Xuldarinar
2015-09-28, 02:42 AM
OATH OF MORTIFICATION
To many, the act of willfully inflicting harm to one's self is a deed done in reverence to vile gods or for profane self-gratification. To paladins who have sworn an oath of mortification, however, it is a purifying experience. When a paladin takes this oath she becomes a living augury for those who sin, and a path to redemption for those who realize before it is too late. Whether their pain is their own, or they seek to cleanse their foes on the battlefield, paladins who have sworn such a vow stand defiant against the evils of the world. Paladins who take an oath of mortification gain the following class features.
Accustomed to Agony (Su): At 2nd level, the paladin gains a +4 sacred bonus on saves against pain effects, and a bonus equal to her Charisma modifier on Fortitude saving throws. This replaces Divine Grace.
Bloodied Hands (Su): Rather than having distinct uses, the paladin's Lay on Hands takes a number of points of non-lethal damage equal to 1d6 divided by 2, rounded up as necessary. When the paladin's Lay on Hands has its healing and damage increased, it deals an increased amount of damage to the paladin (2d6 divided by 2, 3d6 divided by 2, so on.) Damage taken for the purpose of using Lay on Hands cannot be healed by any means other than getting a full night's rest, which removes all damage taken by the use of Bloodied Hands. This alters the paladin's Lay on Hands.
Agony (Su): When the paladin is given the option to select a mercy, she may instead select an Agony. An agony is essentially an antipaladin cruelty, treating her paladin levels as antipaladin levels for the purpose of level prerequisites, except as follows; An agony can be applied to the target of the paladin's Smite Evil on a successful melee attack. To apply an agony in such a manner, the paladin must inflict upon themselves a number of points of damage equal to 1/2 their character level, rounded down as necessary. This alters the paladin's Mercy.
Mortifying Hands (Su): At 4th level, the paladin gains the ability to harm creatures with his Lay on Hands ability, treating the target as if they were undead. If the paladin possesses any Agonies, they may apply them to this usage for Lay on Hands. This is a pain effect. This replaces the paladin's Channel Positive Energy.
Code of Conduct: On a daily basis, practice some sort of ritual of self-harm. This typically takes an hour and often is done during the time the paladin prepares their spell.
Oath Spells: 1st- Instrument of Agony; 2nd- Agonizing Rebuke; 3rd- Sadomasochism; 4th- Terrible Remorse.
To many, the act of willfully inflicting harm to one's self is a deed done in reverence to vile gods or for profane self-gratification. To paladins who have sworn an oath of mortification, however, it is a purifying experience. When a paladin takes this oath she becomes a living augury for those who sin, and a path to redemption for those who realize before it is too late. Whether their pain is their own, or they seek to cleanse their foes on the battlefield, paladins who have sworn such a vow stand defiant against the evils of the world. Paladins who take an oath of mortification gain the following class features.
Accustomed to Agony (Su): At 2nd level, the paladin gains a +4 sacred bonus on saves against pain effects, and a bonus equal to her Charisma modifier on Fortitude saving throws. This replaces Divine Grace.
Bloodied Hands (Su): Rather than having distinct uses, the paladin's Lay on Hands takes a number of points of non-lethal damage equal to 1d6 divided by 2, rounded up as necessary. When the paladin's Lay on Hands has its healing and damage increased, it deals an increased amount of damage to the paladin (2d6 divided by 2, 3d6 divided by 2, so on.) Damage taken for the purpose of using Lay on Hands cannot be healed by any means other than getting a full night's rest, which removes all damage taken by the use of Bloodied Hands. This alters the paladin's Lay on Hands.
Agony (Su): When the paladin is given the option to select a mercy, she may instead select an Agony. An agony is essentially an antipaladin cruelty, treating her paladin levels as antipaladin levels for the purpose of level prerequisites, except as follows; An agony can be applied to the target of the paladin's Smite Evil on a successful melee attack. To apply an agony in such a manner, the paladin must inflict upon themselves a number of points of damage equal to 1/2 their character level, rounded down as necessary. This alters the paladin's Mercy.
Mortifying Hands (Su): At 4th level, the paladin gains the ability to harm creatures with his Lay on Hands ability, treating the target as if they were undead. If the paladin possesses any Agonies, they may apply them to this usage for Lay on Hands. This is a pain effect. This replaces the paladin's Channel Positive Energy.
Code of Conduct: On a daily basis, practice some sort of ritual of self-harm. This typically takes an hour and often is done during the time the paladin prepares their spell.
Oath Spells: 1st- Instrument of Agony; 2nd- Agonizing Rebuke; 3rd- Sadomasochism; 4th- Terrible Remorse.