Disciple of Aphrodite/Eros

Overview:

“You’re glowing,” said Seshay. Seated beside the pond, the other woman’s naked, flawless skin did seem to have a golden hue about it, “It’s just the sun,” replied Xee. She smiled and leaned closer, their breasts touching slightly.

“You’re glowing too, you know.” They kissed tenderly and sprawled out among their discarded clothing, giggling as Xee grimaced and shoved her sword and a piece of armor from beneath her back. The two entwined, sweating with anticipation and desire, Seshay caressed Xee’s skin, marveling at its hue.“I am a seeker of the True Lover,” intoned Seshay with her husky voice, kissing along the other woman’s neck. “You are a traveler on the road to bliss,” she whispered. Her hand sliding playfully along the other woman’s belly, a sigh of pleasure escaping her lips. “Together we are more than ourselves... we are One.”

With those words, Seshay, Disciple of aphrodite truly began to glow.

While almost all good religions espouse love and trust with others, the disciples of aphrodite believe that love and sex are the primary reasons for existence. For them, the physical act of love, as well as enjoying the many pleasures that life has to oﬀer, is prayer, communion, and devotion all rolled in one. They commonly act as “living altars” at the temples of the furies in large cities, or at the small shrines to aphrodite that dot the landscape of the Palman Empire, giving their bodies freely to anyone who wishes to 'commune' with their deity. Despite their attitude of free love, disciples of aphrodite are not prostitutes. For them, the act of lovemaking is reward enough.

As disciples learn the intricacies and art of love-making, so too do they grow in power. They come to understand the limits of their bodies and will, and can tap that root of sexual power to fuel magic. As they grow in power, they begin to emit an aura of peace, serenity, love, and lust. Their very presence incites acts of passion in others, and as they increase in their understanding of their bodies, disciples of aphrodite are able to alter their appearance to better please those with whom they make love. As a result, they are called upon to consecrate marriages and fertility rites by the common folk. Disciples of aphrodite are often persecuted by lawful organizations, which see their rampant promiscuity and inciting behavior as a threat to order and morality. Disciples of aphrodite are usually Priests dedicated to aphrodite. however other classes may pursue the mysteries of the ﬂesh.

Requirements to Enter Disciple of Aphrodite/Eros Prestige class:

*Ability Scores: Charisma 18 or Higher

*Feat: Seductive

*Alignment: One Step from Eros/Aphrodite's Alignment

*Skills: Diplomacy 18 ranks, Entertain (sexual techniques) 18 ranks. [Reduced to 8 ranks if Origin: Taytunca, see notes]

*Special: The character must willingly give sexual favors to at least a dozen people, without expecting anything in return or taking advantage of them in any way.

*Note: A properly designed character can enter the Disciple of Aphrodite/Eros class at a lower level, however they must have grown up in the City of Taytunca where Aphrodite/Eros's Primary Temple is.

Attributes: Wound Point Bonus: +1 Chakra Point Die: 1d10

The Disciple of Aphrodite/Eros’ class skills (& the key ability for each skill) are

Bluﬀ (Cha) ,Ninjutsu,Chakra control, Genjutsu), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Heal (Wis), Listen (Wis), Entertain (sexual techniques) (Cha), Profession (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), Spellcraft (Int). Spot (Wis).

Skill Points At Each Additional Level: 2 + Intelligence Modifier

[males tend to follow Eros, Aphrodite's son and are aptly called Disciple of Eros]

Domain:

At 1st level, a disciple of aphrodite gains access to one of aphrodite's domains.

Disguise Self [SP]:

At 1st level, the disciple of aphrodite can disguise self as the spell. She can activate it a number of times equal to her prestige class level.

Caster level is equal to prestige class level.

Bonus Feats:

At 2nd and 4th levels, the disciple of aphrodite gets a bonus feat.

A disciple must still meet all prerequisites for a feat, including ability score and base attack bonus minimums.

Aura of Good Will [SU]:

At 3rd level, the disciple of aphrodite gains the ability to exude a sense of friendliness that others ﬁnd comforting, although the disciple of aphrodite cannot take hostile actions without breaking this sense of goodwill. This eﬀect is similar to a sanctuary spell as if cast by a cleric of the same level as the disciple. She can activate it a number of times equal to her prestige class level.

Smoldering Glance [SU]:

At 5th level, a disciple of aphrodite can cause an irrational sense of lust in another being simply by looking at him. This ability can be used a number of times daily equal to the dis-ciples Charisma modiﬁer. The disciple of aphrodite can make a gaze attack at a single creature within 30 feet. The creature must make a Will save (DC 10 + the disciple of aphrodite’s class level + Charisma modi-ﬁer) or be utterly captivated. This is a mind-aﬀecting charm.A captivated victim walks toward the disciple, taking the most direct route available, if the path leads into a dangerous area (through ﬂame, oﬀ a cliﬀ, into a lake, and so on.), that creature gets a second saving throw. Captivated creatures can take no actions other than to defend themselves. A victim within 5 feet of the disciple stands there and oﬀers no resistance to any spellcasting or attacks by the disciple. The eﬀect continues for 5 rounds plus a number of rounds equal to the disciple’s Charisma modiﬁer