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PRESTIGE CLASSES

Favor of Sseth (Sp): Upon attaining 8th level, the fang of
TABLE 12–3: THE FANG OF SSETH
Sseth receives a visit from Sseth in her dreams, during which
Class Base Fort Ref Will the god bites her. His venom imparts a special gift—the ability
Level Attack Bonus Save Save Save Special to move about without fear of detection by normal means. This
1st +0 +0 +2 +0 Enhanced ranged ability functions like the greater invisibility spell (caster level
attacks +1, poison equals fang of Sseth level), except that the fang is hidden from
resistance +1, poison hearing and scent as well. She radiates silence to a radius of 5
use, sneak attack feet, does not leave a scent, and cannot be detected by the scent
+1d6 ability. This effect lasts for 8 hours, though the fang of Sseth
2nd +1 +0 +3 +0 Bonus feat may end it earlier as a free action. This ability is the equivalent
3rd +2 +1 +3 +1 Poison resistance +2, of a 6th-level spell.
serpent shape
4th +3 +1 +4 +1 Sneak attack +2d6 Ex-Fangs of Sseth
5th +3 +1 +4 +1 Poison resistance +3,
spider climb A fang of Sseth who ceases to be evil, or who betrays Sseth or
6th +4 +2 +5 +2 Enhanced ranged the Coiled Cabal loses all special abilities of the prestige class and
attacks +2 may not progress any farther in levels as a fang of Sseth. She
7th +5 +2 +5 +2 Poison resistance +4, regains her abilities and advancement potential if she atones for
sneak attack +3d6 her violations (see the atonement spell description in the Player’s
8th +6 +2 +6 +2 Favor of Sseth Handbook), as appropriate.
9th +6 +3 +6 +3 Poison resistance +5
10th +7 +3 +7 +3 Sneak attack +4d6 Master of Vipers

fang of Sseth gets a sneak attack bonus from another source (such Most vrael olo work within their tribes, but a few become loners,
as rogue levels) the bonuses on damage stack. Furthermore, fang rejecting the collective scheming and rising religious strife that
of Sseth levels stack with any other appropriate class levels (such marks yuan-ti tribal life. Some of these individuals embrace hu-
as rogue or assassin) for the purpose of overcoming improved un- man society, trying to conceal their true natures and dwell among
canny dodge. humans. Others “go wild,” becoming independent wilderness ex-
Poison Resistance (Ex): Because a fang of Sseth trains with plorers and jungle hunters. A rare handful recognize and follow a
all sorts of poisons (not just reptile venoms), she becomes increas- deepening affi nity for their lesser kin—the venomous snakes. Such
ingly resistant to their effects. A 1st-level fang of Sseth gains a yuan-ti choose to dwell in wild places frequented by such creatures,
+1 bonus on saves against all poisons. This bonus increases by +1 such as sunny rock faces riddled with caverns, overgrown jungle ru-
for every two additional fang of Sseth levels gained (to +2 at 3rd ins, and the like. These outcast yuan-ti eventually learn to hunt not
level, +3 at 5th level, +4 at 7th level, and +5 at 9th level). only to feed themselves, but also to spread destruction far and wide
Poison Use (Ex): Fangs of Sseth are trained in the use of for the pure pleasure of it. Tales among both yuan-ti and human
poison and never risk accidentally poisoning themselves when adventurers call such individuals masters of vipers.
applying poison to a blade. A master of vipers is always a lone Yuan-ti. He never joins
Bonus Feat: At 2nd level, the fang of Sseth gains the Snatch adventuring parties and travels with nonvipers only to hide from
Arrows feat as a bonus feat if she does not already have it. If she pursuers or to scout potential prey.
already has Snatch Arrows, she instead gains Shot on the Run. Hit Die: d8.
If she already has that feat, she instead gains Manyshot. She
need not meet the prerequisites to gain her bonus feat. A fang of Requirements
Sseth who already has all three feats gains no benefi t.
Serpent Shape (Su): A 3rd-level fang of Sseth gains the To qualify to become a master of vipers, a character must fulfi ll
psionic ability to change into a Medium viper at will as a full- all of the following criteria.
round action. A fang of Sseth who already possesses this ability Race: Yuan-ti.
(such as a Yuan-ti) instead gains the ability to assume completely Alignment: Any evil (usually chaotic evil).
human form. This ability functions like a polymorph spell (caster Base Attack Bonus: +7.
level 19th), except that the fang of Sseth regains no lost hit Skill: Knowledge (nature) 8 ranks.
points. When in viper form, a fang of Sseth with a poisonous Feat: Great Fortitude.
bite uses either her own venom or that of her viper form, which-
ever is more potent. She can remain in viper form for as long as Class Skills
she desires and resume her normal form as a full-round action.
Spider Climb (Su): A 5th-level or higher fang of Sseth can The master of viper’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill)
use spider climb (caster level equals fang of Sseth level) at will. are Balance (Dex), Climb (Str), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist

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