The storm blade possesses a magical affinity towards lightning, and uses that to bridge disparate mystical powers within herself and to strike foes down with her sword. (Original Concept by Lindley Court) Primary Class: Swashbuckler. Secondary Class: Sorcerer. Alignment: Any. Hit Dice: d10. Bonus Skills and Ranks: The storm blade selects three sorcerer skills to add to her class skills in addition to the normal swashbuckler class skills. The storm blade gains a number of ranks at each level equal to 4 + Int modifier. Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The storm blade is proficient with all simple weapons, and with light armor, but not with shields. Sparking Panache (Su): This is exactly like swashbuckler’s panache ability, except that the storm blade possesses an affinity to storms and electricity. Whenever the storm blade deals electricity damage equal to her storm blade level + her Charisma modifier (minimum 1) against a single opponent, she regains 1 panache point. This damage can be from her weapon, deeds, or spell-like abilities. This is in addition to any other methods of regaining panache. Stormborn Deeds: A storm blade’s blood is infused with magical energies that grant her deeds similar to the powers of the stormborn bloodline. The storm blade swaps seven swashbuckler deeds with the following stormborn deeds.
Stormborn Magic (Sp): Starting at 2nd level, a storm blade learns to cast spells from the stormborn bloodline as a spell-like ability. At 2nd level, a storm blade can cast shocking grasp twice per day. At 6th level, a storm blade can cast gust of wind twice per day. At 10th level, a storm blade can cast lightning bolt once per day. At 14th level, a storm blade can cast shout once per day. At 18th level, a storm blade can cast overland flight once per day. The storm blade uses her storm blade level as her caster level for the purpose of these spell-like abilities. This ability replaces charmed life. Bonus Feats: This is exactly like the swashbuckler ability of the same name, except that the storm blade can select any of the following feats from the stormborn bloodline as a bonus feat: Deadly Aim, Dodge, Enlarge Spell, Far Shot, Great Fortitude, Point Blank Shot, Skill Focus (Fly), Wind Stance. Table: Storm Blade
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