|
Post by dungeonmistress on Feb 8, 2014 14:48:02 GMT -9
A friend who lives across the country from me, told me today of a Pathfinder trait or feat called 'Vow of Poverty'. It's a religion or faith based trait/feat and is perfect for characters like Monks, Clerics or Oracles. Apparently, The character takes 1/4 to 1/2 of their treasure and wealth and gives it, not to the party, but to say an orphanage, church, temple, the poor, etc. This act of selflessness somehow translates into a more powerful character as time goes by; though the effects are not all that noticeable until level 5 or higher.
Now, I have looked everywhere for the particulars on this trait/feat and can find no reference to it, even though my friend swears he has seen it before.
My question is this: Does anyone here know where I can find info on this? Or would some brilliant mind out there like to help me to "flesh out" the mechanics of this idea? I really want my monk to try this out with her character, and since she's new to the game and still a level 1, now would be the time to do it.
Thanks!
Dungeon Mistress
|
|
|
Post by squirmydad on Feb 8, 2014 14:58:19 GMT -9
Vow of PovertyFrom D20 PFSRD - Vow of Poverty
Restriction: The monk taking a vow of poverty must never own more than six possessions—a simple set of clothing, a pair of sandals or shoes, a bowl, a sack, a blanket, and any one other item. Five of these items must be of plain and simple make, though one can be of some value (often an heirloom of great personal significance to the monk). The monk can never keep more money or wealth on his person than he needs to feed, bathe, and shelter himself for 1 week in modest accommodations. He cannot borrow or carry wealth or items worth more than 50 gp that belong to others. He is allowed to accept and use curative potions (or similar magical items where the item is consumed and is valueless thereafter) from other creatures.
Benefit: A monk with this vow increases his ki pool by 1 ki point for every monk level he possesses.See also Pathfinder character reference for Monks on Paizo.com- Paizo.com
|
|
|
Post by dungeonmistress on Feb 8, 2014 16:23:15 GMT -9
Thanks! That's a big help! Now to tell my monk all about it...
|
|
|
Post by WackyAnne on Feb 8, 2014 19:05:23 GMT -9
The equivalent vow of chastity would be kissing your mother on the cheek once a year
|
|