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====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Unworthy.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Unworthy gain no proficiency with any weapon but do gain proficiency with Medium and heavy armor but no shields.

'''{{Anchor|Eternal Bond}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]): ''' At first level the unworthy becomes irrevocably bound to the person to which they pledge themself for all time. As such they always know exactly where their master is, and, if ever separated from their master need not eat, drink, or sleep until they and their master have been reunited. Additionally, at 2nd level he no longer needs to eat, drink, or sleep at all.

'''{{Anchor|Blessed by Their Light}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]): ''' The unworthy feels truly blessed to be able to serve. When in his master’s presence or when directly serving their master’s interests the Unworthy gains a bonus equal to half their class level to attack, damage, AC, and skill checks.

At 4th level the Unworthy is also constantly under the effects of a ''[[SRD:Haste|Haste]] '' spell.

At 7th Level the Unworthy Gains DR/- equal to their class level

At 10th level the Unworthy is constantly under the effects of a ''[[SRD:Regenerate|Regenerate]]'' spell this effect does not heal any damage, but the Unworthy remains alive after being decapitated for 2d8+class level rounds. They cannot regrow their head or act while decapitated but if their head is reattached before those rounds are up they are restored to life with the same amount of hit points they had before decapitation (which may mean they are dying).

However, if the Unworthy should ever cause any harm to their master through their actions, whether wittingly or not, they lose all the benefits of this class ability and instead are inflicted with an equal penalty to the bonuses they would have gained for their class levels and are slowed. This penalty persists until the Unworthy receives Atonement or until their Master grants them forgiveness.

'''{{Anchor|Unbound}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|SU]]):''' At 2nd level the Unworthy is always under the effects of a ''[[SRD:Freedom of Movement|Freedom of Movement]]'' spell. 

'''{{Anchor|The Master’s Shield}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]): ''' At 3rd level the Unworthy now acts as their master’s shield, even against mental attacks. Whenever the Unworthy is within Close range of their Master and an attempt is made to read their master’s thoughts, detect their alignment or similar their spell is instead redirected to the Unworthy who resists it normally.

At 6th level This effect becomes a constant ''[[SRD:Mind Blank|Mind Blank]]''effect.

At 9th level the effects of the Mind blank extend to the Unworthy and he may also extend it to any other party members.

'''{{Anchor|Castling}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Sp]]):''' At 4th level the Unworthy gains ''[[SRD:Greater Teleport|Greater Teleport]]'' as a spell like ability useable  at will however there are only three situations in which He may use this ability. First, if the Unworthy and their master are ever separated the Unworthy may immediately teleport back to their master’s side, second if the Unworthy’s master is in mortal danger and is within close range of the unworthy he may teleport them away the master is given no save against this effect but it may only be enacted when it is clear there is no chance of survival, and finally if the Master is ever in immediate danger and is within close range the Unworthy may, as an immediate action, switch places with their master. Regardless of which of these are used none of the applications may be used again until an hour has passed. 

'''{{Anchor|Unwavering}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]): ''' At 5th Level the Unworthy  becomes entirely unwavering in their loyalty, they gain immunity to ''[[SRD:Fear|Fear]] '' and ''[[SRD: Charm_and_Compulsion|Compulsion]]'' effects as well as immediately breaking free of any ''[[SRD: Charm_and_Compulsion|Charm]]'' effects which would compel him to betray his master. 

'''{{Anchor|Interpose}}([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]): ''' It is the duty and honor of an Unworthy to protect others, at 6th level he may redirect any number of attacks made against an ally within his reach to himself.

'''{{Anchor|The Master’s Shadow}}([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]): ''' The Unworthy does not draw attention to himself, preferring instead to let their master’s splendor shine. Until he takes an action that would draw attention to himself people simply don’t notice him. He isn’t hidden nor does he have concealment and so cannot sneak attack unless flanking, but at 7th level at the beginning of each encounter after rolling initiative, the Unworthy then always benefits from a surprise round and always acts first in any surprise round, before assuming his usual spot in the initiative count.

'''{{Anchor|Their Moon}}([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]): ''' At 8th Level the Unworthy may now radiate the light he receives from their master, becoming the pale reflection of his master’s radiance. So long as he is within close range of his master they also benefit from his Blessed by Their Light abilities.

'''{{Anchor|Impassible Barrier}}([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]): '''  The Unworthy must never allow anyone to pass him and harm his master. At 9th level any time an enemy attempts to approach within 30ft of his master while he is within close range and provided he hasn’t acted yet that turn he may immediately act as though he had a readied action but that action must be to move at full speed to intercept the assailant. If at any time an enemy would attempt to pass by him they are stopped by a ‘‘[[SRD:Wall of Force|Wall of Force]]’’, which functions as the spell, but reforms 1d4 rounds after being dispelled, does not impede allied movement or attacks at all, and projects out to 40 ft on either side of him. If an enemy collides with this wall they must make a reflex save (Wis based) or fall prone.

'''{{Anchor|Loyalty Beyond Death}}}([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]) ''' At 10th level the Unworthy’s entire existence becomes bound to service. So long as they continue to serve they will endure forever. He becomes truly immortal, he no longer ages, neither gaining bonuses or accruing penalties, his soul cannot be trapped and should he ever be killed he will return in a week’s time. 

This immortality is tied to his service, if his master is alive he returns to life at his master’s side. If his master is dead he continues to endure so long as he continues to serve in some fashion, seeking to resurrect his master is of course acceptable, but if his master died of old age or otherwise can’t be resurrected, guarding his master’s tomb, or perpetuating his master’s fame are two options. Another might be coming to serve one of his master’s children, becoming the eternal servant of his master’s bloodline. But the Unworthy is not a mercenary, he cannot simply find a news master selected from the populace.
Article Balance	Very High +
Author	Falin +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	10 +
Minimum Level	10 +
Rating	Unrated +
Skill	Appraise +, Bluff +, Climb +, Concentration +, Craft +, Diplomacy +, Disguise +, Gather Information +, Heal +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Open Lock +, Perform +, Profession +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Spot +, Survival +, Swim + and Use Rope +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	In the world, there are those who do battle. Some fight for power, some for fame, others fight for riches. A rare few fight for another, and these few are the most frightening warriors of all. +
Title	The Unworthy +