Vows and Contracts(Edge of Humanity Supplement)

Vows

The following vows and contracts are only available to characters with at least 5 levels in the Swordbearer classes. Additionally you cant use vows to help meet prerequisites for other vows.

Tier 1 Vows

You begin your journey with a simple act of trust and faith, forming a vow that grants minor, yet meaningful, blessings. 10 Favor required.
Vow of Allied Vengeance Prerequisites: Kill a creature with Negative Energy alongside an ally. (Both you and the ally must be within 5 ft of defeated enemy) Method to Activate: Both you and a ally that you designate as a free action must land a strike on their respective turns. Reward: Upon successfully meeting these conditions, both you and your ally regain 2 Positive Energy Point, symbolizing the strength gained through unity in battle. Vow of Resilient Stand Pre-requisite: The character must survive a combat encounter while surrounded by at least two hostile creatures for two consecutive turns without becoming incapacitated or unconscious. Method to Activate: This vow activates automatically when surrounded by hostile creatures, requiring no action to maintain. Reward: Gain a +1 bonus to AC when within 5 feet of two hostile creatures. This bonus increases by +1 for every two additional hostile creatures, up to a maximum of +3. This bonus does not stack with similar effects.

Tier 2 Vows

Prove your growing dedication to the celestial cause, gaining more potent abilities that strengthen your commitment. 30 Favor required.
Vow of Relentless Precision Prerequisites: The character must miss an attack, then land a critical hit before missing another attack during the same combat. Method to Activate: This vow activates when the character misses an attack roll. The character has the vow active at all times Reward: Upon missing an attack roll, the character can reroll the attack once. This benefit can be used a number of times equal to the character's proficiency bonus, and all uses are regained after a long rest. Vow of Allied Vengeance (Enhanced) Prerequisite: Kill 3 creatures imbued with Negative Energy alongside an ally during the same combat. Both you and the ally must be within 5 feet of each defeated enemy. Method to Activate: Both you and an ally designated as a free action must land a strike on their respective turns. Reward: Upon meeting these conditions, both you and your ally regain 4 Positive Energy Points and gain temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus, representing the reinforced bond through battle. Vow of Resilient Stand (Enhanced) Prerequisite: The character must survive a combat encounter while surrounded by at least three hostile creatures for three consecutive turns without becoming incapacitated or unconscious. Method to Activate: Automatically activates in combat when surrounded by hostile creatures. Reward: Gain a +2 bonus to AC when within 5 feet of two hostile creatures. This bonus increases by +1 for every additional hostile creature within 5 feet, up to a maximum of +4. Additionally, once per turn, you can use your reaction to impose disadvantage on a single attack against you.

Tier 3 Vows

Demonstrate trust through unwavering focus, earning deeper wisdom and protection from the angels. 70 Favor required.
Vow of Relentless Precision (Enhanced) Prerequisites: The character must miss an attack, then land two critical hits before missing another attack during the same combat. Cant use Vow of Relentless Precision to meet the prerequisite. Method to Activate: This vow activates when the character misses an attack roll. The character has the vow active at all times Reward: Upon missing an attack roll, the character can reroll the attack once with advantage. This benefit can be used a number of times equal to the character's proficiency bonus + 1, and all uses are regained after a long rest. Vow of Allied Vengeance (Supreme) Prerequisite: Kill 5 creatures imbued with Negative Energy alongside an ally in the same combat. Both you and the ally must be within 5 feet of each defeated enemy. Method to Activate: Both you and a designated ally (as a free action) must successfully land strikes on consecutive turns without missing an attack. Reward: Upon fulfilling these conditions, both you and your ally regain 6 Positive Energy Points, gain temporary hit points equal to twice your proficiency bonus, and can make one additional attack as a free action on your next turn. Vow of Resilient Stand (Supreme) Prerequisite: The character must survive a combat encounter while surrounded by at least four hostile creatures for four consecutive turns without becoming incapacitated or unconscious. Method to Activate: Activates automatically when surrounded by hostile creatures, requiring no action to maintain. Reward: Gain a +3 bonus to AC when within 5 feet of two hostile creatures. This bonus increases by +1 for every additional hostile creature within 5 feet, up to a maximum of +5. Additionally, as a reaction, you can force all hostile creatures within 5 feet to make a Strength saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier) or be knocked prone. You can use this feature once per combat.

Tier 4 Vows

Show willingness to endure hardship for divine purpose, receiving blessings that reflect your perseverance. 120 Favor required.
Vow of Relentless Precision (Supreme) Prerequisites: The character must miss an attack, land three critical hits, and then not miss another attack until they successfully land four consecutive attacks during the same combat. Method to Activate: This vow activates when the character misses an attack roll. The character has the vow active at all times Reward: Upon missing an attack roll, the character can reroll the attack with advantage. If the reroll succeeds, the attack becomes a critical hit. This benefit can be used a number of times equal to the character's proficiency bonus, and all uses are regained after a long rest.

Tier 5 Vows

Your proven loyalty yields significant power, and angels grant their trust in your ability to wield their gifts responsibly. 180 Favor required.

Tier 6 Vows

Achieve unparalleled trust, forging a bond so profound that the angels bestow their most sacred blessing upon you. 250 Favor required.

Contracts

Tier 1 Contracts

Grants minor power with minimal risk but begins binding your essence to dark forces.
Soulbound Contract: Taunt of Defiance Cost: 15 Soul Points Activation: Reaction Range: 15 feet Effect: When an enemy targets an ally within 30 feet, you can use reaction to taunt the enemy. The enemy must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier) or be compelled to target you instead of your ally until the end of its turn. Deficit: If you fail to taunt three times in a row, you lose hit points equal to the total Soul Points spent on those failed attempts. The failed attempts will reset at the end of a long rest.

Tier 2 Contracts

Provides noticeable enhancements at the cost of growing spiritual fatigue and devilish influence.
Soulbound Contract: Pact of The Fool’s Strength Cost: 25 Soul Points Effect: Increasing Strength by +4. Additioanlly When you land a strike add +1 to your next attack roll and damage roll up to your proficiency. Deficit: Reduces Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma by 2. Additionally When you fail an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma-related check, you perceive the opposite of the intended result, misinterpreting the situation (e.g., mistaking danger for safety or ally for foe). Soulbound Contract: Taunt of Defiance (Greater) Cost: 25 Soul Points Activation: Reaction Range: 30 feet Effect: When an enemy targets an ally within 20 feet, you can use a reaction to taunt the enemy. The enemy must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 10 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier) or be compelled to target you and have disadvantage on its attacks until the end of its turn. Deficit: If you fail to taunt three times in a row, you lose hit points equal to double the Soul Points spent and have disadvantage on your next attack roll. The failed attempts will reset at the end of a long rest.

Tier 3 Contracts

Significant abilities come with clouded judgment and deepening entanglements with the devil.
Soulbound Contract: Taunt of Defiance (Absolute) Cost: 40 Soul Points Activation: Reaction Range: 45 feet Effect When an enemy targets an ally within 30 feet, you can use a reaction to taunt the enemy. The enemy must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 12 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier) or be compelled to target you and have disadvantage on all attacks and saving throws until the end of its turn. Additionally, if they target you, they take psychic damage equal to your Charisma modifier. Deficit: If you fail to taunt three times in a row, you lose hit points equal to triple the Soul Points spent, and you gain a level of exhaustion.

Tier 4 Contracts

Immense power reshapes you, but your soul weakens, and your will becomes precarious.

Tier 5 Contracts

Unparalleled strength at the price of mental and physical erosion under heavy devilish control.

Tier 6 Contracts

Ultimate power gained, but reality distorts, and your soul teeters on the edge of oblivion.

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