The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the race of elves and the rituals of the druids. Sometimes called fey knights, green knights, or horned knights, paladins who swear this oath cast their lot with the side of the light in the cosmic struggle against darkness because they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the world, not necessarily because they believe in principles of honor, courage, and justice. They adorn their armor and clothing with images of growing things—leaves, antlers, or flowers—to reflect their commitment to preserving life and light in the world.
Oath of the Ancients is a [[Paladin]] subclass.
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# Subclass Features
*As a Oath of the Ancients Paladin you gain the following features as you gain levels in Paladin.*
| Level | Feature |
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| 1st | [[Oath of the Ancients#Entangling Aura\|Entangling Aura]] |
| 3rd | [[Oath of the Ancients#Oath Spells\|Oath Spells]], [[Oath of the Ancients#Channel Divinity\|Channel Divinity]] |
| 6th | [[Oath of the Ancients#Gift of the Greenwarden\|Gift of the Greenwarden]] |
| 10th | [[Oath of the Ancients#Aura of Sanctuary\|Aura of Sanctuary]] |
| 15th | [[Oath of the Ancients#Undying Sentinel\|Undying Sentinel]] |
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## Entangling Aura
*1st-level Oath of the Ancients feature*
Ephemeral plants grow and bloom around you, grasping at those who wish you ill. You gain the following aura option.
***Entangling Aura.*** The ground inside of your aura is considered difficult terrain for hostile creatures.
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## Oath Spells
*3rd-level Oath of the Ancients feature.*
You gain oath spells that you always have prepared at the paladin levels listed.
| Paladin Level | Spells |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| 3rd | [[Ensnaring Strike]], [[Speak with Animals]] |
| 5th | [[Misty Step]], [[Moonbeam]] |
| 9th | [[Plant Growth]], [[Protection from Energy]] |
| 13th | [[Ice Storm]], [[Stoneskin]] |
| 17th | [[Commune with Nature]], [[Tree Stride]] |
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## Channel Divinity
*3rd-level Oath of the Ancients feature.*
You gain the following Channel Divinity option.
**Nature’s Wrath.** You can use your Channel Divinity to invoke primeval forces to ensnare a foe. As an action, you can cause spectral vines to spring up and reach for a creature within 10 feet of you that you can see. The creature must succeed on a Strength or Dexterity saving throw (its choice) or be restrained. While restrained by the vines, the creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a success, it frees itself and the vines vanish.
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## Gift of the Greenwarden
*6th-level Oath of the Ancients feature.*
At the end of each long rest you can grow a number of magical flowers equal to your charisma modifier. You can distribute these flowers to any number of your allies. When carried, a creature can use them to gain their choice of the following effects. Once used the flowers wilt, losing any magical properties.
- Once per turn a creature may expend a flower to re-roll an attack roll or saving throw.
- As a reaction to being hit by an attack a creature may expend a flow to reduce the damage they take by your magic modifier.
A creature can only use up to two flowers per long rest. Unused flowers wilt whenever you make new ones.
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## Aura of Sanctuary
*10th-level Oath of the Ancients feature.*
Ancient magic lies so heavily upon you that it forms an eldritch ward. You gain the following aura option
***Aura of Sanctuary.*** Friendly creatures within your aura have resistance to damage from spells.
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## Undying Sentinel
*15th-level Oath of the Ancients feature.*
When you are reduced to 0 hit points and are not killed outright, you can choose to drop to 1 hit point instead. Once you use this ability, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest.
Additionally, you suffer none of the drawbacks of old age, and you can’t be aged magically.
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## Pinnacle of power
Your oath opens the way for you to become an avatar of your oath granting a unique pinnacle feat option.
![[Elder Champion]]