DriveThruRPG.com
Browse Categories
$ to $















Back
pixel_trans.gif
Oath of Maternity - Paladin Subclass $0.00
Average Rating:5.0 / 5
Ratings Reviews Total
0 1
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Oath of Maternity - Paladin Subclass
Click to view
You must be logged in to rate this
pixel_trans.gif
Oath of Maternity - Paladin Subclass
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Sean H. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/07/2024 10:31:03

This is a lovely idea and I very much like the concept. But it is also a free product and short, so it does not do as much as it could.

The theme is clearly conveyed by the title and the Oath does a good job of working with that theme.

However, the author needs to provide some guidance on how to apply one of the tenants of the Oath, to wit: "Protection of Life. Above all else, I will cherish all life from the newborn babe to the elderly sage."

How is that going to interact with the life of an adventuring Paladin? Do you have to protect the life of bandits and cultists? Does it apply to non-sentient life? This has the potential to make playing or playing with a Paladin of this Oath an exercise in frustration for all involved.

The abilities are good and play to the theme (though I question the choice of "Hysteric Spellbind" as a name for one of them). I also think the higher level abilities are probably a bit weak and could use some improvement.

But overall, a very solid effort.

Addition: The creator has responded and addressed my concerns. Thank you and best of luck.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
pixel_trans.gif
Creator Reply:
Thanks for taking the time to review this supplement, you raise some good points! I switched up Protection of Life tenet with "Understanding: I will strive to understand the struggles and pain of others, listening to their woes before passing judgement." Less vague, and still a motherly virtue. The Hysteric Spellbind is in reference to the hysterical strength phenomenon, which is most often associated with superhuman feats of strength from mothers helping their children. That being said, I can see why it would be questionable, so its now Desperate Spellcraft. Both top tier skills also got a buff. Thanks again for the feedback and review. Dan
pixel_trans.gif
Displaying 1 to 1 (of 1 reviews) Result Pages:  1 
pixel_trans.gif
pixel_trans.gif Back pixel_trans.gif
0 items
 Gift Certificates