Tome of Radiance

Tome of Radiance

TOME Of RadiancE

Light is everywhere. It springs from the candle at a child's bedside, warding off the monsters in the dark. It shines from the sun, high in the sky, bringing life and warmth to all the lands of the world. It hangs in the endless void between stars, bearing witness to the awesome splendor of the universe. It lingers in the Astral expanses between worlds. But more than anywhere else - more than in the brightest lamp, or fiercest fire - Light shines in the hearts and souls of mortals. Not all of them can feel it. Most truly experience the surging of light a handful of times in their life. But for some, the light is a calling. It is a purpose, ingrained into their very nature - to live and breathe as the beacons to hold fast to the light in an often dark and terrible world. The children of light fight for a bright new day. A morning that shines in innocence, where love and laughter drown out the wicked dark. Their hope burns strong and swift, though older and wiser heads will gently rebuke such fanciful dreams. For even the sternest admonition must falter before wide and innocent eyes. After all... what wonders might be wrought if they are right?

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use her known illuminations, a champion must first prepare

"Miracles happen! We can make them, with our own hands!

five minutes of introspection, weapons drills, or some other

Just look at me - what more proof do you need?"

mentally relaxing activity. Once her preparation is complete,

them – preparing illuminations is a simple process requiring

the champion may choose a number of her known

-Sayaka, a Champion

illuminations to ready. Readied illuminations remain readied Each individual has things they treasure. People or places or

until the champion prepares new ones. A champion’s Evoker

things they wish to protect. For some, the power of light is

Attribute is Charisma. Illuminations are explained more completely in their own

simply a tool to stand up and fight the battles they had always

section.

wished they were strong enough to fight. For others, the realization comes more gradually, a slow revelation of the

Radiant Armaments (Su): Upon awakening to the radiance

precious world they have been charged with protecting.

within her soul, a champion establishes a bond with a

Regardless of how or when they understand their role, these

particular weapon and suit of armor – respectively referred to

are the champions of the light.

as her Costume and her Device. How a champion finds the

Such individuals often do not understand the power their

armaments that are hers by right varies widely; she may

wield. They know that they are stronger, and faster, and that

stumble upon them in a dream, only to awake clutching them

when they call for aid they are answered by a mighty torrent

in hand, or she might find them in the crater left behind by a

of illumination, but they ultimately do not care. Their power is

falling star, but they always appear within a week of attaining

their own, and how they use it is all that concerns them. They

her first level in this class. Radiant Armaments are described more completely in

are the guardians of light, its stalwart wardens, and its

their own section.

vanguard against the darkness of the world. With unshakable courage and boundless hope, champions forge a bright new

Merciful (Ex): Whenever a champion deals damage with

sunrise with every ounce of sweat and tears they have to

an attack or an Illumination, she may choose to deal non-

offer.

lethal damage instead with no penalty to attack or damage rolls.

Role: A champion is, as with all evokers, a flexible and

powerful combatant. More so than any of her peers, a

The Power of Friendship (Ex): A champion is capable of

champion's radiance imbues her with the strength and will to

swaying the alignment of captured foes, as described in the

do battle with blade and bow, but it is ultimately her martial

Power of Friendship section below.

skill and luminous magic working in harmony that give the

Additionally, a champion may hasten the conversion

champion her power. While she will never match more

process through the brutal honesty that lies in the language of

focused classes for raw power, champions know full well that

battle. A champion may challenge a captive to fair and single

the most fleeting of effects, used well, can shift the tide of

combat in place of a session of conversation. This combat may

battle.

follow any rules the champion dictates, but it must be

Alignment: Any.

reasonably fair, and the captive must be fully willing - no

Hit Die: d10

benefit is gleaned from simply shoving a helpless captive into an arena and beating her senseless. Should the champion

Class Skills

emerge victorious from the duel, she immediately gains 5

The champion’s class skills are Acrobatics (Dex), Climb (Str),

successes towards that captive's total, and reduces the DC of

Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Intimidate

all future redemption checks with them by 3. Win or lose, a

(Cha), Knowledge (local) (Int), Perform (Cha), Sense Motive

champion can only duel a given captive once. Cartridges (Su): While all evokers wield weapons and

(Wis), Swim (Str), and Use Magical Device (Cha).

armor of light, champions possess a bond far stronger than

Skill Ranks per Level: 4 + Int modifier.

most. Beginning at 3rd level, by storing quantities of condensed power within some physical receptacle, a

Class Features

champion can create a potent trinket known as a Cartridge.

The following are the class features of the champion.

Despite the name, these can take any form imaginable, from

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A champion is proficient

metal-cased shells to glimmering gemstones to carefully-

with all simple and martial weapons and with all armor

scribed prayer strips.

(heavy, medium, and light) and shields (but not tower shields).

A champion may load a cartridge into her device as a swift

Illuminations (Su): Infused as they are with the power of

action, and may activate it as a free action that can only be

light, a champion is capable of crafting and calling upon powerful

manifestations

of

radiant

energy

known

taken on her turn. A device may hold a single cartridge at a

as

time.

Illuminations. A champion knows a fixed number of illuminations, and may change any number of her known illuminations freely each time she gains a level in this class. To

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Illuminations Illuminations Known Readied

Radiant Armaments, Merciful Power of Friendship Cartridges (1) Cartridges (2) Force of Personality

The Meaning of Courage, Cartridges (3)

Mettle Cartridges (4)

Font of Life Cartridges (5), Sunlight Apotheosis

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A champion can create cartridges with a small, personalized

to attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks and ability checks

ritual lasting at least five minutes. If she wishes, she may

still apply on the champion for any creature of object that is

create cartridges in the same ritual in which she readies her

not the source of fear. If the champion manages to defeat or

illuminations. A champion may initially carry only one

destroy the source of fear, she is healed from the condition.

cartridge at a time: at fifth level, and every five levels

Mettle (Ex): Beginning at 14th level, if a champion makes a

thereafter, she may carry an additional cartridge. There is no

successful Will or Fortitude save that would normally reduce

limit to the number of cartridges a champion can create in a

the save’s effect, she suffers no effect from the spell at all.

day, but any cartridge that leaves its creator's possession

Only those spells with a saving throw entry of “partial” or

fades back into nothingness in one round. It is impossible for

“half” are affected by this ability, and only for purposes of Will

one champion to use the cartridges of another.

and/or Fortitude saves with these descriptors.

Cartridges may be expended as a free action that may only

Font of Life (Ex): At 18th level, a champion lives and

be taken on the champion's turn. When a cartridge is

breathes luminous energy – it floods her veins, and keeps her

expended, the champion selects one of her active costume

standing when anyone else would have been felled by their

effects, with the outcome of the cartridge expenditure varying

wounds. She is never considered disabled or staggered, even

based on the effect it is being used to fuel. A more complete

if she has less than 0 hit points or her nonlethal damage

explanation of various cartridge effects may be found below,

exceeds her current hit point total, and gains a bonus equal to

in the section devoted to Radiant Armaments. A champion

her Charisma modifier on saving throws against death effects.

may prematurely end a cartridge effect as a free action.

Furthermore, she may continue to fight even if she has less

Force of Personality (Su): Beginning at 6th level, a

than -10 hit points, but only to an amount of negative hit

champion’s body is fundamentally fused with radiant energy,

points equal to 10 plus her character level plus her

blurring the lines between spirit and flesh. The champion may

Constitution modifier. Instant death effects and attacks that

add her Charisma modifier to any of her Strength or Dexterity

destroy the body still affect the champion if successful.

checks, or checks with skills based in Strength of Dexterity.

Sunlight Apotheosis (Su): The barrier between the

The Meaning of Courage (Ex): Beginning at 10th level,

champion and the radiant power she channels has all but

whenever a champion is subject to a fear effect, she draws

dissolved. She is likely a very different person from the one

from her reserves of courage and faces it. A shaken champion

who first set foot on her long adventure, but her blazing spirit

negates the penalties and actually gains a +2 bonus on attack

has preserved against all odds in the darkness of the world,

rolls, saving throws, skill checks and ability checks against the

beaming forth with a fury that angels and demons might envy.

source of fear; a frightened champion furthermore ignores the

At 20th level, a champion forevermore becomes a Native

compulsion to run away and ignores difficult terrain and other

Outsider with one alignment subtype of her choice, with all

natural impediments when drawing near the enemy; a

the traits that implies. Further, she can no longer be aged by

panicked champion gains a +2 bonus to Armor Class. Penalties

any means mundane or magical, and will never die of old age.

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The champion may evoke this illumination once per

illumination, binding it to the unfathomable wellspring of

encounter, and invariably pays 20m for it, regardless of its

radiance that she has become. This illumination calculates the

actual cost. The champion may alter or replace this

effect of its Foundation component as if it possessed a mote

illumination whenever she gains a permanent evoker level.

cost of (the champion's evoker level * 1.5), rounding down.

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illuminations is a simple process requiring five minutes of

"Such beauty and wonder! Truly, I have n ever seen its like. If

activity. Once her preparation is complete, the stargazer may

we could harness even the tiniest measure of the power in that

choose a number of her known illuminations to ready.

distant sea of stars, the world would know no reason for

Readied illuminations remain readied until the stargazer

introspection, weapons drills, or some other mentally relaxing

prepares new ones.

darkness."

Illuminations are explained more completely in their own

-Precia, a Stargazer

section. Mortals have always looked to the stars. They have sung songs


in their honor, painted great masterpieces in a vain attempt to

within her soul, a stargazer establishes a bond with a

capture the beauty of the heavens above. It has been said that

particular weapon and suit of armor. How a stargazer finds

even angels, when seeking beauty not to be found in their

the armaments that are hers by right varies widely; she may

eternal gardens, have gazed upwards in reverence at the most


ancient of lights and whispered their praises. All beings look to


the stars... and yet, so very few truly see them.

falling star, but they always appear within a week of attaining her first level in this class.

The light of the stars is faint. It may be drowned by the

Radiant Armaments are described more completely in

sun, by the moon - even the torches of mortals can hide them

their own section.

from view. Most who hear their song ignore it, if they notice it at all. But some seek it out. The task of these few is not an

Merciful (Ex): Whenever a stargazer deals damage with an

easy one - to extract from the vast emptiness the notes of a

attack or an Illumination, she may choose to deal non-lethal

song older and more complex than any mortal mind could

damage instead with no penalty to attack or damage rolls.

fathom. A song of beauty and ugliness both, and of the battles

Complex Formula (Su): A stargazer understands the

fought by the purest radiance the cosmos has ever known.

workings of her power in ways other evokers could only

Calling

very

dream of, coaxing their inner light into incredible displays of

constellations above, stargazers shine as stars reborn in flesh,

power. At 1st level, the stargazer may craft a single

and with patience and foresight, they shall chart the path to

illumination as a complex formula, independent of her normal

an era bathed in light.

illuminations known. When evoking this illumination, the

upon

hidden

secrets

imparted

by

the

Role: A stargazer lacks the raw power of a true caster, but

stargazer gains an effective +1 increase to evoker level for all

she more than makes up for it with her flexibility and

purposes, and the illumination may be crafted using this

versatility. Capable of empowering an ally with one hand even

increased evoker level for the purpose of determining mote

as she blasts a foe into oblivion with the other, a well-

limits. Any mote cost above the stargazer’s unmodified evoker

prepared stargazer can provide aid in nearly any sort of battle

level is paid for by this ability – she receives the full effect of

imaginable.

the illumination, but will never pay a number of motes greater

Alignment: Any

than her unmodified evoker level. A stargazer may use her

Hit Die: d6

complex formula once per encounter. At 4th level, and every four levels thereafter, the stargazer

Class Skills

may use her complex formula an additional time per

The stargazer’s class skills are Appraise (Int), Craft (Int),

encounter, and the effective increase to evoker level increases

Diplomacy (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (all) (Int),

by +1. At 8th level, and again at 16th level, the stargazer may

Linguistics (Int), Perception (Wis), Perform (Cha), Sense

learn an additional complex formula. All of a stargazer's

Motive (Wis), Use Magic Device (Cha)

complex formulae are considered readied at all times, and do not count against her normal limit of illuminations known or


readied, but the encounter usage limits are shared between all of them. A stargazer may alter or replace any of her known

Class Features

complex formulae freely whenever she gains a permanent

All of the following are class features of the stargazer.

evoker level.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Stargazers are proficient

Astral Celerity (Su): As she adapts to take in the distant

with all simple weapons, and with light armor.

starlight so closely tied to her power, a stargazer’s awareness

Illuminations: Infused as they are with the power of light,

of minor disturbances in her environment grows to be

a stargazer is capable of crafting and calling upon powerful

heightened by this spiritual alertness. At 2nd level and

manifestations of radiant energy known as Illuminations. A

onwards, the stargazer may add her Intelligence modifier as a

stargazer knows a fixed number of illuminations, and may

bonus to initiative checks, up to a maximum bonus of her class

change any number of her known illuminations freely each

level.

time she gains a level in this class. To use her known illuminations, a stargazer must first prepare them – preparing

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+1 +1 +2 +2 +3 +3 +4 +4 +5 +5 +6/+1 +6/+1 +7/+2 +7/+2 +8/+3 +8/+3 +9/+4 +9/+4 +10/+5

+0 +1 +1 +1 +2 +2 +2 +3 +3 +3 +4 +4 +4 +5 +5 +5 +6 +6 +6

+0 +1 +1 +1 +2 +2 +2 +3 +3 +3 +4 +4 +4 +5 +5 +5 +6 +6 +6

+3 +3 +4 +4 +5 +5 +6 +6 +7 +7 +8 +8 +9 +9 +10 +10 +11 +11 +12

Illuminations Known

Radiant Armaments, Merciful, Complex Formula (1, +1) Astral Celerity, The Power of Friendship Luminous Reservoir (6m) Complex Formula (1, +2) Luminous Reservoir (9m) Shining Schemata Luminous Reservoir (12m) Complex Formula (2, +3) Luminous Reservoir (15m) Sagacity Luminous Reservoir (18m) Complex Formula (2, +4) Luminous Reservoir (21m) Grace of Aeons Luminous Reservoir (24m) Complex Formula (3, +5) Luminous Reservoir (27m) Luminous Reservoir (30m) Complex Formula (3, +6), Starlight Apotheosis

Illuminations Readied Imbuements

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The Power of Friendship (Ex): A stargazer is capable of

magical items, even if she does not know the spells required


to make an item (although she must know the appropriate


item creation feat). The stargazer can substitute a Use Magic

In addition, a stargazer is remarkably skilled at couching

Device check (DC 15 + spell level) in place of a required spell

her arguments in rationality and healthy common sense.

she doesn’t know or can’t cast.

Appealing to head as much as heart, a stargazer may use her

If the check succeeds, the stargazer can create the item as

Intelligence score, rather than her Charisma score, when

if she had cast the required spell. If it fails, she cannot

making redemption checks. And while such arguments may at

complete the item. She does not expend the XP or gp costs for

times fall of deaf ears, they do not cease to be true with

making the item; her progress is simply arrested. She cannot

repetition – a stargazer may ignore any increase in DC that

retry this Use Magic Device check for that spell until she gains

would result from the Jaded penalty.

a new level. For the purpose of qualifying for item creation

Luminous Reservoir (Su): Most evokers are limited to

feats, and for all purposes involved in the item creation

shaping the surging light within them as they would

process, treat the evoker as having a caster level equal to her

untamable river, unable to meaningfully control it beyond the

evoker level.

fleeting instant in which it passes through them. stargazers,

Additionally, the stargazer may henceforth use either her

however, develop the talent of quieting their inner fire,

Intelligence modifier or her Charisma modifier on Use Magic

gathering portions of radiant energy for carefully-planned

Device checks, and she gains Scribe Scroll as a bonus feat.

later use. At 3rd level, a stargazer gains a reservoir of bonus

Sagacity (Ex): Beginning at 10th level, a stargazer’s

motes at the beginning of each encounter. These motes may

graceful intellectualism and breadth of study grants her words

not be invested in costume elements or feats, and do not

a weight that cannot be accounted for with mere force of

refresh with her mote pool, but they otherwise may be spent

personality. When attempting to persuade a creature or sway

exactly as normal motes. Whenever a stargazer spends motes,

its opinions, the stargazer may use a relevant Knowledge

she may choose to draw them from her regular mote pool,

check in place of a Bluff of Diplomacy check. For example, a

her luminous reservoir, or any combination of the two she

stargazer masquerading as a priest might use Knowledge

wishes. At 5th level, and every odd-numbered level

(Religion) to fool ‘fellow’ devotees, or dissuade a king from

thereafter, the number of motes in this reservoir expands by

declaring

three.

Applicability of a knowledge skill for use with this ability is

Shining Schemata (Su): At 6th level, a stargazer’s

war

by

calling

upon

Knowledge

(History).

ultimately a matter of DM discretion, but lenience is

understanding of her radiant power reaches a point where

encouraged.

she can use it as fuel for the magic of others. Carefully

Grace of Aeons (Su): Radiance is the sword of the

channeling raw energy into frameworks devised by more

stargazer, and it is her shield. Its power infuses her, and the

traditional academics, a stargazer may use this power to craft

lesser ills of the world find little purchase in her gleaming

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stargazer and the radiant power she channels has all but dissolved. She is likely a very different person from the one who first set foot on her long adventure, but her blazing spirit has preserved against all odds in the darkness of the world, beaming forth with a fury that angels and demons might envy. At 20th level, a stargazer forevermore becomes a Native Outsider with one alignment subtype of her choice and an Augmented subtype pertaining to her previous type, with all the traits that implies. Further, she can no longer be aged by any means mundane or magical, and will never die of old age. Additionally, the stargazer’s powers have grown so precise, and so pure, that the cosmos truly cannot differentiate her radiance from its own, and her mastery over the lights around her is without reproach. With naught but the glimmer of a lantern, she can craft lights to rival the stars above. So long as there is a light source within 60’ of the stargazer, her illuminations and any supernatural abilities granted by this class cannot be suppressed by an anti-magic field or similar effect, regardless of its strength or origin.

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E MpaTh

preparation beyond donning the persona itself. In addition to those illuminations bound to her personas,

"Open your eyes, as I did - you will see a fire that burns

beginning at 4th level, the empath gains a small number of

brighter than any in the distant sky." -Lain, an Empath

Innate

Illuminations.

These

illuminations

are

always

considered to be both Known and Readied, regardless of which of her personas an empath is currently manifesting.

Mortals yearn for light - they have huddled around crude fires

Illuminations are explained more completely in their own

since the dawn of time. They build lights to the heavens, and

section.

chase away darkness with a thousand clever inventions. And yet, if you locked a mortal in the darkest of rooms, stole the


sun and stars from the sky, and drowned every candle and

within her soul, an empath establishes a bond with a

torch in liquid night... light would remain.

particular weapon and suit of armor. How an empath finds the

An empath does not kindle some grand beacon within

armaments that are hers by right varies widely; she may

herself, or shout out for the lights of the world to awaken at


her command. An empath simply opens her eyes. She looks


within her fellow mortals and sees a sea of embers - a

falling star, but they always appear within a week of attaining

thousand-thousand candles, impossibly faint, which together

her first level in this class. Radiant Armaments are described more completely in

illuminate the world below with a brilliance no celestial body

their own section.

could hope to match. The light of an empath is the light of mortals: from their victory fires to funeral pyres. From the

Merciful (Ex): Whenever an empath deals damage with an

darkest embers of rage, to the most resplendent beacons of

attack or an Illumination, she may choose to deal non-lethal

love imaginable. It is the good, the wicked, and every shade

damage instead with no penalty to attack or damage rolls.

between. And like the moon, the empath stands resplendent,

Manifest Persona (Su): An empath draws her power from

blazing with the reflection of every heart and mind to ever

the teeming masses of life – from the sparks of light that

grace the earth.

reside within the souls of every being, living, dead, or

Role: An empath possesses almost unparalleled flexibility -

immortal. In the great pool of thought and feeling that makes

she can access a number of potent utility powers outside of

up the world of men and gods, each empath finds many

combat through her chosen aspects, and is capable of filling

reflections, each one binding her to another facet of the

almost any role in a pitched battle. She lacks the focus to excel

world. These reflections are an empath’s Personas – the

at individual tasks, but her versatility allows her to fill

primordial mantles that allow her to unleash the radiance she

whatever niche is most needed at any given moment.

had gathered in patterns all her own. An empath may manifest any of her personas (or dismiss

Alignment: Any

her current persona) as a swift action. If she attempts to

Hit die: d8

manifest a persona while manifesting a different one, the

Class Skills

original persona is automatically dismissed without requiring

An empath reflects and channels a power formed from the

any additional action. Shifting personas often has a profound

sum total of all mortal experiences, and finds that no that task

visual effect on an empath’s costume, but this is not always

she sets her mind to will ever feel wholly unfamiliar. An

the case, and such alterations are universally cosmetic.

empath may treat any skill as a class skill.

In addition to allowing her to access her Illuminations, an


empath’s personas grant her a number of potent abilities, derived from their chosen Aspects. The aspects are potent forces in their own right, each one an infinitely complex face

Class Features

of the great mortal consciousness. When the empath forms a

The following are class features of the empath. Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Empaths are proficient

with all simple weapons, and with light and medium armor. Illuminations: Infused as they are with the power of light,

an empath is capable of crafting and calling upon powerful

new persona, she chooses its aspect from the following list. Once chosen, a given persona’s aspect can never be changed (though the illuminations allocated to it can be still be changed normally as an empath gains levels). All aspects, save for one, exert some degree of mental influence over empaths

manifestations of radiant energy known as Illuminations. The

who manifest them. Such influence can be ignored if need be,

illuminations of an empath are intrinsically bound to her

and never rises to the level of true compulsion, but empaths –

personas – each of her personas possesses a fixed illumination capacity. The empath crafts a separate illumination list, with a number of illuminations up to her Persona Capacity, to form

particularly powerful ones – often find themselves slipping into the guise of their aspect in times of emotional stress.

the Illuminations Known list for each of her personas. While manifesting a persona, an empath can evoke any illumination

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+1 +1 +2 +2 +3 +3 +4 +4 +5 +5 +6/+1 +6/+1 +7/+2 +7/+2 +8/+3 +8/+3 +9/+4 +9/+4 +10/+5

+3 +3 +4 +4 +5 +5 +6 +6 +7 +7 +8 +8 +9 +9 +10 +10 +11 +11 +12

+0 +1 +1 +1 +2 +2 +2 +3 +3 +3 +4 +4 +4 +5 +5 +5 +6 +6 +6

Good Poor Saves* Saves* Special

Persona Personas Innate Capacity Known Illuminations Imbuements

Radiant Armaments, Merciful, Manifest Persona (Least Aspects) Power of Friendship

Manifest Persona (Lesser Aspects)

Manifest Persona (Greater Aspects)

Manifest Persona (Sublime Aspects)

Moonlight Apotheosis

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2

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*Without a persona manifested, an empath treats her Will, Fortitude, and Reflex saves as Poor Saves. Most aspects a llow her to treat one o r more saves as Good Saves while manifesting them.

The Power of Friendship (Ex): An empath is capable of

from different personas do not stack, and she uses the better


Base Attack Bonus progression of the two.


Empath aspects

In addition, an empath is can open themselves to others in a way that can form bonds as strong and true as those she

Every time an empath gains a new persona, she must choose

pushes forward with force of personality. Using a keen ear

one of the following aspects to associate with that persona.

and open mind, an empath may use her Wisdom score, rather

Once made, this choice can never be changed. An empath

than her Charisma score, when making redemption checks.

must be at least 5th level to select a Lesser aspect, 10th level

This particular method of reconciliation allows an empath to

to select a Greater Aspect, and 15th level to select a Sublime

develop a powerful sense of her own identity, and redemption

aspect.

checks made against her experience a DC increase as if the empath possessed an alignment subtype.

The Fool (Least)

Moonlight Apotheosis (Su): The barrier between the

The Fool reflects the innate curiosity and mad wisdom of the

empath and the radiant power she channels has all but

adventurous and the bold. The Fool is the first of the aspects,

dissolved. Many like her have lost themselves along the path

and will likely be the last, when all others have faded. So long

she walks, fading away in the face of something infinitely

as mortals walk the world, they shall invariably feel the urge

greater than themselves, but her blazing spirit has preserved

to stick their noses where they do not belong. Empaths under

against all odds, beaming forth with a fury that angels and

the influence of the Fool often feel the urge to leave no chest

demons might envy. At 20th level, an empath forevermore

unopened, no door closed, and no corner unmapped.

becomes a Native Outsider with one alignment subtype of her

Curiosity burns always in the back of their mind, and

choice and an Augmented subtype pertaining to her previous

confidence fills their hearts.

type, with all the traits that implies. Further, she can no longer

An empath manifesting a persona with the Fool aspect

be aged by any means mundane or magical, and will never die

treats all saves as good saves, and she uses the Cleric’s Base

of old age.

Attack Bonus progression to determine the BAB granted by

Additionally, the empath may open herself to the world in

her empath levels. Additionally, beginning at 3rd level, the

ways her less experienced sisters could scarcely imagine. The

empath gains an intuitive sense that alerts her to danger from

empath may partially manifest a second persona without

traps, giving her a +1 bonus on saves made to avoid traps and

dismissing her original. She does not gain the illumination list

a +1 dodge bonus to AC against attacks made by traps. Both

of this secondary persona, but she gains the granted abilities

bonuses increase by +1 at 6th level, and every three levels

of both personas' aspects. Bonuses to saving throws and skills

thereafter. These bonuses stack with any an empath may

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of motes equal to (Countered Spell’s Level * 2). If the empath

gains a bonus to Acrobatics, Escape Artist, and Disable Device

does not have enough motes, the counterspell fails, but the

checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

motes are not consumed. Lastly, she gains a bonus to Acrobatics, Handle Animal and Sense Motive checks equal to

The Magician (Least)

her Wisdom modifier.

The Magician reflects rationality and creativity, twined into the singular drive that leads mortals to create and advance

The Empress (Least)

their lives through knowledge. So long as men and women of

Where there is weakness or sorrow; there are always those

the world seek to tame the world through learning, the

willing to lend their aid. The Empress is the spirit of

Magician shall thrive. Ambition and pride run strong in the

compassion and healing in all beings, reflecting all those who

veins of those wearing this aspect; for they know themselves

create and cherish life. It is a protective aspect, but not

full well that the key to working miracles lies no further than

necessarily a passive one – empaths manifesting it can have

their own mind. The form such ambitions takes varies, but in

difficulty not lending their aid to those in obvious suffering,

any wearer, the aspect tends to focus ones thoughts to a

even when seeing the pain of their sworn foes. Some empaths

great extent: driving out idle daydreams and forever seeking

revere the kindness brought forth by the Empress, but others

answers to the problems at hand.

resent it or develop a simmering envy of their own persona’s

An empath manifesting a persona with the Magician treats

saintly temperament. The most sensible would warn that

Will and Reflex as good saves, and she uses the Cleric’s Base

however one may view it, the aspect should not become a


crutch. Such external empathy, no matter how strong, must

her empath levels. Additionally, with a full-round action, she

not be allowed to replace the feelings in an empath’s own

may manifest spiritual essence to craft items out of seemingly

heart.

nothing. To perform such a feat, the empath must make a

An empath manifesting a persona with the Empress aspect

craft check against the craft DC of the object she wishes to

treats Will and Fortitude as good saves. Additionally, she can

manifest. If she is successful, she immediately crafts the

close wounds and ease pain with the merest touch. An

object in question, bypassing normal crafting times and costs.

empath manifesting the Empress can heal a total number of

However, items created by this ability are, without exception,

hit points of damage equal to [twice her empath level * her

extremely short-lived and obviously so. They are translucent

Wisdom bonus]. She may choose to divide her healing among

and shimmer with slowly fading energy, dissolving completely

multiple recipients, and she doesn’t have to use it all at once.

after a number of hours equal to the empath’s class level. An

Using this ability is a standard action. The empath may refresh

empath may only create mundane items with this ability

her pool of healing by spending five minutes in peaceful

(though she can create masterwork items, if she can meet the

meditation. Lastly, she gains a bonus to Heal, Handle Animal,

craft DCs), and may only have a number of objects conjured at

and Perform checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

any one time up to their wisdom modifier. Lastly, she gains a

The Emperor

bonus to Craft checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

Strength is arguably the oldest of all virtues. Before good or

The High Priestess (Least)

evil, the mighty reigned supreme, and the mortal psyche has

Any magical girl knows well the call to action, but sometimes a

never forgotten the days of might-make-right. The Emperor is

softer touch is needed. The High Priestess is the embodiment

both the iron fist and the stalwart shield – it is the ancient

of the world’s passivity. It is not weak, but it is tranquil, and

right of the mighty to stand over the weak, regardless of

will not move save to counter the unrest of others. Empaths

whether that position is used to protect or oppress. Empaths

manifesting the High Priestess feel themselves borne aloft by

manifesting the Emperor often find themselves driven to

a supernal calm. Disorder and chaos can chafe against those

establish their dominance in any situation, and can struggle

manifesting this aspect, and it can be difficult at time for an

with accepting any authority but their own. The Emperor is an

empath to rouse herself to action under its effects, but the

aspect of intense and forceful action… but its aggression can

level head of the High Priestess can prove invaluable in

be an unwanted burden if left to run unchecked when a soft

situations where an evoker’s hot blood might otherwise get

touch would be better suited.

the best of them.

An empath manifesting a persona with the Emperor aspect

An empath manifesting a persona with the High Priestess

treats Fortitude as a good save, and she uses the Fighter’s

aspect treats Will and Reflex as good saves. Additionally, she

Base Attack Bonus progression to determine the BAB granted

gains the ability to wield concentrated bursts of luminous

by her empath levels. Additionally, an empath manifesting the

energy as a potent form of counterspell. This functions

Emperor gains an unyielding resistance to the will of others.

identically to normal counterspelling, save that the empath

She gains a bonus to saving throws against mind-affecting

expends motes, rather than prepared spells, to counter the

abilities equal to 1/2 her class level (to a minimum bonus of

magic of her enemies. Countering a spell consumes a number

+1). This bonus is doubled against fear effects. At 10th level,

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another, any empath wielding this aspect must eventually

cannot help but cower as their strings are cut: whenever the

come to terms with their desires.

empath saves successfully against a mind-affecting spell or

An empath manifesting a persona with the Lovers aspect

power, she may turn it against its original wielder as an

treats Will and Reflex as good saves, and she uses the Cleric’s

immediate action. A spell or power reversed in this manner


retains all its original parameters - only the target changes.


Lastly, the empath gains a bonus to Intimidate, Escape Artist,

Lovers may forge a spiritual link with others as a standard

and Survival checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

action. This effect functions identically to an unaugmented use of the Mindlink power, save that it has a duration of 24

The Hierophant (Least)

hours/level and functions even across different planes. The

Loneliness is among the greatest fears of mortality. As death

empath may have a maximum number of such links active

looms eternally, solace is found in becoming a piece of

equal to her Wisdom modifier – creating new links beyond

something grander and stronger than any one of its parts. The

this limit automatically breaks one existing link, chosen by the

Hierophant is group thought and conformity made manifest. It

empath. At 10th level, the empath gains the benefit of a

is the guiding hand the shifts willing cogs in a grand machine,

constant Status spell targeting any individual with which she

and the mouthpiece of mercy that brings faith and hope to

has established a link, and may Scry on them (as if casting the

the masses. Empaths manifesting the Hierophant can find

spell) by spending five minutes in a meditative trance. At 15th

themselves growing squeamish at the thought of working

level, the empath’s mindlinks no longer have a limit to their

outside existing systems, and scornful of those who would

duration – they will last until released by the empath, and will

think themselves loners. Depending on one’s viewpoint, the

otherwise re-establish themselves automatically in 5 rounds if

aspect may be a herald of cooperation… or of manipulation.

broken or dispelled. Lastly, the empath gains a bonus to Appraise, Perception, Perform and Sense Motive checks equal

An empath manifesting a persona with the Hierophant

to her Wisdom modifier.

aspect treats Will as a good save, and she uses the Cleric’s Base Attack Bonus progression to determine the BAB granted by her empath levels. Additionally, an empath manifesting the

The Chariot (Lesser)

Hierophant may drive others into her designs with a few well-

There are corners of the multiverse unseen by any explorer,

spoken words. She may make a Diplomacy check as a standard

untouched since the dawn of time. Like the Fool, the Chariot is

action without any penalties for rushing, and may attempt to

formed of the spirit of exploration. However, the Chariot

Fascinate a target to whom she has spoken for at least a full

concerns itself not with the journey, but with the destination

minute. Resisting this fascination requires a Will save with a

alone. It is the triumph born of conquering a mighty mountain

DC of (10 + half of empath’s class level + her wisdom

or fearsome foe, and the unparalleled thrill of victory

modifier). At 8th level, the empath may attempt to implant a

absolute. Empaths manifesting the Chariot are driven to push

Suggestion (as the spell) in the mind of a creature she has

themselves to their limits and seek out challenges worth of

fascinated. Resisting this suggestion requires a Will save with

their stature. They chafe at half-finished tasks, and can find

a DC of (10 + half of empath’s class level + her wisdom

themselves struggling to accept defeat or withdrawal in any

modifier). If a creature successfully saves against this ability it

form.

becomes aware of the attempted mental manipulation, and its fascination is immediately broken. At 16th level, the

An empath manifesting a persona with the Chariot aspect

empath may place a Geas (as the spell Geas/Quest) on a

treats Fortitude and Reflex as good saves, and she uses the

target instead of a Suggestion, using the same save DCs. The

Fighter’s Base Attack Bonus progression to determine the BAB

empath may only have one creature under such a geas at any

granted by her empath levels. Additionally, an empath

one time, and placing a new geas immediately breaks her hold

manifesting the Chariot may leap into the fabric of the cosmos

on any previously-affected targets. Lastly, the empath gains a

itself, hurtling past trivial things in search of her elusive goals.

bonus to Diplomacy checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

This functions as the spell Dimension Door, with the empath’s effective caster level equaling her class level. Unlike the spell,

The Lovers (Lesser)

this effect require one minute of concentration to activate. At

Everyone has those things that they cannot live without.

10th level, the empath can replicate the spell Teleport, rather

People, places, even objects for some. The aspect of the

than Dimension Door. Doing so requires ten minutes of

Lovers embody these bonds, drawing strength from the

concentration, rather than one minute. At 15th level, she can

greatest treasures of a mortal heart. Empaths manifesting the

replicate the spell Greater Teleport. Doing so requires one

Lovers often find their loved and treasured things rising to the

hour of concentration, rather than one minute. Lastly, the

forefront of their thoughts. This can bring forth great valor

empath gains a bonus to Acrobatics, Climb, Perception,

and strength of will in some… but in others, such thoughts

Survival, and Swim checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

pave the road to paranoia and miserliness. One way or

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Strength (Lesser)

the empath gains a bonus to Knowledge checks equal to her

Mortals aspire to greatness, almost without exception.

Wisdom modifier.

Greatness of mind, or spirit, or body – the specifics vary, but all gaze upwards at the heroes who came before and picture

The Wheel of Fortune (Lesser)

themselves upon a similar pedestal. The aspect of Strength is

Some mortals embrace it, while others reject it fiercely, but

formed of collective vision of such paragons and heroes. It

there is a simple truth to the world that none would deny –

does not act itself, but rather inspires those around it to cast

luck matters. The Wheel of Fortune is the form giving to the

off their weakness and seek out their true potential. Empaths

ever-whirling crucible of mortal opinions on the sheer

manifesting the aspect of Strength find themselves driven to

randomness of the universe. It carries every cry of joy at some

lead by example, and to help others rise to become the best

improbable miracle, and every furious curse at a ruinous roll

they can be.

of the dice. Empaths manifesting the Wheel are prone to violent mood swings, at times shifting between emotional

An empath manifesting a persona with the Strength aspect

extremes with little warning or moderation.

treats Fortitude and Will as good saves, and she uses the Cleric’s Base Attack Bonus progression to determine the BAB

An empath manifesting a persona with the Wheel of


Fortune aspect treats all saves as good saves, and she uses the

manifesting Strength may exert an aura of quiet power that

Cleric’s Base Attack Bonus progression to determine the BAB

fortifies the weary bodies of her allies. By spending one

granted by her empath levels. Additionally, while manifesting

minute in meditation, the empath heals one point of ability

the Wheel of Fortune, she gains the ability to throw her fate

damage from each of her ability scores. A number of allies up

to the black-and-white caprice of luck. A number of times

to the empath’s Wisdom modifier may join in this meditation,

each day equal to ½ her class level, the empath may replace

sharing in its benefits so long as they remain within 30 feet of

any single d20 roll she is about to make with a coin toss as a

the empath. At 10th level, this effect may restore ability drain.

free action. If she is able to correctly call the coin toss, the roll

At 15th level, this ability may restore ability burn, bypassing

resolves as if she had rolled a natural 20. If she calls the toss

the normal restriction against restoring ability burn through

incorrectly, the roll resolves as if she had rolled a natural 1. At

magical means. Lastly, the empath gains a bonus to

15th level, this ability may be used to intercede in any action

Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, and Perform checks equal to

made by a creature within 30’ – including the actions of

her Wisdom modifier.

enemies. Lastly, the empath gains a bonus to Diplomacy, Handle Animal, Heal, and Perform checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

The Hermit (Lesser) If one wishes to find true enlightenment, she must first learn to tune out the ramblings of madmen and fools. The Hermit

Justice (Greater)

embodies the ivory tower of knowledge and isolation from

Even in situations where the very concept seems absurd, most

which the greatest minds of the mortal world do their work. It

mortals adhere to some sort of code. Fairness, morality,

is the silent stillness of truth, and the lonesome monolith of

karma… all such things manifest themselves in Justice. The

study. Empaths manifesting the Hermit often experience a

aspect of Justice embodies the laws that bind mortal races,

sort of crystalline clarity in their thoughts, processing and

both written and unwritten. It is the promise upheld, the edict

responding to information at a speed that can leave

spoken, the trust of one individual for another and the

interactions with others feeling aggravatingly sluggish and

punishment when such trust is violated. Empaths manifesting

dull. Cautionary tales abound of empaths who grew addicted

Justice can have difficulty making light promises, and will

to this sensation, manifesting this aspect without pause until

often feel compelled to go to great lengths to uphold those

the very thought of speech or interacting is enough to cause

she has made in the past. An empath manifesting a persona with the Justice aspect

bouts of nausea and disgust. An empath manifesting a persona with the Hermit aspect

treats Fortitude and Will as good saves, and she uses the

treats Will as a good save. Additionally, an empath


manifesting the Hermit may slip into a hypercognitive trance

granted by her empath levels. Additionally, while manifesting

in which answers to the most difficult question seem to

Justice, she may brand a creature with a Mark of Justice,

materialize out of thin air. By entering a trance for one

which functions as the spell of the same name using her

minute, the empath may analyze the likely results of a course

Empath level as her effective caster level for all purposes. The

of action. This effect functions as the spell Augury, save that

empath may only have up to her Wisdom modifier creatures

the empath is aware if the augury fails. The empath may use

thus marked at any given time, and may release any of her

this ability a number of times each day equal to her class level.

subjects from their mark at any time as a free action. At 10th

At 15th level, this ability gives much more detailed answers –

level, the empath in instantly alerted whenever one of her

it now yields equivalent results to the spell Divination. Lastly,

Marks of Justice is activated though a violation of its terms, and may innately sense the distance and direction to bearers

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15th level, the empath’s Marks of Justice can no longer be

her empath levels. Additionally, as a standard action, an

removed by any effect other than a Wish, Miracle, or the

empath manifesting Death may strike out with a cleansing

willing release of the mark by the Empath herself. Lastly, the

tide of negative energy, burning pain and impurity from her

empath gains a bonus to Intimidate and Sense Motive checks

target’s very soul. This effect is delivered as a melee touch

equal to her Wisdom modifier.

attach, and an unwilling target may attempt to resist the effect with a Will saving throw with a DC of (10 + half of

The Hanged Man (Greater)

empath’s class level + her wisdom modifier). If the target is

Wherever there are mortals, there are the weak and the

willing, or fails its saving throw, it immediately gains one

strong. The high, and the low. The pious and the heretic.

negative level. Further, it restores two points of damage or

Those below will always dream of grand reversals of roles, and

drain to each damaged or drained ability score, and heals (5 *

sometimes even act upon those dreams. The aspect of the

target’s HD) hit points to its target. Negative levels inflicted by

Hanged Man is a tumultuous soul, forever in flux. It is the

this ability fade at a rate of one per minute. Lastly, the empath

riotous mob, the thief who steals from the rich, and the

gains a bonus to Disable Device, Heal, Survival, and checks

bullied apprentice burying a dagger in her abusive mentor’s


back. Empaths manifesting the Hanged Man often find themselves fighting off an uncharacteristic bitterness – every

Temperance (Greater)

hardship seems tailored to victimize them personally, and

In the land of mortals, none stand alone. For every blade or

successes of allies cannot help but be tainted with a faint

suit of armor brought to battle, there is a smith. For every

lining of envy.

artful maneuver, there is a teacher. For every lasting peace,

An empath manifesting a persona with the Hanged Man

there is a magnanimous victor. Temperance lies not in

aspect treats Fortitude and Reflex as good saves, and she uses

greatness, but in those that bring greatness to fruition. It lies

the Cleric’s Base Attack Bonus progression to determine the

in the bruises dealt by the wizened master who trains the

BAB granted by her empath levels. Additionally, as a standard

hero before his quest, and in the words of the sage who offers

action, the empath may induce a calamitous reversal with a

their advice to the girl who would be queen. Empaths

single touch. This effect is delivered as a melee touch attack,

manifesting Temperance are often driven to push others, and

and an unwilling target may attempt to resist the effect with a

themselves, up to any beyond their normal limits. Wasted

Will saving throw with a DC of (10 + half of empath’s class

potential evokes feelings of faint disgust, and honing existing

level + her wisdom modifier). If the target is willing, or fails its

tools always often like a more appealing option than

saving throw, it immediately exchanges hit point totals with

attempting to craft new ones.

the empath. This exchange can bring neither party above their

An empath manifesting a persona with the Temperance

normal maximum health, and any hit points beyond that limit

aspect treats Will and Fortitude as good saves. Additionally,

are lost. Once used, regardless of its success or failure, an

with a ritual requiring one minute of meditation between the

empath cannot use this ability again for one minute. Lastly,

empath and a single willing target, an empath manifesting

the empath gains a bonus to Stealth and Sleight of Hand

Temperance may imbue another being of equal or lesser

checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

power with an echo of the greatness that could one day be theirs. The target receives a number of virtual Hit Dice equal

Death (Greater)

to (empath’s class level – target’s HD). Each virtual HD thus

Endings are a two-faced coin – for all that mortals fear the

granted increases the benefactor’s maximum HP by (5 +

eternal spectre of their demise, their every action brings

benefactor’s Con modifier), and grants them a +1 bonus to

about other, smaller deaths. The aspect of Death embodies

attack rolls, damage rolls, skill and ability checks, saving

the demise of ideas, of beliefs, of traditions and nations and

throws, and effective Hit Dice for the purposes of any spells or

cultures – and yes, at times, evens the deaths of other

abilities that might target them. An empath may have up to

mortals. Without death, the world would stagnate and rot

(her Wisdom modifier) modifier) creatures blessed blessed with this this ability at

from within, but that is little consolation to those who it

any given time, and may revoke her blessing from any one of

claims. Empaths manifesting the aspect of Death find the ties

them as a free action. Otherwise, the blessing possesses an

of sentimentality loosened. Letting go is less painful, and silver

unlimited duration. At 15th level, an empath may also choose

linings present themselves easily. Beings prolonged past their

to grant her beneficiaries the ability to evoke a single

time tend to incite faint feelings of disgust, and the empath

illumination, chosen by the empath from those assigned to

may at times feel an urge to let defeated enemies die cleanly,

any of her personas with the Temperance aspect. The target

rather than capturing them alive and subjecting them to the

may evoke this illumination despite lacking a mote pool or

messy processes of justice.

evoker level, and the effect manifested is in all aspects

An empath manifesting a persona with the Death aspect

identical to an illumination evoked by the empath herself

treats Will as a good save, and she uses the Cleric’s Base

(including save DCs, effective evoker level, and the like). Once

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many empaths forswear this aspect for fear of the changes it

for 1d4 rounds. Lastly, the empath gains a bonus to Appraise,

might evoke in them.

Diplomacy, and Perception checks equal to her Wisdom

An Empath manifesting a persona with the Tower aspect

modifier.

treats Fortitude as good saves, and she uses the Fighter’s Base Attack Bonus progression to determine the BAB granted by

The Devil (Greater)

her empath levels. Additionally, an empath manifesting the

Some mortals are revolutionaries, or leaders. They stand tall,

Tower continuously exudes an aura with a radius of (5 *

defying fate and convention to change the course of the world

empath’s Wis mod) feet. Whenever damage is dealt to the

itself. However, for most, such aspirations are simply… too

empath, all other creatures within the aura (including the

much work. The Devil is the ballast of idleness that anchors

empath herself) take half that amount, rounded down, as

the mortal races of the world – the font of laziness and apathy

retributive damage. Damage that the empath deals herself

that dissuades change and brings one to simply go with the

through this ability is converted into nonlethal damage, unless

flow of events. Though heroes might scorn the everyman’s

she is immune to nonlethal damage. Retributive damage

simple life, such lack of ambition also lies at the foundation of

inflicted by this aura does not trigger any additional effect.

every endeavor of his more active peers. Empaths manifesting

The effect of this aura targets friends and foes without

the Devil often feel lethargic, whether physically, mentally, or

discrimination, and the empath may not exclude a creature

both. It is tempting to leave even urgent tasks for later, orders

the influence of her aura – she may, however, deactivate or

seem less worth arguing with, and the status quo gain a

reactivate her aura as a swift action. Lastly, the empath gains

certain charming appeal, however flawed it may be.

a bonus to Autohypnosis and Intimidate checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

An empath manifesting a persona with the Devil aspect treats Reflex and Fortitude as good saves, and she uses the Cleric’s Base Attack Bonus progression to determine the BAB

The Sun (Sublime)


Rare indeed are great deeds accomplished without hardship

manifesting the Devil oozes an air of profound normalcy,

or setback – and indeed, were they achieved simply, their

discouraging suspicion or investigation. Viewers will see the

greatness would be lessened in the eyes of many. But for all

empath as whatever seems least conspicuous to them – a

these obstacles, mortals still reach for the heavens with all

castle guard might note them as an inconspicuous clerk, while

their might, heedless of that which would hold them back. The

a general might view them as just another soldier going about

Sun is a manifestation of confidence and drive, rational and

her duties. This deception does not actually alter the empath’s

unwarranted alike. Empaths manifesting the Sun tend to lapse

appearance in any way, meaning they may be called out for

easily into obsession and mania in their pursuit of whatever

dressing or acting inappropriately, but they will not be

their goal of the hour may be.

accosted or questioned unless they draw undue attention to

An Empath manifesting a persona with the Sun aspect

themselves. Any creature who interacts directly with the

treats Fortitude and Will as good saves, and she uses the

empath may attempt a Will save with a DC of (10 + half of


empath’s class level + her wisdom modifier) to shake off the

granted by her empath levels. Additionally as a swift action,

supernatural acceptance. If the empath is doing something

an empath manifesting the Sun can call forth and release a

blatantly out of place – such as attacking the observer or his

blazing explosion of light that shatters the bonds on all those

allies – this save automatically succeeds. This is a mind-

around them. This effect grants the benefits of both Freedom

affecting ability. Lastly, the empath gains a bonus to Bluff,

of Movement and Mind Blank for one round, and affects all

Disguise and Linguistics checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

creatures within a radius of (5 * empath’s Wis mod) feet, centered on the empath. This effect targets friends and foes

The Tower (Sublime)

without discrimination. Once used, this ability may not be

Some would say that mortals define themselves through

used again for one minute. Lastly, the empath gains a bonus

violence. They would say that beings incapable of grasping

to Sense Motive and Survival checks equal to her Wisdom

eternity are truest to their natures when obliterating the

modifier.

permanence of others. The Tower does not, contrary to what some frightened empaths will warn their younger sisters in

The Moon (Sublime)

the dead of night, embody hatred, or malice, or rage. It

Life is built upon lies. Lies bring mortals pain and comfort

embodies violence, pure and untainted by lesser emotions.

alike, and are told for every reason imaginable. Philosophers

The urge to shatter, break, and destroy bears a power few

may seek truth, but for the average mortal, deception is as

others can match. Empaths manifesting the Tower feel the

much a part of existence as eating or breathing – and just as

urge to strike first, strike hard, and keep on striking until all

vital. Few are those with the fortitude to face down truth,

before them has been reduced to blood and rubble. It is said

unmasked and unfiltered, and the silver miasma of half-truths

to feel far more hostile and invasive than most aspects, and

and guises provides welcome shade against the harshness of

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manifesting the Star continuously exudes an aura with a

thoughts or otherworldly compulsions. Empaths, who shroud

radius of (5 * empath’s Wis mod) feet. Creatures within this

themselves in the hopes and dreams of others, have always

aura may use their own saving throw modifiers or those of the

shown a special affinity for the moon – in a grand fit of cosmic

Empath, at their discretion. This effect benefits friends and

irony, they are truest to themselves when dancing in a

foes without discrimination, and the empath may not deny a

masquerade of lies.

creature the benefit of her aura – she may, however,

An Empath manifesting a persona with the Moon aspect

deactivate or reactivate her aura as a swift action. If the

treats Reflex and Will as good saves, and she uses the Cleric’s

empath is unconscious, her aura is automatically suppressed.


Lastly, the empath gains a bonus to Diplomacy, Perform, and


Heal checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

Moon continuously exudes an aura with a radius of (5 * empath’s Wis mod) feet. For the purposes of skills, spells, and

Judgment (Sublime)

abilities, all words spoken by individuals within this radius are

Mortals yearn for absolutes. While scholars and sages may

considered ‘true’ – Sense Motive checks will reveal only

delve into the fine gray lines between right and wrong, good

honesty, and lie-discerning magic will pass over such

and evil, or fact and fabrication, most would rather feed their

utterances without a trace. This does not inflict any form of

minds with the succulent dish of certainty. The aspect of

compulsion upon listeners, nor even compel them to believe

Judgment embodies every cry ever voiced for a god, king, or

in the factual truth of a statement, but they will always view

parent – cries to strip away the miasma of doubt and replace

claims by creatures within the aura to be of utmost honesty.

it with the comforting pillars of the absolute. Empaths

Lastly, the empath gains a bonus to Bluff, Disguise, Linguistics

manifesting Judgment often struggle to accept or process any

and Perform checks equal to her Wisdom modifier.

new information that might conflict with their beliefs… though when those beliefs are challenged, they will hold fast to their

The Star (Sublime)

values with unshakable resolve.

In deepest darkness, and blackest night, hope endures. In the

An empath manifesting a persona with the Judgment

fiercest fire, and most ruthless storm, hope endures. By an

aspect treats Will as a good save. Additionally, an empath

ancient legend, hope is the cruelest blessing and most

manifesting Judgment may cut through superficial traits to

wonderful curse the mortals of the world have ever

know the truth of a creature’s essence with nothing more

shouldered. This may be so, and without a doubt hope has

than a glance. The empath continuously gains the benefits of

brought pain to many – but in the caprice of fortune, hope too

the Arcane Sight and See Invisibility spells. The empath’s

is what permits such victims to carry on anew. The Star is the

arcane sight functions as the spell, and additionally allows the

distant glimmer of a better tomorrow that all mortals hold

empath to discern surface thoughts, alignments, and the

dear to their hearts. It is unreachable, unattainable, ethereal,

presence or absence of duplicitous intent in any creatures the

and beautiful beyond words. Empaths manifesting the Star

empath observes. However, any creature observing the

often take on a detached, fars ighted demeanor, pondering the

empath gains identical benefits, which apply only for the

future… at times to the determent of their focus in the

purpose of observing the empath herself. Lastly, she gains a

present.

bonus to Appraise, Sense Motive, and Knowledge checks

An Empath manifesting a persona with the Star aspect


treats all saves as good saves. Additionally, an empath

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illUMinaTiOns

Further, it is impossible to craft or evoke any illumination with a

Illuminations are an evoker’s greatest power – the ability to

must either select components or manually raise its cost until it

harness the awesome energies of light and channel them into

reaches a positive value.

cost of less than 1m. Any illumination with a lower mote cost

mystical effects. This power presents itself to each individual

Regardless of the number of motes or actions available, an

differently, and as such, it is impossible to compile a singular list

evoker may only use spend a number of motes up to her evoker

of illuminations. Instead, a magical girl must feel out her own

level on illuminations of a given base type (Blasts, Barriers, and

powers as she develops them, crafting a suite of abilities unique

Surges) in a round. An evoker may alter or replace any of her known

to her.

illuminations freely whenever she gains a permanent evoker

An evoker’s Illuminations are powered by Motes of radiant energy. Such power is almost inexhaustible, but it does have

level. Illuminations are Supernatural effects.

limits. An evoker’s Mote Pool is equal to [Evoker Level * 2]. An evoker’s mote pool refreshes at the beginning of each of her turns, restoring itself to its full value.

illUMinaTiOns and MUlTiplE E VOKER classEs

When a magical girl learns new illuminations, she does not

The three evoker classes take radically different approaches

select them from a list, but rather crafts them from a wide array

to channeling their radiance, but they nonetheless share a

of components. Each illumination begins as one of three base

common root. An evoker may add a total to her Evoker Level

effects, which an evoker can enhance with a wide array of

in each illumination-using class equal to one half of her total

components. Every component has an associated mote cost,

Evoker Level in all other illumination-using classes, rounded

and many allow that mote cost to be raised in exchange for

down. She learns and readies her illuminations for each class

more powerful effects. The final cost of an illumination is equal

separately. For any ability other than an illumination that

to the total cost of its base effect added to the cost of its

would refer to Evoker Level, use her highest evoker level.

components. A magical girl may not craft any illumination with a cost greater than her evoker level in motes. While certain components suggest particular manifestations, the cosmetic aspects of an illumintion are entirely up to the evoker crafting it - a functionally identical illumination might manifest as a javelin of lightning to one and a flurry of shots from conjured rifles to another. Whenever an illumination offers a saving throw, unless otherwise noted, the save DC is equal to [10 + half the magical girl’s evoker level + the modifier of her evoker attribute]. The evoker attribute varies between the various styles of magical girl: champions use Charisma, empaths use Wisdom, while stargazers harness their powers with Intelligence. Many components are restricted in what type of evoker may access them, and each individual component lists those classes that it is compatible with. Further, it is impossible to craft or evoke any illumination with a cost of less than 1m. Any illumination with a lower mote cost must select components to raise its cost until it reaches a positive value. To craft an illumination, one must select a base illumination type (Blast, Barrier, or Surge), a Foundation component to determine the base effect, and must purchase at least one rank in a Shape component to determine the illumination's basic targeting. It is impossible for any illumination to possess more than one Shape or Foundation component. If the evoker wishes, she may then add as many Secondary components as she can budget into her mote limit. Foundation components scale automatically, at varying rates, with the cost of an illumination. All other components increase the illumination's mote cost. If she wishes, an evoker can independently raise an illumination's mote cost without adding any additional components or ranks.

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same action as the blast, such as the weapon damage of an

The rawest, purest form of radiant power a magical girl can

damage on a target is about to discharge, the evoker may

evoke, blasts do precisely what their forthright moniker

choose to prevent the discharge as an immediate action.

Assault illumination, does not trigger this effect. If the latent

promises. Blasts pummel, scorch, or otherwise inflict raw damage on an evoker's enemies, scouring them away in a

Power (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

maelstrom of light.

Blasts are, at their heart, nothing more than untamed surges of energy, amplified to incredible levels. While it is possible to

Evoking a Blast illumination is a standard action.

refine this further, most magical girls simply do not bother -

Foundation Components

what such an rough-hewn blast might lack in finesse, it makes

Clinging (Stargazer)

damage for each mote of the illumination's cost.

up for in raw power. A blast with this foundation deals 1d6

While most blasts are near-instantaneous effects, some skillful evokers are capable of enticing them to linger on. This weakens the initial burst of power... but continues to eat away at the blast's target to devastating effect. A blast with this foundation deals 1d4 damage for each mote of the illumination's cost. Further, when you successfully deal damage to a target with an illumination possessing this component, they must make a fortitude save. If they succeed, this component has no further effect. If they fail, they take damage equal to half the original

Tremors (Champion, Empath, Stargazer) Imbuing their blast with pure kinetic force, a magical girl can use this illumination to literally blow her enemies away. A creature struck by a blast augmented with this effect (or who fails their reflex save for half damage in the case of area of effect blasts) is knocked away from the blast’s origin point a distance of 5 feet for each mote of the illumination's cost. At the end of this movement, the target is rendered prone, and takes 1d6 points of damage for each 10 feet of distance traveled. If the target's

damage dealt by the blast at the beginning of each of their turns

motion is stopped before completion (such as by a wall), they

for a number of rounds equal to one third the illumination's

take an additional 1d6 points of damage for every 5 feet they

mote cost.

would have traveled beyond their stopping point.

Demolitions (Champion, Empath, Stargazer) Much of the time, a magical girl must hold back. Show restraint.

Shape Components

As fun as it may be to unleash a furious cascade of destructive potential, it is generally deemed morally unsound to reduce

Cascade (Champion, Empath, Stargazer]

random bystanders to smears of assorted vital fluid on the

Mote Cost : 0m + 3m/rank beyond the first

ground. The demolitions component, however, optimizes a blast

A single blast of power is the calling card of many magical

for peerless devastation. While it is less than ideal for dealing

girls. Brutal, overpowering... and incredibly inelegant. For

with animate foes, the heavy-handed destructive force is

situations calling for a measured hand and precise aim, it is

capable of obliterating even the most resilient obstacles. A blast

common for magical girls to configure a barrage of lesser blasts,

with this foundation deals 1d4 damage for each mote of the

annihilating enemy forces with the precision of a laser blade.

illumination's cost, and ignores any hardness its targets may

The illumination targets up to one creature per rank in the

possess. Additionally, the blast deals double damage against

Cascade component within a 60' base range with a ranged

objects. For every 4m in the illumination's final cost, the

touch attack. The evoker makes only a single attack roll,

damage multiplier against objects increases by one.

comparing it to the touch AC of each of her targets.

Flare [Empath, Stargazer)

Assault (Champion, Empath]

There is a limit to the radiant power a mortal body can hold.

Mote Cost: 1m

Evokers are capable of regulating their personal flow of

Among more martially inclined magical girls, a direct assault

luminescence almost instinctively, but other creatures are far

is often a far more intuitive strategy than fiddling about with

less fortunate. A blast with this foundation rolls damage as

channeling illuminations independently. Born of this mentality,

usual, dealing 1d8 damage for each mote of the illumination's

the Assault component allows a blast to be delivered in the

cost. However, targets do not take this damage immediately.

form of an attack (not a touch attack) with your device,

Instead, the blast lies dormant within them, discharging as soon

delivering the effects of a blast along with those of an ordinary

as the target takes damage from another source. If the target

attack on a successful hit. Although an assault blast is normally a

does not take any damage within a number of minutes equal to

standard action, it may be also used in place of a single attack in

the number of motes in this illumination's final cost, the latent

a full attack routine, or in place of the attack made at the end of

energy dissipates harmlessly. Latent damage from multiple

a charge.

application of Flare blasts stacks. Any damage dealt with the

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Imbue (Champion, Empath)

bundles equal to (2 * ranks) anywhere within a base range of

Mote Cost: 1m

20'. Energy bundles may only be placed in unoccupied squares,

When a warrior of the light wishes to exercise a measure of

and no more than one bundle may be placed in any given

finesse beyond that of a simple, brute-force assault, it is not

square. Whenever a creature enters an energy bundle's square,

uncommon for her to by stymied by the volatile nature of her

that bundle detonates with a blast radius of 5'. Targets within

own power. Designed as a means to work around this

the area of effect can attempt a reflex save for half damage. At

instability, the Imbue component infuses an evoker's weapon

the beginning of the evoker's next turn, all remaining energy

with radiant energy, ready to be discharged at a moment's

bundles detonate. Creatures caught in multiple simultaneous

notice. A blast with this component is activated as a swift

detonations only make a single saving throw, and only take the

action, rather than a standard action, empowering any single

illumination's damage once, but the reflex save DC increases by

weapon she is currently wielding. The next time the magical girl

+2 for every overlapping explosion beyond the first.

makes a successful attack with that weapon, the target of her attack suffers the effects of the imbued blast along with those

Eruption (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

of the attack itself. If it is not discharged, the imbuement fades

Mote Cost: 2m/rank

Calling upon the maelstrom of radiant energy in a magical

at the beginning of the evoker's next turn.

girl’s soul, this component converts a blast into a raw, unbridled

Beam (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

eruption of power. The illumination gains a blast radius of 10’

Mote Cost: 1m + 2m/rank beyond the first

per rank of this component, centered on you. The illumination

On occasion, one comes across a situation that would be

no longer can be used at range, no longer requires an attack

best resolved by an enormous laser of radiant destruction. For

roll, and allows its targets the opportunity to make a Reflex

some magical girls, this occasion is 'always', and the beam

save. On a successful save, the blast deals half damage.

component is the tool with which they carry out their tasks. The illumination becomes a line with a length of 15’ for every rank

Chains (Empath, Stargazer)

of this component applied to the blast. Targets within the area

Mote Cost: 4m/rank

of effect can attempt a Reflex save for half damage. For every

It is a relative rarity for a magical girl to face a lone foe. All

four ranks of this component, the evoker may increase the

too often, she is outnumbered many times over, beset by foes

width of their line attack by 5'. The width of a beam illumination

on all sides. Designed to allow an evoker to wield her blast as a

is chosen upon its crafting.

warrior wields their weapon, the Chains component gives her a measure of control over her blast after it is fired, allowing the

Explosion (Empath, Stargazer)

magical girl to guide it seamlessly from one target to the next.


The evoker makes a ranged touch attack against a single target

Following the ancient wisdom that a sufficiently large blast

within a base range of 30'. Upon a successful hit, the blast may

radius can solve any problem, the explosion component

immediately jump to another target within a range equal to half

converts a blast from a single-target attack into a radial burst.

the base range of the blast, making an attack roll in a manner

The illumination may be targeted anywhere within a base range

identical to the first. The illumination is capable of jumping

of 60', and possesses a blast radius of 5’ for each rank of this

targets once for each rank of this component that has been

component Targets within the area of effect can attempt a

purchased. Against each target after the first, the luminous

Reflex save for half damage.

chain suffers a cumulative -2d6 to damage as its energy slowly wanes. Any given creature may only take damage from a single chains illumination once.

Storms (Empath, Stargazer) Mote Cost: 1m + 2m/rank beyond the first

Secondary Components

By carefully shaping a burst of radiant energy, an evoker can carpet entire swathes of terrain with a furious storm of power. The illumination becomes a cone with a length of 10’ for every

Horizon (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

rank of this component. Targets within the area of effect can

Mote Cost: 1m/rank

attempt a Reflex save for half damage.

Boosting the cohesion and longevity of a blast, this component allows the range of an illumination to be

Bombs (Stargazer]

dramatically increased. For each rank of the Horizon component

Mote Cost: 2m/rank

applied to an illumination, its base range doubles. This does not

Radiant power is inherently unstable - it can be channeled,

affect the radius, length, or other measurements of any

refined, and redirected, but its eventual eruption is all but

potential Shape effects, and does not benefit illuminations

inevitable. The illumination no longer requires an attack roll,

whose Shape does not specify a base range.

instead allowing the magical girl to scatter a number of energy

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Prism (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

Sundering (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

Mote Cost: 2m/rank

Mote Cost: 3m/rank

Refracting the polychromatic purity of light into its manifold

No shield is perfect - the strongest armor has chinks, and the

components, the Prism component converts a blast into one of

hide of even the mightiest dragon has loose scales a hawk-eyed

the more common forms of energy. Upon readying this

attacker might exploit. Most warriors know their weaknesses,

illumination, you may select an energy type (Acid, Cold,

and work to guard them and disguise them from their foes - but

Electricity, Fire, or Sonic). The damage dealt by the blast

like so many deceptions, these tactics are burned away in the

becomes energy damage of that type, rather than untyped

face of the light, leaving weakness blazing from within and

damage. Each rank of this component allows you to select an

exposed to all. For each rank of this component, the target of

additional energy type to apply to the blast. When damaging an

the blast suffers a -1 penalty to their AC. This penalty lasts one

enemy with energy resistance, immunity, the ability to heal

round.

from damage taken, or similar damage reducing abilities that would apply to one or more component damage types, only the

Tactics (Empath, Stargazer)

least effective such ability applies against the amalgam damage,

Mote Cost: 6m

or none if none of them would apply to one or more of the

Most commonly applied to blasts with wide areas of effect,

component damage types. All other effects apply as though the

this component grants far more precise control over the

amalgam damage was the most damaging of its component

targeting of an illumination. When you evoke an illumination

damage types with respect to that ability.

with the Tactics component, you may choose to omit any number of targets from its effects.

Sharpshooting (Empath, Stargazer) Volatility (Stargazer)

Mote Cost: 2m

Using pre-designed targeting aids and automatic aim

Mote Cost: 7m/rank

compensation, an illumination with this component allows you

Life is a powerful force, and as it fades or dims it is possible

to target your foes with all the accuracy and precision of a

to use such vital energy to fuel a potent chain reaction of

master marksman. When attacking with a blast augmented with

luminous effects. When an enemy is killed or knocked

the Sharpshooting effect, you may treat your BAB as equal to

unconscious by a blast with the Volatility component, you may

your HD for the purpose of determining your attack bonus. You

immediately re-evoke that blast at no mote cost, using the

do not gain the benefits of an improved BAB for any other

fallen target as the origin point for this secondary blast. When a

purpose.

blast is re-evoked in this manner, it loses one rank of this component, but is otherwise identical. Volatility may only be

Dissonance (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

triggered by the initial damage of a blast - secondary damage,

Mote Cost: 3m

such as that from the Clinging component, will not activate this

Born of the unsettling discoveries of magical girls who have

effect.

strayed far from the path of the righteous, the Dissonance component converts the radiance of a blast into a sickly cacophony that rends the very life-force of its targets. Damage dealt by blast augmented with this effect is considered negative energy damage in addition to any other damage types it may possess, healing undead and otherwise acting as any other negative energy effect.

Vile (Champion, Empath, Stargazer) Mote Cost: 5m

Not all light is clean - the fires of Hell and the Abyss bear their own sickly radiance, and less scrupulous evokers can tap into that light to bright forth blasts of a terrible potency. Damage dealt by blast augmented with this effect is considered to be both evil-aligned and vile damage in addition to any other damage types it may possess. Non-evil evokers may make use of this component, but such a horrendous tool must be used with great care if they wish to carry on long with their alignment intact.

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BaRRiERs

grants a limited form of concealment. This functions identically

By channeling her powers toward warding and defense rather

than 20%. If the barrier's cost is at least 4m, the miss chance

than obliterating her foes, a magical girl can generate potent

increases to 20%. At 8m, the miss chance increases to 30%. If

constructs known as barriers.

the barrier costs at least 12m, it instead grants a limited form of

to normal concealment, but inflicts a 10% miss chance, rather

Unless otherwise specified, any effect granted to the edge of

total concealment. This functions identically to normal total

a barrier is two-way and indiscriminate, equally affecting those

concealment, but inflicts a 40% miss chance, rather than 50%. If

on both sides (including the evoker herself). Barriers have a

the barrier costs at least 16m, the miss chance increases to 50%.

base duration of one round.

Shelter (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

Evoking a Barrier illumination is a move action.

A barrier is normally a relatively diffuse effect, spreading


protective magic thin over an area. However, by augmenting an

Barricades (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

condenses to the point where even the most potent attacks will

illumination with the component of Shelter, the radiant energy

A powerful tool in the hands of those that know how to use it, the component of Barricades allows a tactician to partition a battlefield as she pleases – or a warrior to prevent the escape of her prey. So long as the barrier's mote cost is at least 1m, the edge of the barrier is a quasi-solid object capable of blocking movement. Moving through this edge costs 10 feet of movement, though this cost can be ignored with a successful strength check against a DC equal to the save DC of the evoker's illuminations. Alternately, a creature may force their way through the barrier regardless of speed or strength with a fullround action. If a creatures does not wish to pass through the barrier, they may interact with it as they would any solid surface, including climbing or standing on top of it. For every 3m of this barrier's cost, movement through the edge of the barrier costs an additional 5 feet and the DC to force through it increases by +2. If the barrier costs at least 12m, it is impassable without use of a strength check or a full-round action. Despite its seeming solidity, a barrier with this component does not

barrier's mote cost is at least 1m, the edge of the barrier grants a limited form of cover. This functions identically to normal cover, but gives only +2 to AC, and a +1 bonus to reflex saves against attacks that burst from the other side of the barrier's edge. Every 2m of this barrier's cost increases the AC bonus by +1, and every 4m of cost increases the bonus to reflex saves by +1. If the barrier costs at least 12m, the edge of the barrier instead grants total cover. Despite its seeming solidity, a barrier with this component does not hinder movement in any way. It is possible for melee attacks to strike through the barrier, even if it grants total cover, but targets still receive the benefits of cover.

Tempests (Empath, Stargazer) Not all great barriers in the world are forged of brick and mortar. A mighty storm of ice and snow can bar passage for thousands, and no sane sailor would cast off when the seas are roused. Crafting her power in emulation of such might wardens,

affect targeting or line of effect in any way.

a magical girl can engulf a battlefield in a tempest of her own devising. So long as the barrier's mote cost is at least 1m, the

Carnage (Champion, Empath, Stargazer) There is something invigorating about combat - the hammering of hearts, the pumping of blood, the glorious fountains of crimson that fly with every blow. Whenever a creature other than the evoker takes damage while standing within the interior of the barrier, the evoker regains 1 hit point for every 6 points of damage dealt by the triggering attack. For every 4m of this illumination's cost, the ratio of triggering damage to healing improves – 4m raising the ration to to 1:5, 8m to 1:4, 12m to 1:3, 16m to 1:2, and 20m to 1:1.

interior of the barrier experiences torrential precipitation that inflicts a -4 penalty on Spot and Search checks to find anything contained within. Traditionally, this takes the form of snowflakes, and act as such - but almost any replacement is theoretically possible. If the barrier costs at least 5m, heaps and drifts of material begin to pile up, and the movement cost to enter any space contained within the barrier doubles. If the barrier costs at least 10m, any creature within the barrier must make a reflex save whenever they move more than half their speed to avoid falling prone in the final square of their movement. If the barrier costs at least 15m, movement costs

Shadows (Empath, Stargazer) By bending and distorting light, this component allows a magical girl to hide areas or individuals from view. At the evoker’s discretion, this can manifest as either a dome of

within the barrier are quadrupled, rather than doubled.

Zone (Champion, Empath, Stargazer) Sometimes, the more potent effects of a barriers only get in

darkness or as a completely empty space. This decision is purely

the way of its true purpose. This foundation component has no

cosmetic - the barrier itself can be seen either way, whether as a sphere of darkness or a rippling distortion in the air. So long as the barrier's mote cost is at least 1m, the edge of the barrier

be stopped short at the sparkling threshold. So long as the

effect of its own, allowing the barrier to rely entirely on secondary components for its functionality.

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Shape Components


Strongholds (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

Pilgrimage (Champion, Empath, Stargazer]


Mote Cost: 1m/rank

Even in the most hostile of lands, beset by foes on all sides, a

Boosting the cohesion and longevity of a barrier, this

magical girl is not without sanctuary. The center of the barrier

component allows the range of an illumination to be

may be placed anywhere within a 20' base range, and possess a

dramatically increased. For each rank of the Pilgrimage

radius of 5 feet for every rank of this component.

component applied to an illumination, its base range doubles. This does not affect the radius, length, or other measurements

Borders (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

of any potential Shape effects, and does not benefit


illuminations whose Shape does not specify a base range.

Sometimes it is not enough to protect a single individual. At times, a line in the sand must be drawn. The barrier is a 10’ high

Radiance (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

wall with one inch of thickness and a length of 15’ for each rank

Mote Cost: 1m/rank

of this component applied. All components of the barrier must

Where evokers walk, light follows. One of the simplest of all

fall within a 20' base range, but its length can be shaped in any

components, the power of radiance allows an evoker to bring

manner the evoker deems fit - it can be turned horizontally to

light into the dark places of the world. The interior of her barrier

form an impromptu floor or ceiling, or stacked atop other wall

becomes brightly lit, and sheds bright light 10' beyond its

segments to create a border with more than 10' of height. This

borders, and shadowy illumination for twice that distance. For

wall possess all the traits that would be applied to the edge of a

each rank of this component beyond the first, the radius of

barrier, but does not possess any actual interior.

bright light (and consequently, shadowy illumination) doubles. Multiple doublings stack as usual - for example, a barrier with

Dominions (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

three ranks of this component sheds bright light in a radius of

Mote Cost: 1m/rank

30', and shadowy illumination for 30' beyond that. This effect counters or dispels any darkness spell with a spell level equal to

At times, the land itself can be counted among an evoker's fiercest allies. Where realms and fortresses fail her, a magical

or less than half the number of ranks in this component.

girl can awaken the field of battle itself to serve in her defense. The evoker designates a number of squares within a 50' base

Returning (Empath, Stargazer)

range equal to [3 * ranks in this component]. Each of these

Mote Cost: 2m/rank

squares is affected as if it were on the interior of the barrier. A

There is power in the place one calls home. While the

barrier with this shape has no actual edges, and effects that

children of light often do battle far from their native lands, they

would apply to the edge of a barrier do not impact the

may use this component to tap into the same eternal ties that

illumination's functionality.

bind them to their distant homes. Once placed, any ally within 15' of the barrier may, as a move action, call upon this effect to

Ramparts (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

teleport to any unoccupied space contained within the barrier.

Mote Cost: 4m/rank

Each rank beyond the first increases the maximum distance

With friends at her back, her armaments at her side, and the

over which an ally can be recalled by 15'. A barrier augmented

will to stand against all aggressors, a magical girl can forge a

with this effect may not be placed on a targeted creature - it

rampart of radiant power that knows no equal in the artifice of

must be placed on a location.

mortals. The barrier is a 10’ high wall with one inch of thickness and a length of 10’ for each rank of this component applied. All

Ancients (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

components of the barrier must fall within a 20' base range, but

Mote Cost: 3m/rank

its length can be shaped in any manner the evoker deems fit - it

Channeling the timeless endurance of light, the component

can be turned horizontally to form an impromptu floor or

of Ancients grants barriers added longevity, allowing a tactically-

ceiling, or stacked atop other wall segments to create a border

minded evoker to shape the battlefield over the course of

with more than 10' of height. Additionally, one side of the

several rounds. The barrier lasts an additional round for each

barrier radiates effects identical to those that would be found

rank of this component.

on the interior of a barrier. These effects extent 5' beyond the wall for each rank of this component.

Breath (Champion, Empath, Stargazer) Mote Cost: 3m/rank

Breath is life, and there is no breath greater than the winds that sweep the world. With an illumination wielding this

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Tome of Radiance component, a magical girl can rouse the winds to her her command, conducting them as a maestro might lead a symphony. The interior of the barrier is subjected to Light Wind, blowing in a direction of the evoker's choosing. For each rank of this component beyond the first, the severity of the wind force increases by one step.

Alignment (Empath, Stargazer) Mote Cost: 5m

The ideals of a magical girl are unyielding, and this strength of character can be extended to the illuminations she manifests. The edge of the barrier functions as the border of a Magic Circle against one alignment chosen when the illumination is crafted. Like its spell-fueled cousin, the circle may be focused inwards or outwards, but the short lifespan of illuminations renders it of dubious use as a long-term prison.

Anchors (Stargazer) Mote Cost: 5m/rank

The grip of earth and stone might seem implacable to most. But magical girls know full well that the edicts of gravity are in truth mere suggestions. Some take this beyond simple flight, coaxing leniency from entire swathes of terrain - such practices are difficult to master, but the potency of such effects cannot be denied. The interior of the barrier experiences a shift in gravity upon evoking the illumination, the magical girl may choose to impose Light Gravity or Heavy Gravity. If at least two ranks of this component have been applied to the barrier, the magical girl may may also choose to impose No Gravity. If at least three ranks have been applied, she may choose to impose Objective Directional Gravity in a direction of her choice.

Visions (Stargazer) Mote Cost: 5m

A great tool of tricksters and masters of misdirection, the component of Visions fills a barrier with false phantasms summoned by the magical girl. The interior of the barrier contains a vivid illusion, identical to that created by the spell Major Image. Viewers are permitted a Will saving throw to disbelieve the effect upon viewing it.

Silence (Stargazer) Mote Cost: 10m

In light, there is harmony. In light, there is stillness. In light, there is serenity. Calling upon the great constants of the world, this component quells the riotous tumult of mortals and enforces a state of mystical serenity. The interior of the barrier experiences the effects of an Antimagic Field. If a barrier with this effect is placed upon a targeted creature, rather than an area, that creature may attempt a new Will saving throw at the beginning of each of their turns.

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Tome of Radiance shudder at the righteous fury of an evoker, and the targets of

sURgEs

their wrath feel fate itself conspiring against them. For every 4m of this illumination's cost, targets of the effect suffer a -1 penalty to all saving throws, to a minimum penalty of -1.


Diamonds (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

Battles (Champion, Empath, Stargazer) Awed bystanders have whispered often of the alacrity of the most powerful magical girls. They move not with the precise form and motion of a master swordsman, but with a blinding swiftness born of passion and the very light they wield. If this illumination costs at least 7m, when the recipient of the surge makes a full attack, she may make an additional attack at her highest base attack bonus. For every additional 7m of cost, the illumination grants its target an additional attack at her highest base attack bonus. These extra attacks do not stack with those granted by Haste or similar effects.

Not easily is the light snuffed out, and a magical girl wields power to grant herself and her allies the strength of the candle that remains lit even in the fiercest of storms. The recipient of this surge gains DR 1/- for its duration. For each 2m of this illumination's cost, the DR granted by this component increases by 1.

Isolation (Empath, Stargazer) There is power in a glorious alignment of comrades-at-arms. A whole that is often greater than the sum of its components parts. With the application of ruthless logic, then, the obvious way to strike at such a force is to shatter the very ties that lend

Consumption (Stargazer) To an evoker, light is life, and wonder, and beauty untold. But such radiance can be an awful thing to those who have not been touched by its power - a ghastly-bright inner fire that consumes their very souls. The target of the surge must make a Fortitude save or contract a supernatural illness known as Radiant Wasting, the result of a shard of tainted light embedded deep in their essence. This functions just as any other supernatural disease, with a save DC equal to the evoker's illumination save DC, an incubation period of one day, and no infection vector beyond use of this surge. Radiant Wasting deals 1d4 damage to one ability score, chosen by the evoker when she crafts an illumination with this component. For every 4m of this illumination's cost, she may select an additional ability score to deal 1d4 damage to, or increase the damage to an already selected ability by +2. Radiant Wasting may be cured like any other disease, but effects that emulate diseases (such as the spell Contagion) are unable to mimic it: Radiant Wasting's symptoms are too volatile, and too closely tied to individual evokers, to be reproduced with any sort of coherency. An individual who contracts Radiant Wasting from a surge with this component retains their affliction even after the surge's duration would otherwise end.

it its power, leaving each to be ground into a lonely pile of dust. The target of this surge must make a will saving throw or be afflicted with a dire curse of isolation. The afflicted creature gains a Spell Resistance and Power Resistance of 15 + [the final mote cost of this illumination]. This resistance is controlled by the evoker - she may choose freely whether to allow any given effect to pass through or whether to force it to roll spell or power resistance as usual. Additionally, for every 3m of this illumination's cost, the evoker may suppress a single ongoing magical effect currently affecting her target, chosen at random. The evoker may deliberately exclude any effects from this random selection, so long as she is aware of its presence on her target.

Justice (Empath, Stargazer) The world is an unfair place, but where walk the wielders of light, justice follows close behind. Those marked by this surge receive a brand of either Innocence or Prosecution, chosen when the illumination is crafted. Whenever a target with a brand of Innocence is dealt damage, their attacker suffers 1 point of retributive damage for every 6 points of damage dealt. Whenever a target with a brand of Prosecution deals damage, they suffer retributive damage equal to 1 point for every 6 points of damage dealt. The application of either form of brand

Courage (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

can be resisted with a successful will saving throw. For every 4m

The few against the many. The small against the great and

of this illumination's cost, the ratio of provoking damage to

terrible. The weak against the strong. Such are the battles faced

retributive damage improves – 4m raising the ration to to 1:5,

by en evoker, and if she is to weather them she and her allies

8m to 1:4, 12m to 1:3, 16m to 1:2, and 20m to 1:1.

must stand fast with the courage to withstand any storm. For every 2m in the illumination's final cost, its target receives a +1

Might (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

radiant bonus to AC, to a minimum bonus of +1.

The ideal warrior has no weakness, but even the most rigorous

Denunciations (Empath, Stargazer)

training will leave sometimes leave one cursing that their skills

To be a magical girl is to be the very embodiment of mercy and

are hindered by their own feeble body. Unsurprisingly, given

forgiveness. It is rare for such beings to express true hatred...

how young many evokers are when they first begin to wield

but simple anger is a different story entirely. The cosmos

their power, one of the most common surge components is one

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Tome of Radiance to reinforce and fortify natural potential. The recipient of the

Traditionally, crafting a surge is an act of finesse and

surge receives a +2 Enhancement bonus to an ability score

meticulous control, gathering radiant power in precise ratios to

chosen when the illumination is crafted. For every 3m of the

eventually unleash in a cascade of power. Still, some evokers

illumination's cost, the evoker may add a +2 Enhancement

prefer to just power up their weapon and hit things. A surge

bonus to another ability score. The same ability score can be

with this component empowers any single weapon she is

chosen for this boost multiple times, and its effects stack.

currently wielding. The next time the magical girl makes a successful attack with that weapon, the target of her attack

Mockery (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

suffers the effects of the imbued surge along with those of the

Laughter is death to fear. The most dreadful of villains can often

attack itself. If it is not discharged, the imbuement fades at the

be reduced to a spluttering buffoon with a few well-placed

beginning of the evoker's next turn.

jibes, and devious plots are merely foolish when theatrics are countered by satire. When no targets for jest readily present themselves, the component of Mockery can induce the sort of

Bolts (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

catastrophic pratfall that might bring shame to even the most


egotistical foe. For every 1m of the illumination's cost, its target

Arcing power over great distances, the component of Bolts

suffers a -1 penalty to their next attack roll or skill check. This

allows an evoker to provide aid to her allies (or woe to her

effect can be negated by a successful Will saving throw. When

enemies) even from across a battlefield. The surge is a ranged

the target misses an attack, the effect of this component

touch attack. Willing targets are hit automatically, but enemies

immediately ends. Other effects of the illumination persist for

must be struck with a ranged touch attack normally. The effect

the usual duration.

can target a single creature within a 30' base range. Each rank beyond the first allows the evoker to target an additional

Resolve (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

creature within range.

When her allies are worn and battered by the trials they face, a magical girl may lend her radiance to bring new vigor to weary flesh and bone. For every 1m of this illumination's cost, targets

Pulses (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

of the surge are cured of 1d6 points of damage. After receiving


healing from an illumination with the Resolve component, the

While many struggle to channel them into singular

target cannot benefit from the effects of this component for

applications, some evokers find it easier to simply let their

one minute. Targets under this restriction still receive the

surges of power wash out around them in a great flood. The

benefit of any other effects of an illumination, and benefit from

suge is an aura affecting valid targets within a burst possessing a

other sources of healing normally.

5' radius for each rank of this component. Upon crafting the illumination, an evoker may choose if she wants the aura’s

Sanctity (Empath, Stargazer)

effect to target only allies, only enemies, or both.

There are many strange and wicked things in the world, and at


times it seems that each offers more gruesome torments than the last. Against such manifold terrors, an evoker must at times shield herself and her allies against attacks bearing all manner

Amplitude (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

of unwholesome effects. For every 3m of this illumination's

Mote Cost: 1m/rank

cost, targets of the effect gain a +1 bonus to all saving throws.

Boosting the cohesion and longevity of a surge, this component allows the range of an illumination to be

Shape Components

dramatically increased. For each rank of the Amplitude component applied to an illumination, its base range doubles.

Awakening (Champion, Empath, Stargazer)

This does not affect the radius, length, or other measurements

Mote Cost: 0m

of any potential Shape effects, and does not benefit illuminations whose Shape does not specify a base range.

There is power buried deep within every evoker to rival the mightiest of heroes. To call upon that wellspring, even

Purity [Empath, Stargazer]

unknowingly, is to tap a near-limitless source of potential, and

Mote Cost: 2m/rank

True healing is beyond the powers of light, save in the rarest

even the mightiest of surges can seem effortless when turned inward. The surge targets the evoker.

of circumstances, but the illuminations of a magical girl can nonetheless drive away many ills of the world – even if only for a time. The target of the surge may, for its duration, ignore one

Smiting (Champion, Empath)

of the following effects for each rank of this component;

Mote Cost: 1m

Blinded, Confused, Cowering, Dazed, Dazzled, Deafened, Energy

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Tome of Radiance Drained,

Exhausted,

Fascinated,

Fatigued,

Frightened,

Emptiness [Empath, Stargazer]

Nauseated, Panicked, Paralyzed, Shaken, Sickened, or Turned.

Mote Cost: 4m/rank

Which effects are suppressed must be chosen at illumination

Better than most, evokers understand that there are few

creation. Each selection of ‘Energy Drained’ suppresses only one

torments more terrible than loneliness and isolation. This

negative level. The evoker must suppress Shaken before she can

isolation is not only a fitting punishment, but also at times a

suppress Frightened, Frightened before Panicked or Cowering,

potent tactic in battle, leading to the inception of the rather

Fatigued before Exhausted, Sickened before Nauseated, and

brutal component of Emptiness. If one rank of the component is

Dazed before Paralyzed. These effects are not removed from

applied, the target of the surge must make a will save or be

their target, nor are they re-applied when this surge fades - this

blinded or deafened, chosen when the illumination of crafted. If

illumination merely suppresses the effects of the conditions

two ranks of the component are applied, the target suffers both

affected.

effects on a failed save.

Awe (Empath, Stargazer)

Promises [Champion, Empath, Stargazer]

Mote Cost: 3m]

Mote Cost: 4m/rank

Throughout history, wielders of the light have held a special

A promise instilled by the power of light is not an easy thing

place in the hearts of the common people. In modern times,

to break, and the powers of a magical girl can give even fiends

magical girls are revered as heroes and idols, and in ancient

pause to question their attacks. The target of the illumination

ones, it was not uncommon for them to bask in worship as the

must make a will save or be rendered unable to attack a single

resplendent goddesses of their people. There is a fundamental

target of the evoker’s choice for each rank in this effect. This is a

awe in beholding the radiance and purity of light, capable of

mind-affecting effect.

making knees weaken and bend. The target of the illumination must make a will save or fall prone.

Heartbreak [Empath, Stargazer] Mote Cost: 8m]

Burdens (Empath, Stargazer)

Among the cruelest and darkest of all illuminations, the

Mote Cost: 3m]

component of Heartbreak was born of unspeakable pain and

No heart is entirely free of darkness - nor should it be. The

tragedy. Those who wield it knowingly are dangerously close to

traces of shadow are what allow the mortal races to grasp the

a long fall into darkness, if indeed they still stand in the light at

light with such fervor. Yet, the radiance of a magical girl can

all. The target of the surge must make a will saving throw or

make even the lightest of hearts feel too heavy to bear, and the

experience a traumatic and ruthlessly focused memory

component of Burdens serves to convert metaphorical chains

suppression effect, binding all memories of friendship or

into literal ones, binding a creature with their own regrets. The

kindness behind wrought doors of sickly radiance and sending

target of the illumination must make a reflex save, or be

the target into a blind rage of fear and betrayal. The target will

entangled.

spend each turn attacking the nearest creature, and is completely heedless of the difference between friend and foe. If

Echoes [Empath, Stargazer]

the duration of the illumination is extended, each new round

Mote Cost: 3m/rank

offers the victim of this illumination another opportunity to

A magical girl’s surges of power burn brightly, but their effects fade all too swiftly at times. Though the initial rush of

make a will save and shake off its effects. This is a mindaffecting effect.

power lasts but a moment, it is possible with practice to maintain the echoes of power long enough to leave a lasting mark on the battlefield. For each rank of this component, the surge’s effects last an additional round.

Mirage [Stargazer] Mote Cost: 4m/rank

Calling upon the capricious nature of relative light and space, the Mirage component is a powerful defensive measure against those unable to pierce its trickery. The recipient of the surge gains a number of illusory duplicates equal to the number of ranks in this component. These duplicates share her space and mimic her actions, functioning identically to those created by the spell Mirror Image.

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