Swiftblade

In the forgotten realms, an esteemed order known as the Swiftblades has risen to prominence. These extraordinary fighters have dedicated their lives to mastering the art of speed, moving with unparalleled agility and finesse on the battlefield. The lore of the Swiftblades is one of relentless training and unwavering dedication to the pursuit of swiftness. Through rigorous discipline and natural talent, they have honed their bodies and minds to become living embodiments of rapidity, unmatched by any other.

Legends speak of their incredible feats, as they move with grace and precision, defying the limitations of mortal ability. Whether darting between adversaries in a blink or delivering devastating strikes in a flurry, the Swiftblades leave their foes bewildered and allies in awe. As they ascend in skill, the Swiftblades unlock a series of extraordinary abilities that solidify their status as the epitome of speed. Their incredible swiftness becomes a beacon of hope for those in need, a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, and a symbol of the unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Tales of the Swiftblades spread like wildfire, leaving behind a legacy of awe and wonder. As they continue their journey, the Swiftblades stand ready to face any challenge that crosses their path, forever carving their names into tomes of history as the living embodiment of speed and unsurpassed agility.

Fleetfooted

At 3rd level, Swiftblades begin to unlock their potential by gaining to an ability called "Fleetfooted." This ability marks the awakening of their speed. With each step, their movement begins to blur as they cover ground with astonishing ease. Their base movement speed increases by 10 feet, granting them a clear advantage in positioning themselves during the heat of battle. Their speed also aids in their ability to avoid damage. They get to add half their proficiency bonus to all of their dexterity saving throws.

Evasive Maneuvers

As a Swiftblades advance in their training, they reach a pivotal milestone at 7th level, unlocking a new ability that amplify their mastery of swift combat called "Evasive Maneuvers." When confronted with an attack, the Swiftblade's reflexes become heightened with preternatural agility. By rolling a Dexterity saving throw against the attacker's attack roll as a reaction, the Swiftblade can evade the assault all together. The DC for avoiding the attack equals either the enemy attack roll or half the damage total, whichever is higher. If successful, they can immediately respond with a quick retreat, moving up to half their movement speed, covering ground and escaping harm's way with ease.

Rapid Rush

Once a Swiftblades reaches 10th level they unlock an ability called "Rapid Rush," which showcases their unparalleled speed. When a Swiftblades invokes their Action Surge, a burst of unparalleled speed courses through their veins, adding 30 feet to their movement speed until the end of their next turn. This newfound velocity grants them a momentary advantage, allowing them to cover great distances in the blink of an eye.

In addition to their unparalleled speed, a Swiftblade possess the ability to make one weapon attack as a bonus action whenever they take the Dash action. This means that even during a daring retreat or a sudden advance, they never miss an opportunity to strike at their foes.

Unstoppable Momentum

At 15th level Swiftblades begin to tap into the upper limits of their speed with an ability called "Unstoppable Momentum." Once per short rest, they can activate this ability, unleashing a torrent of unstoppable momentum that grants them immunity to any reduction in their movement speed for one minute. In addition, they gain advantage on saving throws and checks to avoid or escape being grappled or restrained, evoking their swift and unyielding nature.

But the true essence of "Unstoppable Momentum" lies the bonus it applies to weapon damage. By embracing their accelerated motion, the Swiftblades channel the very power of their speed into their weapon strikes. Whenever they move at least 20 feet before making a weapon attack, they unleash an eruption of force. Their weapon pierces the air with a sonic boom, inflicting additional force damage equal to their fighter level.

Blinding Speed

At 18th level, a Swiftblades gaining access to their most formidable ability that solidify their status as the epitome of speed in battle. This ability is called "Blinding Speed" making their speed so extraordinary that they no longer provoke opportunity attacks as they move through the battlefield. Enemies find their strikes avoided effortlessly, as a Swiftblade seems to fade into the ethereal currents around them, a living embodiment of the swiftness they command. Additionally, if they are not wearing heavy armor, they can an additional 30 feet of movement.