Below are listed core classes and how they have been changed. If a core class has "no PC" next to it, it means I have not looked at how this could used as a PC class. This usually means that they are limited to NPC, but if you really wish to play one, talk to the dm, and maybe something can be worked out. If a class has Banned next to it, it meants that for some reason I don't want it taken by a PC. (You may still see NPC with them). It is not always a balance thing (though I am big on balance). A lot of time if could be that I simply don't feel the class is a good fit for the world. Sometimes I will ban a class because it seems more intended to cause problems in a party, then help. If you have a book not listed below, and wish to use a class from there, please see below. NOTE, if you are using class from a book I do not have you are responsible for bringing the book. (also to allow the dm use of it long enough to enter the class into DM GENIE) If you use an ability that is in said book and you do not have it and we have a question on it, I will make a ruling that might not match the book, including disallowing the ability.
Core Classes from published sources
PHB
- Fighters
- Fighter are the staple Class of Nor. Most fighters have been formarlly trained by a person or a group. Some are just thoes that pick up the art on thier own. When creating a fighter you should have an idea where you learned you weapon skills. There are several Fighting Styles that you may have learned from.
- Clerics
- There are no generic Clerics on Nor. Evey Cleric needs to worship a Diety to get thier spells. Depending on the region a cleric is in, depends on his social status. Most cleric aer well respected and have a sort of "honorary nobility" but this is not true in all places. See the specific region for more information about the religion there.
- Rogues
- Straight out of the core book, there are no changes or anyhting else special about rogues. Because they come in all type, ow they are treated is usually based on how they act.
- Wizards
- The biggest changes to the core classes are Wizards. Recently all free magic has been controled (see Magic for more details) and inorder to cast third level spells you need access to that magic. There are several ways to access magic, the most common being conduits, given out by the Towers Or Wizadry. Another is to use Mage Marks that the Chi Cshuran mages use. Please see the magic section for specifics on what to use to get access to lvl 3 spells or higher. Wizard have a mixed relationship with the people of Nor. Some great catastrophies have been cause by wizards, so ther are feared in many places. Recent event have made the people more open to magic users but they are mistrusted.
- Rangers
- No changes for rangers. Like rogues, they are judged individualy.
- Paladins
- There are really only a couple of gods that have paladins. Kerius and Grazon. These lawful gods are known for having holy warriors go out and quest for them. The One God is also known to have Paladins. There are possibilties of other gods having paladins, but they would be very very rare. There are several god that have paladin type classes associated with them, but while these classes are similar to paladins, they are not the same.
- Monks
- Northern monks (Not comming from Chi Cshura) are very rare. There is a monestary in the Ice Wall that trains monks. There is also a school in Seaport called The Acadamy that traines fighter to fight unarmed and monks can be from there as well. Most all other monks are from the lands of Chi Cshura.
- Sorcerers
- These arcane spell casters are thoes that have somehow gotten around the restriction of needing a conduit. Most are through deals with powerful creatures, who link themselves to the socreror. Some have Dragon Blood, or Fey Blood. Some are able to draw thier power from souls of unsuspecting innocents. You will find more information in the magic section. If you wish to play a sorceror, please see the DM to work up a reason for your magical talent. Character who can "just do magic" are knows as Adepts, and are very very rare. Wizards view sorcerers as a Powerful threat to the world, as they are able to gain immense power and have little work to do for it. Wizards see Sorcerers as too quick to use thier magic and the potential for great destruction. Some even hunt sorcerers.
- Barbarians
- No Changes. Many places see them as they are, uncivilized and primitive and treat them as such.
PHBII
- Beguiler
- No PC
- Dragon Shaman
- No PC (look at Dragon Diciple prestige class.)
- Duskblade
- Currently restricted to elves
- Knight
- No changes. NOTE: You do not have to have this class to be a knight. But you have to be a knight to take the class.
Complete Warrior
- Hexblade
- No PC
- Samurai
- banned (There is a version of this class for Chi cshura that uses the class from AO)
- Swashbuckler
- no changes
Complete Divine
- Divine Soul
- Divine Souls are like Clerics that didn't choose to be clerics. These individuals have been touched by a God for some purpose, and they have a choice, ignore it, or embrace it. Thoes that ignore it usually lose the mark of divinity. Thoes that embrace it, become favored souls. Most people do not know the difference between a cleric and favored soul, though the latter is usually more down to earth. Clerics however are often jealous of the power a God grants a Favored soul of the same faith.
- Sugenja
- banned - use the Shugenja from OA (very close)
- Spirit Shaman
- no changes. This class is usually from a primitive society, like barbarians, but there are cases of civilized men who want to study thier ways and became spirit shamans. People treat them usually based on how they act. If they act primitive they are treated like barbarians.
Complete Arcane
- Warlock
- no PC
- Warmage
- Banned
- Wu Jen
- Banned - (see Wu-Kar of Chi Cshura)
Complete Adventurer
- Ninja
- Banned - (use OA version)
- Scout
- no Changes
- Spell Thief
- Banned
Psionic Handbook
- Psion
- No Changes Psions are very rare but available. Psionics is growing more and more commonplace.
- Psychic Warrior
- No changes
- SoulKnife
- No changes
- Wilder
- No PC
Complete Psionic
- Ardent
- Not Avilable
- Divine Mind
- Not Available
- Lurk
- Not Available
Oriental Adventures
These classes are used when playing characters from Chi Cshura or when playing a campiagn based there. Please see the dm for availability
