So creating an Oath Vengeance I felt it was important to put my oath into words, both the oath I swear at 3rd level but also a short battle oath for pointing out my enemy.
My oath: I am sworn to decimate true evil, my heart will know no fear. My blade defends the helpless, my might upholds the weak. Blood shall pave my march and darkness I shall part. My wrath undoes the wicked and evil will fin no mercy!
Using my wow of Enmity I will utter: By the burden I bear, by the oath that I swear. Evil will know no mercy!
Let me know how you like it, and feel free to steal it if you do :)
Tyr, I swear this Oath to you, I shall be your hand, helping those in need, I shall be your heart, showing mercy to those that repent their evil deeds, I shall be your shield. Protecting those that cannot protect themselves, I shall be your hammer, smiting those who, unrepentant, do evil to others. No law shall stop me if that law protects an unrepentant evil.
"This I swear by the Raven Queen: My strength, my will, my soul - I dedicate these to purging the unclean from this world. I am the Wrath of the Raven; let those who defy their fate be purged by my blade - never to rise again."
The only vengeance paladin I've ever played had a simple oath.
"When I get out of prison, my betrayers and their entire bloodlines will be erased from the earth."
He was actually a pretty chill dude despite the very intense oath. A low level smuggler who got framed by his gang and was imprisoned, and spent his time in jail festering a deep resentment towards them. He was released eventually, and his former friends are now high level kingpins. He swore that he would strip them of their empire by any means necessary.
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It's ok Ranger, you'll always be cool to me.. Unless druid gets another use for its wild shape charges.
"Long have I watched this madness continue, the Crown has become mad with greed. I cannot let this continue! Many times I have protected my country from enemies of our homes, now I must turn to the evil within the walls. Order shall be put in place! There will be no mercy for the merciless, no hope for the thieves, no respite for any the wicked and corrupt. They will be put to the sword and run through. Let them meet their comeuppance and pay their dues now. For all the suffering they have inflicted, they shall repay with full interest."
Oath of Conquest - to be loved would be ideal, but now it is time to be feared. Rule with an iron rod. It is time to discipline the masses.
I like to follow the tenets of the oath. Thus, my (halfling) Devotion Paladin's Oath:
"I swear myself to honesty, to never lie or cheat. I swear myself to courage, to act without fear. I swear myself to compassion, to protect the weak and helpless. I swear myself to honor, to treat all with respect. I swear myself to duty, to be responsible for my actions. All this I swear in the name of Yondalla, and rise again as her paladin."
Tiefling Paladin of Conquest that believes their sworn purpose is to unseat tyrannical rulers whether they are kings or local merchants. They despise tyranny and think the betterment of the people should be the true guide to rule the land. Basically a bully that beats up other bullies for the little guy.
"When all hope is shattered, and victory becomes a fleeting myth you tell your children, you shall bend your knee and trouble this dominion no more or be pressed to the soil, tormented for eternity by my will."
So creating an Oath Vengeance I felt it was important to put my oath into words, both the oath I swear at 3rd level but also a short battle oath for pointing out my enemy.
My oath: I am sworn to decimate true evil, my heart will know no fear. My blade defends the helpless, my might upholds the weak. Blood shall pave my march and darkness I shall part. My wrath undoes the wicked and evil will fin no mercy!
Using my wow of Enmity I will utter: By the burden I bear, by the oath that I swear. Evil will know no mercy!
Let me know how you like it, and feel free to steal it if you do :)
What does your Paladin say?
Edit: Tweaked it a bit :)
Really nice.
Tyr, I swear this Oath to you,
I shall be your hand, helping those in need,
I shall be your heart, showing mercy to those that repent their evil deeds,
I shall be your shield. Protecting those that cannot protect themselves,
I shall be your hammer, smiting those who, unrepentant, do evil to others.
No law shall stop me if that law protects an unrepentant evil.
My Vengeance Paladin of the Raven Queen:
"This I swear by the Raven Queen: My strength, my will, my soul - I dedicate these to purging the unclean from this world. I am the Wrath of the Raven; let those who defy their fate be purged by my blade - never to rise again."
"Normality is but an Illusion, Whats normal to the Spider, is only madness for the Fly"
Kain de Frostberg- Dark Knight - (Vengeance Pal3/ Hexblade 9), Port Mourn
Kain de Draakberg-Dark Knight lvl8-Avergreen(DitA)
@chaosrex Lolllll tHe pRiNcEsS bRiDe
The only vengeance paladin I've ever played had a simple oath.
"When I get out of prison, my betrayers and their entire bloodlines will be erased from the earth."
He was actually a pretty chill dude despite the very intense oath. A low level smuggler who got framed by his gang and was imprisoned, and spent his time in jail festering a deep resentment towards them. He was released eventually, and his former friends are now high level kingpins. He swore that he would strip them of their empire by any means necessary.
It's ok Ranger, you'll always be cool to me.. Unless druid gets another use for its wild shape charges.
"Long have I watched this madness continue, the Crown has become mad with greed. I cannot let this continue! Many times I have protected my country from enemies of our homes, now I must turn to the evil within the walls. Order shall be put in place! There will be no mercy for the merciless, no hope for the thieves, no respite for any the wicked and corrupt. They will be put to the sword and run through. Let them meet their comeuppance and pay their dues now. For all the suffering they have inflicted, they shall repay with full interest."
Oath of Conquest - to be loved would be ideal, but now it is time to be feared. Rule with an iron rod. It is time to discipline the masses.
Playing as a half-orc named Cro Nidalap (read it backwards):
In brightest day and in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who sow misery and blight beware my power.......Cro's might!
(Yes, he essentially took the Green Lantern's oath.....)
my vengeance paladins oath
"The field of battle is my temple. The swordpoint is my priest. The dance of death is my prayer. The killing blow is my release.”
“I will take responsibility for what I have done. [...] If must fall, I will rise each time a better man.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer.
I like to follow the tenets of the oath. Thus, my (halfling) Devotion Paladin's Oath:
"I swear myself to honesty, to never lie or cheat. I swear myself to courage, to act without fear. I swear myself to compassion, to protect the weak and helpless. I swear myself to honor, to treat all with respect. I swear myself to duty, to be responsible for my actions. All this I swear in the name of Yondalla, and rise again as her paladin."
Wizard (Gandalf) of the Tolkien Club
For my paladin, when he decides to swear his oath, he will say,
"My blade is yours, to pursue the greater evil.
My shield is yours, to gift to all but he.
My will is yours, to trample the doubts which cloud my mind.
My hand is yours, to aid those harmed by his deeds.
This oath I swear, to pursue my vengeance."
Tiefling Paladin of Conquest that believes their sworn purpose is to unseat tyrannical rulers whether they are kings or local merchants. They despise tyranny and think the betterment of the people should be the true guide to rule the land. Basically a bully that beats up other bullies for the little guy.
"When all hope is shattered, and victory becomes a fleeting myth you tell your children, you shall bend your knee and trouble this dominion no more or be pressed to the soil, tormented for eternity by my will."
IMHO, Earthdawn is still the best fantasy realm, Shadowrun is the best Sci-Fi realm, and Dark Sun is the best D&D realm.
My hammer is for you,
my armor is for you,
do what you will with me to keep my friends from harm,
and defeat my enemies.
Not all those who wander are lost.
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Vengeance oath?
With blood and rage of crimson red
Ripped from a corpse so freshly dead
Together with our hellish hate
We'll burn you all— that is your fate!
Find your own truth, choose your enemies carefully, and never deal with a dragon.
"Canon" is what's factual to D&D lore. "Cannon" is what you're going to be shot with if you keep getting the word wrong.
@6thLyranGuard Ah, Red Lantern, nice....
It seems appropriate.
Find your own truth, choose your enemies carefully, and never deal with a dragon.
"Canon" is what's factual to D&D lore. "Cannon" is what you're going to be shot with if you keep getting the word wrong.
"By Grabthar's Hammer, by the suns of Warvan, you shall be avenged."
One of the greatest paladin oaths EVER from a prime vengeance paladin multi-class, Dr. Lazarus.
IMHO, Earthdawn is still the best fantasy realm, Shadowrun is the best Sci-Fi realm, and Dark Sun is the best D&D realm.
Oddballen my hippie Ancients oath
Bring forth the Light
Be thou steadfast in your efforts to kindle the light
Be thou the joyful warrior delighting in acts that defeat despair.
Be thou the scourge that punishes those that seek to bring darkness and despair to the world.
Shelter the Light
Where there is good, beauty, love and laughter stand against the wickedness that would swallow it.
Where life flourishes stand firm to preserve it
Where despair and evil flourishes be ready to cleanse it
Preserve your own Light
Delight in song and laughter take joy in fellowship and friends.
Let not the Light die in your heart for if it does how can you preserve it in the world
Be the Light
Be thou the torchbearer that shines the light in dark places
Let the light of your joy and courage be a glorious beacon to all that despair
And let all know you by your deeds and honor.