<style> p, ul { text-align: justify; font-size: 10px; } .phb:after {content: "";} </style> <div class='wide'> # The Corrupted Soul Some choose to dive headfirst into the vast world of adventure, eager to explore all that it has to offer. Others, on the other hand, are dragged kicking and screaming into it by circumstances far beyond their control. A corrupted soul is created when an ordinary person comes into contact with a [sentient weapon](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/intelligent-items/) that is possessed by a malevolent being; desperate for the chance to wreak havoc upon the world, that malevolent being will invariably attempt to [possess](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/alternative-rule-systems/occult-adventures/occult-rules/magical-possession/) (and corrupt) their victim's mind, body, and soul (in which case they compel their victim to wield that weapon and serve as their host). In most cases, the invader assumes full control over their host's body by trapping them within the depths of their own mind, leaving them with no hope of ever returning to the life that they had previously led. However, there are some hosts who possess the force of will necessary to resist the invader's influence to such a degree that the invader and the host are forced to coexist in a state of precarious symbiosis, with neither one being strong enough to completely overpower the other. And in a few exceptionally rare cases, a host has proven strong enough to vanquish the invader and banish them back to their native [plane](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/environment/the-planes/), while still retaining the power that they received from the (formerly) possessed weapon. ### Adjustments A corrupted soul is not proficient with any [weapons](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/). <br> A corrupted soul uses her [Charisma](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores/#Charisma_Cha) score (instead of her [Intelligence](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores/#Intelligence_Int) score) when determining the variable effect(s) of any class feature that she derives from her [Witch](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/) class (such as the saving throw DC of her [Hexes](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Hex)). ### Possessed Weapon (Su) Starting at 1st level, a corrupted soul becomes proficient with a [weapon](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/) of her choosing, excluding the following: [bayonet](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/weapon-descriptions/bayonet), [blade boot](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/weapon-descriptions/blade-boot), [combat scabbard](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/weapon-descriptions/combat-scabbard-sharpened), [handwraps](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/weapon-descriptions/handwraps/), [rope gauntlet](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/weapon-descriptions/rope-gauntlet), [stingchuck](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/weapon-descriptions/stingchuck), [throwing arrow cord](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/weapon-descriptions/throwing-arrow-cord), [traveling kettle](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/weapon-descriptions/traveling-kettle-monk-group/). This [weapon](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/) is a [sentient weapon](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/intelligent-items/) that is possessed by a malevolent being (such [weapons](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/) are commonly referred to as [possessed weapons](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LWIVWk2JFDZXH9QrFEa)). A being that has become bonded with a [possessed weapon](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LWIVWk2JFDZXH9QrFEa) is designated as its "Unwilling Host". An Unwilling Host feels compelled to keep her [possessed weapon](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LWIVWk2JFDZXH9QrFEa) within reach at all times; she has no desire to wield any other [weapon](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/). While an Unwilling Host is wielding her [possessed weapon](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LWIVWk2JFDZXH9QrFEa), she can communicate with its inhabitant telepathically (and vice versa). A witch must commune with her familiar each day to prepare her spells. Familiars store all of the spells that a witch knows, and a witch cannot prepare a spell that is not stored by her familiar. A witch’s familiar begins play storing all of the 0-level witch spells plus three 1st level spells of the witch’s choice. The witch also selects a number of additional 1st-level spells equal to her Intelligence modifier to store in her familiar. At each new witch level, she adds two new spells of any spell level or levels that she can cast (based on her new witch level) to her familiar. A witch can also add additional spells to her familiar through a special ritual. This ability replaces [Witch's Familiar](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/witch/witch-s-familiar/) ### Return To Me (Su) Starting at 1st level, a corrupted soul's [possessed weapon](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LWIVWk2JFDZXH9QrFEa) is treated as though it possessed the [called](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/magic-weapons/magic-weapon-special-abilities/called/) special ability. <br> At 7th level, the maximum range of this special ability is increased from 100 ft. to 200 ft. <br> At 13th level, the maximum range of this special ability is increased from 100 ft. to 300 ft. <br> At 19th level, the maximum range of this special ability is increased from 100 ft. to 400 ft. ### Bonus Hexes At 5th, 10th, 15th, and 20th level, a corrupted soul learns two additional hexes. These hexes must be selected from the following list: [Copious Corruption](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-ODeMR4K3tODg36UUWjR) (Ex), [Feast Of Flesh](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LWMWAxVvEI9zwlk3g_c) (Su), [Hands Off The Merchandise](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LWM4mikIS2n7xrxInt0) (Ex), [No Escape](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LofUw546mrNhvSVfotA) (Su), [Not Yours To Conquer](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-O7IYrlK8Hfm8DvciXrb) (Su), [Spiteful Purge](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-MoQ26WXq8xq5rJ5tN1Z) (Su), [Whispers Of Torment](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-O5_SqKaGkzFgEJJll7s) (Su) ### Corruption Expunged & Corruption Unbound At 20th level, a corrupted soul gains either the **Corruption Expunged** ability or the **Corruption Unbound** ability. <br> <br> **Corruption Expunged (Su)** <br> After months (possibly years) of struggling to suppress OC-Hit-Points) damage whenever she casts a spell via Blood Magic, this damage does not require her to make a [concentration](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/#TOC-Conc-Points) or grants [temporary hitpoints](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/combat/#TOC-Temporary-Hit-Points), the effect(s) of that item are disabled. <br> [b] is equal to 20% of the sanguine sorcerer's current [hitpoint](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/combat/#TOC-Hit-Points) total (rounded up) <br> <br> **Corruption Unbound (Su)** <br> In addition to her primary pool of [hitpoints](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/combat/#TOC-Hit-Points), a sanguine sorcerer possesseTY-SCORES/GLOSSARY/#Hit_Dice_HD) thaifier. Unlike regular [hitpoints](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/combat/#TOC-Hit-Points), Blood Bank [hitpoints](https://www.d2 ### Spellcasting Restriction (One) The default number of 1st level [spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Cantrips) that a corrupted soul can prepare each day is reduced.... .... from 3 to 2 at 4th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 5th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 6th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 7th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 8th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 9th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 10th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 11th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 12th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 13th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 14th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 15th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 16th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 17th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 18th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 19th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 20th level. This ability modifies [Spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Spells) </div> \pagebreakNum <div class='wide'> ### Spellcasting Restriction (Two) The default number of 2nd level [spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Cantrips) that a corrupted soul can prepare each day is reduced.... .... from 3 to 2 at 6th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 7th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 8th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 9th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 10th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 11th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 12th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 13th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 14th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 15th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 16th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 17th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 18th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 19th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 20th level. This ability modifies [Spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Spells) ### Spellcasting Restriction (Three) The default number of 3rd level [spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Cantrips) that a corrupted soul can prepare each day is reduced.... .... from 3 to 2 at 8th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 9th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 10th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 11th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 12th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 13th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 14th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 15th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 16th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 17th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 18th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 19th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 20th level. This ability modifies [Spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Spells) ### Spellcasting Restriction (Four) The default number of 4th level [spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Cantrips) that a corrupted soul can prepare each day is reduced.... .... from 3 to 2 at 10th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 11th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 12th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 13th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 14th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 15th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 16th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 17th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 18th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 19th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 20th level. This ability modifies [Spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Spells) </div> \pagebreakNum <div class='wide'> ### Spellcasting Restriction (Five) The default number of 5th level [spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Cantrips) that a corrupted soul can prepare each day is reduced.... .... from 3 to 2 at 12th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 13th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 14th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 15th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 16th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 17th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 18th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 19th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 20th level. This ability modifies [Spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Spells) ### Spellcasting Restriction (Six) The default number of 6th level [spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Cantrips) that a corrupted soul can prepare each day is reduced.... .... from 3 to 2 at 14th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 15th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 16th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 17th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 18th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 19th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 20th level. This ability modifies [Spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Spells) ### Spellcasting Restriction (Seven) The default number of 7th level [spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Cantrips) that a corrupted soul can prepare each day is reduced.... .... from 3 to 2 at 16th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 17th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 18th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 19th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 20th level. This ability modifies [Spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Spells) ### Spellcasting Restriction (Eight) The default number of 8th level [spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Cantrips) that a corrupted soul can prepare each day is reduced.... .... from 3 to 2 at 18th level. .... from 3 to 2 at 19th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 20th level. This ability modifies [Spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Spells) ### Spellcasting Restriction (Nine) The default number of 9th level [spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Cantrips) that a corrupted soul can prepare each day is reduced.... .... from 3 to 2 at 19th level. .... from 4 to 2 at 20th level. This ability modifies [Spells](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/Witch/#TOC-Spells) </div>