So here's a big question:
Do the ECL adjustments for Major/Great scions really balance out if the character is a non-regent scion? I love the concept of playing an adventuring scion without any realm to rule, but it seems that many of the bloodline abilities are few and weak compared to the advantages of other templates. For example, compare the abilities of a 1/2-celestial or 1/2-fiend to the powers of a Great scion. Both are +2 ECL, but the 1/2-celestial gets SO much more! Do the number and intensity of the Bloodline powers really justify the ECL adjustment? The average blooded scion might get 1 of each power available, occasionally 2. How potent is this, really? It seems the real power of being blooded is in Regency, and Blooded Regents DO justify the ECL adjustment. Any thoughts?