Olin Gisir

Class Description

As all Faerûnians know, elves have very long memories. Events that took place thousands of years ago and have been largely forgotten by the shorter-lived races are still fresh in the minds of the elves, since they occurred only a generation or so ago from their perspective. Along with such clear memories comes considerable knowledge, some of which is best kept secret.

The Olin Gisiae (which means "secret keepers" in Elven; singular Olin Gisir) are elite elf mages who have taken it upon themselves to guard these dark secrets from the rest of the world, ensuring that ancient demons remain bound away in protective circles, unholy artifacts remain forgotten, and places of dark power remain unvisited by mortals. Olin Gisiae are silent and somber most of the time as they attend to their responsibilities, and they keep a detailed journal of odd portents and omens that they see while traveling, so that they can return later and investigate.

The Olin Gisiae have an informal organization. As inveterate collectors of useful information, they’re quick to notice elves and half-elves who might qualify for the class and just as quick to welcome newcomers into their ranks. Olin Gisiae are recruited exclusively from the ranks of wizards and other arcane casters. The ideal candidate possesses a keen mind and an irresistible curiosity that sends her hunting for ancient mysteries on her own. Usually, a seasoned secret-keeper watches prospective recruits for some time to determine their motives and desires. Those who seem to be seeking power or personal glory are ignored, or sometimes even killed if their searches threaten to reveal dangerous secrets to the world. Those who respect the secrets they discover are contacted and offered training.

Most elves understand the mission of the Olin Gisiae and support it wholeheartedly. Thus, an Olin Gisir can expect a friendly or helpful welcome in almost any elven community. Among non-elves who know about the Olin Gisiae’s mission and duties, good-hearted folk are usually friendly, but those who see the secretkeeper as an obstacle for some reason are usually unfriendly or hostile. Characters who are unaware of a secret-keeper’s appointed task are usually indifferent.

Requirements

Race: Elf or half-elf (not drow or half-drow).

Alignment: Any non-evil.

Skills: Concentration 8, Lore: Arcana 8, Lore: History 4

Spellcasting: Able to cast 3rd level arcane spells.

Feats: Iron Will, Extend spell, any other metamagic.

PRC Restrictions: Can not cross class with palemaster or Blood Magus.

Deity Restrictions: Must worship the Seldarine.

Guild Restrictions: As the philosophy of Olin Gisiae and the Avowed of Candlekeep is opposite aligned to another, a character with this class may not join the Guild of Candlekeep.

Class Features

Hit Die: d4

Base attack bonus: Low.

High Saves: Will

Weapon Proficiencies: None

Armor Proficiencies: None

Skill Points: 2 + Int modifier.

Class Skills: Concentration, Heal, Lore: Arcana, Lore: Dungeoneering, Lore: History, Lore: Religion, Lore: The Planes, Search, Sense Motive, Spellcraft.

Class Abilities

Level	Features Gained
1	Ancient Knowledge
2	Secret
3
4	Secret, Word of Protection
5	Word of Dispel
6
7	Secret
8	Word of Might/Song of Might
9
10	Secret, Word of Power

Arcane Spellcasting

Specifics: When a new Olin Gisir level is gained, the character gains new spells per day (and spells known, if applicable) as though he had gained a level in whatever arcane spellcasting class gave him access to 3rd-level arcane spells. If the character has more than one applicable arcane spellcasting class, he must pick one to improve.

Ancient Knowledge

Specifics:You have studied ancient lore in considerable depth. You gain a +1 bonus on all Knowledge (arcana), Knowledge (history), and Use Magic Device checks. The bonus increases to +2 at 4th level, to +3 at 7th level, and to +4 at 10th level.

Use: Automatic.

Secret

Specifics: You have picked up countless bits of forgotten lore from ancient tomes you have uncovered, the whispers of imprisoned fiends you have been set to guard, and other even more dangerous sources. At level 2 you can choose any one secret from the list below. You can choose another secret at level 4, level 7, and level 10.

Use: Special.

Secrets list

Forgotten Spell Lore: You can learn any metamagic feat.
Ancient Artifice: You can learn any item creation feat.
Secret of Health: You gain 20 bonus HP, 30 at level 10.
Lore of True Stamina: You gain a bonus to your Fortitude saves equal to [Olin Gisir Level/3], rounded down.
Fiend Warding: You gain +2 Dodge AC and +2 to Saves against Evil Creatures.
Focused Mind: You gain a +10 bonus to Concentration.
Natural Understanding: You gain a +2 bonus to Sense Motive, Survival, Lore: Nature, and you gain Vine Mine as a spell-like ability, castable 3/day.
Ancient songcraft : the spellcaster listening to this song is momentarily attuned with the Weave at a deeper level, giving them a single minded focus allowing him to cast spells up to level 5 as if they were quickened. (Target gains auto-quicken 0-5 for 5 rounds, available only to bards).

Word of Protection

Specifics: At 4th level, you can use create Shield as a spell-like ability twice per day.

Use: Selected.

Word of Dispel

Specifics: At 5th level, you can use Dispel Magic as a spell-like ability twice per day. At 7th level, you cast Greater Dispel Magic instead.

Use: Selected.

Word of Might

Specifics: At 8th level, you gain the ability to cast Word of Faith as a spell-like ability twice per day.

Use: Selected.

Song of Might

Specifics: At 8th level you can use bardic music to cast Word of Faith. The DC is equal to 13 + Olin Gisir's class level + Charisma modifier. The song of might is very strenuous and uses up three of the Olin Gisir's bardic music uses for the day.

Use: Selected.

Word of Power

Specifics: At 10th level you draw upon the vast knowledge you amassed and guard to improve the potency of your spells, +1 DC on your spells (not songs).

Note

All spell-like abilities are cast at the character's caster level.