Overview
In an effort to encourage RP and enhance the selection of a PRC for a Character, we are introducing the Mentorship concept to TDN. Anyone that takes a PRC level is considered a mentor for purposes of this system and can take on a mentee. With a few exceptions (outlined below), mentorships will be required to take a PRC in a player's build.
It is critical to note that mentorship is NOT guaranteed. As such, it is in your best interest that you have a viable alternative for your character that does not include a class that requires Mentorship.
Mentorship is handled entirely on a case-by-case basis. The actual process may differ from person to person, or as time passes. There are absolutely no certainties with mentorship or the mentorship prestige classes because they are intensely lore-focused and integral to the setting. The staff may entirely close these classes, even, at any time they so choose. Do not aim toward these classes for mechanical reasons to avoid disappointment. Interest in them should be entirely thematic.
Which Classes Require Mentoring?
- Bladesinger
- Palestone Knight
- Shadowdancer
- Mentors select the mentee that they wish to train. Mentors can only take on one mentee at a time. Similarly, mentees can only have one mentor at a time.
- This selection is done via command/dialog window.
- Mentor & mentee must meet once every 24 hours for the length of 15 total days. The command/ability are used to initiate the "mentor meeting". There is no minimum/maximum length of time required for the mentor meeting, however we highly recommend players to roleplay this out.
- If a mentor/mentee do not meet in the 24 hour window, no progress is lost, however they must meet a total of 15 times for the mentorship to complete.
- I.e. This means you don't need to rush your mentor or mentee through the process. Take your time and enjoy the RP aspect.
- Once the mentorship is completed, the PC will be eligible to take the PRC.
- Note: Mentorships can start at ANY level. We recommend starting this search early on in your PC's lifetime if your objective is to take a particular PRC.
- PRC Mentors are determined by DMs. Being granted the path to take the PRC does not guarantee that a player will become a Mentor for that class.
Benefits:
- PCs who mentor other players will receive a yet-to-be-decided bonus/boon, so there is still reason to take part in the mentorship experience.
- Mentees will similarly receive a bonus to finding a mentor before taking the PRC.
Exceptions:
- The first four players for the PRCs that requirea Mentor will work with a DM to run specific-events to both evaluate and approve the individual for the PRC.
- Reminder: PRCs that require a mentorship are: Bladesinger, Palestone Knight & Shadowdancer.
- More details to come on the nature of these events and pre-reqs.
- In the event that a player believes they are being gatekept from a PRC, OR the current mentors are offline for an extended period of time [this will be tracked by devs], they can partner with a DM to circumvent the need for a full-length mentorship to take the PRC.