrus DeLux, Requis Godhand
For as long as anyone can remember, Æther has permeated the world of Salt. Adepts, those touched by its influence, often struggle to maintain their control over their immense power, as they feel their bodies overwhelmed and consumed by the Æther. Most commonly, Adepts retain their physical integrity through pure mental fortitude and presence of mind; however, the Godhand finds success in a different approach, accepting the energy and letting it shape them just as they shape it.
As the Hybridization of the Brawler and Adept Base Classes, the Godhand harnesses their raw Æthereal power to enhance their physical bodies in ways thought to be impossible. The trademark of a Godhand is the ability to create powerful bursts of energy from their bare hands while performing incredible feats of strength and athleticism. Additionally, the Godhand wields precision control over the Æther in and around their bodies, channeling it within themselves to a tremendous effect.
Historically Speaking
The Godhand, much like the Archon and Meditant, can trace its origins to the discovery of Æthercite within the Ghaliya near what would become the Holy City of Requiem. Newly Awakened Adepts would sometimes turn to martial arts as a form of meditative focus, seeking to tame their freshly bestowed power. This training proved to be a successful method of honing Æthereal Talents, with many Adepts relying on intense training regiments as a part of their daily routine, even without an intent to see combat. During times of war, the Holy City found their empowered martial artists to play a critical role in their civilian defenses and a significant contribution to their many successful military campaigns. The Godhand received their name during the Armistician Incursion, in which captured Requis civilians were moments away from a public execution at the hands of Armistician Forces. When the Armistician general leading the execution asked the civilians to deliver their final words, one man, Cyrus de Lux, burst through his restraints to pay a single backhanded strike to the General before being gunned down. The incredible force of the strike was more than enough to separate the Armistician’s head and neck, with onlookers describing the hit as “a flash of destruction, like being struck down by the hand of an angry god.”
The Modern Godhand
As Æthercite became more prevalent throughout the Oversalt, the teachings of the Godhand provided relief to many Adepts struggling to control their Æthereal abilities. Countless modern fighters and brawlers looking to gain the upper hand in battle often turn to extreme measures in hopes of unlocking the full potential of their physical bodies, a desire rooted in the mythos around the might of the Godhand. Though many may seek their power, and few may practice their teachings for their health, fewer still find themselves worthy of bearing the name. A modern Godhand is a highly prized member of any Company, as they are practiced martial artists, attuned to Æthereal energies, and peerless combatants. A Godhand often grows into a career as a guardian, prize fighter, or sage. An unscrupulous Godhand destroys all that stands in their way, blasting apart the innocent with the flick of the wrist.
Class Features
The Godhand's Class Features are focused on creating powerful bursts of energy, enhancing their physical capabilities, and dealing with devastating Elemental Damage. In addition, the Godhand Class benefits from having high Focus, Power, and Grit Attributes.
Vitals
Hit Points Per Rank: +8
Action Points Per Rank: +5
Equipment Training
Weapons: Æthercite Catalyst, Staff, Thrown, Unarmed
Armor: Cloth Armor, Light Armor, Energy Shield
Elements: Biotic, Cryonic, Electric, Pyrotic
Class Abilities
At Godhand Rank One (1), a Character receives the following pair of Class Abilities:
Innate Class Abilities: Arcana/Athletics
They gain a bonus to Class Ability Checks equivalent to half (½) of their Godhand Rank. An additional Class Ability from the following list is chosen at Godhand Ranks Three (3), Five (5), and Seven (7):
Selected Class Abilities: Acrobatics, Apothicine, Electronics, Intimidation, Nature, Perception
Godhand Ranks
When distributing a Class Rank, remember that a Character’s Hybrid Class Rank cannot exceed both of a Character’s Base Class Ranks.
A Godhand sees the most benefit from investing in their Focus Attribute, enhancing their Class Features such as Force Hardened, enhancing Cast Attacks, increasing their Total Action Points and available Action Slots, and improving any Arcana, Electronics, or Engineering Ability Checks. Godhand players can also benefit from a high Power Attribute, enhancing Class Features such as Psionic Fist, improving Melee Attacks and Damage, increasing Maneuvers and Inventory Space, and bumping up any Athletics Ability Checks. Godhand players should also consider investing in their Skill or Grit Attributes to enhance their Class Features such as Unleash Potential, Ranged Attacks, their Physical Armor, Maneuvers, and Speed, increasing Total Hit Points and any Acrobatics, Drive, or Stealth Ability Checks.
Rank-by-Rank Attributes/Features
Rank One (1). Focus (+2), Power (+1), Charm (+1)—Force Hardened, Psionic Fist
Rank Two (2). Pick (+1), Will (+1)
Rank Three (3). Grit (+1), Focus (+1)—Kinetic Strikes
Rank Four (4). Pick (+1), Skill (+1)
Rank Five (5). Power (+1), Grit (+1), Focus (+1)—Unleash Potential
Rank Six (6). Pick (+1), Will (+1)
Rank Seven (7). Grit (+1), Focus (+1)—Æther Cutter
Rank Eight (8). Pick (+1), Skill (+1)
Rank Nine (9). Power (+1), Charm (+1)
Rank Ten (10). Focus (+2), Power (+1), Grit (+1), Will (+1)—Aspect of the Void
Force Hardened
Beginning at Godhand Rank One (1), the Godhand gains a Barrier Enhancement bonus to their Physical and Force Armors equivalent to half (½) of their Focus Attribute.
Psionic Fist
Beginning at Godhand Rank One (1), the Godhand can perform Force Burst as a Melee Attack using an Unarmed strike or Staff Weapon. The Godhand combines their Daily Uses of Force Burst and Knockout into a shared pool. Daily Uses are only restored after an eight (8) hour Rest Period. The Godhand may expend two (2) Daily Uses to apply Knockout and Force Burst on a single Attack roll.
Kinetic Strikes
Beginning at Godhand Rank Three (3), the Godhand gains a Precision Enhancement bonus equivalent to half (½) of their Focus Attribute to all Melee Attack and Damage Rolls. In addition, the Godhand's Unarmed or Staff Training Ranks grant access to Æthercite Catalyst Heroics of the corresponding Rank.
Unleash Potential
Beginning at Godhand Rank Five (5), the Godhand can significantly harness magick to enhance their physical capabilities. The Godhand increases their Daily Use shared pool by half (½) of their Grit Attribute. As a Rapid Action or Reaction, the Godhand can expend a Daily Use from their shared pool to gain a Style Enhancement bonus equivalent to their Focus Attribute to an Attack roll, Evade, Parry, Maneuver, Physical Save, or any Power or Skill-based Ability Check.
Daily Use Pool
Knockout (Half (½) Power Attribute)
Elemental Burst (Half (½) Focus Attribute)
Unleash Potential (Half (½) Grit Attribute)
Æther Cutter
Once at Godhand Rank Seven (7), the Godhand's Melee Attacks gain a Precision Enhancement bonus to Armor Penetration equivalent to half (½) of their Power Attribute. Armor Penetration bypasses all forms of Damage Resistance.
Aspect of the Void
As a Master Godhand, at Godhand Rank Ten (10), once per Long Rest, the Godhand can channel incredible energy through their body for their Effect Duration in minutes or for a number of Attack rolls equal to half (½) of their Focus Attribute, whichever occurs first. As a Full Action, the Godhand can enter a Voidstate in which their body becomes a conduit of pure energy. While in Voidstate, successful Melee Attacks automatically inflict Maximum Weapon Damage on a target, all attempted Attack rolls cause the Godhand to suffer a self-inflicted Minimum Weapon Damage. This self-damage bypasses any type of Damage Resistance.
Godhand Perks
Force Barrier
Prerequisite: Force Hardened
Your Force Hardened Bonus also applies as Damage Resistance against all sources of Force Damage.
Stunning Bursts
Prerequisite: Psionic Fist
Utilizing Knockout and Elemental Burst on the same Attack Roll will only require a single Daily Use from the shared pool.
Searing Strikes
Prerequisite: Kinetic Strikes
Increase your Attack and Damage Bonus from Kinetic Strikes to your Full Focus Attribute.
Innate Potential
Prerequisite: Unleash Potential
Your Unleash Potential is now a Free Action.
Force Cutter
Prerequisite: Æther Cutter
Your Armor Penetration from Æther Cutter Doubles(2*) against all forms of Damage Resistance against Force Damage (including Elemental Damage).
Void Incarnate
Prerequisite: Aspect Of The Void
Your Attacks made while in Voidstate no longer inflict Self-Damage.
Godhand Heroics
Harden Barrier
Prerequisite: Godhand(Rank 1)
AP Cost: 10
Action Type: Reaction
As a Reaction to becoming the Target of a Weapon Attack, you can Double(2*) your Armor Bonus from your Force Hardened Class Feature until the start of your next Turn.
Pulse Blast
Prerequisite: Godhand(Rank 2)
AP Cost: 20
Action Type: Rapid Action
Range: Catalyst Range
As a Rapid Action, fire a quick pulse of energy from the palm of your hand, striking a Target within your Effective Catalyst Range for an unavoidable 1D6 Force Damage for every Point of your Focus Attribute, you can alter the Damage Type of Pulse Blast to that of any Trained Element.
Æther Focus
Prerequisite: Godhand(Rank 3)
AP Cost: 30
Action Type: Stance
Effect Duration: Minutes
As a Move Action, you engulf your body in the energies of a Trained Element. Your Weapon Damage is altered to your chosen Element, and you receive Half(½) Damage from all Sources in the selected Element for the Effect Duration. You also Double(2*) your bonuses to Attack and Damage Rolls earned through Elemental Training for the Effect Duration.
Ætherbuster
Prerequisite: Godhand(Rank 4)
AP Cost: 40
Action Type: Cast Weapon Attack
Range: Catalyst Range(Adjacent)
As a Standard Action, you can attempt a Cast Weapon Attack against a Target within your Effective Catalyst Range by concentrating an incredible amount of energy into your palms and launching a heavy beam at your Target. If successful, in addition to your normal Weapon Damage, your Target and any Adjacent Creatures suffer 1D8 Force Damage for every Point of your Focus Attribute.
Unleash Power
Prerequisite: Godhand(Rank 5)
AP Cost: 50
Action Type: Unleash Potential
As a part of your Unleash Potential Class Feature, when you Unleash Potential for an Attack Roll, you receive an equal bonus to your Damage Roll.
Ascendant Stride
Prerequisite: Godhand(Rank 6)
AP Cost: 60
Action Type: Stance
Range: Minutes
As a Move Action, you can adopt a stance that allows you to channel your Æthereal powers directly through your movements. You receive a bonus equal to Half(½) of your Focus Attribute to your Speed, and the horizontal or vertical distance Jumped through your Acrobatics Ability Check for the Effect Duration.
Impetuous Fissure
Prerequisite: Godhand(Rank 7)
AP Cost: 70
Action Type: Full Action
Range: Half(½) Focus Attribute(Line)
As a Full Action, leap up and slam down into the ground to manifest an erupting fissure that builds power as it travels, inflicting a base of 1D10 Force Damage for every Point of your Focus Attribute and an additional 1D10 Force Damage for every Pace between you and the Target. You can alter the Damage Type of Impetuous Fissure to that of any Trained Element. Affected Targets can attempt a Physical Save against your Force Impact to cut any Damage in Half(½).
Maelstrom
Prerequisite: Godhand(Rank 8)
AP Cost: 80
Action Type: Melee Weapon Attack
Range: Adjacent
As a Full Action, you can attempt a number of Melee Weapon Attacks equal to Half(½) of your Focus Attribute against any number of Adjacent Targets.
Æthereal Avatar
Prerequisite: Godhand(Rank 9)
AP Cost: 90
Action Type: Stance
Range: Minutes
As a Move Action, you enter a Stance that allows you to project your Æthereal energies beyond the boundaries of your physical body. You increase the Range of any Melee Weapon Attack to your Effective Catalyst Range for the Effect Duration.
Void Divinity
Prerequisite: Godhand(Rank 10)
AP Cost: 100
Action Type: Aspect Of The Void
As an Alternate Use of your Aspect Of The Void Class Feature, instead of suffering Minimum Damage from your successful Attacks, your restore an equal amount of Hit Points and Action Points.