Description
The Order of Tembisa, known as the "Guardians of the Mighty Beasts," hails from the heart of the Manzian Empire in the vast land of Najha. Rooted in the traditions and history of Manzia, this noble order embodies the strength, resilience, and unity that have defined the Manzian people for centuries.
The ethos of the Order of Tembisa is deeply intertwined with the reverence for two magnificent creatures of Najha—elephants and hippos. To the Manzians, these animals represent not only power and grace but also the very essence of their empire's prosperity. The order's cavaliers are tasked with safeguarding these majestic creatures, forging unbreakable bonds with them, and using their might to protect the empire's people and lands.
The Order of Tembisa stands as a symbol of Najha's unity and the shared spirit of its inhabitants. Its members pledge their unwavering loyalty to the empire and its rulers, vowing to serve as defenders of the land and the noble animals that inhabit it. Their strong connection to their mounts makes them formidable protectors.
As they advance through the order's ranks, cavaliers of the Order of Tembisa become living legends in Manzia, celebrated for their courage, resourcefulness, and their ability to harness the strength of the natural world. Whether they patrol the empire's borders, engage in diplomatic missions, or wage war on its enemies, they do so with an unyielding commitment to the Manzian Empire's traditions and the majestic creatures that call it home.
Order Skills
Members of the Order of Tembisa gain the following skills as class skills: Heal, Knowledge (Nature), Survival.
Order Edicts
Guardians of Giants
Members of this order pledge to protect and respect hippos and elephants, treating them as family.
Masterful Bond
Cavaliers strive to form a deep empathic connection with their mounts, ensuring they fight as a cohesive unit.
Fearsome Tandem
The order emphasizes the importance of the cavalier and mount acting as a single, unstoppable force on the battlefield.
Challenge
Whenever a cavalier of the Order of Tembisa issues a challenge, the cavalier and his mount gain a bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls against the target equal to the cavalier's level. Additionally, the target takes a penalty on attack rolls against the cavalier and his mount equal to the cavalier's Charisma modifier.
Order Abilities
Ride the Giants (Ex)
Cavaliers of the Order of Tembisa can ride their chosen hippo or elephant mount even before it reaches Large size. This ability allows them to benefit from their mount's natural abilities and enhanced mobility from the early stages of their partnership. Additionally, the mount gains a +4 bonus to its Strength and Constitution scores.
Unstoppable Charge (Ex)
When the cavalier and his mount make a charge attack, they gain a bonus to their CMB and CMD equal to the cavalier's level. This bonus applies to bull rush, overrun, and other combat maneuvers used during the charge.
Trample (Ex)
While mounted on a hippo or elephant, the cavalier and his mount can make trample attacks, dealing damage to foes they move over during a charge or when the mount takes a specific action.
Colossal Rampage (Ex)
The cavalier and his mount become an unstoppable force on the battlefield. They gain the benefits of the Trample feat and can trample creatures of any size. Additionally, the cavalier can make one additional attack at his highest attack bonus during a full attack action while mounted on his giant steed.
