Noble Scion PC Prereq. question


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Can the various nobility traits, such as those from the KM AP, be substituted for the Noble Scion/Skill Focus feat prereq. ?


The short answer is no, but if it is a home game your GM can house rule if deemed appropriate.

The longer answer is that traits represent about 1/2 the power of a feat. Using one to replace a feat requirement would not be a good idea. The idea of the feat requirement (or feat tax as it is sometimes termed) is that the acquisition of that requirement limits the power in some way that then offsets what is gained by the class. This being the case, it wouldn't make sense mechanically to allow a trait to substitute.

From an RP point of view though, if you are a Qadiran Princess (trait) then that probably should meet the requirement presented by the Noble Scion feat that says you are a noble.

Maybe a half way point would be to allow the character who has the trait to take the feat after first level.

Sean

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