New Feats

This section is for new feats developed specifically for StarBreak and the Skarn City setting. Since StarBreak characters use the Alternative Feat Progression found in the Game_Mechanics section, you might want to check them out.

Cultural Feats

You exemplify the traits of your native culture. You are also well-versed in knowledge regarding your culture. Most cultural feats give you +1 to three specific skills and make those skills permanent class skills (those skills always cost 1 skill point per rank and have a maximum rank of Hit Dice + 3). In addition, you get +4 to knowledge check regarding your specific culture.

You may take a cultural feat at any time, but it must reflect your character's background accurately (i.e., only grey elves may take the Mellikan Cultural Feat). Characters with multicultural backgrounds may apply for multiple cultural feats, at the DM's discretion. The character should have spent a significant amount of time learning the intricacies of any culture he intends to emulate (at least a few years).

Cultural Icon

You so exemplify your native culture that you become an unofficial representative of it.

Prerequisites: Any Cultural Feat and 6 ranks each in that culture's associated skills.

The skill bonuses from your cultural feat increase to +3. In addition you gain a +4 to all charisma based checks with individuals who share your culture.

Special: Merkese characters must have bought three languages with skill points to qualify for this feat (in addition to the skill rank requirements). This feat grants Merkese characters two additional languages in addition to the other benefits.

Gharanese (Cultural)

"..."

Your life began in the hidden depths of the Gharun Jungle.

You gain a +1 bonus to Hide, Knowledge: Nature, and Move Silently. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any classes you take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding Gharanese culture.

Gurd (Cultural)

"Did you know that it's warmer under the snow, Southlander? No, of course you didn't, which is why you are freezing to death in your civilized little tent."

You hail from the cold reaches of the Gurd Lands.

You gain a +1 bonus to Intimidate, Knowledge: Nature, and Survival. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any classes you take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding the various Gurd tribal cultures.

Haloran (Cultural)

"Let me tell you a story my father gave me."

You bring from Halorad the legends your people have taken from the world, and you are eager to bring back a few of your own.

You gain a +1 bonus to Gather Information, Perform: Storytelling, and Survival. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any classes you take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding Haloran culture.

Hellek (Cultural)

You hail from Hellek, the heart of the Krydian Empire.

You gain a +1 bonus to Diplomacy, Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty, and Knowledge: History. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any class you take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding Hellek's unique culture.

Holy City Makril (Cultural)

You are from Makril, the seat of the Krydian Church of Pelor.

You gain a +1 bonus to Knowledge: Religion, Knowledge: the Planes, and ANOTHER SKILL. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any class you take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding Makril's unique culture.

Imperial Naranese (Cultural)

"Indeed your demeanor suggests otherwise. Perhaps we should discuss this further in private."

You have always known the Imperial courts of Naran, and are skilled in maneuvering your way through them.

You gain a +1 bonus to Diplomacy, Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty, and Sense Motive. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any classes you take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding the culture of the courts of Imperial Naran.

Krydian (Cultural)

"The World is my oyster."

Krydians are generally knowledgable about the world at large, especially news and gossip. They also boast some of the greatest cartographers and explorers.

You gain a +1 bonus to Knowledge: Local, Knowledge: Geography, and Gather Information. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any class take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding Krydian culture.

Mellikan (Cultural)

Prerequisite: Grey Elf

You've brought a greater understanding of arcane magic from the misty isle to the dark, savage world outside.

You gain a +1 bonus to Concentration, Knowledge: Arcana, and Spellcraft. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any classes you take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding Mellikan's culture.

Merkese (Cultural)

"Do you know any Yuan-ti or possibly Ignan? What does this hand look like to you?"

You've ventured from the Merkon Jungle out into the world at large on a quest for knowledge in all forms.

You gain a +1 bonus to Craft: Bookbinding and Decipher Script. In addition, you gain either one additional language or Literacy (if you are illiterate, you must choose literacy). These skills and Speak Language are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any class you take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding Merkese culture.

Rasharan (Cultural)

"Come on! Don't tell me you ride like that?!"

You were raised in Rashar among the world's best horsemen, and your relationship with your mount is legendary.

You gain a +1 bonus to Handle Animal, Hide, and Ride. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any classes you take).

In addition, you get a +2 bonus to any knowledge check regarding Rasharan culture and the ownership of a light warhorse or warpony.

Skarn City (Cultural)

"Watch yourself, skinner."

You call the largest city in the world home, and have learned how to get along with people of all sorts.

You gain a +1 bonus to Diplomacy, Gather Information, and Sense Motive. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any class you take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding Skarn City's "culture".

Takaian (Cultural)

"What?"

You have survived the Takai Wastes from your birth, and have grown up in the Wastes' isolated and nomadic tribes. You don't have much to say, but you know that you're tougher than any outsider.

You gain a +1 bonus to Heal, Intimidate, and Survival. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any classes you take).

In addition, you get a +6 bonus to any knowledge check regarding the limited culture of the Takai Wastes.

Xardan (Cultural)

"Time is money, so don't waste my money."

You come from the nation of guilds. Unless you are an exile or expatriate, this feat grants you membership in one of Xarda's prolific guilds.

You gain a +1 bonus to Appraise, one Craft skill, and one Profession skill. These skills are always treated as class skills for you (add them to the class skills list of any class you take).

In addition, you get a +4 bonus to any knowledge check regarding Xardan culture.

General Feats

Note that Dodge and Two-Weapon Fighting are slightly enhanced in StarBreak Campaigns.

Light Weapon Dodger

You are adept at dodging the quick attacks of light weapons.

Prerequisite

Dodge

Benefit

You gain a +2 dodge bonus to Armor Class against attacks made against you with light melee weapons.

Special

A fighters may select Light Weapon Dodger as a Bonus Feat.

One-Handed Weapon Dodger

You are trained at evading the thrusts, slashes, and swings of one-handed weapons.

Prerequisite

Dodge

Benefit

You gain a +2 dodge bonus to Armor Class against attacks made against you with one-handed melee weapons. One-handed weapons weilded in two hands still incur this effect, but weapons which are designed for one or two-handed use (such as the Dwarven Waraxe or the Bastard Sword) only incur this effect when used one-handed.

Special

A fighters may select One-Handed Weapon Dodger as a Bonus Feat.

Two-Handed Weapon Dodger

You are skilled at avoiding the mighty swings and crushing blows of two-handed weapons.

Prerequisite

Dodge

Benefit

You gain a +2 dodge bonus to Armor Class against attacks made against you with two-handed melee weapons. Two-handed weapons weilded in one hand (such as through the Monkey Grip feat) still incur this effect, but weapons which are designed for one or two-handed use (such as the Dwarven Waraxe or the Bastard Sword) only incur this effect when used two-handed.

Special

A fighter may select Two-Handed Weapon Dodger as a Bonus Feat.

Missile Dodger

Your eye can determine the path of an arrow mid-flight, and your feet get you out of the way.

Prerequisite

Dodge

Benefit

You gain a +2 dodge bonus to Armor Class against ranged attacks made against you. This includes missile weapons, throwing weapons, and spell effects requiring ranged attack rolls, but not against weapons not designed to be thrown.

Special

Fighters may select Missile Dodger as a Bonus Feat.

Natural Attack Dodger

You've learned how to keep claws, fangs, and horns just inches away.

Prerequisite

Dodge

Benefit

You gain a +2 dodge bonus to Armor Class against melee attacks against you made with natural weapons.

Special

A Fighter may select Natural Attack Dodger as a Bonus Feat.