Rakasta for 4.0

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#1

phoenixmcl

Dec 10, 2008 17:28:27
I drew most of the information from the Monster Catalog, Moster Compendium, Orginial Rules for the Rakasta from the Basic Heroes Set, Bruce Heard Articles and X1. It isn't done but it does give an idea of how Mystara 4.0 may look. Please play test and tell me how it works.




Rakasta

Racial Traits
Average Height: 5'0"-7-0"
Average Weight: 135-210 lbs

Ability Scores: +2 Strength, +2 Dexterity
Size: Medium
Movement: 5 squares
Vision: Low-light

Languages: Rakastan, Common
Skill Bonuses: +2 Athletics, +2 Nature
Bold: You gain a +5 racial bonus to saving throws against fear.
Warrior Code: When you're bloodied, you gain +1 racial bonus to damage roles.
Fangs of the Rakasta: You can use Fangs of the Rakasta as an encounter power

Fangs of the Rakasta Rakasta Racial Power
In the heat of battle your primal instincts allow you to bite your enemy with your predatorily fangs.
Encounter
Minor Action Melee
Target: One Creature
Attack: Strength vs. AC
Hit: 1d6 + Strength modifier damage. You gain combat advantage against that enemy until the end of your next turn. Increase to 2d6 + Strength modifier damage at 11th level and 3d6 + Strength damage at 21st level.

Heroic Tier Feats

Battle Cat
Prerequisite: Rakasta
Benefit: You gain a loyal animal companion of a young Saber Tooth Tiger. Animal still requires handle animal check to use in combat. (Still working these issues with the MM. will give stats latter.)

Claw Fighter:
Prerequisite: Rakasta
(This option is the same as the Gnoll feat listed in Dragon 367)

Sri'raka Master
Prerequisite: Rakasta
Your loyalty to the warrior code drives your urge for victory. +4 damage to all critical damage.

Cave Rakasta:
Prerequisite: Rakasta
Your life has been spent on the Isle of Dread living amongst the primitive Rakasta tribes. You have learned how to live off the lands. Gain +2 to Nature checks and + 2 Heal checks.

Myoshiman Rakasta
Prerequisite: Rakasta
Your life has been spent on Mystara's moon Myoshima. Your training in the cultural arts has provided you abilities beyond your primitive instincts. Gain +2 to History checks and +1 to Will defenses.
#2

Great_Zamboni

Dec 11, 2008 12:00:52
Good on you, as they say in Australia, for working on a 4e Mystara conversion. The pet cat feat seems a bit too powerful to me, and the racial power seems too focused on melee fighting - most PHB races have racial powers that would be useful for just about any class. You might want to take this over to the homebrew forum and get some feedback there.
#3

havard

Dec 13, 2008 17:30:50
Haven't had a chance to try 4e yet, but it is certainly nice to have the Rakasta converted!

The 4e project over at the Piazza might be interested in this one!

Havard