Naturalist is a subskill of Agriculture that focuses on the study and understanding of plant-based creatures, including both naturally occurring plant monsters and those influenced by magic. This includes identifying their behaviors, weaknesses, growth patterns, and the environments in which they thrive. Those skilled in Naturalist can recognize dangerous flora before it strikes and understand how to interact with or counter plant-based threats.
Each rank in Naturalist grants a +1 bonus to Agriculture checks when dealing with plant creatures, including identifying them, resisting their effects, or exploiting their weaknesses. This bonus applies in situations involving plant monsters, living vegetation hazards, or magically animated flora. You also gain a +1 bonus to Herb Lore checks per Naturalist rank when harvesting plans, based on your specialized plant knowledge.
- 10 Ranks – Rootsense: You gain an instinctive awareness of nearby plant life. Your heightened senses give you a +1 bonus to any skill check involving detection of living plant life, including Survival, Tracking, or Perception. Additionally, you cannot be surprised by plant creatures.
- 20 Ranks – Verdant Resistance: Your familiarity with plant toxins and natural defenses grants you a +20 bonus to Fortitude checks to end Persistant or Ongoing effects originating from plant creatures.
- 30 Ranks – Hunter of the Green: Your deep understanding of plant life allows you to exploit its structure and vulnerabilities. You gain a bonus to damage rolls against plant creatures equal to 1/10th of your ranks in Naturalist (Rounded Down)
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