Master of the spoken word

Master of the Spoken Word[edit]

A master of the spoken word has realized the power that languages hold. He has devoted himself to the study of new languages, and often knows more than his fair share of either the Words of Creation and the Dark Speech. A master of the spoken word is often the leader of his group, or at least the spokesperson, because he uses language more skillfully than his comerades. Most often, masters of the spoken word attract others to them with the sheer power of their speech, and as such, usaully work well in groups rather than alone. Masters of the spoken word are usually bards, but sorcerers, wizards, and clerics often seek the extraordianry power over language masters of the spoken word are known for. Masters of the spoken word have no inherent inclination toward good or evil, but always value Law over Chaos. The value they put on order stems from their desire to perfect their speaking abilities in any language.

Prerequisites[edit]

Alignment: Any Lawful

Base Save Bonuses: Will +5

Feats: Iron Will, and either Dark Speech or Words of Creation

Skills: Bluff 3 Ranks, Speak Language 5 Ranks

Spells: Must be able to cast Tongues

Special: The character need not be literate, but must be able to cast at least two spells with the Sonic descriptor.

Table: The Master of the Spoken Word

Hit Die: d4

Class Features[edit]

All the following are class features of the Master of the Spoken Word:

Compelling Voice (Ex): A master of the spoken word adds +1/class level to the save DC of any attempt to resist his voice, and +1/class level to the damage roll of any spell he casts with the Sonic descriptor or verbal components. For example, a Dread Word cast by a 5th-level Wizard/1st-level Master of the spoken word, the save increases by +1, and it deals 1d3+1 Constitution damage. Compelling Voice does not add additional damage to spells that deal no damage normally, even if another ability adds damage to the spell.

Additionally, if the character has access to the Leadership feat, this bonus is applied to his Leadership score to represent his augmented capability to persuade others.
This bonus increases to +2/class level at 5th-level, and +3/class level at 10th-level. Count only master of the spoken word levels when calculating these numerical effects.

Raven/Parrot Familiar: At 2nd-level, a master of the spoken word who can cast arcane spells or has the Obtain Familiar feat gains either a Raven or a Parrot as a familiar (player’s choice) whether he wants it or not. If the master of the spoken word already has a familiar, the new familiar takes its place and the old familiar flees the character immediately (in whatever manner is appropriate). Master of the spoken word counts as a familiar-granting class for purposes of familiar abilities. If the character already had one of these familiars, it learns an additional language.

Extralingual Capacity (Su): An 8th-level master of the spoken word learns new spoken languages after hearing only a few words (he must still study a language’s writing to learn the written form, however). Furthermore, he may add his CHA modifier to the damage roll of any spell he casts with the Sonic descriptor or verbal components. This ability stacks with all other damge-augmenting abilities.

DM Notes[edit]

If your campaign does not include elements from the Book of Vile Darkness or the Book of Exalted Deeds, you may waive the feat requirement for Dark Speech or Words of Creation.

To clarify, a master of the spoken word with Extralingual Capacity must allot one rank in Speak Language to learn the writing system associated with the language (or, in the case of multiple languages sharing a written system, learn how the new languages use the alphabet). This requirement does not prevent a master of the spoken word from learning new languages as normal through this skill.

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  you are master of the unspoken word; the spoken word is master of you
  
  

  var: while the word is yet unspoken, you are master of it; when once it is spoken, it is master of you

  людина є хазяїном несказаного слова, сказане слово – хазяїн самої людини

  English-Ukrainian dictionary of proverbs > you are master of the unspoken word; the spoken word is master of you

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  while the word is yet unspoken, you are master of it; when once it is spoken, it is master of you
  
  

  English-Ukrainian dictionary of proverbs > while the word is yet unspoken, you are master of it; when once it is spoken, it is master of you

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  _слово; сила слова
  
  

  actions speak louder than words
  better ask, than go astray
  better the foot slip than the tongue
  better one word in time than two afterwards
  brevity is the soul of wit
  by work you get money, by talk you get knowledge
  easier said than done
  empty vessels make the greatest sound
  fine words butter no parsnips
  fine words dress ill deeds
  first think, then speak
  a flow of words is no proof of wisdom
  a fool is known by his conversation
  a good tongue is a good weapon
  a good word costs no more than a bad one
  great barkers are no biters
  great cry and little wool
  a great talker may be no fool, but he is one that relies on him
  great talkers are like broken pitchers: everything runs out of them
  great talkers are little doers
  hard words break no bones
  he that talks much errs much
  he that talks much lies much
  he who says little may be a fool or a genius
  he who says what he likes shall hear what he does not like
  hear much, speak little
  hold your tongue
  an honest man’s word is as good as his bond
  if your swear you will catch no fish
  immodest words are in all cases indefensible
  it is not with saying «honey, honey» that sweetness comes into the mouth
  a kind word goes a long way
  least said, soonest mended
  let not your tongue cut your throat
  a man never becomes an orator if he has anything to say
  a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds
  many speak much who cannot speak well
  many a truth is spoken is jest
  more have repented speech than silence
  much ado about nothing
  never answer a question until it is asked
  no sooner said than done
  one tongue is enough for two women
  out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks
  pleasant words are valued but do not cost much
  the pen is mightier than the sword
  pigs grunt about everything and nothing
  say little but think more
  say little; write less; print least
  silly question, silly answer
  speak of angels and they flap their wings
  speak when you are spoken to; come when you are called
  speech is silver(n), silence is golden
  speech is the gift of all but the thought of few
  speech was given a man to conceal his thoughts
  a still tongue makes a wise head
  ten measures of talk were sent down from heaven, and women took nine
  it is not every question that deserves an answer
  the tongue always returns to the sore tooth
  the tongue is not steel but it cuts
  the tongue is the only tool that grows sharper with use
  an unkind word is better left unspoken
  what is writ is writ
  a woman fights with her tongue
  a woman’s hair is long, but her tongue is longer
  a word before is worth two behind
  a word spoken is past recalling
  a word to the wise is sufficient
  words and deeds are not weighed in the same balance
  words are but wind
  words are the wise man’s counters and the fool’s money
  words cut more than swords
  words pay no debts
  the worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise
  wounds made by words are hard to heal
  you are master of the unspoken word; the spoken word is master of you

  English-Ukrainian dictionary of proverbs > _слово; сила слова

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