Oath of the Varangian Guard
Subclase de Paladin
Old World's Might - Subclasses from Old Europe p. 40 (Homebrew)
- Nivel
- 3
Descripción
Protect your liege even with death
"I am not of this land, but my oath binds me more than blood ever could. I stand, I fight, I do not falter"
Theme: Sworn defenders and elite warriors of royalty or sacred institutions, inspired by the historical mercenary guards of Byzantine emperors. These Paladins are disciplined soldiers devoted to the cause they protect, even unto death.
Playstyle:Tactical mobility and defensive combat for battlefield control.
Tenets of the Varangian Guard:
- Loyalty: Serve your liege with absolute fidelity.
- Strength: Prove your worth through physical might and martial prowess.
- Honor the Oath: Never abandon your duty, even in the face of death.
The Varangian Guard was a most modern phenomenon; an international mercenary group, assembled from the world's most terrifying warriors, who faithfully guarded the Byzantine Emperor for almost four centuries from X to XIV century. The Varangian Guard was known for being primarily composed of recruits from Northern Europe, including mainly Norsemen from Scandinavia but also Anglo-Saxons from England. The recruitment of distant foreigners from outside Byzantium to serve as the emperor's personal guard was pursued as a deliberate policy, as they lacked local political loyalties and could be counted upon to suppress revolts by disloyal Byzantine factions.
Rasgos
Battle Cry Nivel 3
As a Bonus Action, you expend one use of your Channel Divinity to grant to each creature of your choice that you can see within 30 feet Advantage on a Test of their choice within 1 minute.
Oath of the Varangian Guard Spells Nivel 3
The magic of your Oath ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Paladin level specified in the table below, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.
Oath of the Varangian Guard Spells:
| Paladin Level | Spells |
| 3rd | Command, Shield of Faith |
| 5th | Misty Step, Branding Smite |
| 9th | Aura of Vitality, Crusader's Mantle |
| 13th | Freedom of Movement, Stoneskin |
| 17th | Banishing Smite, Wall of Force |
Aura of Vigilance Nivel 7
While in your Aura of Protection, you and your allies have Advantage on Initiative rolls.
Unyielding Defender Nivel 15
You gain Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage.
Vanguard's Wrath Nivel 20
As a Bonus Action, for 1 minute, you can enter a battle frenzy. During this time, you have Advantage on all attack rolls, and Hostile creatures within your Aura of Protection take 2d8 Radiant damage at the start of each of their next turns.