Variant Paladin Codes?

[atemu1234]

I plan to use PrC Paladin in an upcoming game, but want a sworn-into-an-order type feel for it, and would like a lawful-and-good type oath, or a few for different orders. So any good ideas for words and actions?

[Troacctid]

"A paladin is sworn to valor. His heart knows only virtue. His blade defends the helpless. His might upholds the weak. His word speaks only truth. His wrath undoes the wicked."

[atemu1234]

"A paladin is sworn to valor. His heart knows only virtue. His blade defends the helpless. His might upholds the weak. His word speaks only truth. His wrath undoes the wicked."

I like this. Also, maybe oathes for paladins of other alignments? Like the drag mag and unearthed arcana variants?

[Doc_Maynot]

Ask and you shall receive. Want the Blackguards (Evil Paladin Variants) too?

[atemu1234]

Ask and you shall receive. Want the Blackguards (Evil Paladin Variants) too?

Sure. I like the variety.

[SowZ]

Sure. I like the variety.

How about the Paladins of Ayn Rand Freedom?

[Snowbluff]

Paladin of Slaughter: "Crush. Kill. Destroy. Swag."

The swag acts as a taunt.

[Doc_Maynot]

Dragon Magazine Paladins.
LG-Base Paladin
NG-Sentinel
A Sentinel must be of Neutral Good alignment and loses all class abilities if he ever willingly commits an evil act. A Sentinel is most at home in the wilderness of the material plane. He only journeys into cities when absolutely necessary and avoid travel to other planes except in the most dire needs since his vows require him to battle evil on his home plane. These vows call for him to protect the natural order of the material plane from becoming influenced or tainted by the forces of the evil outer planes. Additionally the Sentinel is honor bound to provide assistance to any non outsider who becomes lost or endangered in the wilderness, as long as the victim in need honors the sanctity of the wilderness.
CG-Avenger
An avenger must be of chaotic good alignment as loses all class abilities if he ever commits an evil act or willingly allies with a lawful government or affiliated agency. While avengers life is based around achieving vengeance and retribution for the oppressed and downtrodden, she must temper this vengeance appropriately. Killing should be the last resort of the avenger when a more appropriate and less destructive form of vengeance will do, and even then, slaying the oppressor should be reserved only for the most evil villains. Avengers must aid and assist anyone who asks for help (within reason) and must not join any organized association, order, or group. She may attend the services of her church but is encouraged to worship in private.
LN-Enforcer
An enforcer must be of lawful neutral alignment and looses all class abilities if he ever willingly commits a chaotic act (such as breaking a vow or contract, or betraying an ally). Unlike most other holy warriors, enforcers are bound to the will of two beings. Their primary liege remains their divine patron, but they must also serve the will of their worldly liege. The enforcer’s patron deity and his liege’s patron deity must be the same. If an enforcer believes his liege is not acting in the best interests of his deity, he is permitted to act against his liege as long as he can expose his liege’ heresy within 24 hours. An enforcer is not allowed to accept a position of leadership that would place him in a position where he would not have a liege above him in the rank of command, except in cases of emergency ( and even then, for no more than 24 hours). The enforcer must uphold and enforce the laws of the church and the land at all times, even when the laws would prevent him from accomplishing a desired personal goal.
TN-Incarnate
An Incarnate must be of Neutral Alignment alignment and looses all class abilities if she ever willingly commits an act that endangers the natural balance of the world. The Incarnate is most at home in the wilderness but does not take any special vows to avoid city life. She avoids travel to other planes (with the exception of the elemental planes of which she has an affinity.) except in the most dire need. The incarnate prefers to reach a peaceful solution but is fully capable of using force against intrusions into her realm from beyond.
CN-Anarch
An anarch must be of chaotic neutral alignment as loses all class abilities if he ever commits a blatantly lawful act (such as providing an oath, fulfilling a contract, or joining an organization such as a brotherhood or fellowship.) Aside from this the anarchs code is really little more than a lack of code. As long as he continues to cause chaos and ferment disrespect for law in others, his status as anarch is secure.
LE-Despot
A despot must be of lawful evil alignment and loses all class abilities if she ever willingly commits a chaotic act (such as breaking a vow or betraying an ally). She must work at all times to expand and grow her domain, either by virtue of the Leadership fear or by strong arming those less fortunate and powerful than herself. She is allowed to abuse her sovereignty in any way she sees fit to further her own personal strength and glory, but she must protect and defend her subjects from harm from other forces. Likewise, she must not overburden her subjects so that they cannot support her.
NE-Corrupter
A corrupter must be neutral evil, and loses all class abilities if he ever willingly commits a good act or an act that exposes his faith to an opposing religion and results in his detriment. He must strive to corrupt and taint all faiths apart from his own with a special focus on good faiths. He is allowed to make whatever vows or declarations are required to in order to maintain this deception, as long as he spends at least an hour each day in private prayer to his deity. He must strive to remain hidden, although the methods by which he undermines other faiths are left to his own discretion.
CE-Anti-Paladin
An anti-paladin must be of chaotic evil alignment and loses all class abilities if he ever willingly commits a good act. He must works at all times to undermine the works of civilization and good peoples, and must never offer mercy or grant quarter unless he betrays his word within the next hour. He cannot join an organization, but he can perform services for other’s as long as the services are for pay and ultimately lead to chaos and devastation.

[atemu1234]

How about the Paladins of Ayn Rand Freedom?

Of course.

[hamishspence]

Of course.

I could see a TN deity having many similar precepts - and having its own paladins.

[Draco_Lord]

Out of curiousity how does a Neutral Paladin effect the "Sense Good/Evil" ability. Does it turn into sense the alternate alignment, and would True Neutral Paladins just get sense Alignment?

[Doc_Maynot]

Out of curiousity how does a Neutral Paladin effect the "Sense Good/Evil" ability. Does it turn into sense the alternate alignment, and would True Neutral Paladins just get sense Alignment?

Paladin: Detect Evil
Sentinel: Detect Evil
Avenger: Detect Law
Enforcer: Detect Chaos
Incarnate: Detect Extremist (LG,CG,LE,CE)
Anarch: Detect Law
Despot: Detect Chaos
Corrupter: Detect Good
Anti-Paladin: Detect Good

[atemu1234]

Note I wasn't asking for the bones of the codes, just fluffy oathes for different orders' initiates to swear, that follow a similar gist.

[AlanBruce]

"Obedience to Lord and House. Devotion to the Greater Powers that Be. Oppress the Weak, Quell the Lone Thinker, for He shall bring down Order."

Attempt at paladin of Tyranny, although it might fall into LN.

"Rise Above your Peers- if necessary, by using their bodies as stepping stones to the Pinnacle of Power. Shed the Blood of your enemy at their doorstep, that all in their House may know their Champion is lost and so is Hope."


Paladin of Slaughter.

"Soar like The Eagle. Always Vigilant against the banner of Oppression. Crush the Tyrant… and all who would follow his tennets. Never yield to the gauntlet. Instead, cut it down."

Paladin of Freedom

Hope those help

[Extra Anchovies]

The various Oathbound Paladin thingies from Pathfinder are good places to start.