Battlecarl

Historically, in the uttersouth, battlecarls were sworn to defend their Jarls in battle. Many contemporary cavaliers seek to emulate this bravery and devotion by swearing to protect their comrades instead. Still, the best defense is a good offense.
==== Threatening Shield (Ex) ====
At 3rd level, when a battlecarl wields a shield, he can use any polearm or spear of his size as a one-handed weapon.
This ability replaces Unavoidable Charge.
==== Staggering Charge (Ex) ====
At 6th level, when a battlecarl successfully deals damage with his shield while charging,  the target is staggered. The target can negate this penalty with a successful fortitude save (DC = 10 + 1/2 the battlecarl’s level + his strength modifier).
This ability replaces the bonus feat gained at 6th level
==== Shielded Charge (Ex) ====
At 11th level, a battlecarl learns to make devastating charge attacks with his shield. Double the threat range of his shield during the charge. This increase does not stack with other effects that increase the threat range of weapons. If the battlecarl used a shield bash as his charge attack,  he can make a free bull rush combat maneuver if the attack was successful. This free combat maneuver does not provoke an attack of opportunity. He also gains a bonus on the bull rush check depending on the type of shield used: +2 with a buckler, +3 with a light shield, +4 with a heavy shield
This ability replaces Mighty Charge
==== Devastating Bash (Ex) ====
At 12th level, a battlecarl gains a bonus equal to his charisma modifier on attack and damage rolls when making a shield bash. 
This ability replaces the bonus feat gained at 12th level
==== Sudden Charge (Ex) ====
At 12th level, a battlecarl can make a charge attack as a readied action as long as he did not take a move or standard action on his turn.. 
This ability replaces demanding challenge
==== Versatile Defender (Ex) ====
At 18th level, a battlecarl can choose to shield bash or use his weapon for each attack during a full round attack.  This ability does not grant additional attacks.
This ability replaces the bonus feat gained at 18th level
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