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These classes follow my Pathfinder philosophy that a prestige class should allow the combination of two or more classes (like the mystic theurge) and allow unique combinations of abilities. Classes such as the dragon disciple are discouraged as they can be accomplished by tinkering with core class features. Feel free to comment, or post your own ideas or requests!
Rage Mage
The rage mage combines spellcasting with the rage ability, which normally does not permit such. In addition, the class has several unique features to offer such multiclass characters.
Prerequisites: Base attack bonus +5, rage ability, must be able to cast 2nd level arcane or divine spells.
HD: d8
BAB: As cleric.
Skill Points per Level: 2 + Int modifier
Class Skills: Acrobatics, Climb, Intimidate, Knowledge (arcana), Spellcraft, Survival, Swim
Class Features
1 Rage magic, battlecaster
2 +1 caster level of one spellcasting class
3 Spellpower might, +1 caster level of one spellcasting class
4 +1 caster level of one spellcasting class
5 Rage power, +1 caster level of one spellcasting class
6 +1 caster level of one spellcasting class
7 Ragepower magic, 1 caster level of one spellcasting class
8 +1 caster level of one spellcasting class
9 Rage power, +1 caster level of one spellcasting class
10 Arcane/divine fury
Rage Magic (Ex)
At 1st level the rage mage chooses one spellcasting class with which he qualified for this prestige class. All class abilities apply to that class only. At 1st level the rage mage can cast spells from this class while raging. In addition, the rage mage gains +2 rounds of rage for every level of this class.
Battlecaster (Ex)
The rage mage may cast spells in any armor that he may wear while raging without arcane spell failure. In most cases this means light or medium armor. This ability does not apply to shields.
In addition, this ability grants the Eschew Materials feat as a bonus feat if he does not already possess it.
Spellcasting
Starting at 2nd level, and at every level until 9th, the rage mage continues to gain spells per day, spells known, and caster level increases as if he had taken a level in his chosen spellcasting class. He does not gain any bonus feats or special class abilities from this class.
Spellpower Might (Su)
Starting at 3rd level the rage mage can use his magic to enhance his rage. When he initiates a rage, he can choose to sacrifice one of his spells that day to enhance his Strength bonus from raging by an amount equal to the spell level. This effect lasts until the end of the rage and may be used only once per rage.
Rage Power (Ex)
At 5th level and 9th level the rage mage may select a rage power from the barbarian list. He adds his rage mage level to his barbarian level to determine which powers he qualifies for.
Ragepower Magic (Su)
At 7th level the rage mage has learned to channel his rage into his normal spellcasting. When casting a spell, the rage mage may sacrifice rage rounds to emulate any metamagic feat without increasing the level of the spell. The number of rounds sacrificed must be equal to the spells level as if increased by the metamagic feat.
Arcane/Divine Fury (Su)
At 10th level the rage mage channels his rage into his magic to exceed his potential as both a berserker and a magic-user.
The rage mage uses his current Strength score (after rage enhancements) in place of his normal ability score to determine spell DC when raging. In addition, if he casts a spell on himself it lasts until the end of the rage or its normal duration, whichever is longer.