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 //Most paladins are chiefly concerned with doing good. A rare few pursue darker paths. But those who take the Oath of Acquisitions don’t fall into either camp. They have the power to help people…but why would they, if they aren’t going to be adequately compensated? They’re called heroes, demanded to throw themselves in harm’s way, but when it comes time for hazard pay? They’re told their service should be payment enough. But in a dragon-eat-dragon world, these heroes for hire need every tool at their disposal, be it sword or spell, to ensure that invoice gets paid on time. \\ These notorious charmers wield a strong portfolio of enchantment magic to move the needle on and off the battlefield. Be it a heated negotiation over the price of a potion or a pitched battle with a soon-to-be-overly-friendly giant, it’s hard to deny these silver-tongued devils when they turn on the charm. Perhaps you entered into an infernal contract forcing you to collect on debtors. Or that merchant you guarded a few years back made a lot of good points about knowing your worth. Maybe you just took the guidance from your god of traders a little too far. However you came to take this oath, you always aim to come out on top—and woe to those who break a contract with you.// //Most paladins are chiefly concerned with doing good. A rare few pursue darker paths. But those who take the Oath of Acquisitions don’t fall into either camp. They have the power to help people…but why would they, if they aren’t going to be adequately compensated? They’re called heroes, demanded to throw themselves in harm’s way, but when it comes time for hazard pay? They’re told their service should be payment enough. But in a dragon-eat-dragon world, these heroes for hire need every tool at their disposal, be it sword or spell, to ensure that invoice gets paid on time. \\ These notorious charmers wield a strong portfolio of enchantment magic to move the needle on and off the battlefield. Be it a heated negotiation over the price of a potion or a pitched battle with a soon-to-be-overly-friendly giant, it’s hard to deny these silver-tongued devils when they turn on the charm. Perhaps you entered into an infernal contract forcing you to collect on debtors. Or that merchant you guarded a few years back made a lot of good points about knowing your worth. Maybe you just took the guidance from your god of traders a little too far. However you came to take this oath, you always aim to come out on top—and woe to those who break a contract with you.//
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 +Paladins of this Oath will find their place in the Domains of __Zeal__ or __Trickery__. Following the Goddess [[religion:Waukeen]]
  
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 //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, and justice. They adorn their armor and clothing with images of growing things-leaves, antlers, or flowers-to reflect their commitment to preserving life and light in the world.// //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, and justice. They adorn their armor and clothing with images of growing things-leaves, antlers, or flowers-to reflect their commitment to preserving life and light in the world.//
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 +Paladins of this oath may find they fall within an Arch-Fey's power of [[planes:Arcadia]] or the [[planes:Feywild]] rather than a domain of the pantheon. Though if they do they may find their place in the nature domain as one of [[religion:wild_mother|Wild Mother's]] knights.
  
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 //The Oath of Beauty is a solemn promise to protect beauty at all costs. The beauty a Paladin chooses to protect can be any beauty: the beauty of nature, the beauty of a loved one, the beauty that nobody else considers beautiful, or their own beauty, to name a few. Paladins of Beauty aim to protect what they find beautiful from the ugly, graceless forces of the angel of Beauty: outside world. Those that swear this oath become staunch, deeply passionate defenders of what they call their Muses, that or those which they admire most. Contrary to many other oaths, the Oath of Beauty encourages those that swear by it to throw themselves into the arms of their passions, to feel every feeling unashamedly and courageously. Objectivity and cold hard logic hold little to no meaning to a Paladin of Beauty. It is subjectivity, passion, admiration, and love that drives them. A Paladin of Beauty’s most powerful weapon is not their sword, but their rejection of society’s insistence on remaining unemotional and impersonal, because when wielded dexterously, it can inspire a crowd, a city, a country, or the entire world.// //The Oath of Beauty is a solemn promise to protect beauty at all costs. The beauty a Paladin chooses to protect can be any beauty: the beauty of nature, the beauty of a loved one, the beauty that nobody else considers beautiful, or their own beauty, to name a few. Paladins of Beauty aim to protect what they find beautiful from the ugly, graceless forces of the angel of Beauty: outside world. Those that swear this oath become staunch, deeply passionate defenders of what they call their Muses, that or those which they admire most. Contrary to many other oaths, the Oath of Beauty encourages those that swear by it to throw themselves into the arms of their passions, to feel every feeling unashamedly and courageously. Objectivity and cold hard logic hold little to no meaning to a Paladin of Beauty. It is subjectivity, passion, admiration, and love that drives them. A Paladin of Beauty’s most powerful weapon is not their sword, but their rejection of society’s insistence on remaining unemotional and impersonal, because when wielded dexterously, it can inspire a crowd, a city, a country, or the entire world.//
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 +Paladins of this oath may find their place among the domains of __Pleasure__, __Zeal__ or __Love__
  
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 //The Oath of Conquest calls to paladins who seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies. It isn’t enough for these paladins to establish order. They must crush the 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. \\ Stories were told of how some Paladins following the Oaths of Conquest would consort with the Devils of the [[planes:the_nine_hells|Hells]]. However today people know better and such Paladins that consort with the Hells are not Paladins at all but known as [[culture:Illrigger]], or Hell-Knights.// //The Oath of Conquest calls to paladins who seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies. It isn’t enough for these paladins to establish order. They must crush the 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. \\ Stories were told of how some Paladins following the Oaths of Conquest would consort with the Devils of the [[planes:the_nine_hells|Hells]]. However today people know better and such Paladins that consort with the Hells are not Paladins at all but known as [[culture:Illrigger]], or Hell-Knights.//
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 +Paladins of this oath may find their place among the domains of __War__ or __Order__
  
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 //Paladins who swear to follow the Oath of the Coven are there to protect witches even from other witches. Despite the wide diversity of covens’ values and teachings, nearly all of them include at least one Oath of the Coven Paladin. They are there to keep the peace and to protect other witches from outside threats, but also to ensure that their own companions do not go mad with power. \\ Many are sent after witches who have broken the law, killed their masters, or otherwise endangered the well-being of other witches. Once an Oath of the Coven Paladin is on the hunt, very little can stop them. \\ These paladin witches use their witchcraft to stop spellcasters in their tracks. They are uniquely suited to counter and take down those who use magic to harm or manipulate others, and their abilities centre around interrupting or resisting spells. Many witches are thankful for their presence, while many others resent them and see them as an unnecessary precaution stifling their pursuits in spellcasting, but witches have learned that a steady hand holding an unwavering sword can be the only thing stopping a coven from crumbling under its own weight.// //Paladins who swear to follow the Oath of the Coven are there to protect witches even from other witches. Despite the wide diversity of covens’ values and teachings, nearly all of them include at least one Oath of the Coven Paladin. They are there to keep the peace and to protect other witches from outside threats, but also to ensure that their own companions do not go mad with power. \\ Many are sent after witches who have broken the law, killed their masters, or otherwise endangered the well-being of other witches. Once an Oath of the Coven Paladin is on the hunt, very little can stop them. \\ These paladin witches use their witchcraft to stop spellcasters in their tracks. They are uniquely suited to counter and take down those who use magic to harm or manipulate others, and their abilities centre around interrupting or resisting spells. Many witches are thankful for their presence, while many others resent them and see them as an unnecessary precaution stifling their pursuits in spellcasting, but witches have learned that a steady hand holding an unwavering sword can be the only thing stopping a coven from crumbling under its own weight.//
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 +Paladins of this oath may find their place I the Domain of __Arcana__ however these Paladins are special as they are normally brought o protect a powerful being such as a Patron.
  
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 //The Oath of the Crown is sworn to the ideals of civilization, be it the spirit of a nation, fealty to a sovereign, or service to a deity of law and rulership. The paladins who swear this oath dedicate themselves to serving society and, in particular, the just laws that hold society together. \\ These paladins are the watchful guardians on the walls, standing against the chaotic tides of barbarism that threaten to tear down all that civilization has built, and are commonly known as guardians, exemplars, or sentinels. Often, paladins who swear this oath are members of an order of knighthood in service to a nation or a sovereign, and undergo their oath as part of their admission to the order's ranks.// //The Oath of the Crown is sworn to the ideals of civilization, be it the spirit of a nation, fealty to a sovereign, or service to a deity of law and rulership. The paladins who swear this oath dedicate themselves to serving society and, in particular, the just laws that hold society together. \\ These paladins are the watchful guardians on the walls, standing against the chaotic tides of barbarism that threaten to tear down all that civilization has built, and are commonly known as guardians, exemplars, or sentinels. Often, paladins who swear this oath are members of an order of knighthood in service to a nation or a sovereign, and undergo their oath as part of their admission to the order's ranks.//
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 +Paladins of this oath may find their place in the Domains of __Solidarity__ or __Protection__
  
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 +//Source: \\ Grim Hollow Valika, Pg 105 \\ (3rd Party) //
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 +//Paladins are rare among the Valikan, but those that don the heavy armor of an inspired warrior draw from the tales of the Undying Flame. This mythic hero rallied his community in the darkest winter Grarjord ever saw and tended a flame that lasted an entire winter. Paladins that embody this saga are bolstered when fighting back-to-back, and their very presence goads their allies to superhuman feats. The fire they wield acts as a vital tool for survival in the chill north, but these warriors do not hesitate to turn it into a weapon in the name of justice..//
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