Hi, everyone! I'm working in a series of articles for my blog dedicated to each of the 13 classes, and I plan to finish each one with a short list famous examples of such class in fantasy tropes, be it novels, movies, TV shows, comics or video games.
(Extra XP if you also include some details about the reason for your ideas and what you like or don't like about the class, both as a player or DM)
Having said that, what characters come to your mind when thinking of WARLOCKS?
The two literary warlocks that come to mind are Doctor Faustus and Dorian Gray. Both are classic examples of making a pact with the supernatural for power.
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All the Radiants from the Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson are basically the Warlock concept.
Each forms a bond with a spirit that allows them to channel magic in unique ways. In addition they can cause their spirit to manifest as a magical weapon of any type.
There's a but of Paladin in some of the orders and technically the pact is a mutual thing as they bond relatively unintelligent or animalistic spirits that develop sentience and strength from their bond with a radiant.
Mechanically the Hexblade/Crown Paladin I'm playing is based on them.
Jack is a pirate you may have heard of that seems to fight with his charisma more then his strength of arm. While many think he may buckle his swash I contend that his swaying to and fro hampers his dexterity a bit but he has found a pair of boots that give him proficiency in Acrobatics. Why bother picking the lock on a cell when you can persuade the lawful stupid blacksmith to open the door for you.
I would contend that Jack is a variant human that started with the Lucky Feat. His patron is the Black Pearl or perhaps some Lovecraftian reject he has made a pact with.
Any time an unfathomably powerful entity sweeps in and offers godlike rewards in return for just a few teensy favors, it’s a scam. Unless it’s me. I’d never lie to you, reader dearest.
Hi, everyone! I'm working in a series of articles for my blog dedicated to each of the 13 classes, and I plan to finish each one with a short list famous examples of such class in fantasy tropes, be it novels, movies, TV shows, comics or video games.
(Extra XP if you also include some details about the reason for your ideas and what you like or don't like about the class, both as a player or DM)
Having said that, what characters come to your mind when thinking of WARLOCKS?
The Warlock that is one of the direct inspirations for the Class (particularly Pact of the Tome, Eldritch Blast, and Hex) was Julian Sands portrayal of the title role in the 1989 movie Warlock.
Nah, they are Oath of Vengeance Paladins. (Both Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch held the title of Ghost Rider) Ghost Rider can even cast Find Steed/Find Greater Steed to summon his Bike, and he can smite like a mother. Plus his patented Penance Stare is basically a Channel Divinity.
Hi, everyone! I'm working in a series of articles for my blog dedicated to each of the 13 classes, and I plan to finish each one with a short list famous examples of such class in fantasy tropes, be it novels, movies, TV shows, comics or video games.
(Extra XP if you also include some details about the reason for your ideas and what you like or don't like about the class, both as a player or DM)
Having said that, what characters come to your mind when thinking of WARLOCKS?
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The two literary warlocks that come to mind are Doctor Faustus and Dorian Gray. Both are classic examples of making a pact with the supernatural for power.
Liliana Vess from M:tG.
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Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider
He-Man and She-Ra are Hexblades. And the OG warlock is Faust, also called Faustus or Doctor Faustus from German folklore.
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Richard from the Looking for Group comic. Can't have Slaughter without a little Laughter.
Elric of Melniboné is the Hexblade.
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All the Radiants from the Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson are basically the Warlock concept.
Each forms a bond with a spirit that allows them to channel magic in unique ways. In addition they can cause their spirit to manifest as a magical weapon of any type.
There's a but of Paladin in some of the orders and technically the pact is a mutual thing as they bond relatively unintelligent or animalistic spirits that develop sentience and strength from their bond with a radiant.
Mechanically the Hexblade/Crown Paladin I'm playing is based on them.
Captain Jack Sparrow the Hexblade.
Jack is a pirate you may have heard of that seems to fight with his charisma more then his strength of arm. While many think he may buckle his swash I contend that his swaying to and fro hampers his dexterity a bit but he has found a pair of boots that give him proficiency in Acrobatics. Why bother picking the lock on a cell when you can persuade the lawful stupid blacksmith to open the door for you.
I would contend that Jack is a variant human that started with the Lucky Feat. His patron is the Black Pearl or perhaps some Lovecraftian reject he has made a pact with.
Farideh from Brimstone Angels.
Any time an unfathomably powerful entity sweeps in and offers godlike rewards in return for just a few teensy favors, it’s a scam. Unless it’s me. I’d never lie to you, reader dearest.
Tasha
The Warlock that is one of the direct inspirations for the Class (particularly Pact of the Tome, Eldritch Blast, and Hex) was Julian Sands portrayal of the title role in the 1989 movie Warlock.
Also, Spawn. Obv.
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Nah, they are Oath of Vengeance Paladins. (Both Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch held the title of Ghost Rider) Ghost Rider can even cast Find Steed/Find Greater Steed to summon his Bike, and he can smite like a mother. Plus his patented Penance Stare is basically a Channel Divinity.
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I can't believe I didn't come up with Spawn. Kudos.
Constantine, nuff said
Actually, I was in a campaign where someone made Spawn as a Warlock and I made Ghost Rider as a Paladin.
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I guess Venom could count as a warlock, right? Symbiotic relationship with a more powerful life form that depends on you in some way.
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Nobody's mentioned Dr. Facilier from the Princess and the Frog? Spawn isn't the only one that Keith David's phenomenal voice talent has reached.
This man is a Warlock through and through who summons Shadow Demons and specializes in illusion magic. Voodoo is perfect for warlocks.
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