Adepta Sororitas
(PRESTIGE CLASS)
The Adepta Sororitas, also known as the Sisters of Battle, are an elite sisterhood of warriors raised from infancy to adore and worship the Emperor of Mankind. Their fanatical devotion and unwavering spiritual purity is a bulwark against corruption, heresy and evil attack, and once battle has been joined they will stop at nothing until their enemies are utterly crushed. The Sisters of Battle are trained to the peak of human ability and stand amongst Mankind's most dedicated and disciplined warriors. Wherever there are foes of the Emperor, the Sisters of Battle will be found fighting with faith and steel. When not actively prosecuting the Ecclesiarchy's wars, the battle-sisters of the Orders Militant divide their time between rigorous training and devout worship of the God-Emperor. Indeed, to the Adepta Sororitas, the disciplines are nigh inseparable, for whilst combat drills and studies of battle tactics can hone the body and the mind, only penitent prayer can bolster the spirit, and all three are required to defeat the Imperium's foes. The combination of combat doctrine and prayer is most evident on the battlefield, where battle-sisters loudly proclaim their faith in hymn and verse as they march to war, calling upon the Emperor to aid them in the fight against their enemies. The intense, unquestioning nature of this faith is a potent weapon indeed, manifesting as divine inspiration that drives the Sororitas to unprecedented feats of martial prowess. Sisters of Battle gripped with holy fervour banish worldly fears from their minds, shrug off mortal wounds, and summon preternatural strength to smite their foes. The Sisters of Battle believe their faith to be a weapon stronger than any steel, and those who witness their battlefield miracles are left in no doubt that the spirit of the Emperor indeed walks with these pious warriors.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Only women
- Only human
- Alignment: Lawful neutral or true neutral
- Skills: 10 Discipline, 5 Intimidate
- BAB 7
- Feats: Strong Soul, Armor Proficiency (Heavy), Weapon Proficiency (War), Toughness, Great fortitude
Class Skill: Strength
Saving Throw: Fighter
Hit Dice: 1d10
Attack class: 1
Skills: 4+int/lvl
Class Skills:
Concentration
Discipline
Healing
Parry
Taunt
Intimidate
Special bonuses per level:
1: Talent: Power Attack
3: Talent: Cleave
5: Talent: Heavy Armor Optimization
7: Talent: Bullheaded
9: Talent: Blind fight
11: Talent: Aura of Courage
15: Talent: Ecclesiastical power
17: Talent: Whirling Attack
22: Talent: Epic prowess
25: Talent: Improved Whirlwind Attack
28: Talent: Immunity to fire
30: Purification Fire
Ecclesiastical power
Type of talent: Class
Prerequisite: Adepta Sororitas level 15
Use: selected
Specifics: The Adepta Sororitas is able to channel a portion of her deity's power twice per day, giving her a +3 bonus on attack rolls, damage, and saving throws for a number of rounds equal to her strength bonus. She also gains damage reduction of 10/+5. The attack and saving throw bonuses increase by +2 at level 10.
The bonus damage (reported as divine damage) is from a damage increase effect, so it ignores both damage resistance and damage immunity.
The attack, damage, and saving throw bonuses increase by a further +2 every five levels and the damage reduction increases as well.
Damage Reduction:
15: 10/+5
20: 15/+6
25: 20/+7
30: 25/+7
Attack / damage / save bonus
15: +3
20: +5
25: +7
30: +9
Purification Fire
Type of talent: Class
Prerequisite: Adepta Sororitas level 30
Details: The Adepta deals 35d6 Energy damage to a single target by invoking the sacred power of the Inquisition. Can be used twice a day.
Usage: launch.
Epic Adepta Sororitas
Epic Adepta Sororitas is considered a Canoness. A canoness is a veteran warrior of many hundreds of battles who has risen to her position through a combination of strong leadership, shrewd tactical genius, obedience and compliance with the Ecclesiarchy and above all, her sheer overarching faith in the God-Emperor. As a guardian of her battle-sisters' souls, a canoness is also responsible for the spiritual well-being of those under her command. A canoness' non-military duties include leading the Order in its prayer services, performing rites of initiation and overseeing the running of the Order.
Hit die: d10
Skill Points: 4 + Int modifier.
Bonus Feats: An Adepta Sororitas gains a bonus feat at levels 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, and 40.
Bonus Feats of an Adepta Sororitas: Armor Skin, Epic Damage Reduction, Devastating Critical, Epic Toughness, Epic Weapon Focus, Epic Weapon Specialization, Improved Stun Fist, Overhelming Critical, Superior Initiative
Selectable Epic Class Feats: Blinding speed
