So a little bump here... I was poking around on a forum somewhere, maybe on Paizo, and ran across someone who multi-classed the ZAM with the Inquisitor. I have been all about the ZAM/Empyreal Sorcerer combo for weeks now though I haven't had a chance to make one, let alone play it. I have to say, the Inquisitor makes a lot more sense to me now! The only thing you lose is a spell or two a day. What you gain is so much better! You probably need to take at least 2 level dips in this one instead of one in Empyreal Sorc, but it doesn't hurt that much and there are some great benefits at 2nd level.
Casts spells based on WIS score without archtype.
You get one Domain and the use of Judgements at 1st level.
Stern Gaze: At 1st level give +1 to Intimidate and Sense Motive.
2nd Level: Best of all is Cunning Initiative which lets you add your WIS to init in addtion to your DEX! You also get Track as Ranger, and Sense Alignment.
You get Monster Lore which lets you add your WIS to Knowledge checks when learning about abilities or weaknesses of monsters.
Better HD: d8 as opposed to d6.
Better BAB: Granted, it's still 0 at the first level, but it's a medium progression like the Monk is already, so you don't lose as much as you do with the spellcaster.
Better Saves: Two good saves (Fort/Will) instead of just one for the caster class.
Better skill progression: base 6+ INT rather than base 2+ INT. This character seems to be a pseudo-skill-monkey already and personally, I like having a lot of skills.
There are some intersting things beyond level 2, but probably not as interesting as what the ZAM would give you, so I probably wouldn't go past Inq. 2. In fact, the abilities the Inq. gets at level 3 are designed to benefit you in the long term, so 2 is all you need to really nicely buff your ZAM.
What do you guys think about this combo?
