Master of the Secret Sound - General Prestige Class

This is a general Prestige class that may be applicable to the Forgotten Realms Campaign

There are words of power - magical words so potent that simply speaking them can cause one to become blind or even die. At the base of these words are sounds. Sounds and all that they comprise - vibration, modulation, frequency, volume - carry with them power, and for those who know the proper sounds, this power can be wielded as surely as a sword or a spell. The masters of the secret sound are a loosely organized secret society who studies sound and uses its power to further its members' own ends. With their knowledge of the powers of sound, they can strike down foes, protect themselves, and even alter their spells.

Hit Die: d6

To qualify to become a Master of the Secret Sound, a character must fulfill all the following criteria:

• Skills: Knowledge (arcana) 5 ranks, Listen 5 ranks, Perform 8 ranks, Spellcraft 5 ranks
• Feats: Alertness,
• Spellcasting: Must be able to cast 5th-level spells, five of the spells available to the character must be either sonic or language-dependent.
• Special: The master of the secret sound must undergo a secret ritual every time she gains a new level, in which she is taught another portion of the secret sound. Only at 10th level does she know and fully understand the entire sound.

Master of the Secret Sound Details

From: Dragon #297

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