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[[Image:Paladinheraldry2.jpg|thumb|A white phoenix above flames on a black field: a common heraldry for Paladins who have attained Knighthood]] | [[Image:Paladinheraldry2.jpg|thumb|A white phoenix above flames on a black field: a common heraldry for Paladins who have attained Knighthood]] | ||
'''Paladin''' is a prestige core [[class]] that marches against death and darkness with goodness. | '''Paladin''' is a prestige core [[class]] that marches against death and darkness with goodness. | ||
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Joan of Arc, Galahad, King Arthur, Roland, Percival, Don Quixote, Arcite, Phocion, Dietrich von Bern | Joan of Arc, Galahad, King Arthur, Roland, Percival, Don Quixote, Arcite, Phocion, Dietrich von Bern | ||
===Equipment=== | ===Equipment=== | ||
| − | '''[[Garb]]:''' | + | '''[[Garb]]:''' Metallic gold [[sash]] and medieval/sword and sorcery looking garb. [[Knight]]s may wear a white belt and a white [[phoenix]] [[Class Symbol]] instead.<br> |
'''Requirements:''' Must be 6th [[level]] in at least one [[class]].<br> | '''Requirements:''' Must be 6th [[level]] in at least one [[class]].<br> | ||
'''[[Look The Part]]:''' Awe 1/life (m)<br> | '''[[Look The Part]]:''' Awe 1/life (m)<br> | ||
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|1st||[[Immune]] to [[Command (School)|Command]] ([[T]])<br> | |1st||[[Immune]] to [[Command (School)|Command]] ([[T]])<br> | ||
[[Immune]] to [[Death (School)|Death]] ([[T]])<br> | [[Immune]] to [[Death (School)|Death]] ([[T]])<br> | ||
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|2nd || [[Greater Heal]] 1/Life [[Charge]] x3 ([[m]]) | |2nd || [[Greater Heal]] 1/Life [[Charge]] x3 ([[m]]) | ||
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|5th || [[Awe]] 1/life ([[m]]) | |5th || [[Awe]] 1/life ([[m]]) | ||
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| − | |6th || [[Protection from Magic]] (self/[[Touch: Others]]) 2/Refresh ([[m]]) | + | |6th || [[Protection from Magic]] (self/[[Touch: Others]]) 2/Refresh ([[m]])<br> |
| + | Optional – Pick One:<br> | ||
| + | Guardian ([[Archetype|A]])<br> | ||
| + | Justiciar ([[Archetype|A]]) | ||
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===Greater Heal=== | ===Greater Heal=== | ||
'''T:''' [[Verbal (Type)|Verbal]] '''S:''' [[Spirit (School)|Spirit]] '''R:''' Touch<br> | '''T:''' [[Verbal (Type)|Verbal]] '''S:''' [[Spirit (School)|Spirit]] '''R:''' Touch<br> | ||
'''I:''' “By the grace of the divine thou art healed” x5<br> | '''I:''' “By the grace of the divine thou art healed” x5<br> | ||
| − | '''E:''' All [[Wound]]s are Healed. | + | '''E:''' All [[Wound]]s are Healed. Ignores the [[Cursed]] [[State]] |
| − | Ignores the [[Cursed]] [[State]] | ||
===Extend Immunities=== | ===Extend Immunities=== | ||
| − | '''T:''' [[Enchantment (Type)|Enchantment]] '''S:''' [[Protection (School)|Protection]] '''R:''' | + | '''T:''' [[Enchantment (Type)|Enchantment]] '''S:''' [[Protection (School)|Protection]] '''R:''' Other<br> |
'''I:''' Tie strip on target: “May the blessing of my god protect thee” x3<br> | '''I:''' Tie strip on target: “May the blessing of my god protect thee” x3<br> | ||
'''M:''' [[Spell Strip|White strip]]<br> | '''M:''' [[Spell Strip|White strip]]<br> | ||
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'''T:''' [[Verbal (Type)|Verbal]] '''S:''' [[Spirit (School)|Spirit]] '''R:''' Touch<br> | '''T:''' [[Verbal (Type)|Verbal]] '''S:''' [[Spirit (School)|Spirit]] '''R:''' Touch<br> | ||
'''I:''' “By the grace of the divine thou art resurrected” x5<br> | '''I:''' “By the grace of the divine thou art resurrected” x5<br> | ||
| − | '''E:''' Target Dead player who has not moved from where they died is returned to life. [[Enchantments]] on the player are retained. Any [[wounds]] on the player are healed. Works regardless of any [[States]] on the target. | + | '''E:''' Target Dead player who has not moved more than 5' from where they died is returned to life. [[Enchantments]] on the player are retained. Any [[wounds]] on the player are healed. Works regardless of any [[States]] on the target. |
===Awe=== | ===Awe=== | ||
'''T:''' [[Verbal (Type)|Verbal]] '''S:''' [[Command (School)|Command]] '''R:''' 20’<br> | '''T:''' [[Verbal (Type)|Verbal]] '''S:''' [[Command (School)|Command]] '''R:''' 20’<br> | ||
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'''N:''' If the caster attacks the target, begins casting another magic at the target or their carried equipment, or dies, this spell’s effect is negated. | '''N:''' If the caster attacks the target, begins casting another magic at the target or their carried equipment, or dies, this spell’s effect is negated. | ||
===Protection from Magic=== | ===Protection from Magic=== | ||
| − | '''T:''' [[Enchantment (Type)|Enchantment]] '''S:''' [[Protection (School)|Protection]] '''R:''' | + | '''T:''' [[Enchantment (Type)|Enchantment]] '''S:''' [[Protection (School)|Protection]] '''R:''' Touch<br> |
'''I:''' “I enchant thee with protection from magic” x3<br> | '''I:''' “I enchant thee with protection from magic” x3<br> | ||
'''M:''' [[Spell Strip|White strip]]<br> | '''M:''' [[Spell Strip|White strip]]<br> | ||
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Upon death the player is [[Cursed]].<br> | Upon death the player is [[Cursed]].<br> | ||
'''N:''' This effect does not interact with other [[Enchantments]] worn by the bearer. | '''N:''' This effect does not interact with other [[Enchantments]] worn by the bearer. | ||
| + | ===Guardian=== | ||
| + | '''T:''' [[Archetype]]'''S:''' [[Neutral (School)|Neutral]]<br> | ||
| + | '''E:''' Gain Imbue Shield (Touch) 1/Life (m) and Martyr (Other) 2/Life Charge x3 (ex)<br> | ||
| + | '''L:''' Loses all instances of Protection from Magic and Extend Immunities. May only have one instance of Imbue Shield active at a time. | ||
| + | ===Imbue Shield=== | ||
| + | '''T:''' [[Enchantment]] '''S:''' [[Protection (School)|Protection]] '''R:''' Touch<br> | ||
| + | '''I:''' “This shield shall neither bend nor break” x3<br> | ||
| + | '''M:''' White strip<br> | ||
| + | '''E:''' Shield wielded by the player cannot be destroyed nor damaged. Engulfing effects hitting the shield are ignored. | ||
| + | ===Martyr=== | ||
| + | '''T:''' [[Verbal (Type)|Verbal]] '''S:''' [[Spirit (School)|Spirit]] '''R:''' Other<br> | ||
| + | '''I:''' “Thy burdens are mine to bear.”<br> | ||
| + | '''E:''' A single State is removed from target willing player. The caster gains the removed State with a new duration of 10 seconds.<br> | ||
| + | '''L:''' Cannot be cast while [[Cursed]]. | ||
| + | ===Justiciar=== | ||
| + | '''T:''' [[Archetype]] '''S:''' [[Neutral (School)|Neutral]]<br> | ||
| + | '''E:''' Gain Smite 1/Life Charge x10 (m)<br> | ||
| + | '''L:''' May not wield [[Shields]], and loses all instances of Greater Resurrect. | ||
| + | ===Smite=== | ||
| + | '''T:''' Verbal '''S:''' Sorcery '''R:''' 20'<br> | ||
| + | '''I:''' “The power of the divine smites thee!” x3<br> | ||
| + | '''E:''' Caster's weapons are [[Shield Crushing]], [[Armor Breaking]], and [[Wounds Kill]] against the target and their carried equipment.<br> | ||
| + | '''L:''' If the caster attacks a player other than the target, begins casting another spell, or the caster or target dies, this spell's effect ends. | ||
==Previous Versions:== | ==Previous Versions:== | ||
Revision as of 03:55, 4 November 2024
*8.6.2 Playtest* Updated as of November 3rd, 2024 *8.6.2 Playtest*
Paladin is a prestige core class that marches against death and darkness with goodness.
Contents
From the Rulebook
The perfect good guy comes to save the day. Paladins exist in the myths and legends of all cultures. Be it the Geatlander Beowulf slaying Grendel or the Norse god Thor battling the Midgaard Serpent, Paladins have been with us since prehistory.
Examples
Joan of Arc, Galahad, King Arthur, Roland, Percival, Don Quixote, Arcite, Phocion, Dietrich von Bern
Equipment
Garb: Metallic gold sash and medieval/sword and sorcery looking garb. Knights may wear a white belt and a white phoenix Class Symbol instead.
Requirements: Must be 6th level in at least one class.
Look The Part: Awe 1/life (m)
Armor: 4pts
Shields: Large
Weapons: All Melee, Javelins
Class Abilities
| Level | Abilities |
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| 1st | Immune to Command (T) |
| 2nd | Greater Heal 1/Life Charge x3 (m) |
| 3rd | Extend Immunities 1/Refresh Charge x5 (ex) |
| 4th | Greater Resurrect 1/Life (m) |
| 5th | Awe 1/life (m) |
| 6th | Protection from Magic (self/Touch: Others) 2/Refresh (m) |
Greater Heal
T: Verbal S: Spirit R: Touch
I: “By the grace of the divine thou art healed” x5
E: All Wounds are Healed. Ignores the Cursed State
Extend Immunities
T: Enchantment S: Protection R: Other
I: Tie strip on target: “May the blessing of my god protect thee” x3
M: White strip
E: The target player gains either Immune to Command or Immune to Death.
L: Type of Ability must be chosen at the time of casting and may not be changed. The caster may only have one instance of Extend Immunities active at a time.
Greater Resurrect
T: Verbal S: Spirit R: Touch
I: “By the grace of the divine thou art resurrected” x5
E: Target Dead player who has not moved more than 5' from where they died is returned to life. Enchantments on the player are retained. Any wounds on the player are healed. Works regardless of any States on the target.
Awe
T: Verbal S: Command R: 20’
I: “I command thee awed” x3
E: Target may not attack or cast magic at the caster or their carried equipment. Target must remain at least 20’ away from the caster unless forced there by another Magic or Ability. Lasts 30 seconds.
N: If the caster attacks the target, begins casting another magic at the target or their carried equipment, or dies, this spell’s effect is negated.
Protection from Magic
T: Enchantment S: Protection R: Touch
I: “I enchant thee with protection from magic” x3
M: White strip
E: Bearer is unaffected by magic from any school.
Upon death the player is Cursed.
N: This effect does not interact with other Enchantments worn by the bearer.
Guardian
T: ArchetypeS: Neutral
E: Gain Imbue Shield (Touch) 1/Life (m) and Martyr (Other) 2/Life Charge x3 (ex)
L: Loses all instances of Protection from Magic and Extend Immunities. May only have one instance of Imbue Shield active at a time.
Imbue Shield
T: Enchantment S: Protection R: Touch
I: “This shield shall neither bend nor break” x3
M: White strip
E: Shield wielded by the player cannot be destroyed nor damaged. Engulfing effects hitting the shield are ignored.
Martyr
T: Verbal S: Spirit R: Other
I: “Thy burdens are mine to bear.”
E: A single State is removed from target willing player. The caster gains the removed State with a new duration of 10 seconds.
L: Cannot be cast while Cursed.
Justiciar
T: Archetype S: Neutral
E: Gain Smite 1/Life Charge x10 (m)
L: May not wield Shields, and loses all instances of Greater Resurrect.
Smite
T: Verbal S: Sorcery R: 20'
I: “The power of the divine smites thee!” x3
E: Caster's weapons are Shield Crushing, Armor Breaking, and Wounds Kill against the target and their carried equipment.
L: If the caster attacks a player other than the target, begins casting another spell, or the caster or target dies, this spell's effect ends.
Previous Versions:
V7.7
See also
| Amtgard Character Classes |
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| Core Classes: Anti-Paladin · Archer · Assassin · Barbarian · Bard · Druid · Healer · Monk · Paladin · Scout · Warrior · Wizard Non-Standard Classes: Monster · Peasant |
