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Preserve Life and Light in the World
The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the first elves. Paladins who swear this oath cherish the light; they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the
to preserving life and light.
These paladins share the following tenets:
Kindle the light of hope.
Shelter life.
Delight in art and laughter.
Oath of the Ancients
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the race of elves and the rituals of the druids. Sometimes called fey knights, green knights, or horned knights, paladins who swear this oath cast their lot with
the side of the light in the cosmic struggle against darkness because they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the world, not necessarily because they believe in principles of honor, courage
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might.
Some of these paladins go so far as
forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire.
Rule with an Iron Fist. Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might.
Some of these paladins go so far as
forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire.
Rule with an Iron Fist. Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, devils, and other supernatural threats can be inherently evil. Against such foes, paladins who swear this oath bring the full wrath of their weapons and spells to bear. Yet the redeemers still pray that
. Violence is a weapon of last resort. Diplomacy and understanding are the paths to long-lasting peace.
Innocence. All people begin life in an innocent state, and it is their environment or
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, devils, and other supernatural threats can be inherently evil. Against such foes, paladins who swear this oath bring the full wrath of their weapons and spells to bear. Yet the redeemers still pray that
. Violence is a weapon of last resort. Diplomacy and understanding are the paths to long-lasting peace.
Innocence. All people begin life in an innocent state, and it is their environment or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the story goes, three of her advisors came forward with three different plans for war, but the exiled dwarf empress instead called for a sumptuous bed to be made for her. She then took a nap until
the usurper died of old age, reclaiming her throne without violence and swiftly undoing the little he could accomplish in his brief human life span.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the hands of Lord Governor Marcel Guignol. He hears counsel from a group of five advisors drawn from the ranks of the aristocracy, including Duchess Saidra. With this council, he writes laws that a
small city watch helps him enforce. He also serves as the sole judge when those laws are broken. Decorative masks are a common accessory in Dementlieu, worn at social events and in daily life alike. Many people know their neighbors by their masks better than by their faces.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Blood Witch Blood witches imagine themselves to be the intermediaries between Rakdos and his cult — the pinnacle of his priesthood, his trusted advisors, and the messengers who communicate his will
to the scattered troupes and ringmasters. The Cult of Rakdos recognizes no authority but Rakdos, and the demon lord requires no advisors. Nonetheless, the blood witches are smart, charismatic, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
paladins are driven by a personal goal that either complements or transcends the dictates of their oaths. Paladins who swear different oaths might have the same personal goal, differing only in how they
apply that goal to their actions when upholding their oaths. If your paladin character has a personal goal, it might be drawn from some life event and thus not directly tied to the oath. Personal Goals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
sometimes advance in more than one class. A rogue might switch direction in life and swear the oath of a paladin. A barbarian might discover latent magical ability and dabble in the sorcerer class while
Chapter 3: Classes Adventurers are extraordinary people, driven by a thirst for excitement into a life that others would never dare lead. They are heroes, compelled to explore the dark places of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Lore to collect knowledge and magical secrets. Cleric. Invoke divine magic to heal, bolster, and smite. Then harness the Life Domain to be a master of healing. Druid. Channel nature magic to heal
might. Then swear the Oath of Devotion to emulate the angels of justice. Ranger. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the Hunter to protect nature with martial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Then harness the...
Life Domain to be a master of healing.
Light Domain to wield searing, warding light.
Trickery Domain to bedevil foes with mischief.
War Domain to inspire valor and chastise
.
Paladin. Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might. Then swear the Oath of...
Devotion to emulate the angels of justice.
Glory to reach the heights of heroism.
The Ancients to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, it cackles as it returns to the Border Ethereal with it. If two hags die, the third tries to bargain with the characters, offering useful information in exchange for her life. The hag makes the
characters swear on their mortal souls not to harm her once her information is divulged. Any character who reneges on the agreement contracts slimy doom, as though he or she had failed a saving throw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
and magical secrets.
Valor to wield weapons with spells.
Cleric. Invoke divine magic to heal, bolster, and smite. Then harness the...
Life Domain to be a master of healing.
Light Domain to
to employ shadows for subterfuge.
The Elements to wield elemental power.
The Open Hand to master unarmed combat.
Paladin. Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might. Then swear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
buildings, stone walls, and similar surfaces usually feature a sculpture or relief of her visage. People often swear oaths or engage in verbal disputes in front of these images, believing she won’t
on the city’s wall came to life. The walls of the city grew impossibly high and strong, and the kraken could do no more than dash its head against the impassable barrier. The monster soon returned to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. LIFE IN WATERDEEP
Before diving headlong into the events of “The Orrery of the Wanderer” campaign, you might wish to spend some time having the characters experience and explore the city of
performance several days ago. Her adoring fans fear she is dead. Towering forms in black cloaks have been seen around the City of the Dead at night. A number of witnesses swear that those cloaks and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Inside the Legion Angels occupy the highest tier of the Boros hierarchy, from the guildmaster Aurelia down to the hosts of holy warriors and advisors in leadership roles. Their opinions and advice
with mortals under such life-and-death circumstances. Boros paladins are the members most likely to converse with the angels and be charged with implementing their plans. The garrison commanders who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Oath of the Ancients The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the race of elves and the rituals of the druids. Sometimes called fey knights, green knights, or horned knights, paladins who swear this
oath cast their lot with the side of the light in the cosmic struggle against darkness because they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the world, not necessarily because they believe in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, Infernal, and Primordial. Her quasit familiar, Jezebel, adds just the right amount of mischief and chaos to her life. In the unlikely event that Sylvira becomes embroiled in combat, remember that
regarded as a hero who saved his city from an undead scourge, giving rise to the holy nation of Elturgard.
“Hailed as a savior, Thavius made all citizens of Elturel swear an oath called the Creed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, you can cause that attack to hit instead. Oath of the Ancients Preserve Life and Light in the World The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the first elves. Paladins who swear this oath cherish the
standards.
Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use their gods’ tenets as the measure of personal devotion. Others hold angels as their ideals and incorporate images of angelic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
personalities, shape-shifted dragons can easily end up in positions of leadership—either overtly as mayors, high priests, the heads of knightly orders, or crime bosses or behind the scenes as advisors
dragons or steel dragons, which are said to favor life among Humanoids in the hustle and bustle of great cities.
The creatures featured in these legends are almost certainly copper, silver, or other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
worlds. Members of the Stewards of the Eternal Throne swear an oath of service to the order’s mission. The specifics of the oath vary from chapter to chapter, but the fundamental tenets are the same in
adventurers discover a bastion of the stewards. 6 After defeating a terrible evil, the adventurers receive an invitation to a stronghold of the stewards, where they are welcomed warmly and offered a peaceful life in the bastion if they agree to help protect it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
seen for miles out at sea. Some city residents swear that the roof is sheathed in pure burnished gold, but it’s only paint. A wide stone bridge connects Mount Sibasa to the Grand Coliseum on Yklwazi
bathers are requested to leave a donation to the temple of Sune befitting their station in life. Because Chultans are justifiably proud of this facility, even the poorest try to leave at least a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Maykapal, and judging by your road, I guess that you’ve come from Kalapang. Tell me, were you there during the attack? Are the rumors true? If Pangil ng Buwan has returned, I swear by all my
) piercing damage.
Paolo Maykapal One of the city of Laguna’s finest heroes, Paolo Maykapal has trained his entire life to kill bakunawa. He is warm and friendly but is uncompromising when it comes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
forces of chaos. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might. Some of these paladins go
blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire. Rule with an Iron Fist. Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it shall be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
undead, demons, devils, and other supernatural threats can be inherently evil. Against such foes, paladins who swear this oath bring the full wrath of their weapons and spells to bear. Yet the
justice. Peace. Violence is a weapon of last resort. Diplomacy and understanding are the paths to long-lasting peace. Innocence. All people begin life in an innocent state, and it is their environment or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
lemure killed in the Nine Hells is only permanently destroyed if it is killed with a blessed weapon or if its shapeless corpse is splashed with holy water before it can return to life. Promotion and
demoting each other’s most powerful servants. Since all devils swear fealty to Asmodeus, he can freely demote any other devil, transforming it into whatever infernal form he desires. VARIANT: DEVIL
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
and married Khelben Arunsun, who would later become the Blackstaff, the Lord Mage of Waterdeep. After Khelben died, Laeral retired from public life. She resurfaced after the Spellplague and the
demands of the nobles and guildmasters, she has settled nicely into her new role. She uses her magic sparingly and relies on trusted advisors and deputies. As time allows, she likes to venture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
is undeniable, for his name is spoken reverently by all his subjects. A guard might swear “by Jarant’s crown” to emphasize an edict, and the yuan-ti who owned the keys to my shackles referred to
many metallic dragons dwell in the Serpent Hills, and a clear rival for mates, wealth, and power — the green dragon known as Ralionate — lives in the nearby forest of Wyrms. A variety of advisors and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
with ways of life beyond most beings’ comprehensions. Everything about the culture of the island, from architecture to food, is unfamiliar and unsettling to outsiders. At your discretion the inhabitants
wealthy noble the characters are associated with. 2 The island’s residents swear a character looks like a beloved past leader. Melancholy, they treat the characters as they would their lost hero. 3 The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
in the Undying Court. Based in the city of Shae Mordai, the members of the Undying Court spend their time meditating, engaging in research, or continuing to perfect the arts they practiced in life
. They serve as guides and advisors to the living, and members of the noble lines of Aerenal can exercise the rite of counsel to consult with ancestors in Shae Mordai. The greatest members of the Undying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
live a life of discipline. Paladin d6 I became a paladin because … 1 A fantastical being appeared before me and called on me to undertake a holy quest. 2 One of my ancestors left a holy quest
, learning all I needed to swear my own sacred oath. 5 Evil must be opposed on all fronts. I feel compelled to seek out wickedness and purge it from the world. 6 Becoming a paladin was a natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
a considerable amount of wealth, he has lived his entire life on stories of honor and great deeds, none of which are his own. Now Lord Bakaris sees the situation in Kalaman as his chance to win glory
Vendri provides the following clarifications as needed: Only one of the characters needs to swear themself to serve Kalaman’s military—though all are welcome—and only until the threat to the region is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
requires at least one party member to submit to Fazrian’s judgment. That character must then offer to surrender their own life to spare the lives of the others. Any character who stands before Fazrian and
Undermountain and purge it of those it deems abhorrent. Before letting innocents off the hook, Fazrian demands that they each swear an oath to serve it henceforth. Those who refuse to take the oath are