The Zealot – Archon of Passion, Fury, & Kinetic Might
About this class
The engine of unbridled passion, kinetic fury, and raw emotional power.
A force of absolute momentum, the Zealot channels intense fervor and thermal-kinetic force into every strike. Whether wielding a blazing artifact weapon or unleashing volatile waves of fire, they turn physical danger and reckless passion into unstoppable offensive momentum.
Domains
Blade
Bone
Starting stats
Hope feature
Class features
-
Bloodfueled Momentum:
Whenever you mark HP in combat, your next attack is made with a bonus to your proficiency equal to the number of HP you marked. This effect ends if HP or stress are regained or if the character's ire is quelled.
Class items
- A Scorch-Marked Gauntlet
- An Ember-Stained Flint:
Character questions
Background prompts
- You sparked a violent uprising or burned down an oppressive institution in a fit of righteous passion, but the collateral damage was far higher than you anticipated. Who did you leave behind in the as
- Your weapon or fighting style is permanently altered by exposure to an extreme elemental cataclysm—a volcanic eruption, a planar rift, or magical backlash. How does this volatile energy affect your em
- You were cast out of a disciplined martial academy because your explosive, aggressive combat style defied all traditional rules of engagement. What adversary or challenge are you seeking out to prove
Connection prompts
- Who in the party acts as your anchor when your passions flare too hot, pulling you back from the brink of rash destruction?
- Whose hesitation, over-planning, or caution frequently frustrates your desire to leap straight into action?
- Who pushed you into a brutal test of strength or a volatile situation in the past, earning both your intense fury and your begrudging respect?
Subclass cards
Printable via header menu
The Pyromancer
Foundation
SPELLCAST TRAIT: Strength
Volcanic Surge: When you cast a fire or destruction spell, you can mark 1 Stress to sweep the flames across a secondary target within Close range of the primary target.
The Pyromancer
Specialization
Flame Wave: Make a Spellcast Roll (Difficulty 15). On a success, you unleash a wall of rolling fire across a zone. Anyone caught inside must mark HP or become Vulnerable.
The Pyromancer
Mastery
Living Inferno: Gain a permanent +1 bonus to your damage rolls with magical fire. Whenever you roll with Fear on a spellcast, you generate 1 Fear for the GM, but your spell damage is doubled for that action.
The Weapon Master
Foundation
SPELLCAST TRAIT: Agility
Relic Blade: You are bonded to a legendary artifact weapon. You can summon or dismiss it to your hand at will, and it cannot be disarmed or broken by standard adversary features
The Weapon Master
Specialization
Blazing Momentum: When you hit an adversary with a melee weapon attack, you can mark 1 Stress to immediately move up to Close range and make a secondary strike against a different target.
The Weapon Master
Mastery
Unstoppable Juggernaut: Gain a permanent +1 bonus to your Evasion. While you are holding your Relic Blade, you ignore the effects of physical restraint or slowing environments.
The Zealot – Archon of Passion, Fury, & Kinetic Might
The engine of unbridled passion, kinetic fury, and raw emotional power.
A force of absolute momentum, the Zealot channels intense fervor and thermal-kinetic force into every strike. Whether wielding a blazing artifact weapon or unleashing volatile waves of fire, they turn physical danger and reckless passion into unstoppable offensive momentum.
Domains
Blade + Bone
Starting Evasion
10
Starting Hit Points
6
Class Items
- • A Scorch-Marked Gauntlet
- • An Ember-Stained Flint:
The Zealot – Archon of Passion, Fury, & Kinetic Might’s Hope Feature
Avatar of Rage : Spend 3 Hope to gain a special 'Frenzied' state. Until this status ends, the character may never do less than 3/4 of his max melee damage. Any time the dice results in less than 3/4 damage, it automatically becomes 3/4 damage. Frenzie ends when the character calms, or the scene ends.
Class Features
Bloodfueled Momentum:
Whenever you mark HP in combat, your next attack is made with a bonus to your proficiency equal to the number of HP you marked. This effect ends if HP or stress are regained or if the character's ire is quelled.
The Zealot – Archon of Passion, Fury, & Kinetic Might Subclasses
Choose either the The Pyromancer or The Weapon Master subclass.
The Pyromancer
Spellcast Trait
Strength
Foundation Features
Volcanic Surge: When you cast a fire or destruction spell, you can mark 1 Stress to sweep the flames across a secondary target within Close range of the primary target.
Specialization Feature
Flame Wave: Make a Spellcast Roll (Difficulty 15). On a success, you unleash a wall of rolling fire across a zone. Anyone caught inside must mark HP or become Vulnerable.
Mastery Feature
Living Inferno: Gain a permanent +1 bonus to your damage rolls with magical fire. Whenever you roll with Fear on a spellcast, you generate 1 Fear for the GM, but your spell damage is doubled for that action.
The Weapon Master
Spellcast Trait
Agility
Foundation Features
Relic Blade: You are bonded to a legendary artifact weapon. You can summon or dismiss it to your hand at will, and it cannot be disarmed or broken by standard adversary features
Specialization Feature
Blazing Momentum: When you hit an adversary with a melee weapon attack, you can mark 1 Stress to immediately move up to Close range and make a secondary strike against a different target.
Mastery Feature
Unstoppable Juggernaut: Gain a permanent +1 bonus to your Evasion. While you are holding your Relic Blade, you ignore the effects of physical restraint or slowing environments.
Background Questions
Answer any of the following, or create your own.
- • You sparked a violent uprising or burned down an oppressive institution in a fit of righteous passion, but the collateral damage was far higher than you anticipated. Who did you leave behind in the as
- • Your weapon or fighting style is permanently altered by exposure to an extreme elemental cataclysm—a volcanic eruption, a planar rift, or magical backlash. How does this volatile energy affect your em
- • You were cast out of a disciplined martial academy because your explosive, aggressive combat style defied all traditional rules of engagement. What adversary or challenge are you seeking out to prove
Connections
Ask one of the following, or improvise.
- • Who in the party acts as your anchor when your passions flare too hot, pulling you back from the brink of rash destruction?
- • Whose hesitation, over-planning, or caution frequently frustrates your desire to leap straight into action?
- • Who pushed you into a brutal test of strength or a volatile situation in the past, earning both your intense fury and your begrudging respect?
Discussion
Be thoughtful and kind.
Remember to be respectful. Comments are moderated and should add to the discussion.
