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<blockquote data-quote="PsyzhranV2" data-source="post: 7819360" data-attributes="member: 7015332"><p>For reference, below are the "default" oaths for the published Paladin subclasses for 5e (not counting Oathbreaker). However, as always the DM is free to work with the player to create a custom Oath for the character and/or their order if the generic oath for their subclass doesn't fit.</p><p></p><p><strong>Oath of Devotion / White Knight:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Honesty.</strong> Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Courage.</strong> Never fear to act, though caution is wise.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Compassion.</strong> Aid others, protect the weak, and punish those who threaten them. Show mercy to your foes, but temper it with wisdom.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Honor.</strong> Treat others with fairness, and let your honorable deeds be an example to them. Do as much good as possible while causing the least amount of harm.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Duty.</strong> Be responsible for your actions and their consequences, protect those entrusted to your care, and obey those who have just authority over you.</li> </ul><p><strong>Oath of the Ancients / Fey Knight:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Kindle the Light.</strong> Through your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Shelter the Light.</strong> Where there is good, beauty, love, and laughter in the world, stand against the wickedness that would swallow it. Where life flourishes, stand against the forces that would render it barren.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Preserve Your Own Light.</strong> Delight in song and laughter, in beauty and art. If you allow the light to die in your own heart, you can’t preserve it in the world.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Be the Light.</strong> Be a glorious beacon for all who live in despair. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth in all your deeds.</li> </ul><p><strong>Oath of Vengeance / Avenger:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Fight the Greater Evil.</strong> Faced with a choice of fighting my sworn foes or combating a lesser evil, I choose the greater evil.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>No Mercy for the Wicked.</strong> Ordinary foes might win my mercy, but my sworn enemies do not.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>By Any Means Necessary.</strong> My qualms can’t get in the way of exterminating my foes.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Restitution.</strong> If my foes wreak ruin on the world, it is because I failed to stop them. I must help those harmed by their misdeeds.</li> </ul><p><strong>Oath of the Crown / Exemplar:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Law. </strong>The law is paramount. It is the mortar that holds the stones of civilization together, and it must be respected.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Loyalty. </strong>Your word is your bond. Without loyalty, oaths and laws are meaningless.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Courage. </strong>You must be willing to do what needs to be done for the sake of order, even in the face of overwhelming odds. If you don’t act, then who will?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Responsibility. </strong>You must deal with the consequences of your actions, and you are responsible for fulfilling your duties and obligations.</li> </ul><p><strong>Oath of Conquest / Hell Knight:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Douse the Flame of Hope.</strong> It is not enough to merely defeat an enemy in battle. Your victory must be so overwhelming that your enemies’ will to fight is shattered forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Rule with an Iron Fist.</strong> Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it shall be punished as an example to all who might follow.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Strength Above All.</strong> You shall rule until a stronger one arises. Then you must grow mightier and meet the challenge, or fall to your own ruin.</li> </ul><p><strong>Oath of Redemption / Redeemer:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Peace.</strong> Violence is a weapon of last resort. Diplomacy and understanding are the paths to long-lasting peace.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Innocence.</strong> All people begin life in an innocent state, and it is their environment or the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Patience.</strong> Change takes time. Those who have walked the path of the wicked must be given reminders to keep them honest and true. Once you have planted the seed of righteousness in a creature, you must work day after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Wisdom.</strong> Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are so far along the path of evil that you have no choice but to end their lives for the greater good. Any such action must be carefully weighed and the consequences fully understood, but once you have made the decision, follow through with it knowing your path is just.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PsyzhranV2, post: 7819360, member: 7015332"] For reference, below are the "default" oaths for the published Paladin subclasses for 5e (not counting Oathbreaker). However, as always the DM is free to work with the player to create a custom Oath for the character and/or their order if the generic oath for their subclass doesn't fit. [B]Oath of Devotion / White Knight:[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Honesty.[/B] Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise. [*][B]Courage.[/B] Never fear to act, though caution is wise. [*][B]Compassion.[/B] Aid others, protect the weak, and punish those who threaten them. Show mercy to your foes, but temper it with wisdom. [*][B]Honor.[/B] Treat others with fairness, and let your honorable deeds be an example to them. Do as much good as possible while causing the least amount of harm. [*][B]Duty.[/B] Be responsible for your actions and their consequences, protect those entrusted to your care, and obey those who have just authority over you. [/LIST] [B]Oath of the Ancients / Fey Knight:[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Kindle the Light.[/B] Through your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair. [*][B]Shelter the Light.[/B] Where there is good, beauty, love, and laughter in the world, stand against the wickedness that would swallow it. Where life flourishes, stand against the forces that would render it barren. [*][B]Preserve Your Own Light.[/B] Delight in song and laughter, in beauty and art. If you allow the light to die in your own heart, you can’t preserve it in the world. [*][B]Be the Light.[/B] Be a glorious beacon for all who live in despair. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth in all your deeds. [/LIST] [B]Oath of Vengeance / Avenger:[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Fight the Greater Evil.[/B] Faced with a choice of fighting my sworn foes or combating a lesser evil, I choose the greater evil. [*][B]No Mercy for the Wicked.[/B] Ordinary foes might win my mercy, but my sworn enemies do not. [*][B]By Any Means Necessary.[/B] My qualms can’t get in the way of exterminating my foes. [*][B]Restitution.[/B] If my foes wreak ruin on the world, it is because I failed to stop them. I must help those harmed by their misdeeds. [/LIST] [B]Oath of the Crown / Exemplar:[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Law. [/B]The law is paramount. It is the mortar that holds the stones of civilization together, and it must be respected. [*][B]Loyalty. [/B]Your word is your bond. Without loyalty, oaths and laws are meaningless. [*][B]Courage. [/B]You must be willing to do what needs to be done for the sake of order, even in the face of overwhelming odds. If you don’t act, then who will? [*][B]Responsibility. [/B]You must deal with the consequences of your actions, and you are responsible for fulfilling your duties and obligations. [/LIST] [B]Oath of Conquest / Hell Knight:[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Douse the Flame of Hope.[/B] It is not enough to merely defeat an enemy in battle. Your victory must be so overwhelming that your enemies’ will to fight is shattered forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire. [*][B]Rule with an Iron Fist.[/B] Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it shall be punished as an example to all who might follow. [*][B]Strength Above All.[/B] You shall rule until a stronger one arises. Then you must grow mightier and meet the challenge, or fall to your own ruin. [/LIST] [B]Oath of Redemption / Redeemer:[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Peace.[/B] Violence is a weapon of last resort. Diplomacy and understanding are the paths to long-lasting peace. [*][B]Innocence.[/B] All people begin life in an innocent state, and it is their environment or the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. [*][B]Patience.[/B] Change takes time. Those who have walked the path of the wicked must be given reminders to keep them honest and true. Once you have planted the seed of righteousness in a creature, you must work day after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish. [*][B]Wisdom.[/B] Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are so far along the path of evil that you have no choice but to end their lives for the greater good. Any such action must be carefully weighed and the consequences fully understood, but once you have made the decision, follow through with it knowing your path is just. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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