Lore:
The Guardians of Virtue are an ancient lineage of noble warriors who have devoted themselves to upholding justice, righteousness, and the greater good. They possess an unwavering sense of conscientiousness and are known for their unwavering dedication to moral principles. The lineage traces its origins back to an ancient order sworn to protect the innocent and maintain balance in the world.
Stats:
The Guardians of Virtue lineage provides inherent bonuses to specific attributes:
Wisdom: +2
Charisma: +1
Appearance:
The Guardians of Virtue are distinguished by their noble and resolute appearance. They often wear polished armor adorned with intricate engravings and symbols representing their lineage. Their attire is typically white or silver, symbolizing purity and the pursuit of justice. They carry themselves with grace and confidence, their presence commanding respect.
Positives:
Unyielding Resolve: The Guardians of Virtue possess an unshakable determination and willpower. They gain advantage on saving throws against fear, charm, and other mind-affecting effects that attempt to manipulate or control their actions.
Ethical Acumen: Their conscientious nature grants them an acute sense of moral insight. They gain advantage on Wisdom-based skill checks related to discerning truth, detecting deception, or evaluating the righteousness of actions or intentions.
Aura of Authority: Guardians of Virtue exude an aura of command and inspire others with their strong moral compass. They gain bonuses to Charisma-based skill checks or saving throws when attempting to persuade, lead, or rally allies to act in accordance with their moral principles.
Vow of Protection: The Guardians possess a deep commitment to protecting the innocent and upholding justice. They gain bonuses to AC or damage resistance when defending those who are unable to defend themselves, such as children, the weak, or the oppressed.
Negatives:
Rigid Idealism: The Guardians’ unwavering adherence to their moral code can sometimes lead to inflexibility or difficulty compromising. They may have disadvantages on Charisma-based skill checks or saving throws when attempting to negotiate or find middle ground.
Judgmental Nature: Their strong sense of right and wrong may cause them to be quick to judge others’ actions or motives. They may have disadvantages on Wisdom-based skill checks or saving throws when attempting to see situations from a different perspective or consider alternative viewpoints.
Emotional Burden: The weight of their responsibilities and the moral dilemmas they face can take an emotional toll. Guardians may struggle with the emotional repercussions of difficult choices or may find it challenging to set aside personal feelings in the pursuit of justice.