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	Phaethons first appeared in the Dragonlance novels, specifically showing up in the story "Wanderlust", which was part of the Meetings Sextet mini-series. They were then adapted as monsters to [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]] in the 2nd Dragonlance Monstrous Compendium.		Phaethons first appeared in the Dragonlance novels, specifically showing up in the story "Wanderlust", which was part of the Meetings Sextet mini-series. They were then adapted as monsters to [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]] in the 2nd Dragonlance Monstrous Compendium.

	[[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] saw Phaethons first make an appearance as both a monster and a playable race in the 3.0 adventure "Age of Mortals #1: Key of Destiny". They were then fleshed out in the [[~~Races of X\|~~Races of Ansalon]] splatbook.		[[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] saw Phaethons first make an appearance as both a monster and a playable race in the 3.0 adventure "Age of Mortals #1: Key of Destiny". They were then fleshed out in the [[Races of Ansalon]] splatbook.

	==AD&D Fluff==		==AD&D Fluff==

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	==AD&D Fluff==		==AD&D Fluff==
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	Phaethons are a simple, rustic people of mountain-dwellers who can be mistaken for short, thin, ruddy-skinned, brightly haired (coppery red is the most common) [[half-elves]] with dark brown eyes at first glance. Only when they reveal their magnificent flaming wings can they be identified for what they are. They dress in simple, drably colored garb and pursue humble lives in terraced farming communities, where they grow various grains, fruits and vegetables, herd sheep and goats, and keep rabbits and chickens. They are a completely self-sufficient culture, with neither need for nor interest in the outside world - though arguably xenophobic, it's in the sense of wanting to avoid having anything to do with other races, rather than active aggression; phaethons prefer to just let travelers be on their way and avoid interacting with them. When they do need to protect their homes and families, however, phaethons are ruthless and uncompromising.		Phaethons are a simple, rustic people of mountain-dwellers who can be mistaken for short, thin, ruddy-skinned, brightly haired (coppery red is the most common) [[half-elves]] with dark brown eyes at first glance. Only when they reveal their magnificent flaming wings can they be identified for what they are. They dress in simple, drably colored garb and pursue humble lives in terraced farming communities, where they grow various grains, fruits and vegetables, herd sheep and goats, and keep rabbits and chickens. They are a completely self-sufficient culture, with neither need for nor interest in the outside world - though arguably xenophobic, it's in the sense of wanting to avoid having anything to do with other races, rather than active aggression; phaethons prefer to just let travelers be on their way and avoid interacting with them. When they do need to protect their homes and families, however, phaethons are ruthless and uncompromising.

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	==3e Fluff==		==3e Fluff==
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	A phaethon resembles a [[half-elf]], with deep brown eyes and red-blonde to dark coppery brown hair. Their most stunning feature is, of course, their brilliant fiery wings, which vanish and reappear as willed; because they view their wings as a sacred gift from their divine ancestors, they are loathe to use them unless necessary. The typical phaethon's personality is best summed up with three words: fiery, aloof, and introverted. Phaethon culture is based on hundreds, even thousands of years of orally-recorded divine tradition, which preaches the phaethons need only look to the example of those who came before them and that the outside world has nothing to teach them - there is no need to investigate the philosophy of other races, nor acquire enlightenment from association with outsiders.		A phaethon resembles a [[half-elf]], with deep brown eyes and red-blonde to dark coppery brown hair. Their most stunning feature is, of course, their brilliant fiery wings, which vanish and reappear as willed; because they view their wings as a sacred gift from their divine ancestors, they are loathe to use them unless necessary. The typical phaethon's personality is best summed up with three words: fiery, aloof, and introverted. Phaethon culture is based on hundreds, even thousands of years of orally-recorded divine tradition, which preaches the phaethons need only look to the example of those who came before them and that the outside world has nothing to teach them - there is no need to investigate the philosophy of other races, nor acquire enlightenment from association with outsiders.

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	::[[Level Adjustment]]: +2.		::[[Level Adjustment]]: +2.

	===Phaethon Monk===		===Phaethon Monk Class Feature===
	The devotees of [[Sirrion]] among the phaethon call themselves the Order of Sirithos. Unlike other [[monk]]s, the brothers of the Order embrace the chaotic aspects of their fiery patron and eschew the lawful disciplines. Phaethon monks in the Order must be chaotic in alignment and suffer the same penalties if they change to a non-chaotic alignment as standard monks do if they change to a nonlawful alignment.		The devotees of [[Sirrion]] among the phaethon call themselves the Order of Sirithos. Unlike other [[monk]]s, the brothers of the Order embrace the chaotic aspects of their fiery patron and eschew the lawful disciplines. Phaethon monks in the Order must be chaotic in alignment and suffer the same penalties if they change to a non-chaotic alignment as standard monks do if they change to a nonlawful alignment.

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	:::At 9th level, you are no longer fatigued after your dance has ended. At 20th level, you are immune to all mind affecting or enchantment effects while dancing, and there is no limit to the number of times per day that you may dance.		:::At 9th level, you are no longer fatigued after your dance has ended. At 20th level, you are immune to all mind affecting or enchantment effects while dancing, and there is no limit to the number of times per day that you may dance.

	===Elder ~~Phaethons~~===		===Elder Phaethon Prestige Class===
	~~{{NotFunny Sourcebook}}~~		Entry Requirements
	~~A handful of phaethons carry within them the legacy of their divine origins, a fiery phoenix-like spark which smolders and dances unnoticed for most of their lives~~. As they mature, however, these individuals gradually begin to feel the pull of something greater, and when the time is right, they find themselves ascending into the skies to the very limits of their endurance. ~~At this point, closer to~~ the ~~sun and in the reaches~~ of ~~the upper atmosphere, they undergo a surprising and wondrous change. This apotheosis transforms them into elder phaethons~~.		*Race: Phaethon
			*Base Attack Bonus: +4.
	~~An elder phaethon is the embodiment of the ideals of the race~~, ~~blessed by [[Habbakuk]]~~, ~~[[Sirrion]], or [[Sargonnas]] with searing~~ wings ~~over 30 feet wide~~ and ~~an impossibly noble bearing. They are as much [[angel]]s as they are [[elf]] cousins,~~ and ~~their fate is forever tied to their kindred~~. ~~They are guardians~~, ~~solitary and watchful, and are perhaps~~ the ~~true voice of the phaethon people~~.		*Skills: Any 2 knowledge skills 10 ranks.
			*Special: Survive the Rite of Ascension.
	~~Most elder phaethons begin as [[monk]]s or [[ranger]]s~~. ~~Some are [[cleric]]s of one of~~ the ~~Great Patrons~~. ~~A few elder phaethons discover the secrets of sorcery and practice wild magic~~, ~~but they are in~~ the ~~minority~~.		Class Features
			*Flaming Wings (Su): at 1st, 2nd and 3rd level, your wings increase in size and power and your flight increases by 10 feet. At 1st level, the fire damage dealt by your wings increases to 1d8. At 2nd level. your maneuverability increases to good and the fire damage increases to 2d6. At 3rd level, the fire damage increases to 3d6.
	~~The Rite of Ascension, a deeply personal and moving experience for the would-be elder, is not something that occurs~~ at ~~a time of the phaethon’s own choosing. Some phaethons never feel the pull skyward and remain as they are until they die. In terms of the game~~, ~~however, this call to ascend is something that must be worked out between~~ you ~~and the Dungeon Master~~. ~~There~~ is ~~no special feat~~, ~~alternative class feature~~, ~~or skill~~ to ~~represent it~~, ~~but~~ the ~~requirement~~ of ~~two Knowledge skills at 10 ranks does reflect that the phaethon has devoted time~~ to ~~uncovering his race’s traditions~~.		*Spell Resistance: Beginning at 1st level, you gain spell resistance equal to your character level +10.
			*Fiery Aura: Once per day at 2nd level, you may wreath your body in an aura of radiant flame. While your aura is active, you cannot use your wings to fly, but you gain a deflection bonus to AC equal to your Cha bonus, and any creature striking you with melee attack takes fire damage equal to that delivered by your wings. You may maintain the aura for a number of rounds equal to 3 plus your Con modifier.
	~~The Rite should be played out during the course of the game once the character has attained 7th~~ level ~~and has earned the opportunity~~ to ~~take levels in the elder phaethon prestige class. If the DM is satisfied~~, ~~you meet the class’ entry requirements~~.		*Native Outsider At 3rd level, your type changes to outsider (fire, native).

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 A handful of phaethons carry within them the legacy of their divine origins, a fiery phoenix-like spark which smolders and dances unnoticed for most of their lives. As they mature, however, these individuals gradually begin to feel the pull of something greater, and when the time is right, they find themselves ascending into the skies to the very limits of their endurance. At this point, closer to the sun and in the reaches of the upper atmosphere, they undergo a surprising and wondrous change. This apotheosis transforms them into elder phaethons.
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 The Rite should be played out during the course of the game once the character has attained 7th level and has earned the opportunity to take levels in the elder phaethon prestige class. If the DM is satisfied, you meet the class’ entry requirements.
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	==PC Stats==		==PC Stats==
	::Strength -2, Wisdom +2.		::Strength -2, Wisdom +2.
	::Humanoid (elf, fire): Phaethons are humanoids		::Humanoid (elf, fire): Phaethons are humanoids with both the elf and fire subtypes. They are immune to fire, but are vulnerable to cold and subject to any spells or effects that target fire creatures.
	with both the elf and fire subtypes. They are immune to
	fire, but are vulnerable to cold and subject to any spells or
	effects that target fire creatures.
	::A phaethon’s base land speed is 30 feet; he has a fly speed of 60 feet (average) when his wings are manifested.		::A phaethon’s base land speed is 30 feet; he has a fly speed of 60 feet (average) when his wings are manifested.
	::Low-light vision: Phaethon do not have the elvensight of their wingless cousins, but are still capable of seeing twice as far as a human in dim light.		::Low-light vision: Phaethon do not have the elvensight of their wingless cousins, but are still capable of seeing twice as far as a human in dim light.
	::Flaming Wings: As a free action that does not draw an attack of opportunity, a phaethon can manifest a pair of fiery wings that enable him to fly. These wings may also be used to cause fire damage in unarmed combat. A phaethon who makes an unarmed strike while his wings are manifested inflicts 1d6 points of fire damage in addition to the standard unarmed damage. A phaethon who is involved in a grapple may add this damage to any other damage inflicted on the opponent as a result of a grapple check. A phaethon who uses his wings to inflict additional fire damage in a round cannot also use them to fly in that round. Manifesting his wings is a supernatural ability with an effective caster level equal to the phaethon’s character level for the purposes of antimagic and dispel effects.		::Flaming Wings: As a free action that does not draw an attack of opportunity, a phaethon can manifest a pair of fiery wings that enable him to fly. These wings may also be used to cause fire damage in unarmed combat. A phaethon who makes an unarmed strike while his wings are manifested inflicts 1d6 points of fire damage in addition to the standard unarmed damage. A phaethon who is involved in a grapple may add this damage to any other damage inflicted on the opponent as a result of a grapple check. A phaethon who uses his wings to inflict additional fire damage in a round cannot also use them to fly in that round. Manifesting his wings is a supernatural ability with an effective caster level equal to the phaethon’s character level for the purposes of antimagic and dispel effects.
	::Automatic Languages: Common, Elven. Bonus		::Automatic Languages: Common, Elven. Bonus
	Languages: Celestial, Draconic, Dwarven, Ignan, Sylvan.		::Languages: Celestial, Draconic, Dwarven, Ignan, Sylvan.
	::[[Favored Class]]: [[Monk]] - Phaethons can take a racial [[Variant Class]] called the Phaethon Monk, see below.		::[[Favored Class]]: [[Monk]] - Phaethons can take a racial [[Variant Class]] called the Phaethon Monk, see below.
	::[[Level Adjustment]]: +2.		::[[Level Adjustment]]: +2.
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	===Elder Phaethons===		===Elder Phaethons===
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	A handful of phaethons carry within them the legacy of their divine origins, a fiery phoenix-like spark which smolders and dances unnoticed for most of their lives. As they mature, however, these individuals gradually begin to feel the pull of something greater, and when the time is right, they find themselves ascending into the skies to the very limits of their endurance. At this point, closer to the sun and in the reaches of the upper atmosphere, they undergo a surprising and wondrous change. This apotheosis transforms them into elder phaethons.		A handful of phaethons carry within them the legacy of their divine origins, a fiery phoenix-like spark which smolders and dances unnoticed for most of their lives. As they mature, however, these individuals gradually begin to feel the pull of something greater, and when the time is right, they find themselves ascending into the skies to the very limits of their endurance. At this point, closer to the sun and in the reaches of the upper atmosphere, they undergo a surprising and wondrous change. This apotheosis transforms them into elder phaethons.

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'''Phaethons''' are a minor race from the [[Dragonlance]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. Descended from a line of [[elves]] with distant blood-ties to the Krynnish god [[Habbakuk]], they are distinguished from their kinsfolk by their ability to produce wings of magical fire from their backs.

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