Oath of the Ironbound

The Oath of the Ironbound is a solemn vow rooted in ancient Nordic values, dedicated to those who fearlessly embrace fate and draw power from the spirits of their ancestors. Paladins who take this oath embody the strength of their lineage and the resilience of their people, honoring the fallen and protecting the living with unbreakable determination. Through their connection to the Wyrd—the binding force of fate—they gain insight into the flow of battle and access to supernatural endurance. In times of great need, these warriors can call upon the spirit of the North, channeling ancestral power to bolster their allies and defy even death itself.

Tenets of the Ironbound

Fear Profits a Man Nothing. Act decisively in the face of danger and do not retreat unless it serves a greater purpose. Fear should not influence your decisions or hinder your resolve.

Glory Through Deeds, Not Words. Pursue honor through your actions alone. Avoid boasting and let your achievements speak for themselves in the eyes of others.

Honor the Ancestors. Regularly reflect on the deeds of your ancestors and strive to live up to their legacy. Seek wisdom from traditions, and let their strength guide your path.

Endurance Against All Odds. Accept suffering as a natural part of your journey, and do not falter in adversity. Persist in your duties, enduring hardship to uphold your oath.

Strength Binds Us. Support your allies unconditionally, viewing your strength as part of the greater whole. Protect your companions, and be willing to sacrifice for those who rely on you.

Channel Divinity

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

Invoke Ancestry. You can use your Channel Divinity to call upon the spirits of your ancestors for guidance and protection. As an action, spectral figures surround you, granting you advantage on [saving throws] against being charmed or frightened. These figures remain for 1 minute, and you can see and communicate with any nearby lingering spirits. During this time, you also have advantage on Wisdom and Constitution saving throws.

Iron Will. You can use your Channel Divinity to harden your resolve. As an action, you gain resistance to all damage except psychic for 1 minute and become immune to the frightened condition.

Oath Spells

You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed.

Oath of the Ironbound Spells

Paladin Level	Spells
3rd	heroism, hunter's mark
5th	branding smite, lesser restoration
9th	revivify, protection from energy
13th	guardian of nature, death ward
17th	[Tooltip Not Found], commune with nature

Aura of the North

Beginning at 7th level, allies within 10 feet gain advantage on saving throws against fear and Constitution checks. Additionally, if they have less than half their hit points, they receive a +2 to attack rolls, drawing strength from your unbreakable spirit.

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

Shield of Wyrd

Starting at 15th level, you gain the ability to perceive the flow of battle, adding your Charisma modifier ({{mod:cha}}) to your AC. When attacked, you can use your reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier ({{mod:cha}}) per long rest.

Glory of Valhalla

At 20th level, as an action, you can embody the spirit of the Ironbound for 1 minute. While in this state, you gain the following benefits:

• Your attacks deal an additional {{1d12}} radiant damage, and you have resistance to all damage.
• Move up to {{30}} feet without provoking opportunity attacks.
• If you drop to 0 hit points, you drop to 1 hit point instead (usable once per activation).

After you use this feature, you must finish a long rest before using it again.