Order of the Black Blades Member

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Order of the Black Blades Member

"Iron alone is not enough. Our flesh is marked, our souls are judged, and our faith guides us."
Skill Proficiencies: Two of your choice from: Arcana, Religion and Investigation
Tool Proficiencies: You can choose any tool. If you don't want to take one, you can choose an additional skill
Languages: Draconic
Equipment: Your starting equipment is in silver (any piece you chose when creating your character), Handcuffs, longue vue, common outfit, order member outfit (refined clothing) and 15 GP

Feature: Spellbreaker

"Iron alone is not enough. Our flesh is marked, our souls are judged, and our faith guides us." The Order of the Black Blades is a military and religious organization dedicated to hunting mages, dragon and controlling arcane forces. Rejecting all forms of magic and enchanted artifacts, they compensate with strict martial discipline and a sacred rite that sets them apart from any ordinary warrior: the Consecration of the Sacred Blood. (For more lore on their story, everything will be put at the bottom of this page)

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1I know plenty of inspiring and frightening stories from my military experience that prove relevant in many combat situations.
2I idolize a particular hero of my order, and constantly refer to his deeds and example.
3Every time I arrive in a new place, I become infatuated with the local rumors about mages and my order.
4I am always calm, no matter the situation. I don't raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
5I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the most upright and are not of my order are often the ones with the most to hide.
6I judge people by their actions, not their words.
7I live for the thrill of the hunt.
8I have spent so much time in my temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.

Ideals (d6)

1Power. I hope to one day reach the top of the hierarchy of my order (Loyal).
2Tradition. Ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and respected (Loyal).
3Goodness. Our destiny is to give our lives in defense of others (Good).
4Destiny. Nothing and no one can divert me from my destiny (All alignment).
5Domination. I am a predator, and magic users are my prey (Evil).
6Fanaticism. Even if my blood, my family, my friends, or my companions are dear to me, I would not hesitate to kill them for my order. (Chaotic or Evil)

Bonds (d6)

1My order is my life.
2I seek an ancient relic of my order that was lost long ago. I would die to retrieve it.
3I will never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered nor the enemies who inflicted it on us.
4I owe my life to the member of the order who took me in when my parents died.
5I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
6I would sacrifice myself body and soul for my order.

Flaws (d6)

1I judge others harshly, partly because I am even harsher on myself.
2I have too much trust in those who wield power within the hierarchy of my order.
3I am suspicious of spell casters and expect the worst from them.
4My hatred for my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5It takes me a while to trust people.
6I follow orders, even if I think they are wrong.


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