Iriatykian Outrider Band
Level 7Abilities
The Iriatykian outriders gain a +1 circumstance bonus to AC and a +1 circumstance bonus to Reflex saving throws against attacks and effects from unmounted enemies.
The outriders Stride twice with a +10-foot circumstance bonus to their Speed. If they move at least 10 feet, they deal (2d8+6)[piercing|options:area-damage] damage (DC 22 reflex save) to enemies in a 10-foot emanation at the end of their movement. If at least one enemy damaged by the charge is the source of a magical darkness effect, the outriders can immediately use their Shatter Shadows ability as a free action, gaining a +1 circumstance bonus to the counteract check.
Effects that target only animals, humans, or humanoids might not work on the outriders, subject to the GM's discretion.
The outriders draw or reload their longbows, then launch a volley of arrows at creatures in a 10-foot burst within 100 feet, dealing 3d8 piercing damage (DC 22 reflex save). When the squadron is reduced to 2 segments, this area decreases to a 5-foot burst.
Requirements The outriders are within an area of magical darkness
Frequency once per day
Effect The outriders call on the power wielded by Iriatykis, attempting to dispel any darkness effects in a 20-foot emanation with a counteract modifier and a counteract rank of 4th. Each successfully counteracted effect explodes in a storm of tenebrous fragments, inflicting 2d6 spirit damage to enemies in a 20-foot burst centered on the effect (DC 22 reflex save). Velstracs and worshippers of Zon-Ku
Frequency once per round
Effect The outriders plunge their longspears at enemies in a 10-foot emanation (DC 22 reflex save). The damage depends on the number of actions.
1 1d8 piercing damage
2 (2d8+6)[piercing|options:area-damage] damage
3 (2d8+11)[piercing|options:area-damage] damage
Named for Horselord Iriatykis, forger of the mythic spear Shadowpiercer and instigator of the most successful rebellion against Nidal's shadowy overlords in living memory, these grimly determined riders seek to resist the brutal authority of the Umbral Court over the lands and peoples they call their own. While their efforts have mostly been focused on liberating rural communities on the nation's outskirts thus far, they have also begun targeted strikes against mercenary bands and supply caravans traveling through Nidal on their way to aid the Chelaxian war effort.