Cloistered Theurge (Apath)

Unofficial rules compendium

A cloistered theurge grew up in an ivory tower, even more so than a regular theurge. His knowledge of the world is second-hand and theoretical.

Class Skills

The cloistered theurge’s class skills are Appraise (Int), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Heal (Wis), Knowledge (all) (Int), Linguistics (Int), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), and Spellcraft (Int).

Knowledge Domain

A cloistered theurge must choose the Knowledge domain. If the theurge worships a deity, that deity must be one that grants the Knowledge domain. The cloistered theurge does not gain any domain powers from domains other than the Knowledge domain.

Breadth of Knowledge

At 1st level, a cloistered theurge gains a bonus on Knowledge skill checks equal to half her class level (minimum +1) and can make Knowledge skill checks untrained.

Scribe Scroll (Su)

At 1st level, a cloistered theurge gains Scribe Scroll as a bonus feat.

Well-Read (Ex)

At 2nd level, a cloistered theurge gains a +2 bonus on skill checks, caster level checks, and saving throws if such rolls pertain to mundane or magical glyphs, runes, scrolls, symbols, and other writings.

Verbal Instruction (Ex)

At 3rd level, a cloistered theurge can use a Perform (oratory) check with the aid another action to assist an ally within 30 feet on a skill or ability check. The ally must be able to hear and understand the theurge’s instructions. For every three class levels beyond 3rd, the cloistered theurge can instruct one additional ally. If all allies are not engaged in the same task, using this ability is a full-round action rather than a standard action.

Summary of Changed Class Abilities

These abilities of the original class are lost or modified in this archetype:

• Class Skills
• Domains