Wording sounds like you don't need to know it. I couldn't see ruling any other way unless a FAQ has touched on the subject.
I mean, if it meant a revelation you have selected it would say so.
Look at something like spell perfection...
Benefit: Pick one spell which you have the ability to cast.
That sort of language should be included with the Aasimar favored class bonus if they wanted to limit it to a revelation you have already selected.
That being said, it was probably written with the intention that it would be applied to a revelation the oracle knows. It's not like it would be the first messed up rules wording.
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I mean, if it meant a revelation you have selected it would say so.
Look at something like spell perfection...
Benefit: Pick one spell which you have the ability to cast.That sort of language should be included with the Aasimar favored class bonus if they wanted to limit it to a revelation you have already selected.
That being said, it was probably written with the intention that it would be applied to a revelation the oracle knows. It's not like it would be the first messed up rules wording.
Going to agree it should be worded like that, IF that's the intention
HOWEVER I'm not convinced that's the intention
BUT I am more concerned about the RAW rather than the RAI
I'm going to say the former. You do need to have the revelation to add the bonus to it. Just as you would need to have the requisite spell levels to take the Human bonus for Sorcerer. (you can't add a bonus third level spell known when you're only casting 2nds)Aasimar
Add +1/2 to the oracle’s level for the purpose of determining the effects of one revelation.do you need to know the revelation, or can you get the bonus to a revelation (you don't yet know) early so when you pick it up later its better when you do know it?
I don't see the comparison. The human bonus is very clear about the restriction.
I see it more like the trait 'lore seeker'...
Lore Seeker: The secrets of an ancient fallen civilization intrigue you, particularly the magical traditions of its highly mystical culture. You've studied magic intensely, and hope to increase that knowledge by adding ancient lore. You've come to the region to pursue that study, and chose the town as your base because it was out of the way of bigger cities—meaning less competition to study the ancient monuments in the region, you hope! You gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (arcana) checks, and Knowledge (arcana) is a class skill for you. If you cast arcane spells, pick three spells on your spell list. You are particularly adept at casting these spells, so they function at +1 caster level when you cast them, and their save DCs (if any) gain a +1 bonus.
...where you can pick any spell on your list, as opposed to any spell you know.
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Human Add +1 hit point or +1 skill rank to the ranger's animal companion. If the ranger ever replaces his companion, the new companion gains these bonus hit points or skill ranks.
Half-Orc Add +1 hit point to the ranger's animal companion. If the Half-orc ever replaces his animal companion, the new animal companion gains these bonus hit points.
can they not select these favored class bonus until level 4?
can they pick them if they opt not to have an animal companion?
edit (also)
human Monk Add +1/4 point to the monk's ki pool.
have to wait til 4th to take?
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Human Add +1 hit point or +1 skill rank to the ranger's animal companion. If the ranger ever replaces his companion, the new companion gains these bonus hit points or skill ranks.
Half-Orc Add +1 hit point to the ranger's animal companion. If the Half-orc ever replaces his animal companion, the new animal companion gains these bonus hit points.
can they not select these favored class bonus until level 4?
can they pick them if they opt not to have an animal companion?
1. Yes, I believe they can take them before level 4 - it just doesn't have any impact until they get an animal companion. If they choose skill poihts, they're still restricted to the maximum skill points in any skill being the HD of the companion.
2. Certainly. That would be for when they decide to retrain their hunter's bond to get a companion. Why they'd want to do that is a completely separate question....
so does that agree (yes you can bonus something early) with the original question?
Yeah, it does add to the revelation if you take it before you actually get the revelation.
You just can't use it to get another revelation. You'd have to wait until you have it for it to be boosted.
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Human Add +1 hit point or +1 skill rank to the ranger's animal companion. If the ranger ever replaces his companion, the new companion gains these bonus hit points or skill ranks.
Half-Orc Add +1 hit point to the ranger's animal companion. If the Half-orc ever replaces his animal companion, the new animal companion gains these bonus hit points.
can they not select these favored class bonus until level 4?
can they pick them if they opt not to have an animal companion?
1. Yes, I believe they can take them before level 4 - it just doesn't have any impact until they get an animal companion. If they choose skill poihts, they're still restricted to the maximum skill points in any skill being the HD of the companion.
2. Certainly. That would be for when they decide to retrain their hunter's bond to get a companion. Why they'd want to do that is a completely separate question....
THOSE are examples....
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