Base Class: Paladin
The Oath of Inclusivity is to take a path of facing constant conflict be it social or martial. These Paladins favour the open mind and greeting those with differing backgrounds, races, sexual orientations or gender identities with open arms and a strong will to help in any way they can. They stand up for those left behind or shunned and are often fight for them be it in combat or swaying opinions. The divine power they call relies on the trust they place in others by their side, few abilities affect the paladin themselves and are generally considered self sacrificial in their pursuit of equality.
TENETS OF INCLUSIVITY
The tenets of the Oath of Inclusivity focus on raising up marginalised people and helping them realise their true potential.
Inclusion Above All Else. Any and all are welcome at your hearth, provided they aren't outwardly hostile.
Freedom of Expression. People express themselves how they wish. No one can or will stop another from being themselves.
Stronger Together. Working together is the preferred choice than working alone. Diverse skills and thoughts are a boon.
Equality. Every soul you meet is owed the same opportunity you'd offer another.
Channel Divinity
When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options.
Aid Those Without Sight. You can use your Channel Divinity to level the playing field for those that struggle to see in the dark. As a bonus action, you can select a Diverse ally you can see that doesn't have darkvision. You grant that ally darkvision of 30ft. This lasts for a number of hours equal to your Paladin level rounded down.
If there are no applicable targets, you may target yourself if you are a valid target.
You can end this effect on your turn as part of any other action.
Don't Give Up. You can use your Channel Divinity to save other that cannot save themselves. As an action, you present your holy symbol and speak a prayer and stabilise a creature within 30ft that has at least 1 failed death saving throw.
Oath Spells
You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed.
Oath of Inclusivity Spells
| Paladin Level | Spells |
|---|---|
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3rd |
animal friendship, comprehend languages |
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5th |
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9th |
beacon of hope, spirit guardians |
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13th |
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17th |
Diversity Level
You are a paragon of inclusivity, at a divine level. When in the presence of friendly creatures that are Diverse (have a Race or Sexual orientation or Gender identity that differs from your own) you gain Diversity levels. Your Diversity level is equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1) + each ally that is Diverse within a 30ft radius.
While in Combat, this is calculated at the beginning of your turn before any actions or movement is taken.
Equality of Oppurtunity
At 3rd Level, As an action, you grant one Diverse ally within 15ft. to you the choice to add their proficiency modifier to the next Skill check they make that they are not proficient in.
Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Aura of Inclusivity
Starting at 7th level, you and friendly creatures within 10 feet of you get Advantage on Charisma checks against non-hostile creatures while you are conscious.
At 18th level, the range of this aura increases to 30 feet.
Justice Warrior
At 15th level, you are empowered by those are around you. When you make an attack you can add your Diversity level to your attack roll when you declare your attack. You can use this ability a number of time equal to you Charisma modifier.
Uses are restored after a long rest.
Stronger Together!
At 20th level, as an action, you let out a divine surge of power. For 1 minute, any number of friendly creatures of your choice that can see you gain +1 per Diversity level on their next attack.
In addition, until a character attacks using this bonus, all damage received is reduced by 1 per Diversity level.
Diversity level is calculated at the time of casting.
Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest.
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