Prestige Classes
SWORD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
The call of exalted deeds does not exclude the path of the warrior. Though few in number, warriors of every stripe devote themselves to good, choosing a higher calling than their fellows. Even among paladins, some pursue a commitment to righteousness and purity that exceeds the norm, truly exalting them above their peers. These men and women are called swords of righteousness. The sword of righteousness prestige class is simply a way for a martially oriented character—typically a paladin, fighter, ranger, barbarian, monk, or even rogue—to gain more exalted feats at the cost of a slightly slower progression in his or her basic class. It is not intended as a lifelong career path, just a sidetrack allowing such a character to focus for a short while on the trappings of righteousness. Spellcasting characters (bards, clerics, druids, sorcerers, and wizards) tend toward the wonderworker prestige class to accomplish the same goal. No organization binds swords of righteousness together, though they are often found operating in the churches of good deities, good-aligned knightly orders, and other existing organizations dedicated to virtuous causes. |
Hit Die: d8.
Requirements
To qualify to become a sword of righteousness, a character must fulfill all of the following criteria.
Alignment: Any good.
Base Attack Bonus: +6.
Feats: Either Favored of the Companions, Knight of Stars, or Servant of the Heavens, plus one additional exalted feat.
Class Skills
The sword of righteousness's class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Knowledge (nature, religion) (Int), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Sense Motive (Wis), and Swim (Str).
Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier.
Table: The Sword of Righteousness
| Level | Base Attack Bonus |
Fort Save |
Ref Save |
Will Save |
Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +0 | +2 | Bonus exalted feat |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +0 | +3 | Bonus exalted feat |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +3 | Bonus exalted feat |
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the sword of righteousness prestige class.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Swords of righteousness gain no proficiency with any weapon or armor.
Bonus Exalted Feat: At every level, a sword of righteousness gets a bonus exalted feat. These bonus feats must be drawn from among those identified as exalted feats in Chapter 4: Feats.
Multiclass Note: Paladins and lawful good monks may multiclass as swords of righteousness and freely return to their original class without hindrance or penalty. The sword of righteousness levels need not be taken all at once.