Occupations of the Eastern "Vanished Lands"

Classes of the Eastern “Vanished Lands:”

Cleric (divine spellcaster)

Sami (Yamabushi, Monk)
Shukenja (Dang-Ki, Cleric)
Sohei (No-Sheng, warrior priest, Paladin)
Wu (Druid)

Fighter (Warrior)

Bushi (Ashigaru/Chanshi, Fighter)
Yamen-ren (Gaijin, Barbarian)
Hulinyuan (Ranger, scout)
Kensai (Chujen, sword saint, single-weapon master)
Samurai (Kuge, Cavalier/Knight)

Rogue (Thief)

Geinin (Bard)
Ninja (Censor/Shinobi , Acrobat/Assassin)
Yakuza (Tong Shu/Touzoku , Rogue)

Wizard (Magic User)

Mahotsukai (Sorcerer, spontaneous bloodline-based caster)
Shaman (Warlock, pact-based arcanist, see Dungeon Crawl Classics )
Wu-Jen (Mage)

(See expanded descriptions below.)

Class: Cleric (divine spellcaster)

Level

BAB

Will

Ref, Fort

Spells/day: 0th

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

+ 1

-2

4 0th

0 1st

0 2nd

0 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 1

-2

4 0th

1 1st

0 2nd

0 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 2

+ 1

-1

4 0th

2 1st

0 2nd

0 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 2

+ 1

-1

4 0th

2 1st

1 2nd

0 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 3

+ 2

4 0th

2 1st

2 2nd

0 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 3

+ 2

4 0th

2 1st

2 2nd

1 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 4

+ 3

4 0th

3 1st

2 2nd

2 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 4

+ 3

4 0th

3 1st

2 2nd

2 3rd

1 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 5

+ 3

+ 1

4 0th

3 1st

3 2nd

2 3rd

2 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 5

+ 4

+ 2

4 0th

3 1st

3 2nd

2 3rd

2 4th

1 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 5

+ 4

+ 2

5 0th

4 1st

3 2nd

3 3rd

2 4th

2 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 6

+ 5

+ 3

5 0th

4 1st

4 2nd

3 3rd

2 4th

2 5th

1 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 6

+ 5

+ 3

5 0th

4 1st

4 2nd

3 3rd

3 4th

2 5th

2 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 6

+ 4

5 0th

4 1st

4 2nd

4 3rd

3 4th

2 5th

2 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 7

+ 6

+ 4

5 0th

4 1st

4 2nd

4 3rd

3 4th

3 5th

2 6th

1 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 7

+ 5

6 0th

5 1st

4 2nd

4 3rd

3 4th

3 5th

2 6th

2 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 7

+ 5

6 0th

5 1st

5 2nd

4 3rd

3 4th

3 5th

2 6th

2 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 8

+ 6

6 0th

5 1st

5 2nd

4 3rd

4 4th

3 5th

3 6th

2 7th

1 8th

0 9th

+ 8

+ 6

7 0th

6 1st

5 2nd

4 3rd

4 4th

4 5th

3 6th

2 7th

1 8th

0 9th

+ 8

+ 9

+ 7

7 0th

6 1st

5 2nd

5 3rd

4 4th

4 5th

3 6th

3 7th

2 8th

1 9th

Subclass: Sami (Shintao/Yamabushi, Monk)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Str, Dex, Con, Wis
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d6
- Armor, shield: None
- Weapons: Any, depends on style
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): + 1 Armor Class every other level, + 1d6 unarmed damage every four levels, Deflect Arrows (Dex/Ref save instead of AC), Immunities (vs. Haste, Sleep, Slow; each costs one), Improved Trip (+ 2 to Hit), Ki damage resistance (+ 1d6 1x day/lvl.), Metabolism control (Heal Self 1d4 x lvl. per day; can avoid negatives from lack of food or sleep if meditates at least an hour per day), Psychic duel (see AD&D1 OA), Slow Fall (- 1d6 x 1/4 lvl. damage from falling or 10 ft. per level w/ no damage if near a wall), Speak With Animals (1x Lvl. per day), Speak With Plants (1x Lvl. per day), Stunning Attack (save vs. Fort at 10+1/2 Lvl. or stunned 1d6 rounds rather than damage)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Acrobatics, Concentration, Disable Device, Knowledge (Religion), Martial Arts (+ 1 maneuver per rank/lvl.), Medicine, Perception, Resolve, Stealth
- Spells: None; martial arts maneuvers instead
- Alignment: Any Lawful (must define and follow code)
- Base honor: 10

Subclass: Shukenja (Dang-Ki, Cleric)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Wis, Cha
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d6
- Armor, shield: any
- Weapons: blunt preferred; by deity
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): + 1 Dam vs. spirits; orisons (0-Lvl. spells); element focus (+ 1 spell per level, but must avoid opposing element); Ki metabolism (+ 3 to saves 1/day/Lvl.); meditation (halves need for food, sleep); sense elements (psychometry), turning/positive energy burst (1d6 x Lvl. vs. Will save of 10 + 1/2 Lvl. to damage Undead or heal allies, 30-ft. range, once per encounter or trade spell slots)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Concentration, Knowledge (Planes, Religion), Medicine, Persuasion, Resolve, Sense Motive
- Spells: Any Cleric; including orisons (0-level); saves are 10 + spell level vs. Wis/Will
- Alignment: Any, depends on faith/deity
- Base honor: 20

Subclass: Sohei (No-Sheng, warrior priest, Paladin)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Str, Wis, Cha
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d8
- Armor, shield: Any
- Weapons: Any, depends on deity
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): Deflect Arrows (Dex/Ref save instead of AC); Detect Evil (at will), Enchant Weapon (once per day per level, duration 1 turn), Immune to fear, Ki frenzy (+ 1 to Hit/Dam/Saves, 1/day/Lvl.), Lay on Hands (Cha bonus + 2 HP, once per day per every other level), Protection From Evil (10 ft.), Smite Evil (+ 1d4 on attacks/damage vs. evil), Weapon of choice (+ 1 to hit, as per enchanted)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Concentration, Knowledge (Planes, Religion), Martial Arts, Medicine, Resolve, Sense Motive
- Spells: As per Cleric – 2 levels
- Alignment: Lawful Good; depends on faith/deity
- Base honor: 15

Subclass: Wu (Druid)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Wis
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d6
- Armor, shield: No metal
- Weapons: One-handed preferred, plus short bow, sling, and staff
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): animal companion, Calm Animals (HD per day per level vs. Wis/Will), Wild Shape (assume an animal form for 10 min. per level)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Animal Handling, Concentration, Knowledge (Nature), Medicine, Resolve
- Spells: Any Druid or nature
- Alignment: Any Neutral
- Base honor: 10

Class: Fighter (Warrior)

Level	BAB	Fort	Ref, Will
1	+ 1	_0	-2
2	+ 2	0	-2
3	+ 2	+1	-1
4	+ 3	+1	-1
5	+ 4	+2	0
6	+ 4	+2	0
7	+ 5	+3	+1
8	+ 6	+3	+1
9	+ 6	+3	+1
10	+ 6	+4	+2
11	+ 7	+4	+2
12	+ 7	+5	+3
13	+ 8	+5	+3
14	+ 8	+6	+4
15	+ 8	+6	+4
16	+ 9	+7	+5
17	+ 9	+7	+5
18	+ 10	+8	+6
19	+ 10	+8	+6
20	+ 11	+9	+7

Subclass: Bushi (Ashigaru/Chanshi, Fighter)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Str
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d8
- Armor, shield: Any
- Weapons: Any, esp. bow, spear
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): Formation fighting (+ 1 AC, + 2 to Hit, + 1 Dam when in a unit); Ki stamina (+ 2 HP for every three levels, once per day); Ki strike (+ 2 to hit for every four levels, once per day); Scrounging (+ 2 on Survival for getting weapons, ammo), Weapon focus (+ 1 to Hit, Dam with favored weapon)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Athletics, Endurance, Intimidation, Knowledge (Tactics/Strategy), Survival (by terrain type)
- Spells: None
- Alignment: Any
- Base honor: 10

Subclass: Yamen-ren (Barbarian)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Str, Dex, Con, Wis
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d12
- Armor, shield: Any
- Weapons: Any available
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): + 3 on Wis/Will vs. Illusions, Heals 2 HP/day, Ki shout (vs. Will, DC=10+1/2 Lvl.), Rage (+1d6 damage per one round per level), Summon Horde (requires Leadership, plus x10 Lvl. 1 followers for 1d10 weeks)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Athletics, Endurance, Intimidation, Knowledge (Geography, Nature, Tactics/Strategy), Resolve, Stealth, Survival
- Spells: None
- Alignment: Any Chaotic
- Base honor: 10

Subclass: Hulinyuan (Ranger, scout)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Str, Dex, Wis
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d8
- Armor, shield: Light only
- Weapons: Any
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): Ambidextrous (no penalty for off-hand use), animal companion, Favored Enemy (+ 1 damage for every 2 levels), Favored Terrain (Survival + 1), Tracking (Survival + 1 for every three levels)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Animal Handling, Athletics, Endurance, Intimidation, Knowledge (Geography, Nature, Tactics/Strategy), Perception, Search, Stealth, Survival
- Spells: As per Druid – 2 levels (Clr – 4 lvls.)
- Alignment: Any Neutral
- Base honor: 10

Subclass: Kensai (Chujen, sword saint, single-weapon master)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Dex, Wis
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d10
- Armor, shield: None
- Weapons: Any, but must specialize in one
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): + 1 to AC every three levels, Favored weapon (+ 1 to hit, damage for every three levels with it), Ki shout (vs. Will, DC=10+1/2 Lvl.), Ki strike — max. damage 1x/day/lvl., psychic duel, whirlwind strike (attack all opponents within range in one round, once per day per every three levels)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Athletics, Endurance, Intimidation, Knowledge (Etiquette, Tactics/Strategy), Resolve
- Spells: None
- Alignment: Any Lawful
- Base honor: 25

Subclass: Samurai (Kuge, Cavalier/Knight)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Str, Con, Int, Wis
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d10
- Armor, shield: All armor, no shields
- Weapons: daikyu (long bow), katana (long sword)
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): ancestral/masterwork weapons (+ 1), immunity to fear, Ki shout (vs. Will, DC=10+1/2 Lvl.); Ki strike (+ 2 Dam 1/day per every two levels), mount (see also D20 Legends of the Samurai)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Animal Handling, Athletics, Endurance, Intimidation, Knowledge (Etiquette, History, Tactics/Strategy), Perception, Perform
- Spells: None
- Alignment: Any Lawful
- Base honor: 20

Class: Rogue (Thief)

Level	BAB	Ref	Fort, Will
1	+ 1	_0	-2
2	+ 1	0	-2
3	+ 2	+1	-1
4	+ 2	+1	-1
5	+ 3	+2	0
6	+ 3	+2	0
7	+4	+3	+1
8	+ 4	+3	+1
9	+ 5	+3	+1
10	+ 5	+4	+2
11	+ 5	+4	+2
12	+ 6	+5	+3
13	+ 6	+5	+3
14	+ 6	+6	+4
15	+ 7	+6	+4
16	+ 7	+7	+5
17	+ 7	+7	+5
18	+ 8	+8	+6
19	+ 8	+8	+6
20	+ 8	+9	+7

Subclass: Geinin (Bard)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Cha
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d6
- Armor, shield: Any light
- Weapons:
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): Comprehend Languages, Read Magic,
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Acrobatics, Appraisal, Deception, Gaming, Knowledge (Etiquette, History, Linguistics), Perform, Persuasion, Search, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Streetwise
- Spells: As per Cleric or Wizard (must choose at creation), – 2 levels
- Alignment: Any Chaotic
- Base honor: 15

Subclass: Ninja (Censor/Shinobi , Acrobat/Assassin)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Dex, Int, Cha
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d4
- Armor, shield: Any, but take penalties to Stealth equal to armor bonus
- Weapons: Any, including garrotte, poison
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): + 1d6 Ki damage resistance (1x day/lvl.); Slow Fall (- 1d6 x 1/4 lvl. damage from falling); Sneak Attack (+ 4 to hit on successful Stealth, x2 damage); Pass Through Walls (1 per day per level after Lvl. 12), psychic duel, Water Walk (5 ft. per round per level)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Acrobatics, Deception, Disable Device, Knowledge (Etiquette, History, Linguistics), Martial Arts (see AD&D2 Complete Ninja’s Handbook), Perform, Search, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Streetwise
- Spells: None, but may read scrolls
- Alignment: Any Lawful or Neutral
- Base honor: Per other class

Subclass: Yakuza (Tong Shu/Touzoku , Rogue)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Str, Dex
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d6
- Armor, shield: Any light
- Weapons: Any
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): Defensive roll (Dex/Ref save vs. damage instead of AC 1/day), Ki speed (add Dex bonus to move, 1x/day/Lvl.), Sneak Attack (+ 4 to hit on successful Stealth, x2 damage)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Acrobatics, Appraisal, Deception, Disable Device, Gaming, Knowledge (Etiquette, History), Search, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Streetwise
- Spells: None
- Alignment: Any non-Chaotic, non-Good
- Base honor: 20

Wizard (Magic User)

Level

BAB

Will

Fort, Ref

Spells/day: 0th

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

+ 1

-2

4 0th

1 1st

0 2nd

0 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

-2

4 0th

2 1st

0 2nd

0 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 1

-1

4 0th

2 1st

1 2nd

0 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 2

-1

4 0th

2 1st

2 2nd

0 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 2

4 0th

2 1st

2 2nd

1 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 3

4 0th

3 1st

2 2nd

2 3rd

0 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 3

4 0th

3 1st

2 2nd

2 3rd

1 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 3

4 0th

3 1st

3 2nd

2 3rd

2 4th

0 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 4

4 0th

3 1st

3 2nd

2 3rd

2 4th

1 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 4

5 0th

4 1st

3 2nd

3 3rd

2 4th

2 5th

0 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 4

5 0th

4 1st

4 2nd

3 3rd

2 4th

2 5th

1 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 4

5 0th

4 1st

4 2nd

3 3rd

3 4th

2 5th

2 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 5

5 0th

4 1st

4 2nd

4 3rd

3 4th

2 5th

2 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 5

5 0th

4 1st

4 2nd

4 3rd

3 4th

3 5th

2 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 5

6 0th

5 1st

4 2nd

4 3rd

3 4th

2 5th

2 6th

0 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 6

6 0th

5 1st

5 2nd

4 3rd

3 4th

3 5th

2 6th

1 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 6

6 0th

5 1st

5 2nd

4 3rd

4 4th

3 5th

3 6th

2 7th

0 8th

0 9th

+ 6

7 0th

6 1st

5 2nd

4 3rd

4 4th

3 5th

3 6th

2 7th

1 8th

0 9th

+ 7

7 0th

6 1st

5 2nd

5 3rd

4 4th

3 5th

3 6th

2 7th

2 8th

1 9th

+ 7

7 0th

6 1st

5 2nd

5 3rd

4 4th

4 5th

3 6th

3 7th

2 8th

2 9th

Subclass: Mahotsukai (Sorcerer, spontaneous bloodline-based caster)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Con, Int
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d4
- Armor, shield: Any light
- Weapons: Any light
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): bonus spells based on Bloodlines: Aberrant, Abyssal, Arcane, Celestial, Destined, Draconic, Elemental, Fey, Infernal, Undead
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Concentration, Knowledge (Arcana, Linguistics, Planes), Resolve, Sleight of Hand
- Spells: Any Wu Jen, but casts spontaneously (no need to select at start of each day)
- Alignment: Any Chaotic
- Base honor: 10

Subclass: Shaman (Warlock, pact-based arcanist)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Int, Cha
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d6
- Armor, shield: Any light
- Weapons: Any simple
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): Eidolon companion, Spirit Sight, Spontaneous casting (can swap prepared spell for one of choice)
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Concentration, Knowledge (Arcana, Linguistics, Planes), Resolve, Sleight of Hand
- Spells: See also summoners, Dungeon Crawl Classics
- Alignment: Any Lawful (often animist)
- Base honor: 20

Subclass: Wu-Jen (Mage)
- Prime requisite (9 minimum): Int
- Hit dice (first level is at max): d4
- Armor, shield: None
- Weapons: Any light — dagger, sling, staff
- Class abilities (2 at Lvl. 1, then one racial or class ability every 3 levels): Read Magic (at will),
- Class skills (+ 3 to two at Lvl. 1, plus one more every 3 levels): Concentration, familiar, Knowledge (Arcana, Linguistics, Planes), Resolve, Sleight of Hand
- Spells: Any Wizard, can specialize (for + 1 spell per level, but must avoid opposed ones); including cantrips (0-level); saves are 10 + spell level vs. Wis/Will
- Alignment: Any non-Lawful, but must have taboo
- Base honor: 15