Archetypes

Legates present themselves not as armed crusaders, but as peaceful envoys and advisors, bringing wisdom garnered from the long, stable history of their nation.

ReplacesMercy

Every paladin's code instructs him to put the welfare of others before his own, but some paladins take this farther than most, shouldering the blackest suffering of the world onto themselves in order

ReplacesDivine Grace, Divine Health, Smite Evil

Mind swords merge psychic and divine power, probing and cleansing minds while their telekinetic blades cleave demonic flesh.

ReplacesChannel Positive Energy, Lay On Hands, Mercy

While all paladins have their own codes of conduct, either taught by an order, handed down from the gods, or inspired by personal conviction, an oathbound paladin devotes herself to a singular cause, which grants her additional powers but also gives further edicts she must follow.

ReplacesAura of Courage, Aura of Justice, Holy Champion +8

Paladins as a general rule, venerate the gods of good and purity, but some take this a step further, dedicating themselves to a specific deity and furthering the cause of the faith.

ReplacesSmite Evil, Aura of Resolve

When faced by evil, the sacred shield reaches first not for a weapon, but for her trusty shield.

ReplacesSmite Evil, Channel Positive Energy, Aura of Justice +1

While paladins often are seen mounted atop a loyal steed, the shining knight is the true symbol of mounted bravery.

ReplacesDivine Health, Aura of Justice

In a world of horrors, some holy warriors fight to safeguard the minds and spirits of those exposed to evil.

ReplacesAura of Justice, Mercy

Valor, justice, and honor are your lifeblood, and you would sooner cut out your own heart than betray your comrades or your faith.

ReplacesAura of Justice, Divine Grace, Mercy

Undead are an abomination in the eyes of the just and righteous.

ReplacesAura of Resolve, Aura of Justice

This archetype can be taken by an ex-member of the indicated class immediately upon becoming an ex-member of that class, regardless of character level, replacing some or all of the lost class abilitie

ReplacesAura of Faith, Aura of Justice, Aura of Righteousness +9

Some paladins use their gifts to focus on the holy light that shines within their souls.

ReplacesSpells, Aura of Faith

Armies need clean water, safe routes, and intelligence about their enemies.

ReplacesFavored Enemy, Master Hunter

Some rangers, particularly those in primitive lands or who were raised by animals, have unusually strong bonds with animals.

ReplacesHunter's Bond, Combat Style Feat, Camouflage

Some rangers feel so closely connected to their homelands that they stand as guardians against pervasive corruptions that pervert those lands beyond the point of recognition.

ReplacesEndurance, Favored Terrain, Wild Empathy

The blood hunters of Asunda are expert warriors who serve as the ultimate bounty hunters of the land.

ReplacesCombat Style Feat, Favored Enemy, Spells +1

Thanks to their four arms, kasathas can master a combat form native to their home world and rarely witnessed elsewhere--wielding two bows at once.

ReplacesCamouflage, Favored Terrain, Hide in Plain Sight +1

Cinderwalkers traverse burning wastelands and restless mountains, thriving in lands most creatures avoid.

ReplacesFavored Terrain, Hunter's Bond, Wild Empathy +1

A code runner specializes in the subtle and speedy transfer of secret messages.

ReplacesHunter's Bond, Wild Empathy

Many rangers count the undead among their favored enemies, but some make a full-time job out of hunting down and destroying these walking corpses.

ReplacesSwift Tracker, Woodland Stride