Robbert Raets
Explorer
The Eros Knight
The Eros Knight is a dedicated warrior, blessed by the god(dess) of love. These champions of good, much like paladins and priests, oppose evil, especially tyranny and abuse, whenever they can. All but a few Eros Knights are hopeless romantics, and most have a soft spot for star-crossed lovers, foolish youngsters and newlyweds. Though their continuing mission is to defend and spread all sorts of love (i.e., family bonds, patriotism), romance is most important to them. Hence, most governments and communities recognise their authority and vestments to perform wedding ceremonies. Eros Knights take a very dim view on those who would dare break these sacred vows. While they are aptly trained in the martial arts, Eros Knights prefer to resolve conflicts peacefully, if possible. 'Make Love, Not War' is a well know creed of the Eros Knights.
The stereotypical Eros Knight is a knight in Shining Armor, a noble fighter or paladin, probably mounted. Clerics and rangers who become Eros Knights usually fall into this category as well. A much smaller, more free-spirited group of members take a swashbuckling approach to things; no shields, light armor, quick weapons and even quicker wit. Like the musketeers of classic literature, these Eros Knights are romantic rogues (or bards) and expert fencers. Sorcerers and wizards who become Eros Knights favour this 'branch' if the organisation, but not all of these take up this prestige class. Barbarians or monks with enough romance in their hearts to join the Eros Knights are rare, and those who stay members for long are even rarer.
Whether wearing rose- or heart-decorated steel or dancing around with a rapier, every single Eros Knight delights in telling and hearing tales, poems and songs about love. From the joys and sorrows of a timeless epic to a child's love for it's pet, or a human teen's crush on a centuries-old elven tutor, the Eros Knights listen and pass it all on with unequalled care and interest.
Although an ancient organisation in itself, the Order of Love came forth from an even older group of warriors; the military branch of the elven deity of love who was seduced by Eros, the human god of love.
Prereq: BAB +4, Good Alignment, Diplomacy 6 & Perform 3 or Diplomacy 3 & Perform 6, Knowledge (Nobility & Heraldry) 2, Knowledge (Religion) 2, Special: Must have cooperated with the Church of Eros or the Eros Knights before, and follow their code of love, care and honor.
Hit Die: 1d8
Skills (2 + Int bonus/level):
Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Heal (Wis), Knowledge (Religion) (Int), Knowledge (Nob./Her.) (Int), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), and Ride (Dex).
lvl BAB Fort Ref Will Class Abilities Spells/day: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1 +1 +2 +0 +2 Virtuous Demeanor +1 0 - - -
2 +2 +3 +0 +3 Divine Grace, Inspire Courage 1 - - -
3 +3 +3 +1 +3 With Love +1 1 0 - -
4 +4 +4 +1 +4 Virtuous Demeanor +2 1 1 - -
5 +5 +4 +1 +4 Faerie Familiar 1 1 0 -
6 +6 +5 +2 +5 With Love +2 1 1 1 -
7 +7 +5 +2 +5 Virtuous Demeanor +3 2 1 1 0
8 +8 +6 +2 +6 Avenge the Innocent 2 1 1 1
9 +9 +6 +3 +6 With Love +3 2 2 1 1
10 +10 +7 +3 +7 Virtuous Demeanor +4 2 2 2 1
Proficiencies: All Simple & Martial Weapons, All Armor, all Shields.
Virtuous Demeanor: The Eros Knight gains the listed bonus to Diplomacy and Gather Information checks when interacting with with non-evil beings who recognise her for waht she is.
When the Eros Knight reaches second level, Eros bestows his blessing on her. She may add her Charisma Bonus to her saving throws. She may also use Inspire Courage, like the bardic music ability of the same name, once per day per two Eros Knight levels. (Eros Knights may take the 'Extra Bardic Music' feat to gain four extra uses of Inspire Courage per day.)
With Love: Whenever a loved one or charge of the Eros Knight is knocked unconscious or otherwise helpless and under threat of an enemy, the Eros Knight gains a morale bonus to his attack rolls and AC in their defense.
Avenge the Innocent: An Eros Knight of at least eight level gains her With Love bonus whenever she fights a foe who is known to be responsible for the death of Innocents.
Eros Knight Spell List:
1st - Animal Friendship, Charm Person, Cure Light Wounds, Remove Fear, Virtue
2nd - Consecrate, Cure Moderate Wounds, Delay Poison, Shield Other
3rd - Cure Serious Wounds, Lesser Restoration, Magic Circle Against Evil, Magic Vestment
4th - Cure Critical Wounds, Lesser Planar Ally, Neutralise Poison
Code of Love, Care and Honor: Eros Knights must be of good alignment and lose all special class abilities (quite likely permanently) if they willingly commit an act of evil. Additionally, they must adhere to any and all chivalric code of the lands they travel in or through. These various codes usually require that the Eros Knight doesn't lie or cheat, helps those who need it, punish those that harm or threaten innocents, but the Eros Knight would do so even when not expected to by law. Furthermore, marriage vows and proclamations of love are sacred to the Eros Knights. They are feared and renowned for hunting down adulterers, charlatans, heartbreakers and blackmailers. They must atone whenever they neglect an opportunity to squeeze reparations out of one of these despised scoundrels.
Paladins who serve a god(dess) of love may multiclass freely as Eros Knights.
The Eros Knight is a dedicated warrior, blessed by the god(dess) of love. These champions of good, much like paladins and priests, oppose evil, especially tyranny and abuse, whenever they can. All but a few Eros Knights are hopeless romantics, and most have a soft spot for star-crossed lovers, foolish youngsters and newlyweds. Though their continuing mission is to defend and spread all sorts of love (i.e., family bonds, patriotism), romance is most important to them. Hence, most governments and communities recognise their authority and vestments to perform wedding ceremonies. Eros Knights take a very dim view on those who would dare break these sacred vows. While they are aptly trained in the martial arts, Eros Knights prefer to resolve conflicts peacefully, if possible. 'Make Love, Not War' is a well know creed of the Eros Knights.
The stereotypical Eros Knight is a knight in Shining Armor, a noble fighter or paladin, probably mounted. Clerics and rangers who become Eros Knights usually fall into this category as well. A much smaller, more free-spirited group of members take a swashbuckling approach to things; no shields, light armor, quick weapons and even quicker wit. Like the musketeers of classic literature, these Eros Knights are romantic rogues (or bards) and expert fencers. Sorcerers and wizards who become Eros Knights favour this 'branch' if the organisation, but not all of these take up this prestige class. Barbarians or monks with enough romance in their hearts to join the Eros Knights are rare, and those who stay members for long are even rarer.
Whether wearing rose- or heart-decorated steel or dancing around with a rapier, every single Eros Knight delights in telling and hearing tales, poems and songs about love. From the joys and sorrows of a timeless epic to a child's love for it's pet, or a human teen's crush on a centuries-old elven tutor, the Eros Knights listen and pass it all on with unequalled care and interest.
Although an ancient organisation in itself, the Order of Love came forth from an even older group of warriors; the military branch of the elven deity of love who was seduced by Eros, the human god of love.
Prereq: BAB +4, Good Alignment, Diplomacy 6 & Perform 3 or Diplomacy 3 & Perform 6, Knowledge (Nobility & Heraldry) 2, Knowledge (Religion) 2, Special: Must have cooperated with the Church of Eros or the Eros Knights before, and follow their code of love, care and honor.
Hit Die: 1d8
Skills (2 + Int bonus/level):
Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Heal (Wis), Knowledge (Religion) (Int), Knowledge (Nob./Her.) (Int), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), and Ride (Dex).
lvl BAB Fort Ref Will Class Abilities Spells/day: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1 +1 +2 +0 +2 Virtuous Demeanor +1 0 - - -
2 +2 +3 +0 +3 Divine Grace, Inspire Courage 1 - - -
3 +3 +3 +1 +3 With Love +1 1 0 - -
4 +4 +4 +1 +4 Virtuous Demeanor +2 1 1 - -
5 +5 +4 +1 +4 Faerie Familiar 1 1 0 -
6 +6 +5 +2 +5 With Love +2 1 1 1 -
7 +7 +5 +2 +5 Virtuous Demeanor +3 2 1 1 0
8 +8 +6 +2 +6 Avenge the Innocent 2 1 1 1
9 +9 +6 +3 +6 With Love +3 2 2 1 1
10 +10 +7 +3 +7 Virtuous Demeanor +4 2 2 2 1
Proficiencies: All Simple & Martial Weapons, All Armor, all Shields.
Virtuous Demeanor: The Eros Knight gains the listed bonus to Diplomacy and Gather Information checks when interacting with with non-evil beings who recognise her for waht she is.
When the Eros Knight reaches second level, Eros bestows his blessing on her. She may add her Charisma Bonus to her saving throws. She may also use Inspire Courage, like the bardic music ability of the same name, once per day per two Eros Knight levels. (Eros Knights may take the 'Extra Bardic Music' feat to gain four extra uses of Inspire Courage per day.)
With Love: Whenever a loved one or charge of the Eros Knight is knocked unconscious or otherwise helpless and under threat of an enemy, the Eros Knight gains a morale bonus to his attack rolls and AC in their defense.
Avenge the Innocent: An Eros Knight of at least eight level gains her With Love bonus whenever she fights a foe who is known to be responsible for the death of Innocents.
Eros Knight Spell List:
1st - Animal Friendship, Charm Person, Cure Light Wounds, Remove Fear, Virtue
2nd - Consecrate, Cure Moderate Wounds, Delay Poison, Shield Other
3rd - Cure Serious Wounds, Lesser Restoration, Magic Circle Against Evil, Magic Vestment
4th - Cure Critical Wounds, Lesser Planar Ally, Neutralise Poison
Code of Love, Care and Honor: Eros Knights must be of good alignment and lose all special class abilities (quite likely permanently) if they willingly commit an act of evil. Additionally, they must adhere to any and all chivalric code of the lands they travel in or through. These various codes usually require that the Eros Knight doesn't lie or cheat, helps those who need it, punish those that harm or threaten innocents, but the Eros Knight would do so even when not expected to by law. Furthermore, marriage vows and proclamations of love are sacred to the Eros Knights. They are feared and renowned for hunting down adulterers, charlatans, heartbreakers and blackmailers. They must atone whenever they neglect an opportunity to squeeze reparations out of one of these despised scoundrels.
Paladins who serve a god(dess) of love may multiclass freely as Eros Knights.
If there was a human equivelent of animal friendship, that would be one thing, but the charm spells could be seen as a form of emotional rape. Right out for the tone you are trying to set.
