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The Ennobled Dragonslayer

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“Simply Classes: The Ennobled Dragonslayer”

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The Ennobled Dragonslayer

Breck cracked his knuckles and squinted in the bright light of the desert sun. He

brushed sand out of his eyes and glared at his companions, who were equally as

uncomfortable squatting beside a sand dune waiting for a foe that had failed to show up

over the last ten days. The only one of them that didn’t seem bothered by the sun and the

sand was the one who seemed most out of place among the weary band of adventurers:

donning full plate armor with a heavy steel shield adorned with the symbol of her

goddess of the hunt and carrying a worn looking bastard sword, the slayer who had

organized this hunt had not moved, had not spoken, had barely breathed since their

arrival.

“How the hell are you not cookin’ inside that tin can of yours?” Breck asked

gruffly, his voice edged with contempt at having to spend yet another wasteful day in the

heat of the desert.

The slayer didn’t respond but suddenly tensed, her sword leaping from its

scabbard and into her waiting grasp.

Breck looked about bewildered but saw nothing. He grumbled and looked once

more at the slayer, who stood ready for a foe none of them could sense.

“What the hell are…?!” Breck was cut off as the sand dune erupted and brought

forth the scaly head of the blue dragon they had been hunting. The dragon was among

the oldest and largest Breck had ever seen, its dull scales each the size of his greataxe.

The beast let loose a roar that shook the resolve from some of his companions and sent

them scattering into the desert. Breck’s own heart lost his courage and he closed his

eyes, expecting the end was upon them all in their ignorance to face so mighty a creature.

But, as the dragon began to breath, the slayer strode forth with sword held high,

crying out an oath to slay all evil wyrms without mercy, without hesitation. The dragon’s

maw opened wide as the slayer approached, threatening to swallow her whole. The

slayer’s sword flashed in the brilliant sunlight and Breck could not see if the blow

landed.

It mattered not for the dragon’s cry of surprise and pain was more than evident

that the slayer had struck true. The sword flashed again and once more, the dragon

screamed. It was on the fifth stroke that the dragon’s cry no longer echoed in Breck’s

ears and he opened his eyes again. The sand was stained dark red with the dragon’s

blood and the slayer was perched atop the creature’s head, calmly wiping her blade off

on her tabard.

“I have a duty. I have a cause. I am devoted to both, as they are one and the

same. That is how I am not cooking inside my tin can as you so eloquently put it, half

orc.” The slayer said, her voice muffled by her helm but more than audible to the stunned

Breck.

Breck just shook his head and praised the goddess had blessed the slayer with

such prowess and cursed his own for his bad luck of being hired by one.

Evil dragons have long plagued the world and are among the most powerful of

foes. Many adventurers have lost their lives trying to destroy these evil foes, their

remains scattered among the evil dragon's hoard and their failure serves as a warning to

all. Yet one breed of warrior stands strong, ready to challenge the evil that resides within

draconic hearts. With shining sword held aloft and enchanted shield ready, the ennobled

dragonslayer is the most hated foe of evil dragons and has devoted his life to their

destruction. Battle-hardened and fiercely determined, the ennobled dragonslayer roams

the world on an endless crusade to rid the world of evil dragons. Only a few dedicated,

martial-inclined individuals choose to undergo the harsh training that an ennobled

dragonslayer must undertake before becoming a full-fledged ennobled dragonslayer and

this breed of warrior remains rare throughout the world. But those who do have the

determination and conviction to become ennobled dragonslayers are indeed destined to

become heroes of legend.

Adventures: Ennobled dragonslayers adventure to hunt down and destroy evil dragons

of all breeds and color. Most ennobled dragonslayers are tireless and nomadic, forever

searching out their hated enemy yet all uphold the oaths they take upon entering their

class. While ennobled dragonslayers prefer to work alone, they will join adventuring

companies if they are going up against a great foe that would slay them in single combat

or hold the same burning conviction to eradicate all evil dragons that the ennobled

dragonslayer possesses.

Characteristics: Ennobled dragonslayers are stern, single-minded individuals who have

one purpose in life: destroying evil dragons. This purpose consumes their every thought,

almost to the point of reckless obsession. They serve as the judge, jury, and executioner

of evil dragons and carry out their sentence without remorse or mercy. The ennobled

dragonslayer, while a compassionate soul to those who are deemed innocent, holds no

mercy or hope of redemption in their hearts for evil dragons. Those goodly deities that

see evil dragons as a serious threat champion the cause of the ennobled dragonslayer and

grant him paladin-like abilities, allowing him to carry out his mission more easily and in

their name. Ennobled dragonslayers are fearless, steadfast, and tempered by their

conviction. If they come upon an evil dragon, no force in the world save death can

prevent an ennobled dragonslayer from entering combat with the dragon. With divine

powers, resistance to draconic abilities, and fearlessness, the ennobled dragonslayer is

prepared to face any scaly foe.

Alignment: All ennobled dragonslayers are of lawful good alignment. This is because

of the strict oath that all ennobled dragonslayers must swear and follow called the “Oath

of The Noble Slayer”, in which the ennobled dragonslayer swears to destroy all evil

dragons and give no quarter to those that would scheme with the scaled tyrants. The

“Oath of the Noble Slayer” upholds most of the tenants as the paladin’s code. The

ennobled dragonslayer is the selected champion of the deities of good and law and they

will never grace a non-lawful good warrior with the mantle of the ennobled dragonslayer.

Religion: Ennobled dragonslayers devote themselves to lawful good deities. Many of

these deities are gods of conflict, the hunt, and war. The primary god and divine sponsor

of the ennobled dragonslayer is the Father God of goodly dragons, who uses mortals as

his champions in his endless war against the evil cousins of his goodly children.

Background: Ennobled dragonslayers are born from the hearts of people who have a

special hatred for evil dragons and the conviction to destroy them. Many were the victim

of dragon attacks and now wish to see their tormentors destroyed in the name of good and

personal as well as divine vengeance. Many ennobled dragonslayers were knights or

warriors who received a calling similar to a paladin’s and their deity charged them with

destroying all evil dragons. All seeking to become ennobled dragonslayers must

undertake the “Oath of the Noble Slayer” and complete a quest to test their mettle. The

quest varies from deity to deity but usually requires them to retrieve an egg from an evil

dragon's lair, assist in the finding or slaying of an evil dragon, or defending a village from

a dragon attack. Many do not survive their quest but the few who do receive the mantle

of the ennobled dragonslayer and the blessing of their deity.

Races: Most ennobled dragonslayers are humans or dwarves, for few of the other races

have the conviction and dedication to good and law that these two races often possess.

Many dwarves take up the mantle of the ennobled dragonslayer to defend their mountain

holds from red dragons while humans are called to the ranks of the ennobled

dragonslayer after a personal tragedy at the hands of evil dragons or by the will of their

deity. Very few elves take up this class for the flighty nature of most elves prevents them

from fully dedicating themselves to being an ennobled dragonslayer. Half-elves, who

often have human ambition, sometimes heed the call of becoming an ennobled

dragonslayer. Halfings, gnomes and half orcs rarely become ennobled dragonslayers.

Among the savage humanoids, ennobled dragonslayers are all but unheard of.

Other Classes: Most ennobled dragonslayers are loners, carrying out their cause and

relying on temporary alliances with other adventurers only in times of great need. Some

ennobled dragonslayers form companies of like-minded adventurers and fellow

dragonslayers to help them slay a particularly crafty foe or carry out a crusade against

marauding wyrms. Fighters and rangers work well with ennobled dragonslayers,

although their fanatic devotion makes them seem foolhardy to these two classes.

Paladins view the ennobled dragonslayer as a righteous yet merciless knight and the two

classes often clash over views of religion and redemption. Opportunistic rogues and

bards have no problems working with the ennobled dragonslayer as once the dragon has

been slain, there is usually glory and a hoard to be had. Barbarians and ennobled

dragonslayers clash for the barbarian's chaotic nature irritates the ennobled dragonslayer

to no end and vice versa. Arcane and divine spellcasters of a lawful nature get along well

enough with ennobled dragonslayers and their magic abilities come in handy when facing

dragons in battle. Chaotically aligned individuals rarely strike up lasting friendship with

the ennobled dragonslayer.

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