Lore:
The Order of Ethereal Justice is an ancient lineage of knights and paladins who embody the principles of conscientiousness, righteousness, and unwavering dedication to justice. They believe in the balance between law and morality and seek to protect the innocent, uphold truth, and punish those who would harm others. The lineage traces its origins to a celestial entity that bestowed its power upon a group of noble warriors to carry out its divine will.
Stats:
The Order of Ethereal Justice lineage provides inherent bonuses to specific attributes:
Wisdom: +2
Constitution: +1
Appearance:
The members of the Order of Ethereal Justice are known for their imposing presence and noble bearing. They wear gleaming armor adorned with symbols of justice and carry weapons imbued with holy energy. Their armor is often silver or gold, representing their dedication to purity and righteousness. They have a commanding presence and radiate an aura of authority and righteousness.
Positives:
Divine Guidance: The members of the Order possess a strong connection to the divine and receive guidance in their pursuit of justice. They gain advantage on Wisdom-based skill checks related to insight, perception, and sensing evil or deception.
Aura of Conscientiousness: The Order’s unwavering dedication to their cause grants them an aura that inspires trust and confidence. They gain bonuses to Charisma-based skill checks or saving throws when interacting with NPCs who value honesty, integrity, and justice.
Righteous Smite: The members of the Order are imbued with divine power, allowing them to unleash devastating smites against evildoers. They gain bonuses to damage rolls against enemies with a known history of wrongdoing or those who have harmed the innocent.
Resolute Constitution: The Order’s rigorous training and unwavering commitment to their cause has granted them physical resilience. They gain bonuses to Constitution-based saving throws against poison, disease, and other physical afflictions.
Negatives:
Zealous Conviction: The members of the Order can sometimes be seen as uncompromising or rigid in their beliefs, making it difficult for them to navigate morally gray areas. They may have disadvantages on Charisma-based skill checks or saving throws when attempting to find diplomatic or peaceful resolutions.
Inner Struggle: Their dedication to justice can create internal conflicts as they balance their own desires and emotions with their duty. They may have disadvantages on Wisdom-based skill checks or saving throws when faced with personal temptations or moral dilemmas.
Heavy Burden: The weight of their responsibilities and the expectations placed upon them can take a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. Members of the Order may struggle with the pressure and may have disadvantages on Wisdom-based skill checks or saving throws related to emotional stability or maintaining composure in stressful situations.