Path of the Gentleman

As an inherently chaotic emotion, those who frequently succumb to rage are naturally left lacking in regards to interpersonal qualities, such as class or poise. And yet, in spite of that intrinsic nature, the diversity of the continents has given rise to those whose way of life could only beg the question: how can an individual, at once, be both the angriest and the most polite? For those who walk the Path of the Gentleman, that dichotomous duality is but the very source of their strength.

Rather than fueling their pent-up frustrations with reckless violence, they choose to channel their emotions into the way they conduct themselves; outclassing their opponents in a showmanship of graceful combat. Representing a defiance of what it means to be a "barbarian," these eccentric warriors hold discipline and honor as their greatest weapons. After all, the one in control of themselves is always one step ahead to being in control of the battlefield.

Proper Attire

When you follow this path at the 3rd level, you learn the importance of looking properly for your appointments. While you are wearing a set of Fine Clothes, you may add your Rage Damage bonus to any Charisma ability checks or saving throws you make.

Elegant Indignation

Also at 3rd level, your heightened emotions serve to elevate your grace rather than deafen it. Whenever you enter a Rage, you may gain a number of benefits equal to 1 + your proficiency modifier, choosing from the options below. The chosen benefits last until your Rage ends.

Elegant Avoidance

You are able to maintain your Rage by taking the dodge action rather than attacking an enemy.

Elegant Combat

You can apply your Rage Damage bonus to melee weapon attacks made using your Dexterity modifier.

Elegant Defense

If you haven't dealt any damage on your turn, you may add your Rage Damage bonus to your Armor Class until the start of your next turn.

Elegant Disarming

You have advantage on attack rolls made to disarm an opponent.

Elegant Gambit

You may benefit from your Reckless Attack feature when making a melee attack roll using your Dexterity modifier.

Elegant Incapacitation

Your Rage Damage bonus is doubled when dealing non-lethal damage.

Elegant Intimidation

Whenever you successfully disarm a creature, they become frightened of your until the end of their next turn.

Elegant Recuperation

You gain a number of temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus at the start of your turn.

Elegant Wisdom

You have advantage on Wisdom saving throws and ability checks.

Gentlemen's Duel

At 6th level, you may challenge those you consider to be rivals to an exalted form of single combat. As a bonus action on your turn, make a Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check against one creature you can see within 20 feet of you. On a success, the target is treated as being under the effects of the Compelled Duel spell, which lasts for its usual duration. Once the affair of honor starts, the two of you must abide by the following rules:

• Neither of you may attack the other while they are prone.
• Each of you may only deal non-lethal damage to each other.
• Neither of you may walk away from the other
• If one of you is knocked unconscious or surrenders, the duel ends.

If you or your opponent break any of these rules, the offending creature takes psychic damage equal to 2d8 + your Barbarian level. As soon as the duel is over, the creature who lost is removed from combat. The duel is instantly interrupted if you attack or harm a creature other than the one you are dueling, or if an ally attacks or harms the creature you are dueling.

Once you've used this feature, you cannot do so again until you finish a short or long rest.

Enforced Chivalry

At 10th level, others are made to reciprocate your manners in one way or another:

• While you are raging, you gain resistance to psychic damage.
• Creatures you cannot see have disadvantage on attack rolls against you.
• Creatures you have dealt no damage to within the last hour have disadvantage on Charisma (Deception) checks against you, and you have advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks made to discern truth from lies.

Gallant Paragon

At 14th level, your dashing figure reaches the pinnacle of its shine, burning itself into any who witness the nobility of your deeds. Three new options are added to the Elegant Indignation feature.