Oath of Balance

Description

The Oath of Balance binds you to uphold the balance of the world around you, Oath of Balance Paladins are often misunderstood by those who have over reached and have been subsequently punished by these paladins, Those who have been mistreated by the greedy view these paladins as saviors. Oath of Balance Paladins will always strive for equality in social hierarchies but also in forces beyond the comprehension of most. Paladins who take this oath understand that for there to be creation there must also be destruction. Paladins who take this oath tend to be more Chaotic than others and believe that their duty is to shape the world to be completely balanced. 

 

TENETS OF BALANCE

Though the exact words and strictures of the Oath of Balance vary, paladins of this oath share these tenets.

Balance. Strive to uphold the balance in all things, careful destruction is necessary in creation

Restraint. It is not your place to punish those who have become too powerful, only take from them what must be taken.

Change. change and imbalance are not synonymous, change is acceptable and natural, imbalances must be made right according to the will of my deity

Observe.  Carefully observe the balance or imbalance in things before acting, be careful not to favor any side

Decisiveness. Should you take too long to act an imbalance may become to great to restore 

Channel Divinity

When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options.

Sacred Weapon. As an action, you can imbue one weapon that you are holding with both positive and negative energy, using your Channel Divinity. For 1 minute, you add your Charisma modifier to attack rolls made with that weapon (with a minimum bonus of +1). The weapon also emits bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light 20 feet beyond that. If the weapon is not already magical, it becomes magical for the duration.

You can end this effect on your turn as part of any other action. If you are no longer holding or carrying this weapon, or if you fall unconscious, this effect ends.

Regrowth. As an action, you can stimulate regrowth where plants are capable of growth using your Channel Divinity. Each fiend or undead that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must make a Dexterity saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw it is restrained until they succeed a Dexterity saving throw. If the Creature succeeds it is unaffected but the ground nearby looks more healthy.

 

Oath Spells

You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed.

Oath of Devotion Spells

Aura of Peer Pressure

Starting at 7th level, creatures of your choosing within 10 feet of you must make a Charisma saving throw or be charmed while you are conscious. They will have a strong will to conform to your idea of balance.

At 18th level, the range of this aura increases to 30 feet.

Purity of Spirit

Beginning at 15th level, you are always surrounded by a protective magical force, you gain 10 extra temporary hit points and while you have them any creature that attacks you takes 5 damage of a damage type of your choosing. These hit points regenerate after every long rest and you can change the damage type after every short or long rest. 

Holy Nimbus

At 20th level, as an action, you can make your size huge, for the next minute you can cast Plant Growth and Fireball at will. Should you choose to throw a boulder it  has +11 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target.( 4d12+ STR modifier) bludgeoning damage.

 

Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest.