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A pretty basic class, with no special engine based abilities. It's also limited to 5 levels which is going to be upped.

Rename?

While I had aspirations of renaming to "Knight" it's clearly Purple Dragon Knight in the source (Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (p49)). Knight might be better still overall, will review.

If renamed we could remove the mounted feat requirement since all the abilities work perfectly well unmounted! Then it's more usable across the game modules most of which don't have mounts.

Overhaul Changes

The entire class is not hardcoded so really up to improvements to be made throughout for abilities. The only "horse class" though so needs taking into account.
Expand from level 5 upwards.
- Add more uses of existing abilities at semi-sensible levels
  - This will require more feats adding
- Add Epic Levels in. The bonus feats table already has this coded in (every 3 levels)
  - Reused some of the Fighter bonus feat list for this
Some fixes:
- Add Heal as a class skill.
Some prereq adjustments:
- The skills list is ridiculous! D&Ds is: Skills: Diplomacy or Intimidate 1 rank, Listen 2 ranks, Ride 2 ranks, Spot 2 ranks
- So to simplify: Remove Persuade from the list. This makes it a lot simpler.

Overhaul Description

(PRESTIGE CLASS)
The famous Purple Dragons of Cormyr are regarded across Faerun as exemplars of disciplined, skilled, loyal soldiers. Their reputation is deserved partly because of the heroic actions of their leaders, the Purple Dragon Knights. Purple Dragon Knights develop uncanny skills relating to coordinating and leading soldiers. Most are fighters, rangers or paladins, but a few bards, clerics, and rogues have been known to become Purple Dragon Knights. Sorcerers and Wizards tend to join the War Wizards, Cormyr's elite brigade of fighting spellcasters, while barbarians are too undisciplined, and druids and monks too "uncivilized" in Cormyr to enter this career.

- Hit Die: d10.
- Proficiencies: A purple dragon knight gains no additional proficiencies.
- Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier.
- Primary saving throw(s): Fortitude
- Base attack bonus: High (+1 per level)

REQUIREMENTS:

Alignment: Non-Evil and Non-Chaotic.
Base Attack Bonus: +4.
Feats: Mounted Combat (requires Ride 1).
Skills: Spot 2 ranks, Intimidate 1 rank, Listen 2 ranks, Ride 2 ranks.

ABILITIES:

Level
1: Rallying Cry - +1 Attack Bonus to all allies within 60 feet, can be used three times a day.
Heroic Shield - Able to defend a nearby ally, granting them a +4 armor class bonus for one round.
2: Inspire Courage - +2 saves vs. mind affecting, and +1 attack and damage, useable once a day.
3: Fear - As fear spell, useable once per day.
4: Inspire Courage - Can now be used twice a day.
Oath of Wrath - +2 bonus to attack, damage, saves and skill vs. single enemy.
5: Final Stand - +2d10 HP to a number of allies equal to Purple Dragon Knight level + Charisma Bonus, once per day.
6: Inspire Courage - Can now be used three times a day.
Fear - Can now be used twice per day.
7: Rallying Cry - Can now be used six times a day.
8: Inspire Courage - Can now be used four times a day.
9: Fear - Can now be used three times per day.
10: Inspire Courage - Can now be used five times a day.
Final Stand - Can now be used twice per day.

EPIC LEVELS:

Your feats have become legendary among the Purple Dragons of Cormyr. Your reputation for noble deeds and leading troops is legendary as a epic purple dragon knight.

Hit Die: d10
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 2 + Int Modifier
Bonus Feats: The epic purple dragon knight gains a bonus feat every three levels

Epic Purple Dragon Knight Bonus Feats List:
Armor Skin, Damage Reduction, Devastating Critical, Epic Toughness, Epic Weapon Focus, Epic Prowess, Improved Stunning Fist, Improved Whirlwind Attack, Overwhelming Critical, Superior Initiative.