Computer

Computers are masters of astronomy, astrology, and complex mathematics.

Occult Lore
Author Keith Baker, Adam Bank, Chris Jones, Scott Reeves, and Elton Robb
Series Lore
Publisher Atlas
Publish date 2002

They find employment in urbane societies. Low-level computers either set up shop in the local market or find work in academies of science, magic, and philosophy. Many high-level computers are private advisors to kings, army generals, and naval admirals.

Hit Die: d4

CLASS SKILLS

The computer’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Alchemy (Intelligence), Astrology (Intelligence), Craft (Dexterity), Decipher Script (Intelligence), Knowledge (all skills) (Intelligence), Profession (Wisdom), Scry (Intelligence), Spellcraft (Intelligence), and Use Magic Device (Charisma).
Skill Points at 1st Level: (6 + Intelligence Modifier) x 4.
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: (6 + Intelligence Modifier)

The Computer
Class Level	Base Attack	Fort Save	Ref Save	Will Save	Special
1	+0	+0	+0	+2
2	+1	+0	+0	+3	aid 1/day
3	+1	+1	+1	+3
4	+2	+1	+1	+4	detect scrying 1/day
5	+2	+1	+1	+4
6	+3	+2	+2	+5	scry 1/day
7	+3	+2	+2	+5
8	+4	+2	+2	+6	aid 2/day
9	+4	+3	+3	+6
10	+4	+3	+3	+7	detect scrying 2/day
11	+5	+3	+3	+7
12	+6/+1	+4	+4	+8	Greater Scrying 1/day
13	+6/+1	+4	+4	+8
14	+7/+2	+4	+4	+9	scry 2/day
15	+7/+2	+5	+5	+9
16	+8/+3	+5	+5	+10	aid 3/day
17	+8/+3	+5	+5	+10
18	+9/+4	+6	+6	+11	detect scrying 3/day
19	+9/+4	+6	+6	+11
20	+10/+5	+6	+6	+12	Greater Scrying 2/day

CLASS FEATURES

All of the following are class features of the computer NPC class.

Spell-like Abilities: Over time, a computer learns to use astrology to produce spell-like effects; these are summarized on the progression chart below. Except for detect scrying, each of the computer’s spell-like abilities requires as a focus component a nativity horoscope of any intended target(s) or subject(s). The same nativity can be used repeatedly for any computer spell-like effects, and provides the computer with the bonuses.

Armor and Weapon Proficiency: Computers are proficient in all simple weapons, but they are not proficient with any type of armor or shields. A computer suffers arcane spell failure chances for spell-like abilities if wearing armor.

STARTING GEAR

3d4 x 10 gp worth of equipment.