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--- paths:nature_path [2025/07/08 16:45] – [Key Skills] vondor
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 ==== Nature’s Companion ====
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-  * **Requirements:** Oath of Druids, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 5, Knowledge Nature 5, 15 EXP
+  * **Requirements:** Oath of Druids, CST 5, Knowledge Nature 5, 30 EXP
+You gain an Animal that is loyal to you and able to follow most basic orders and even learn more complex tasks. This Animal follows [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] rules and starts with **300 CP** to customize a basic Animal.
-You gain an animal, plant, or vermin companion at “1st level” for purchasing this Talent. The Animal Companion may gain [[:paths|Talents]], [[priority:skills|Skills]], [[priority:prowess|BaB]], & [[priority:health|HD]], as if it were a character. In order to provide the Animal Companion with [[game_systems:experience|Experience]], you must create or procure a [[equipment:magic_items:companion_cracker|Companion Cracker]].
+Can be **Small, Medium, or Large**. You may select this Talent multiple times, up to your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] capacity. Each time you do so, you may select a new Animal as a [[paths:nature_path:companion|]].
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-If the animal companion dies, you do not have to purchase this Talent again, but all TU spent on raising the dead companion is lost - you must rear a new one from the beginning. Finding a new companion to raise does not cost Experience, but you may have to spend downtime and make skill checks to find a new suitable animal, depending upon the campaign setting.
+==== Claws and Maw ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Any [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], CST 5, Knowledge Nature 5, 5 EXP
+Spend CP to grant your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] a new effect to an existing Attack.
-You may buy this Talent multiple times - every time you do, you gain one "slot" for a companion. So, if you have purchased this Talent twice, and one of your companions dies, you have one "slot" open, and may source a new companion as described above without buying this Talent again.
+  * **50 CP Grasping (With a successful hit, free Grab attempt)***
+  * **50 CP Take-down (With a successful hit, free Trip attempt)***
+  * **50 CP Powerful (With a successful hit, free Bullrush attempt)***
+  * **50 CP Dragging (With a successful hit, free Drag attempt)**
+  * **75 CP Ripping (Lowers the Damage Dice by one step but add a 1d8 Bleed, which stacks with it's self. May be selected twice)**
+  * **100 CP Mighty (Increase Damage dice. May be done twice per Size category beyond Small.)***
+* *These may be selected multiple times must be applied to a different attack.
+*Options marked with a star may be selected multiple times. Limits Apply.
-For more information, see the [[~:Animal Companions]] page.
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+==== Animal Senses ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Any [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], CST 5, Knowledge Nature 5, 5 EXP
+Unlocks additional Senses for your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]]. When selecting this Talent, you may apply one option for **free** to an existing [[paths:nature_path:companion|]].
-==== Beast Speaker ====
+  * **10 CP Electro-Sense*** – Blindsight 30 ft (while in water)
+  * **10 CP Darkvision** – Gains Darkvision
+  * **10 CP Lowlight Vision** – Gains Lowlight Vision
+  * **10 CP Scent** – Gains Scent
+  * **10 CP Blindsense 5 ft*** – Blindsense using one Sense (hearing, scent, heat, etc.)
+  * **10 CP Tremor Sense 10 ft*** – Gains Tremor Sense
+  * **5 CP 6th Sense*** – Gains a new sense Humanoid often lack (heat, electro-sense, taste outside of mouth, smell under-water)
+*Options marked with a star may be selected multiple times; their effects stack.
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+==== Animistic Movement ====
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-  * **Requirements:** Nature’s Companion, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 8, Knowledge Nature 10, 15 EXP
+  * **Requirements:** Any [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], CST 5, Knowledge Nature 5, 5 EXP
+Unlocks additional Movement Types for your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]]. When selecting this Talent, you may apply one option for **free** to an existing [[paths:nature_path:companion|]].
+  * **10 CP Swim 10ft*** (May take 10 on Athletics to Swim and gain +4)
+  * **10 CP Climb 5ft*** (May take 10 on Athletics to Climb and gain +4)
+  * **10 CP Burrow 5ft*** (Limited to Sand, Earth, or other softer materials)
+  * **20 CP Leaping*** (May take 10 on Athletics or Acrobatics to Jump and gain +8. High jumps now count the same as Long jumps.)
+  * **25 CP Gliding** (May move and Base speed while in the air and move 5ft down each turn)
+  * **15 CP +10 ft Land-speed*** (Gain +10ft base speed)
-By taking this Talent, you may select a Magical Beast companion instead of an animal, plant, or vermin one. You may "upgrade" an existing companion slot to "Magical Beast" with this Talent.
+*Options marked with a star may be selected multiple times; their effects stack.
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-==== Embiggen ====
+==== Elite Animal ====
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-  * **Requirements:** Nature’s Companion, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 6, Knowledge Nature 6, 15 EXP
+  * **Requirements:** Nature’s [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], CST 12, Knowledge Nature 15, 25 EXP
+You may select **1 Animal [[paths:nature_path:companion|]]** that can now be treated as an Elite Companion.
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-When you select this Talent, your animal companion grows by one size category. They gain the following:
+==== Growth ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Nature’s [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], CST 10, Knowledge Nature 10, 15 EXP
+You may select **1 Animal [[paths:nature_path:companion|]]** that can now be **Huge** sized. This Size bonus grants relevant **Wounds** bonuses.
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-  * +4 size bonus to Strength
+==== Rampant Growth ====
-  * +2 size bonus to Constitution (and thus one extra HP per HD)
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-  * +2 natural armor (stacks with existing)
+  * **Requirements:** Growth, CST 16, Knowledge Nature 12, 25 EXP
+You may now allow the Animal [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] previously selected for Growth to be **Gargantuan**. This Talent may be selected **one additional time** to become **Colossal**.
-The size change also affects the animal’s modifier to AC, attack rolls, and its base damage. The animal’s space and reach change as appropriate to the new size, but its speed does not change.
+This Talent requires an Animal of this size to exist in the setting. Not every world still has natural life that can grow to these sizes.
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-==== Hugeify ====
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+==== Magical Companion ====
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-  * **Requirements:** Embiggen, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 12, Knowledge Nature 12, 30 EXP
+  * **Requirements:** Oath of Druids, CST 8, Knowledge Arcana 7, 30 EXP
+You gain a **Magical Beast** that is loyal to you and able to follow most basic orders and even learn more complex tasks. This Magic Beast follows [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] rules and starts with **300 CP** to customize a basic Magical Beast.
-When you select this Talent, your animal companion grows by an additional size category. The benefits from Embiggen are increased to the following:
+Can be **Small, Medium, or Large**. You may select this Talent multiple times, up to your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] capacity. Each time you do so, you may select a new Magical Beast as a [[paths:nature_path:companion|]].
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-  * +8 size bonus to Strength
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-  * +4 size bonus to Constitution (and thus one extra HP per HD)
-  * +4 natural armor (stacks with existing)
+==== Draconic Companion ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Oath of Druids, CST 15, Knowledge Arcana 12, 50 EXP
+You gain a **Dragon** that is loyal to you and able to follow most basic orders and even learn more complex tasks. This Dragon follows [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] rules and starts with **300 CP** to customize a basic Dragon.
-The size change also affects the animal’s modifier to AC, attack rolls, and its base damage. The animal’s space and reach change as appropriate to the new size, but its speed does not change.
+Can be **Small, Medium, or Large**. You **may not** select this Talent multiple times.
+A Dragon [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] is considered an **Elite**, not a minion; it may attack more than once per turn by spending multiple Half Actions or a Full-Round Action.
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+==== Familiar ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Oath of Druids, CST 5, Knowledge Nature 5, 10 EXP
+You gain a **Familiar** that is loyal to you and able to follow most basic orders and even learn more complex tasks. This Familiar follows [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] rules and starts with **100 CP** to customize a basic Familiar.
+Can be **Fine, Tiny, or Small**. You may select this Talent multiple times, up to your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] capacity. Each time you do so, you may select a new Familiar as a [[paths:nature_path:companion|]].
+A Familiar may start the game with a **Fly** or **Swim** speed of 30 ft, but will be limited to a Move Speed of **5 ft** and **cannot use a Swift Action to 5 ft Adjust** if either option is selected.
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+==== Exotic Familiar ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Familiar, CST 7, Knowledge Nature 7, 20 EXP
+Your existing Familiar gains in power and may now be more versatile. It may maintain its **Animal or Vermin** form but may now also select from the following subtypes if desired: **Dragon, Outsider, Aberration, Magical Beast, Fey, Plant**.
+This Talent grants an additional **200 CP** to the selected [[paths:nature_path:companion|]].
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+----
+==== Order: ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Any [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], Handle Animal 5, 5 EXP
+By spending **2 MP** and a **Swift Action** you may Order your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] as per Order, instead of spending a Half Action.
+This Order can be used **Verbally or Somatically**. Same applies to all other **Order:** Talents.
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+==== Order: Heel! ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Order:, Handle Animal 5, 5 EXP
+As a **Free Action** you may instruct your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] to disengage and attempt to move adjacent to you.
+They will use abilities, skills, and full retreats to prevent unwanted damage.
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+==== Order: Attack! ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Order:, Handle Animal 5, 5 EXP
+As a **Free Action** you may instruct your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] to focus on targeting a specific foe, object, or creature.
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+==== Order: Fetch! ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Order:, Handle Animal 5, 5 EXP
+As a **Free Action** you may instruct your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] to bring an Object or Creature it is capable of moving to you.
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+==== Empathy ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Any [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], Sense Motive 5, 10 EXP
+An Empathetic bond is formed with you and every [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] you have. While on the same Plane you gain a basic understanding of their current state — injured, fighting, stressed, resting, etc.
+You may spend **5 MP** to give an Order without requiring your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] to see or hear you. Orders are limited to **basic emotions**, so complex instructions are not possible.
+This allows all other **Order:** Talents to also be used without Verbal or Somatic components, at no additional cost.
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+==== Telepathy ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Empathy, Sense Motive 5, 10 EXP
+A Telepathic bond is formed with you and every [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] you have. While on the same Plane you can communicate freely.
+You may spend **10 MP** to give a complex Order without your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] needing to see or hear you. Additionally:
+  * You may change Scripts without Verbal or Somatic components.
+  * Spend **5 MP** to change Scripts as an **Immediate Action**.
+  * Your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] may now spend a **Swift Action** to consult you when unsure.
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+==== Eyes of the Beast ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Empathy, Perception 5, 5 EXP
+Your Empathic bond strengthens. You may choose to **see through the eyes** of your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] at will.
+While doing so, you are considered **Blind** and cannot see directly.
+This Talent may be selected for any Sense; however, while using it that Sense becomes non-functional. If you select a Sense you lack, you must also select a second Sense to lose while viewing through your [[paths:nature_path:companion|]].
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+==== Flight ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Any [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], CST 7, Knowledge Nature 7, 5 EXP
+Spend **50 CP** to grant your Animal [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] a **Fly Speed 50 ft (Poor)**. One eligible [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] gains this option for free.
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+==== Greater Flight ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Any [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], CST 10, Knowledge Nature 10, 5 EXP
+Spend **100 CP** to grant your Animal [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] a **Fly Speed 70 ft (Average)**. One eligible [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] gains this option for free.
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+==== Aerobat ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Any [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], CST 7, Knowledge Nature 10, 5 EXP
+Spend **50 CP** to increase the Maneuverability of a flying [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] up to **Perfect**. One eligible [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] gains this for free.
+This Talent can be selected multiple times.
+</WRAP>
+==== Reach ====
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+  * **Requirements:** Any [[paths:nature_path:companion|]], CST 7, Knowledge Nature 7, 5 EXP
+Spend **50 CP** to grant your Animal [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] **Reach 1** on one Attack.
+Each additional increase (up to **Reach 3**) costs an additional **50 CP** (for a total of 150 CP at Reach 3).
+This only applies to one Attack unless purchased again. One Animal [[paths:nature_path:companion|]] may gain one free instance of Reach.
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