Lion Clan Warrior

Nagamaki & Combat Expertise as a bonus feat

Much like the animal of old the Lion clan is proud and at times arrogant.  This is not without just cause.  Few would anger the fury of the Lion Clan man or beast for the Army of the Lion also known as ‘The Pride’ has never lost a battle.  The generals of the Lion Clan are legendary warriors and war makers.  The Lion Clan is a military machine.  The children of noble birth are said to wield a weapon instead of a rattle.  War is in the blood and a strict training regiment enforces this.  The Lion Clan Warriors are chosen at birth to be the perfect Leader.  The Lion clan are said to have bloodlines that date back to ‘The Foundation’ and truth may hide in this fact.  The noble blood of the Lion Clan are long lived some have been around for over 500 years and the current lord is over 800 years old by some accounts.  This is one reason Lion Clan Warriors must be of noble birth a typical human would not live long enough to learn the way of the Lion Clan Warrior.  Training takes around 200 years and only a rare few are chosen for this honor.  The training is geared around the use of the Nagamaki as only long lived Lion Clan noble are capable of learning the intricate art of Yu-Chugo to wield this weapon.  Most other clans respect this and none would wish to anger ‘The Pride’ over so trivial a thing.  They are also taught advanced tactics and military techniques that have come to shape the lands greatest generals.  The Lion Clan trains its army high atop the great peaks of Zoul'Kar a once sacred place to the Lion Clan.  Many ages of ancestry are buried within the core of the massive mountain. The Lion Clan defend Zoul'Kar with zeal and honor.

• Cat on the Prowl at 2^nd level a Lion Clan Warrior has learned though is training to sense the aura of others at will this ability allows him to detect evil or blood rage in others.  This ability works like detect magic spell.  She also learns the basics of Yu-Chugo and gains combat expertise as a bonus feat.

• Blood of the Chosen at 2^nd level a Lion Clan Warrior has learned to honor and use their powerful bloodline that only those of noble birth have.  She may now call on her ancestors for protection (add her Charisma modifier to any saving throw).

• Lion’s Mane at 3^rd level a Lion Clan Warrior has added new depth to the art of the kiai shout and adds a +2 bonus to her kiai shout ability DC.  She has learned the lower arts of Yu-Chugo and can now do a 10ft reach attack when wielding a Nagamaki if she takes at least a -3 penalty while using combat expertise.  While using Yu-Chugo to gain reach she can still attack adjacent foes.

• Lion’s Pride at 5^th level a Lion Clan Warrior is given or attracts her own routine of loyal bodyguards (Bushi).  A Lion Clan Warrior gains the leadership feat free (She cannot however have a cohort).

• Agility of the Lion at 6^th level a Lion Clan Warrior gains Improved Combat Expertise as a bonus feat.

• Stead of the Lion at 8^th level any ally within a 20ft radius of the Lion Clan Warrior gains a +4 moral bonus to all enchantment, compulsion, and fear effects.  The mere presence of a Lion Clan Warrior can bolster even the most cowardly of men.  The Lion Clan Warrior is now also immune to fear and fear effects.

• Grace of the Lion at 10^th level a Lion Clan Warrior has advanced into the late stages of Yu-Chugo mastery and when using the combat expertise for a -5 penalty she may use the whirlwind combat feat (She makes 1 attack roll and compares it to all opponents within her range).  At this level of training she cannot yet combine Grace of the Lion and Lion’s Mane.

• Lord of the Pride at 12^th level a Lion Clan Warrior has finished her training in the art of Yu-Chugo and may now combine Grace of the Lion and Lion’s Mane gaining 10ft reach along with the use of whirlwind when she takes a -5 penalty using the combat expertise feat.  She also gains a +1 bonus to her leadership score for every 2 levels beyond 12^th to a maximum of +5.