d20: The Sexcraft Witch

Almost every noble has visited the Temple of Talia. Those who deny it are liars. Despite what clerics of the other faiths may say, the Temple of the Sacred Harlot is not just a brothel. The priestesses are more than just prostitutes. They are educated women, sophisticated and cunning. Serving as advisors and companions to kings, their order has prospered.

But it was not always so. Years ago, the Temples of Talia faced near extinction when the fanatical followers of V’nesh sought to bring down the order. The Temple’s political ties were strained to breaking. A holy war. A moral war. Temples to Talia were pulled down brick-by-brick, her priestesses hung or burned at the stake. Finally, the High Priestess herself–the Priestess of the White Rose–appeared before the great and mighty King Stafford. He listened to the masked woman’s plea with an implacable glare. Then, in the middle of his court, she performed the ultimate heresy… she removed her mask and begged the King for assistance. The King’s stoic eye was said to cast a single tear.

In two month’s time, every Temple of V’nesh was nothing but rubble and ruin.

Since then, the Temples of Talia have prospered, but the priestesses still find enemies wherever they go. To the uneducated people, they are still just witches who sell their bodies for money and political power. “Sexcraft witch,” is the common slang, but only ever spoken in whispers. It is said a witch can beguile a man with a touch, make him betray his most trusted friend with a kiss and kill a man with a harsh glance. 

And in her bedchamber? She can steal his soul.

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Hit Die Type: d4
To qualify to become an sexcraft witch, a character must fulfill all of the following criteria.

Alignment: Any nonlawful.

Skills: Bluff 7 ranks, Craft (Sex) 7 ranks, Diplomacy 7 ranks, Escape Artist 7 ranks, Knowledge (religion) 4 ranks.

Spells: Ability to cast at least one divine spell of 3rd level or higher.

Special: Sneak attack +2d6.

The sexcraft witch’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Heal (Wis), Hide (Dex), Knowledge (Int), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Open Lock (Dex), Profession (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), Search (Int), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Speak Language (Int), Spellcraft (Int), Spot (Wis), Use Magic Device (Int), and Use Rope (Dex).

Level    BAB    Fort    Ref    Will   Special                             Spells per Day
1            +0        +0    +2    +2        Seduction, Sexcraft,       +1 per level of existing class
                                                         Enchantment Bonus   
2            +1        +0    +3    +3        Sneak Attack +d6            +1 per level of existing class
3            +1        +1    +3    +3        Caress of the Red Rose    +1 per level of existing class
4            +2        +1    +4    +4        Sneak Attack +d6            +1 per level of existing class
5            +2        +1    +4    +4        The Cruel Kiss                +1 per level of existing class
6            +3        +2    +5    +5        Sneak Attack +d6            +1 per level of existing class
7            +3        +2    +5    +5        Dance of the Sacred Harlot    +1 per level of existing class
8            +4        +2    +6    +6        Sneak Attack +d6           +1 per level of existing class
9            +4        +3    +6    +6        The Black Kiss                +1 per level of existing class
10            +5      +3    +7    +7        Sneak Attack +d6            +1 per level of existing class

Class Features
All of the following are Class Features of the sexcraft witch prestige class.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Sexcraft witches gain no proficiency with any weapon or armor.

Enchantment: The sexcraft witch adds her own Will Save to the difficulty class of any enchantment spells that require the target make a Will Save.

Sneak Attack: This is exactly like the rogue ability of the same name. The extra damage dealt increases by +1d6 every other level (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th). If a sexcraft witch gets a sneak attack bonus from another source the bonuses on damage stack. In addition, the sexcraft witch may make a sneak attack during sexual encounters as if she had her target by surprise.

Spells per Day: When a new sexcraft witch level is gained, the character gains new spells per day as if she had also gained a level in a spellcasting class she belonged to before adding the prestige class. She does not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained, except for an increased effective level of spellcasting. If a character had more than one spellcasting class before becoming an sexcraft witch, she must decide to which class she adds the new level for purposes of determining spells per day.

Seduction: The alluring power of a witch is almost too great for any man (or woman) to withstand. After any dialogue with a target, she may make a Bluff or Diplomacy check against TN 15. If successful, the target must make a Will Save against the witch’s Seduction roll. If the target fails, he is charmed and will be so until sunrise the following morning.

Sexcraft: At first level, the sexcraft witch gains this dangerous ability. Any individual she beds must make a Will Save against the witch’s Craft (Sex) as Seduction above. If the witch is successful, the target is considered under a special kind of compulsion. The compulsion cannot be broken under normal means. The subject will follow commands as per usual, but the effect will not break until he sleeps with another character with the Craft (Sex) skill. The second character must roll equal to or higher than the original roll to break the compulsion. No other magical or mundane cures will break it unless the witch breaks it herself by making an improper command.

Caress of the Red Rose: At 3rd level, the sexcraft witch gains the ability to heal with her touch. The Caress of the Red Rose requires a willing touch from her target. She must make a Craft (Sex) roll at difficulty 15. If successful, she may bestow any or all of the following effects: heal serious wounds, aid, and restoration, lesser. She may only perform this effect once per night for one target.

The Cruel Kiss: At 5th level, the sexcraft witch gains the ability to turn pleasure into pain. The Cruel Kiss requires a touch attack. If successful, she may cause energy drain, forcing the target to lose one level. If she maintains the grip, she may continue to cause energy drain. The Cruel Kiss does not break the compulsion caused by the sexcraft ability. The target is so enraptured by the witch’s skills, he cannot break free.

Dance of the Sacred Harlot: At 7th level, the sexcraft witch gains the ability to give benefit to more than one target. She may bestow the same benefits from the caress of the red rose to a number of targets equal to half her level, rounded down.

The Black Kiss: This most deadly affect is reserved only for those who have truly offended the witch. To use this effect, the target must have harmed her (caused hit point loss) or the priestess must have slept with the target. By blooding her lips, pointing at the target and uttering his name, the target must immediately make a Fort Save against a death effect. The DC is the 10 + the sexcraft witch’s level + Will Save. Even if he survives, he immediately suffers the effects of a harm spell, regardless of his save. The Black Kiss may only be used once per day.