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====Class Features====

All of the following are [[SRD:Classes|class]] features of the lord knight.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Lord Knights gain no proficiency with any weapon or armor. 

'''{{Anchor|Air of Virtue}} ([[Su]]):''' At 1st level, the lord knight exudes a divine aura which affects all living beings within 30 feet of himself - even permeating through [[SRD:Cover|cover]]. A Lord Knight’s [[SRD:Paladin#Aura_of_Courage|Aura of Courage]] now extends 30 feet. All auras obtained from the lord knight class are switchable as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]] once per [[SRD:How Combat Works|round]] and he may only have one aura active as any given time. The one exception is that a lord knight will always have his [[Paladin#Aura_of_Good|Aura of Good]] active independent of any other aura he exhumes – the strength of his aura is equal to the lord knight’s class level with the addition of any [[SRD:Paladin|paladin]] levels he had gained. In addition the lord knight gains ''[[SRD:Detect Evil|detect evil]]'' and ''[[SRD:Detect Chaos|detect chaos]]'' as constant [[Supernatural#Supernatural|supernatural]] effects of his [[Paladin#Aura_of_Good|Aura of Good]]. He is also immune to stunning via overpowering auras of chaos or evil.

'''{{Anchor|Knightly Valor}} ([[Ex]]):''' Starting at 1st level, a lord knight gains with his title the rights and responsibilities that align themselves with chivalry, compassion and benevolence. Starting from 1st level a lord knight is prohibited from casting all spells - arcane or divine – and loses his ability to access and prepare spells along with all spell slots until he either defies his alignment, his god or his oath. He may still maintain any [[Spell-like_abilities|spell-like abilities]] he has obtained from class levels and racial abilities along with use of magical items. For his sacrifice, the lord knight may [[SRD:Turn or Rebuke Undead|turn undead]] as a [[SRD:Cleric|cleric]] of his level and add any [[paladin]] or [[cleric]] levels he might have without the regular 3 level penalty. A Lord Knight may freely multi-class as a [[SRD:Paladin|paladin]] without affecting his ability to gain further lord knight or [[SRD:Paladin|paladin]] levels.

'''{{Anchor|Special Mount}} ([[Su]]):''' A Lord Knight’s class levels stack with any [[paladin]] levels he has gained in order to determine the special qualities of his special mount as per [[Paladin#Special_Mount|The Paladin’s Mount]]. In addition, the lord knight’s mount is particularly well-trained and bred for war. All of the mount’s previous [[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice]] are replaced with d10’s and the mount’s [[Base Attack Bonus]] raised to be equal to his [[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice]] (or as per [[fighter]]). The Lord Knight no longer has restrictions upon the time which he may have his mount summoned for (no longer is the time restriction two hours per paladin level). In addition the mount gains [[SRD:Fast Healing|fast healing]] equal to half the lord knight’s class levels to a maximum of [[SRD:Fast Healing|fast healing]] 5 at 10th level. This mount gains all immunities and resistances that apply to the lord knight so long as it remains within 30 feet of him. Whilst in use of the mount the lord knight is counted as having the [[SRD:Mounted Combat]], [[SRD:Trample]] and [[SRD:Spirited Charge]] feat even if he does not meet the prerequisite. This does not apply to any mount other than the lord knight’s [[#Special Mount|Special Mount]]. This ability is converted from a [[Sp|spell-like ability]] to a [[Su#Supernatural|supernatural]] ability. The Lord Knight’s mount cannot be [[SRD:Dispel Magic|dispelled]] or otherwise [[SRD:Banishment|banished]]. An ''[[SRD:Antimagic Field|antimagic field]]'' prevents only the summoning and dismissing of this mount.

'''{{Anchor|Wrathful Spite}} ([[Su]]):''' At 1st level, a lord knight now his [[SRD:Paladin#Smite_Evil|Smite Evil]] abilities per encounter instead of per day. A Lord Knight who take the Extra Smite feat will only gain one extra use of [[SRD:Paladin#Smite_Evil|Smite Evil]] per encounter. In addition whenever a Lord Knight chooses to use a [[SRD:Paladin#Smite_Evil|Smite Evil]] attempt with a [[SRD:Full-Attack_Action#Full_Attack|full attack]] the smite bonus to both [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack]] and [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage rolls]] will apply to all attacks whilst only using a single attempt. The Lord Knight’s class levels and any [[paladin]] levels he has gained stack to determine [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage]] and uses per encounter granted by this ability. The Lord Knight also gains an additional use per encounter. In addition the lord knight may choose the Smite Chaos in place of his [[SRD:Paladin#Smite_Evil|Smite Evil]] attempt, granting him the same bonuses to [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack]] and [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage rolls]] against [[Chaotic#Law_Vs._Chaos|chaotic aligned]] creatures as if they were evil creatures.

'''{{Anchor|Aura of Holy Light}} ([[Su]]):''' The Lord Knight glows with a soft, pure golden light which envelopes and destroys all shadows within its vicinity. At 2nd level the lord knight exudes bright, divine light which acts as [[SRD:Vision and Light|bright light]] for 30 feet and [[SRD:Vision and Light|shadowy]] for 60ft. All [[SRD:Undead_Type|undead]] and creatures who are sensitive to light within 30 feet whilst this aura is active will take [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage]] equal to the lord knight’s [[Charisma]] bonus each [[SRD:How Combat Works|round]] which they remain inside the radius. The maximum damage dealt by this ability is equal to the lord knight’s class levels until 10th level where the damage will then equal the lord knight’s full [[Charisma]] bonus. This effect can [[SRD:Dispel Magic|dispel]] magical darkness such as the ''[[SRD:Darkness|darkness]]'' spell as soon as the boundaries of both auras meet, the lord knight’s effective [[Caster_level#Caster_Level|caster level]] for this is his class levels + any [[paladin]] levels he has gained.

'''{{Anchor|Daily Prayers}} ([[Su]]):''' A Lord Knight usually devotes one part of his life or another to a particular dogma of the many saints of his deity, those who have given their lives to the cause of furthering the influence of god almighty. By spending 10 minutes in prayer to their patron saint every morning the lord knight may gain additional benefits and augmentations to his abilities dependent upon which saint his prayers are devoted to. These abilities last for 24 hours each and can be renewed at any time the Lord Knight is undisturbed in his prayers for 10 complete minutes. The player must declare himself in prayer before the beginning of this 10 minute period as any distractions will require the Lord Knight to begin his daily prayers anew.

''Patron Saint of Health and Wellbeing:'' Known for her devotion to aiding the sickly and feeding the less fortunate, the Patron Saint of Health and Wellbeing doubles the healing pool granted by the lord knight’s [[SRD:Paladin#Lay_on_Hands|Lay on Hands]] ability. In addition whenever 10 or more points are spent upon a single target the ability acts as if it were both ''[[SRD:Remove Disease|remove disease]]'' and ''[[SRD:Neutralize Poison|neutralize poison]]''.

''Patron Saint of Battle and Valor:'' Known for his gallantry and leadership in the face of combat and adversity, the Patron Saint of Battle and Valor grants the Lord Knight one additional use of his [[SRD:Paladin#Smite_Evil|Smite Evil]] ability per encounter. The additional damage from this ability is doubled. All evil aligned creatures also under the influence of the Lord Knight’s [[#Aura of Unforgiving Sins|Aura of Unforgiving Sins]] results in this [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage]] being tripled.

''Patron Saint of Horses and Cavalry:'' Known for his great companionship with his mount and deftness upon the saddle, the Patron of Horses and Cavalry grants the lord knight's [[#Special Mount|Special Mount]] [[Su|Supernatural]] [[SRD:Fly|flight]] with a flight speed of double its [[Base_land_speed|base land speed]] with [[SRD:Fly|good maneuverability]]. The mount also grants the Lord Knight the [[SRD:Flyby Attack|Flyby Attack]] feat even if he does not meet the prerequisite. This does not apply to any mount other than the lord knight’s [[#Special Mount|Special Mount]].

'''{{Anchor|Sanctified Armor}} ([[Su]]):''' A Lord Knight gains his deity’s favor for his complete devotion to the cause. Starting from 2nd a lord knight gains a Sacred bonus to [[AC]] equal to his [[Charisma]] modifier. This bonus to [[AC]] applies to both the lord knight’s touch and flatfooted [[AC]] and even when he is [[SRD:Unconscious|unconscious]] or [[SRD:Helpless|helpless]]. The maximum bonus granted by this ability is equal to the lord knight’s class levels until 10th level where this bonus equals that of the lord knight’s full [[Charisma]] bonus regardless of class levels.

'''{{Anchor|Aura of Pure Halcyon}} ([[Su]]):''' A gentle wind with no source appears to brush away all fear and doubt from the mind, cleansing and allowing one to focus upon the task at hand. At 3rd level the lord knight may emanate an aura of peace and calm, removing all charm effects from all allies within 30 feet and granting them immunity to such effects whilst they remain within the vicinity of the lord knight. In addition all allies within 30 feet gain a sacred bonus to all [[concentration]] checks equal to the lord knight’s [[Charisma]] modifier.

'''''{{Anchor|Absolute Faith}}'' ([[Sp]]):''' A Lord Knight’s faith in his deity and belief system is so pure that any action he takes is instantaneously disclosed to the lord knight by a higher power as headed towards one or multiple alignments. This is a constant effect that allows a lord knight to make conscious decisions about any action as to whether it would further or hinder the cause of his deity or lord. Any conscious decision to make an ultimately evil or chaotic action is deemed a reprehensible violation of the lord knight’s oath.

'''{{Anchor|Aura of Blessed Convalesce}} ([[Su]]):''' At 4th level, the lord knight can emit an aura of soothing warmth that heals wounds and knits bones at an unprecedented rate. All allies within 30 feet – the lord knight included – gain [[SRD:Fast_Healing_(Special_Ability)|fast healing]] 2 so long as they remain inside the lord knight’s aura at the end of their turn. This ability increases to [[SRD:Fast_Healing_(Special_Ability)|fast healing]] 4 at 6th level and finally to [[SRD:Fast_Healing_(Special_Ability)|fast healing]] 6 at 9th level. In addition all allies within 30 feet gain complete immunity to [[SRD:Nonlethal Damage|nonlethal damage]] from both mundane and magical sources so long as both the Lord Knight is conscious and this aura is active.

'''{{Anchor|Champion's Strength}} ([[Ex]]):''' At 4th level, the dedication to warfare the lord knight experiences is enough to conquer his physical limitations. A Lord Knight may now wield any [[SRD:Two-Handed_Weapon|two-handed]] [[SRD:Polearm Weapons|polearm]] (with which he is proficient) as a [[SRD:One-Handed Weapon|one-handed weapon]] without penalty whilst still gaining 1-1/2 his [[Strength]] bonus to [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage]]. In addition the lord knight may also wield a [[SRD:One-Handed Weapon|one-handed weapon]] as if it were a [[SRD:Light Weapon|light weapon]] without penalty for the purposes of determining the effect [[SRD:Two-Weapon Fighting|two-weapon fighting]] whilst still gaining his full [[Strength]] bonus to [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage]]. A Lord Knight may only attribute each of these abilities respectively to a single hand. This includes when the lord knight is both mounted and on foot. This ability does not affect the lord knight’s [[SRD:Size|size category]] nor his ability to wield weapons larger than regular.

'''{{Anchor|Aura of Ardent Gallantry}} ([[Su]]):''' A burning strength erupts throughout the body of those affected, their eyes enflamed with bravado and passion. At 5th level the Lord Knight emits an aura that effects all allies within 30 feet of the Lord Knight gain [[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage Reduction/-]] equal to half of the lord knight’s class level whilst also benefitting from half the lord knight’s [[Charisma]] bonus to all saves. If the ally already has [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]], use the better of the two values.

'''{{Anchor|Heroic Courage}} ([[Su]]):''' At 5th level a lord knight may now extend his own safeguard against the effects of fear to all allies whom are within his [[SRD:Paladin#Aura_of_Courage|Aura of Courage]]. All allies whom are within range of the lord knight’s [[SRD:Paladin#Aura_of_Courage|Aura of Courage]] gain immunity to [[SRD:Fear Effect|fear]] as well as having all current [[SRD:Fear Effect|fear effects]] removed as soon as they enter the aura boundary. This bonus replaced the regular benefit as well as granting immunity to other auras which would instill [[SRD:Fear Effect|fear]].

'''{{Anchor|Aura of Sacred Aegis}} ([[Su]]):''' All allies including the lord knight faintly glow for a few moments before returning to regularity. At 6th level a lord knight may grant a sacred bonus to [[AC]] equal to his [[Charisma]] modifier to all allies within 30 feet – the lord knight is excluded from this effect. The maximum bonus granted by this ability is half the lord knight’s class levels until 10th level where this bonus equals that of the Lord Knight’s full [[Charisma]] bonus regardless of class levels.

'''{{Anchor|Greater Turning}} ([[Su]]):''' At 7th level when a lord knight expends two [[SRD:Turn or Rebuke Undead|turning attempts]] at once he may attempt a [[SRD:Sun Domain|greater turning]] in place of a regular [[SRD:Turn or Rebuke Undead|turn undead]] attempt. All [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]] that would usually be turned by this attempt are instead [[SRD:Turn_Undead#Destroying_Undead|destroyed]]. This action remains as per a regular [[SRD:Turn or Rebuke Undead|turning attempt]].

'''{{Anchor|Air of Sins Unforgiving}} ([[Su]]):''' All sinners recoil in fear as the lord knight approaches, knowing of their misdeeds they cower and flee, more desperate with every footstep the hero takes towards them. All creatures which are of an [[SRD:Alignment|evil alignment]] within 30 feet and whose total [[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice]] do not exceed that of the lord knight’s own may be selectively targeted and made frightened as an [[SRD:Immediate Actions|immediate action]] after being given a [[Will#Will|Will]] [[SRD:Saving_Throw_(Spell_Descriptor)#Partial|partial]] [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]] of DC (10 + ½(lord knight’s class levels + [[paladin]] levels) + [[Charisma]] modifier) or become shaken. This ability is selective and may only affect creatures that have line of sight with the lord knight. In addition all evil creatures that enter within the aura boundaries take double the additional [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage]] granted by the lord knight’s [[Paladin#Smite_Evil|Smite Evil]] ability.

'''{{Anchor|Vengeance}} ([[Ex]]):''' At 7th level a lord knight can now make a [[SRD:Full-Attack_Action#Full_Attack|full attack]] at the end of a [[SRD:Charge|charge]] although the action is still considered a [[SRD:Full-Round Actions|full-round action]].

'''{{Anchor|Aura of Just Trial}} ([[Su]]):''' All those who defy the law, those who steal, kill and rally against order tremble before the might of the lord knight, who will deliver swift justice upon wrongdoers. At 8th level the lord knight emits and aura of pure lawful righteousness, restricting the movements of all chaotic beings around him as he sees fit. So long as the creature is within 30 feet of the lord knight, its total [[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice]] do not exceed that of the lord knight’s own [[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice]] the creature may be voluntarily restricted, doubling the cost of movement as soon as it enters the 30 foot radius boundary of this aura. This action allows the lord knight to waste the target’s charge attempt if his total distance covered does not allow the creature to reach the lord knight whilst still counted as a legal move even though he has not been allowed to [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack]] (the relevant -2 penalty to [[AC]] until the creature’s next turn remains in play). The [[Will#Will|Will Save]] of DC (10 + ½(lord knight’s class levels + paladin]] levels) + [[Charisma]] modifier) negates this effect and the same creature cannot be affected by this ability for 24 hours. This ability will stay in effect until the creature has exited the aura’s radius, the creature is not allowed any additonal saving throw. A Lord Knight may only restrict one additional chaotic creature per [[SRD:How Combat Works|round]]. The total amount of chaotic being’s [[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice]] restricted at any one time cannot exceed the lord knight’s own [[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice]].

'''{{Anchor|Subjugate the Unruly}} ([[Su]]):''' The Lord Knight tears down the defenses the unrighteous don to protect their wretched bodies from the pure and righteous. Any weapon wielded by the lord knight counts as ''[[SRD:Holy|holy]]'' as a temporary enhancement. All projectile weapons imbue this ability upon their ammunition. This enhancement does not count for or against the cost of a weapon as the [[SRD:Projectile Weapon|projectile weapon]] or [[SRD:Melee Weapon|melee weapon]] will lose this ability one [[SRD:How Combat Works|round]] after it leaves the lord knight’s hands. In addition whenever a lord knight uses a [[SRD:Paladin#Smite_Evil|Smite Evil]] attempt, he bypasses all [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] the evil creature has.

'''{{Anchor|Aura of Secure Assurance}} ([[Su]]):''' A shimmering barrier forms around those close to the lord knight, warding them from harm by magical means and preventing further [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage]] by the same source. All allies within 30 feet of the lord knight gain [[SRD:Resistance to Energy|resistance]] to all energy types equal to his class level, also gaining [[Spell_resistance#Spell_Resistance_.28Ex.29|spell resistance]] equal to (10 + ½(lord knight’s class levels + [[paladin]] levels) + [[Charisma]] modifier). This ability applies so long as the allies remain within the 30 foot boundary whilst being affected by either an energy type or spell subjected to [[Spell_resistance#Spell_Resistance_.28Ex.29|spell resistance]].

'''{{Anchor|Sanctuary from Corruption}} ([[Ex]]):''' At 9th level the lord knight becomes immune to all spells and [[Sp|spell-like]] effects that use the [[SRD:Evil Effect|evil-descriptor]]. All creatures summoned as [[SRD:Alignment|evil]] creatures via ''[[SRD:Summon Monster I|summon monster]]'' or ''[[SRD:Summon Nature's Ally I|summon nature's ally]]'' act as if the lord knight were under the constant effect of ''[[SRD:Magic Circle against Evil|magic circle against evil]]''.

'''{{Anchor|Aura Perfection}} ([[Su]]):''' All of the lord knight’s aura granted by the [[#Air of Virtue|Air of Virtue]] class ability will have the aura radius doubled to 60 feet. In addition the lord knight will gain the ability to combine the effects of two auras as if he were only exuding the effect as a single aura – however the radius of this dual aura is limited to 30 feet instead of the improved range of 60 feet.

'''{{Anchor|Divine Intervention}} ([[Su]]):''' The Lord Knight may [[SRD:Commune|''commune'']] with his deity once per day for a single question as an [[SRD:Immediate Actions|immediate action]] and whilst doing so becomes invulnerable to all mundane [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage]], spell effects, [[supernatural]] and even [[extraordinary]] abilities for one complete turn, for instance if the lord knight is falling the ''[[SRD:Feather Fall|feather fall]]'' spell will be cast instantaneously upon him, allowing him to land safely. An example of use is if the lord knight is being [[SRD:Grapple|grappled]] or [[Grapple#Pin_Your_Opponent|pinned]], the [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] is broken and he may not be successfully [[SRD:Attack Roll|attacked]] (acting as if all [[SRD:Attack Roll|attacks]] were simply evaded) or another [[SRD:Grapple|grappled]] attempt made successfully against him for one complete [[SRD:How Combat Works|round]]. Your deity will not allow any harm to come upon their favored servant whilst he is in direct communication with his god. Once the [[SRD:Commune|''commune'']] attempt has been used, the lord knight is restored to full health and any debilitating conditions removed including all [[Negative_level#Negative_Levels|temporary negative level]] and [[SRD:Ability Damaged|ability damage]] and [[SRD:Ability Drain|drains]]. These conditions do not apply to any other sources of the [[SRD:Commune|''commune'']] spell available to the lord knight.

'''{{Anchor|Templar Knight}} ([[Ex]]):''' The Lord Knight has achieved a level of purity and prowess that have been noteworthy to his deity. He is inducted into the ranks of the closest mortal servant of god, gaining the rank of ''Templar Knight''. He gains the Fire-Souled template without penalty. In addition the lord knight gains the [[SRD:Good Subtype|good subtype]] as well as immunity to all [[SRD:Compulsion Subschool|compulsion]] and [[SRD:Mind-Affecting Effect|mind-affecting]] effects. 

The epic Lord Knight gains a bonus feat (selected from the list of epic Lord Knight feats) every three levels higher than 20th.  

''Epic Lord Knight Bonus Feat List:'' [[SRD:Armor Skin|Armor Skin]], [[SRD:Devastating Critical|Devastating Critical]], [[SRD:Epic Leadership|Epic Leadership]], [[SRD:Epic Prowess|Epic Prowess]], [[SRD:Epic Reputation|Epic Reputation]], [[SRD:Epic Toughness|Epic Toughness]], [[SRD:Epic Weapon Focus|Epic Weapon Focus]], [[SRD:Great Smiting|Great Smiting]], [[SRD:Holy Strike|Holy Strike]], [[SRD:Legendary Commander|Legendary Commander]], [[SRD:Legendary Rider|Legendary Rider]], [[SRD:Overwhelming Critical|Overwhelming Critical]], [[SRD:Perfect Health|Perfect Health]], [[SRD:Permanent Emanation|Permanent Emanation]], [[SRD:Planar Turning|Planar Turning]], [[SRD:Positive Energy Aura|Positive Energy Aura]], [[SRD:Spectral Strike|Spectral Strike]].
Article Balance	High +
Author	EhSteve +
Challenge Rating	{{{cr}}} +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	10 +
Minimum Level	4 +
Name	Sir Morlan Treum +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium +
Summary	Holy warriors, crusaders for the cause of their lords, ladies and gods, the Lord Knight fights for all that is good and orderly in this chaotic, unpredictable world + and Sir Morlan is the lord residing over the small town of Black Hill, a man only recently past his prime. +
Title	Lord Knight +
Type	Humanoid (human) +