The mystical rulers of the Tau empire. By some force they can
command all Tau.
Ability Score Adjustments: -2 Strength, +2 Intelligence, +2
Wisdom, +2 Charisma. Tau of the Ethereal Caste are physically weaker than
humans but are better engineers and craftsmen.
Skill Adjustments: None
Starting Feats: 2
Special: Tau Ethereal Caste get a +2 innate
bonus to Leadership and Will saves. All non-ethereal Tau that are within Scent
range of an ethereal get a +4 bonus to Will.
Ranks
Level 1–4 Character :: Average Rank is a Aun’lo or translated
Prince
Level 5–8 Character :: Average Rank is Aun’ui or translated Prelate
Level 9–12 Character :: Average Rank is Aun’vre or translated King
Level 13–16 Character :: Average Rank is Aun’el or translated
Holiness
Level 17–20 Character :: Average Rank is Aun’o or translated
Highest / Highness
Level Adjustment: +1, a Tau Ethereal is the least
balanced of the Tau but is still more balanced than many of the other races.