mind if design some feats for them and post them here?
One racial feat you could use is the Catfolk Exemplar racial feat. Just change 'Catfolk' to 'Fenri' and presto.
If I come up with any ideas for new feats, I'll post them.
Overall, I like the race. Keep up the good work.
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In theory, sure it's balanced. However, in practice, humans tend to be much more populous than other races. Of course, this is entirely up to the GM - one could easily have an entire campaign without encountering a single human - but, if the game is set in an urban environment or other place that would have a higher concentration of civilized races, humans are more likely to be there in greater numbers than other races. Aside from monstrous races, it's also the default mook race.
Your inner wolf song permeates and enhances magical sound
Prerequisites
Fenri, must be able to inflict sonic damage in some way
Benefit
You gain a +1 bonus on all sonic damage you inflict. This bonus increases by +1 for every four character levels you possess
The abuse of your people at the hands of others has built a power inside you. Unleash your pain!
Prerequisites
Fenri, character level 3
Benefit
You gain the ability to cast Sound Burst as a spell-like ability, usable once per day, with a caster level equal to your character level. You may use this an additional time per day for every 3 character levels you possess.
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Very nice descriptions.
As far as howling magic goes, I think it should boost the caster level of all sonic or otherwise sound based spells as there aren't a whole lot of ways to inflict sonic damage.
technically it applies to ALL sonic damage so that includes spells. I was planning on an improved feat that raises the caster level by one as well (stacks with other sources), working on flavor text.
So how does this look?
As Your Wolfsong grows, so does you're ability to wield sound magic.
Prerequisites
Fenri, caster level 5, Howling Magic
Benefit
Your'e caster level counts as 1 higher for all with the sonic descriptor.
Special
If you have Spell Penetration, you may also apply your Howling Magic bonus (stacking) to your roll to overcome spell resistance with spells of the sonic descriptor.
So how does this look?
** spoiler omitted **Looks good, but you forgot to put spells in the benefit sentence.
But to be honest, this is starting to sound a like potential Bard Archetype: "Wolfsong Minstrel". The fenri live in nomadic packs and have to travel light, so it would make sense they wouldn't have written texts.
i think your on to something.
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i think your on to something.So how does this look?
** spoiler omitted **Looks good, but you forgot to put spells in the benefit sentence.
But to be honest, this is starting to sound a like potential Bard Archetype: "Wolfsong Minstrel". The fenri live in nomadic packs and have to travel light, so it would make sense they wouldn't have written texts.
Kinda odd for a race with a Cha Penalty...But if dwarf can get away with Stonelord and ForgeMaster, then I'm fine.
Perhaps thier second Racial Archetype will be a form of Barbarian that specializes on speed and movement rather than damage?
"Perhaps their second Racial Archetype will be a form of Barbarian that specializes on speed and movement rather than damage? "
I have been toying with a "Dogfolk" type of race. All this info is great to see what someone else is doing.
As far as barbarian for the Fenri, They are listed as being lawful so I would not think they would have a barbarian racial archtype. Though it would be cool to have one! Love the speed & movmt focus. Maybe tripping/pack tactics?
Here is my Dogfolk to check out.
+2 str, +2 con, -2 wis (specialized)
They are strong and hardy but exploring & expanding the race makes them take chances.
30' mvmt
Medium
Low-light vision
Scent
Bite Attack
Hunter's Skill: +2 perception & survival
Languages: Common & dogfolk
Total RP: 11
Alt racial traits:
Mastiff: Bigger & stronger in the upper body allows you to wield large weapons at no penalty.
Replaces bite attack.
Guard Dog: +2 intimidate & sense motive. Replaces Hunter's Skill.
Also thinking of feats similar to catfolk. Especially Catfolk Exemplar.
This version is as if, for example, Fenri evolved into more specific breeds like dogs. Some more husky looking, some mastiffy, etc. Thoughts?
This is my first post after checking out the boards for a while. I love this thread and it is giving me lots of ideas! Thanks.
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"Perhaps their second Racial Archetype will be a form of Barbarian that specializes on speed and movement rather than damage? "I have been toying with a "Dogfolk" type of race. All this info is great to see what someone else is doing.
As far as barbarian for the Fenri, They are listed as being lawful so I would not think they would have a barbarian racial archtype. Though it would be cool to have one! Love the speed & movmt focus. Maybe tripping/pack tactics?
Here is my Dogfolk to check out.
+2 str, +2 con, -2 wis (specialized)
They are strong and hardy but exploring & expanding the race makes them take chances.30' mvmt
Medium
Low-light vision
Scent
Bite Attack
Hunter's Skill: +2 perception & survival
Languages: Common & dogfolkTotal RP: 11
Alt racial traits:
Mastiff: Bigger & stronger in the upper body allows you to wield large weapons at no penalty.
Replaces bite attack.Guard Dog: +2 intimidate & sense motive. Replaces Hunter's Skill.
Also thinking of feats similar to catfolk. Especially Catfolk Exemplar.
This version is as if, for example, Fenri evolved into more specific breeds like dogs. Some more husky looking, some mastiffy, etc. Thoughts?
This is my first post after checking out the boards for a while. I love this thread and it is giving me lots of ideas! Thanks.
If your interested, Mr. Clownwolf, Here is the link to a Wolf Race I started on a long while ago
"Perhaps their second Racial Archetype will be a form of Barbarian that specializes on speed and movement rather than damage? "I have been toying with a "Dogfolk" type of race. All this info is great to see what someone else is doing.
As far as barbarian for the Fenri, They are listed as being lawful so I would not think they would have a barbarian racial archtype. Though it would be cool to have one! Love the speed & movmt focus. Maybe tripping/pack tactics?
Here is my Dogfolk to check out.
+2 str, +2 con, -2 wis (specialized)
They are strong and hardy but exploring & expanding the race makes them take chances.30' mvmt
Medium
Low-light vision
Scent
Bite Attack
Hunter's Skill: +2 perception & survival
Languages: Common & dogfolkTotal RP: 11
Alt racial traits:
Mastiff: Bigger & stronger in the upper body allows you to wield large weapons at no penalty.
Replaces bite attack.Guard Dog: +2 intimidate & sense motive. Replaces Hunter's Skill.
Also thinking of feats similar to catfolk. Especially Catfolk Exemplar.
This version is as if, for example, Fenri evolved into more specific breeds like dogs. Some more husky looking, some mastiffy, etc. Thoughts?
This is my first post after checking out the boards for a while. I love this thread and it is giving me lots of ideas! Thanks.
The "large weapons" trait has me worried. There's a barbarian archetype that allows for oversized weapon wielding already, and it just seems a bit unbalanced. If anything, I'd go for a trait that implies strength and toughness like a boost to CMD against certain combat maneuvers or saves against fatigue.
I had considered adding an alternate racial trait or racial variant (think variant aasimar or tiefling) of the fenri that was more doglike. The fluff would've been the transformation would've been induced by selected breeding and magical alteration to produce a "more civilized" fenri. I dropped it because I don't want to go...
I had wanted to make a barbarian dogfolk character but first had to come up with the race. The only way I would see a barbarian Fenri would be if he or she was a loner exiled for being chaotic or perhaps the serene barbarian archtype?
Even though there is a barbarian archtype that allows use of large weapons I like it as an alternative. There is also a tiefling alt. racial trait that allows use of large weapons. I thought it would be cool to have another race that had it too. Seeing my dogfolk inv rager barbarian wielding a large Falcata two-handed is the image I have in my mind. Though my race idea is different than yours but a relative if you will.
I like your ideas and Quintin Belmont's as well. All three seem similar in idea and close in execution. You are all giving me fuel for the idea fire.
I have made it my goal to come up with more feats for this race. More soon.
Oh i got treats coming for you sir.
Interesting, but i would scale back the level requirement to level four. I would also lose the bite attack clause, as i dont thing applying damage to other players is necessary. The once a day and half caster level clauses are more than enough.