pathfinder nymph race


• Delicate figure: Half-nymphs are very beautiful but frail. They also will generally have the curiosity, inventiveness, and ambition of the human parent, along with the love of nature and free spirited nature of the nymph parent.

(The 4 skill points at first level are added on as a bonus, not multiplied in; see the Players Handbook). A single nymph may only inspire one creature at a time in this manner. Naiad Racial Traits +2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma, –2 Strength: Naiads have elegant fey grace and beauty but have delicate builds. Change ), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Lesser Defensive Training, Modified to all Humaniods.

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The nymph can end this effect at any time as a free action.

She can do this as a free action once per day. (feint doesn’t count)

On rare occasion, some half-nymphs band together in a small tribe and live out in the wilderness, close to the home of their ancestors. Just one question, any thoughts on racial traits? Half-Nymph's are suposed to be incredibly beautiful, and they are also suposed to benefit from such beauty. • Unearthly grace: A half-nymph adds her Charisma modifier as a deflection bonus to her Armor Class and CMD if she wears no armor. None of the playable races I allow are above 10 RP. Naiads are protectors of freshwater areas such as lakes, ponds, and particularly rivers.

Quick question; is a Half-Nymph a Humanoid or a Fey?

The half chr to AC won't be overpowered at low levels and at mid to high levels it will be a greatly enjoyed buff.

The nymph can end this effect at any time as a free action. • Nymph immunities: Half-nymphs are 75% immune to magic effects of sleep and charm, and 50% immune to lust effects.

• Harmonious melody: Half-nymphs can sing a beautiful song that affects all non-nymph creatures within a 50-foot spread. Inspiring beaty: a trait that gives +1 to Diplomacy checks and charm spells and effects.
My fix for this would be to get rid of harmonious melody, which is a little overpowered in my opinion anyways. The effect lasts for one hour times the character level. The song gives her a bonus of +1 on charisma checks against the creatures that listen to the song of all charisma based abilities including spells, skills, and nymph traits like unearthly grace and charming gaze. It's still wrok in process.

• Medium: Half-nymphs are Medium creatures and have no bonuses or penalties due to their size. If the save fails, the opponent acts as if affected by a charm person spell. Many half-nymphs tend to have blue eyes, with hues ranging from bright sky blue to a deep topaz blue. Animal Guardian (Ex): At 12th level, a nymph gains a loyal animal companion who follows and protects her wherever she goes. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The rules don't allow a race with two different types. • Harmonious melody: https://dungeons.fandom.com/wiki/Half-Nymph_(3.5e_Race)?oldid=96493, Nymphs are natural swimmers and show unusual skill in the water. Also, its a sound effect.

(0 RP) Nymphs with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following languages: Elven, Gnoll, Gnome, Halfling, Celestial, Draconic. • Charming gaze: • Beautiful voice: Half-nymphs add a +1 to “talked” usage of the bluff, perform, and diplomacy skills checks (feint and playing instruments don’t count).

A half-nymph can suppress this ability as a free action.

Half-nymphs try to get along with everyone else. It gives you a flat +2 dodge bonus and only costs you 3 BP. An affected creature can attempt a DC Will to resist the effects. • Normal Speed: Half-nymphs have a base speed of 30 feet.

Edit: I like it, I just like giving suggestions. Half-nymphs, unlike most other races, retain their physical beauty for all of their lives; even while on their death bed, dying of old age, half-nymphs rarely look older than a middle-age human. this should go more in here

The song gives her a bonus of +1 on charisma checks against the creatures that listen to the song of all charisma based abilities including spells, skills, and nymph traits like unearthly grace and charming gaze.

This is done as a standard action.

I like how it's not overpowered either. I'd also change the ability modifiers to +2 Charisma and no penalty, if the goal is to keep it in-line with other Pathfinder races.

o A song passed among generations of nymph’s that makes opponents regard you as more charismatic.

I forgot to place the +5 maximum to unearthly grace XD sorry. My concerns with this race would be as follows: 1/2 of a cha modifier added to AC for a race that has a +2 to cha and will likely start with a cha of 20, then add items to boost charisma will essentially mean armor that is comparable to plate armor that will stack with simple spells like mage armor and common AC items like amulets of natural armor. It’s a sonic effect and based on language.

Once a creature is affected by harmonious melody, it can’t be affected again for 24 hours. o Benefits: A half-nymph’s gaze can charm any creature meeting her gaze and within 30 feet. o Prerequisites: Cha 13, caster class, caster level 3, non-lawful, half-nymph. If the save fails, the opponent acts as if affected by a charm person spell. Adrianne, a druid Half-Nymph, in the forest temple.

Charming gaze seems weak at first look, but it does duplicate a spell and scales the dc up.

Half-nymphs with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except for demonic languages like Abyssal). Half-nymphs are most likely to worship and pray to deities that have themes of nature or have aspects of nature in their portfolios or nature related domains.

=) I will take this recomendations into consideration... and yes, I guess lust is just a single spell and the percentage system can be kinda confusing. She can do this as a free action once per day.

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How does this 75% immunity to sleep and charm effects work? Harmonious melody doesn't give a boost to the characters base charisma mod, but to the charisma checks to do spells and abillities and also unearthly grace. Spells A nymph casts spells as a 7th-level druid, but cannot swap out prepared spells to cast summon spells.

It’s a sonic effect and based on language.

You can remove it, half it, or switch it for your own gaming if you want. Half-Nymphs gain +4 skill points at first level and 1 extra skill point at each additional level.

It's almost a visible exchange of blood from one brain to the 'other' one. (0 RP) I would ask what's the true origin inciting this new race, instead of just playing it off background story and roleplaying. In some ways this reminds me of my druid's custom "elf/dryad" race, which we call a "drylf".
The save DC is Charisma-based. ( Log Out /  I would change o Prerequisites: Cha 13, half-nymph. (1 RP) The race is inspired in the investigation of nymphs, nereids, dryad, siren, fey (like baccae, and pixie), and others, both in the pathfinder monster book, and mythological reference sources. If the racial feats are bonus feats the character gets for free, I think they are too powerful.

Half-nymphs particularly get along well with half-elves, whom they see as kindred spirits, being both half human and half of a what is seen as a graceful and beautiful race. The song gives her a bonus of +1 on charisma checks against the creatures that listen to the song of all charisma based abilities including spells, skills, and nymph traits like unearthly grace and charming gaze.

o A half-nymph adds "HALF" her Charisma modifier as a deflection bonus to her Armor Class and CMD if she wears no armor

Also, blows your cover when at stealth, plus uses as a standard action.

• TOTAL: 12 RP. Now that I understand your question I'm happy to aswer they are actually Humanoid.

• TOTAL: 10 RP. On occasion, the nymph reciprocates the attraction, and inevitably as a result, half-nymphs are created. Stunning Glance (Su) As a standard action, a nymph can stun a creature within 30 feet with a look.

Even as a feat unearthly grace is super powerful. I've consolidated the threads on this topic.

They are adept at fitting into many other races communities and making themselves valuable and welcome.

She is that beautiful. • Nymph immunities: Half-nymphs get a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells and effects.

Like their mothers, a half-nymph both loves and reveres nature to more or less of an extent, but unlike an actual nymph, a half-nymph does not have the dedication, or the long life span, to stay inside the nymph woods for all eternity.

• Low-Light Vision: Half-nymphs can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light. Just a minor correction to "unearthly grace" (+5 deflection bonus to AC maximum).

• Delicate figure: Half-nymphs are beautiful and cunning, but they are also frail. (1 RP) Fey: Nymphs are fey. The target must succeed a Fortitude save or be blinded permanently as though the nymph had cast Blindness on him. Half-nymphs with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except for demonic languages like Abyssal). They also take a penalty of -2 on “talked” usage of intimidate checks. how bout using the greater defensive training? Medium: Nymphs are Medium creatures and have no bonuses or penalties due to their size. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account.

While a half-nymph's body takes more after its nymph parent, a half-nymph's mind takes more after its versatile and capable Human lineage.

Ironically, this sounds alot like certain ladies who chose to work in our plant. Stunning Glance (Su) As a standard action, a nymph can stun a creature within 30 feet with a look. Some take this as proof that naiads originated long ago from the intermingling of nymph and mortal bloodlines. Once a creature is affected by harmonious melody, it can’t be affected again for 24 hours.

Nymph Blood: For all effects related to race, a half-nymph is considered a, Unearthly Grace (Ex): A half-nymph adds her Charisma modifier as a bonus on all her saving throws, and as a deflection bonus to her armor class.

With their amazing and sleek figures, deep penetrating eyes, full luscious lips, long silky hair, and perfect skin, half-nymphs are (needless to say) an ideal standard of beauty for most humanoid creatures. • Low-Light Vision: Half-nymphs can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light. Also, inspired on my girlfriend XD. Like nymphs, half-nymphs value personal freedom and creative expression, demonstrating neither a love of leaders nor a desire for followers.

Likewise, half-nymphs are capable swimmers and gain a +2 racial bonus on all, Add +1 to the Difficulty Class for all saving throws against. This is done as a standard action.

Charming gaze is a race feat.

Blinding Beauty: Once per day, a nymph can attempt to blind one humanoid with her flawless figure. • Unearthly grace: A half-nymph adds her Charisma modifier as a deflection bonus to her Armor Class and CMD if she wears no armor. To Chengar Qordath, it counts as both for racial implications, Shadowmage, you just aswered your own question. Characters with more than 11 levels in nymph represent paragons of the nymph race, who, whether through hard work or an accident of birth, possess abilities in excess of most of their kind. (0 RP) Summary::The child of a Nymph and a Human, bringing together the dangerous combination of the Nymph's appearance and body, and the Human's versatility and mind. She can do this as a free action once per day. Their nymph heritage gives a greater chance of a good (or at least neutral) half-nymph, as opposed to an evil one. A single nymph may only inspire one creature at a time in this manner.