Oath of Secrets

Paladins who swear the Oath of Secrets walk a shadowed path, devoted to preserving the delicate balance of the world by ensuring that certain truths remain hidden. They are protectors of ancient knowledge, sworn to keep dangerous secrets buried and to guard against those who would misuse the power of the past. To these paladins, the stability of the present and the hope of the future outweigh the peril of unearthing lost histories. They work unseen, their presence felt only when needed, vanishing once the threat has been contained. From cryptic ruins to forgotten tomes, they traverse the hidden corners of the world to safeguard what should never be revealed.

Paladins of the Oath of Secrets are not driven by glory or recognition but by a solemn commitment to the greater good. They are as skilled in subterfuge as they are in battle, combining their martial prowess with a deep knowledge of ancient history and forbidden lore. Whether infiltrating enemy strongholds, retrieving dangerous artifacts, or silencing those who threaten the balance, they are relentless in their mission. To their allies, they are enigmatic protectors; to their enemies, they are shadows that strike without warning. For the paladins of this oath, the truth is both their weapon and their burden, a sacred charge they carry to ensure the world remains safe from the past's darkest shadows.

Channel Divinity

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

Secret Keeper. As a bonus action, you target a sentient creature within 60 feet and on a failed save they lose memories that involve an object, person, or event that you know of. Additionally, this can be used to automatically make a creature lose concentration on a spell.

Ancient Guidance. As an action, you present your holy symbol and speak a prayer to ancient gods or other beings from the far past. You gain a number of points equal to your charisma modifier and these points can be spread to all creatures of your choice, including yourself, within 60 feet to boost their AC. This bonus lasts for 10 minutes.

Oath Spells

You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed.

Oath of Secrets Spells

Aura of Mystery

Starting at 7th level, you and friendly creatures within 10 feet of you gain a bonus to perception and stealth rolls equal to your proficiency bonus. 

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

Vigilant Seeker

Beginning at 15th level, you gain the benefits of detect magic for anything within your aura.

Keeper of Forgotten Knowledge

At 20th level, you gain advantage on all History, Insight, Arcana, Medicine, Perception, and Investigation checks. Additionally, as a bonus action you can target a creature and learn its: HP, AC, immunities/resistances/vulnerabilities, and how many Legendary Resistances it has.