Spell-less all the way (Variant Classes)

Here are some short “spell-less” variants for the bard (inspired by Castles & Crusades), the druid (from Diablo II, I guess) and the paladin (idem) to make company to the excellent Spell-less Ranger from KQ #11.

I know that there’s already a similar variant for the paladin, from the Advanced Player’s Guide – the Warrior of the Holy Light. But I’ve been using the variant below in my campaigns before the advent of the APG.

Without further ado, here they’re:

The Warrior-Poet (alternate bard)

BAB/HD: as Fighter

Skills: Remove Spellcraft

Class Features:

Remove cantrips, spellcasting and spells

Add a combat bonus feat at levels 4th, 13th and 16th

The Shapeshifter (alternate druid)

BAB/HD: as Fighter

Skills: Remove Spellcraft

Class Features:

Remove orisons, spellcasting, spontaneous casting and spells

Add Fast Movement and Rage (number of rounds per day equal to 3 + Con + level) at 1st

One Rage Power at 5th, 7th, 11th, and 19th

Tireless Rage at 17th

The Champion (alternate paladin)

Skills: Remove Spellcraft

Class Features:

Remove spellcasting and spells

Add...

Sacred Light (Su) at 5^th level: when a paladin uses channel positive energy, he can also choose to illuminate the affected area (as if by the light spell) for the next minute. At 8^th level, it works as a daylight spell.

Divine Guard (Su) at 6^th level: a paladin can expend one use of lay on hands, as a swift action, to gain the benefits of protection from evil. At 11^th level a paladin can expend two uses of lay on hands to gain the benefits of magic circle against evil (centered on himself).

Aura of Protection (Su) at 9^th level: as an immediatiate action a paladin can expend two uses of lay on hands to grant a +4 deflection bonus to AC of all allies at 10 feet for 1 round. At 15^th level all allies and the paladin also gain energy resistance 10 to all allies.

Aura of Renewal (Su) at 10^th level: every time the paladin or an ally confirms a critical threat against an evil foe at 10 feet, the paladin recovers one use of lay on hands.

Aura of Faith is gained at 12^th level.

Aura of Holyness (Su) at 14^th level: a paladin is immune to death spells and spell-like abilities. Each ally within 10 feet of her gains a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against death effects.