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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GreyICE" data-source="post: 5902482" data-attributes="member: 6684526">Meh, I'd be really happy if they presented it in a little sidebox inside the PHB.-----------------------------------------------Optional Rule: Divine ChampionsThe DM may choose to give Paladins a more directconnection with their deity.  Under this model, thepaladin is a servant of their deity who follows a strict code of honor.  He may not...All servants under this strict moral code are lawful goodeven if the deity they serve is not.  Some Paladins in thismodel serve Lawful Neutral or Neutral Good Deities, but virtually none serve Chaotic or Evil deities.  To adhereto a strict moral code while under the direction of a Godwho abhores strict moral codes is virtually impossible, and it is questionable as to why such a deity would even desirea Paladin serving him.  If a Paladin breaks their code and the offense is serious enoughthe Paladin's God may remove the Paladin's powers.In this case the Paladin retains their weapon proficiency,armor proficiency, and feats, but loses all powers grantedby their deity (as labeled in the text).  If this would causethe Paladin to lose the prerequisite for any feat, they retain the feat, but do not gain any benefits from it.  They may retrain the feat as normal.Atonement: The atonement for their transgressions is decided by the DM, and should be thematically appropriateto the Paladin's sins.  Some acts are so vile as to be beyondredemption - sacrificing an infant to fuel a demon summoning, for instance.  The DM may rule that atonementfrom such acts is impossible...Paladins of evil deities are known as Blackguards.  Createdto mock the Paladins of good deities, Blackguards follow only their own destructive urges, and are encouraged by theirdark masters to do whatever they wish in the service of theirgod.  Some choose to follow their own sort of nobility,serving their dark god with a twisted sense of honor.  Othersrevel in their wanton excesses, gleefully breaking pacts and slaughtering innocents.  Their only limitation is that they must not commit a truly selfless act.  If for one instant they give up their hedonistic natures, and offer a personal sacrifice for no gain to themselves or their dark master, they immediately lose their powers (see: fall)Blackguards lose X, Y, and Z and gain P and Q.If the player wishes to play this style of Paladin, he is encouraged to discuss it with the DM.  This style of Paladinmay be the exclusive type of Paladin in a campaign world,or may be played side-by-side with Paladins who serve their God in a less direct manner.  Blackguards are an appropriate villain for campaigns withthis style of Paladin - although they are not mandatory!-----------------------------------------------Would this make pretty much everyone happy?</blockquote>

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