Alternative Class Feature Name
This section provides a general description of the alternative
class feature, including some roleplaying suggestions for each
variant of the standard class.
level: You can select the alternative class feature only at
the indicated level.
Replaces: This line identifies the ability you must sacrifice
to gain the alternative class feature.
Benefit: This section describes the mechanical effects of
the alternative class feature.
BARBARIAN
Barbarians who follow a spiritual path are often tied
at some deep level to the wildlands that gave them
birth. Such characters feel a kinship with the spirits of
nature—especially animal spirits—and draw their power
from these essences. Divine barbarians are viewed with
awe and sometimes fear by their tribes, and some such
characters are considered holy people in the absence of
any organized religion.
Spiritual Totem
Choose a spiritual totem: bear, eagle, fox, lion, or wolf.
Once you do so, you are forever bound to that animal spirit.
Your connection grants you special abilities based on the
totem you have chosen (or that has chosen you, as some
see it).
The DM can add more totems to the above list as desired,
using those presented here as guidelines.
Level: 1st.
Replaces: This benefit replaces the fast movement class
feature.
Benefit: You gain one of the abilities described below,
depending on the chosen totem. Each of these effects is a
supernatural ability.
Bear Totem: The mighty bear is known for her crushing
embrace, if you adopt her as your spiritual totem, you gain
the improved grab ability (MM 310).
Eagle Totem: The eagle can see clearly over great distances
and often notices details that are not obvious. If you embrace
him as your spiritual totem, you gain a +4 bonus on Search
and Spot checks.
Fox Totem: The cunning fox uses stealth to gain the upper
hand. Should you choose her as your spiritual totem, you
gain a +4 bonus on Hide and Move Silently checks.
Lion Totem: Regal and intimidating, the powerful lion is a
symbol of nobility among the races of the wild. By selecting
him as your spiritual totem, you gain the pounce ability
(MM 313).
Wolf Totem: The wolf is a loyal ally who uses pack tactics
to subdue her foes. If you choose her as your spiritual totem,
you gain an additional +2 bonus on attack rolls when flanking
an opponent.
Totem Manifestation
As the bond between you and your totem grows closer, the
spirit of your chosen animal reveals itself more strongly.
Level: 7th.
Replaces: This benefit replaces the damage reduction class
feature, including all damage reduction increases gained at
higher levels of the barbarian class.
Benefit: When you select this ability, your connection to
your spiritual totem intensifies. If you have not yet chosen
a spiritual totem, you must do so now, but you gain only
those abilities described here, not those for the spiritual
totem alternative class feature. Each of these effects is a
supernatural ability.
Bear Totem: The powerful bear rewards your loyalty. If you
choose her as your spiritual totem, you gain 1 extra hit point
per barbarian level.
Eagle Totem: The keen-eyed eagle grants you low-light vision
if you adopt him as your spiritual totem. If you have previ­
ously chosen the eagle as your spiritual totem, the bonus on
Search and Spot checks increases by 1 at each level at which
your damage reduction would increase (10th, 13th, 16th, and
19th levels).
Fox Totem: The quick fox grants you a +1 dodge bonus
to Armor Class if you choose her as your spiritual totem.
This bonus increases by 1 at each level at which your
damage reduction would increase (10th, 13th, 16th, and
19th levels). Any condition that causes you to lose your
Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) also negates this
dodge bonus.
Lion Totem: If you select the lion as your spiritual totem,
he rewards you with the ability to loose a powerful and
intimidating roar. When you roar, every creature within a
30-foot radius must succeed on a Will save (DC 10 +1/2 your
barbarian level + your Str modifier) or be shaken for a number
of rounds equal to your barbarian level. This ability can be
used once per day, and you gain an additional use per day at
each level at which your damage reduction would increase
(10th, 13th, 16th, and 19th levels).
Wolf Totem: The wolf is an intelligent hunter who can
track her prey with uncanny accuracy and insight. If you
choose her as your spiritual totem, you gain Track as a
bonus feat. In addition, you gain a +2 sacred bonus on
Survival checks.