Classes

This section describes how the core classes from the Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook function in the game, and also describes a number of prestige classes unique to the Baenrahl setting. Not all of the core classes are available to players in the Baenrahl setting, but three new classes; Champion, Herald, and Templar have been added to fill the roles of the unavailable classes.

New Core Classes

This section presents three new core classes unique to the setting. The champion is a devote warrior protected and strengthened by an array of blessings from his Regent. The Herald is a spell-caster trained in the heraldic tradition who combines physical and mental training with a mastery of spells. Templars are masters of divine magic and capable warriors dedicated to preserving the status of the regents.

• Champion: A warrior in the service of his Regent, protected and strengthened by an array of divine powers.
• Herald: A knight dedicated to fighting the Regents, a master swordsman and powerful magician.
• Templar: A priest in the service of his Regent, a master of divine magic and a capable warrior as well.

Core Classes

Most of the classes presented in the Player’s Handbook have a role in the Baenrahl setting. Some are linked closely to a specific race, culture, or regent, while others span a range of options.

• Barbarian: A ferocious warrior from the uncivilized lands who uses fury and instinct to bring down foes.
• Bard: A performer whose music works magic-a wanderer, a tale-teller, and a jack-of-all-trades.
• Druid: An enemy of the regents who draws energy from the natural world to cast divine spells and gain strange magical powers.
• Fighter: A warrior with exceptional combat capability and unequaled skill with weapons.
• Monk: A martial artist whose unarmed strikes hit fast and hard-a master of exotic powers.
• Ranger: A cunning, skilled warrior of the wilderness.
• Rogue: A tricky, skillful scout and spy who wins the battle by stealth rather than brute force.
• Sorcerer: A spellcaster with inborn magical ability.
• Wizard: A potent spellcaster schooled in the arcane arts.

Unused Core Classes

The following core classes are not usable in the Baenrahl setting.

• Cleric: In the Baenrahl setting clerics are known as Templars and are dealt with as a new class. See Templar for more.
• Paladin: Each of the twelve regents has individuals who are devoted to their cause; these champions replace the traditional Paladin from the Player’s Handbook. See Champion for more.
• Psion: There are no psionics in the Baenrahl setting and as such this character class is not available.
• Psychic Warrior: There are no psionics in the Baenrahl setting and as such this character class is not available.