divine spellcasting class that he pursued prior to becoming a disciple He does not gain any other benefi t a character of that class would have gained Shadowfl ame Blade (Su): At 1st level a disciple of the shadows can imbue his two-bladed sword with a form of the Flaming enchantment This ability affects both blades of the weapon and sheaths it in wispy black fl ame Any attack made with the weapon while it is fl aming infl icts an additional 1d6 points of damage (½ is fi re, ½ is cold) This ability can be Vincent Rultan, used once per day at fi rst level and an additional time per day for every three levels thereafter (i.e 2/day at level 4, 3/day at level 7, etc.) The fl ame lasts for a number of rounds equal to the disciple’s class level + cha modifi er Chosen Weapon (Ex): When a character takes their fi rst level in this prestige class they must choose a single, particular two-bladed sword of masterwork quality The disciple must practice with this weapon, adjusting to the slight inconsistencies and balance variations of the blades After one week of such practice the following A Disciple of the Shadows Table 8-5: The Disciple of the Shadows Base Attack Level Bonus Saving Throws Fort Ref Will Special Abilities Spells Chosen Weapon, Shadowflame Blade 1/day +0 +2 +0 +2 +1 +2 +1 +2 +2 +3 +1 +3 Eyes of the Shadowborn +3 +3 +1 +3 Shadowflame Blade 2/day +3 +4 +2 +4 Touch of the Shadowborn +4 +4 +2 +4 +5 +5 +2 +5 Shadowflame Blade 3/day +6 +5 +3 +5 Grace of the Shadowborn +1 level to existing divine spellcasting class +6 +6 +3 +6 10 +7 +6 +3 +6 Shadowflame Blade 4/day, Shadowborn Transformation +1 level to existing divine spellcasting class +1 level to existing divine spellcasting class +1 level to existing divine spellcasting class +1 level to existing divine spellcasting class 139