Oath of Service

Those who take the Oath of Service are sworn to uphold the tenets of the Guild of the Silver Service’s code of conduct. The Guild is the professional body of the Valets, Butlers, Au Pairs, Footmen, Grooms and Majordomos.

Their code is their source of their moral compass, guiding their decisions and actions, and dictating good or bad. These paladins watch over the person they serve, often referred to as their ‘principal’ (generally this is also their employer) to anticipate and meet their every need and uphold the values of good service.

The code has 4 primary tenets;

Loyalty - one is an extension to one’s principal and their business. The smooth running of their daily life is the very essence of one’s business. This means butlers are the eyes, ears and hands of their principal when they are not around, and so keeping their trust, confidence and interests at the forefront of one’s mind at all times is essential.

Serenity - one must remain calm and cool-headed in all manner of situations; loss of order or calm can only lead to chaos and confusion which is of no assistance to anyone. one strives to project a sense of calm and confident capability so that your principal remain calm.

Attentiveness - one must be proactive in addressing the needs of one’s principal before those needs may have even arisen, this requires insight and preparedness. No situation should be a surprise because there should be a plan for every eventuality, and so one is expected to deal with all manner or issues in a wide array of appropriate means.

Mentorship - one must always impart one’s knowledge to ones principal. Guiding them when the path is unclear, being their foundation and in times of crisis, advising them in all manner of situations, meaning one must always be wise and humble.

Oath Spells

You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed.

Oath of Service Spells

Paladin Level	Spells
3rd	detect poison and disease, purify food and drink
5th	warding bond, enhance ability
9th	aura of vitality, spirit guardians
13th	locate creature, freedom of movement
17th	legend lore, greater restoration

Channel Divinity

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

Encyclopedic Knowledge - Butlers must have a full knowledge of a great many tools and techniques to keep and maintain a household and support their principal. The Guild of the Silver Service provides a book of short informative guides, tips and instructions for common tools butlers may need. As an action, you choose one skill or tool. For 10 minutes, you have proficiency with the chosen skill or tool.

“We Really Must Be Going…” - Butlers and valets must be able to keep their principals on track, or enable them to discreetly and politely slip away from unpalatable situations. As an action, you may grant allies within 30ft may take a free disengage action on their next turn.

Relentlessly Attentive

Starting at 7th level, you are supremely attentive to your situation and surroundings, allowing you to take two reactions per turn, instead of one.

Unwavering Calm

At 15th level, you have nerves of steel and remain unfazed by even the most unexpected events - you have advantage on saving throws against being frightened or stunned.

The Silver Service Standard

At 20th level, you are so attuned to your principal that you seem to appear right when they are needed. Once per short rest, you can use an action to teleport within 5ft of an ally within 120ft of you.