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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Aldarc" data-source="post: 6733640" data-attributes="member: 5142">The Warlord is most definitely support. That is its primary archetypal role. Leadership, however, comes from the player/character and not the class. I cut some out, namely all the real life stuff that does not pertain to the Soldier background in the least. I'm not wrong at all. There are several portions of the Soldier background that are quite implicit about the fact that you can be a 1st level sergeant, general, or other commanding officer, and explicit about the fact that you do have rank and authority. General Soldier Fluff: "When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which military organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career." Specialty: Roll a d8. If you roll a 1, then you are - as per the chart - an officer with an official military rank. Congratulations you have received leadership training prior to level one. You can be a sergeant by level one. You can be a lieutenant by level one. You could even be a sergeant with any of the other rolls, since a 'sergeant' is not an officer, and your rank is mostly determined at level one. Military Rank: "You have a military rank from your career as a soldier. Soldiers loyal to your former military organization still recognize your authority and influence, and they defer to you if they are of a lower rank. You can invoke your rank to exert influence over other soldiers and requisition simple equipment or horses for temporary use. You can also usually gain access to friendly military encampments and fortresses where your rank is recognized." And the less it fits for me. While still coming with all the same martial baggage, because the Fighter Warlord (NOT Fighter Leader) will be debated into the ground about the nature of any healing they may use, as many warlord advocates would still want martial healing. And you will equally find opposition to the Warlord PrC if it imposes its inspiration/will upon other players without magic. Jolly for you. You are free to pursue that preference so long as you do not actively attempt to sabotage or argue against the desire of those who want it expressed as a class.</blockquote>

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