The Second Circle: Undead Destroyers (5e Subclass)

The Second Circle: Undead Destroyers

Paladin Subclass

The Second Circle is a section of a paladin order known as "The Circles". The founder of the order, Huntmaster Golmdring, formed The Second Circle not only to call others to assist with his hatred and fear of the dead, but also as repository of information on all things having to do with Zombies, ghosts, liches, necromancers, and whatever else might crawl out from a grave. Paladins of The Circles are typically recognized by long, flowing coats of leather and large, wide-brimmed hats, sometimes coupled with scarves pulled over the face. The attire of The Second Circle is generally colored inky blacks to pale silvers, decorated with crosses, skulls, grim phrases in calligraphy, and other symbols associated with death. To become a paladin of The Circles, one must usually meet with Huntmaster Golmdring and will likely be sent on a minor job to prove their worthiness and, should they show promise, be granted a right to the following tenents:

The Dead Will Return To The Grave

Rousing the dead from their eternal sleep is a horrible shame, so grant the perpetrators no mercy.

The Living Will Have Their Closure

The mercy you have saved should be granted to those who have suffered from the deads return.

Study The Vile Magic, Share Your Findings

When we do not know what we fight, we have already lost.

Live With Cautious Wisdom

We face a smart and ruthless foe, who will stupe to any level. Remember this, and never be fooled.

Occasionally, Golmdring may learn of a special individual who would make a fine addition to the order, and may send his conscience to them. They will experience a dream where he will give them directions to the headquarters of The Circles, and will offer them a meeting with him to discuss possible membership.

Oath Spells

You will gain the following spells at 3rd level:

Second Circle Spells

Paladin Level	Spells
3rd	entangle, silvery barbs
5th	earthbind, spike growth
9th	pulse wave, spirit shroud
13th	grasping vine, guardian of faith
17th	wall of light, control winds

Channel Divinity

When you take this oath at level 3, you will gain the following two Channel Divinity options.

Destroyers Cross

...Holy blessings, cast in heavy iron...

The Destroyers Cross is a massive crusifix made of heavy metal, with a handle near its base allowing it to be held in a manner similar to a shield. An undead destroyer can use it as a spell casting focus as well as a weapon. You may summon your Destroyers Cross with the use of your Channel Divinity, and it will remain summoned for 12 hours. It has the following properties:

Martial Melee Weapon

Weapon	Damage	Weight	Properties
Destroyers Cross	1d12 bludgoning	15 lb.	Heavy, special

With the use of a bonus action, the Destroyers Cross can emit a beam of holy energy from its base, granting it the traits of a lance. The holy blade deals radiant damage and can use your charisma for its attack and damage rolls, and will increase to 3d12 if it strikes an undead or undead cultist. Additionally, it will grant the benefits of a shield if the weilder is mounted.

As an action, the weilder can plant the Destroyers Cross on the ground, causing it to enter "Sanctity Mode". While in Sanctity Mode, the Cross will emit 90 feet of dim light and 30 feet of sunlight, damaging enemies. The Cross's stats in Sanctity Mode can be seen at the bottom of the page.

Knowledge of The Second Circle

...Swallowing my horror, I improvised, adapted, overcame...

The Order of Circles keeps vast amounts of knowledge on their foes, knowledge they are more than happy to share. Upon using this Channel Divinity as an action, you will enter a trance-like state and connect your mind to the Orders archives. You may ask the archives up to five questions concerning undead, and you will receive answers based on what is recorded in the archives. Most undead destroyers use this on their off days.

The Angels Wing

...A horse of holy iron, to blaze a trail to divine justice...

At 7th level you gain the ability to use your find steed in a new way: to summon an Angel's Wing. This motorcycle formed of divine metal will be summoned with 300 miles worth of holy fuel. You many restore holy fuel by feeding the Angels Wing spell slots, at a converson of 75 miles per spell slot level, at a maximum of 675. If destroyed, the Angels Wing will vanish, and can be returned simply by recasting the spell. Additionaly, you gain proficency with land vehicles; if you already had proficency, than gain expertise instead.

Veil Of Holy Feathers

...My very presence would bring peace to the dead...

At 15th level you will exude a minor aura of protection, as well as enhance your Angels Wing to the Valkyrie Drive. You and any ally within 10 feet of you will reduce any damage from an undead or undead sympathizer by 3. At 18th level the aura will increase to 30 feet. Additionally, you may now use the spell Find Greater Steed to summon a Valkyrie Drive , the advanced second form of the Angels Wing.

Cloak of the First Hunter

...I would become the terror of all evil...

At 20th level, you may don a cloak of the Huntmaster Golmdring. When you use this ability, you will gain Channel Divinty weapons from both The First Circle: Fiend Hunters, and The Third Circle: Eldritch Slayers for an hour. Additionaly, and trait that does extra damage to undead will also do extra damage to fiends, abberations, and cultist of either. You regain use of this ability after a long rest.

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Destroyers Cross

medium object, unaligned Armor Class 18 + Proficency (natural armor) Hit Points 15 * Proficency Speed 30 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 20 (+5) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) Damage Vulnerabilities thunder Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from non-magical weapons, fire, cold, lighting Damage Immunities poison, pychic, necrotic, radiant, Condition Immunities All Senses passive Perception 10 Languages —

An enemy who enters or starts their turn within 30 feet of the Cross must make a Cha save (DC 8+Cha+Prof), taking 1d10 + Charisma radiant damage on a failed save and are stunned until the end of their turn, undead and undead cultists making the save with disadvantage and taking one extra dice of damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage and is not stunned. The 30 feet of sunlight around the cross counts as difficult terrain for undead. The damage increases to 2d10 at level 7, 3d10 at level 15, and 4d10 at level 19.

If reduced to zero hit points, the Cross will deactivate and all effects of Sanctity Mode will fade. While held by its weilder, the Cross will regain 15 hit points every hour, and will be unable to re-enter Sanctity Mode until it regains all its hit points.