Dragon Kinship Oath
The Dragon Oath Paladin is a sub-class derived from the Paladin faction. Naturally, like the Paladin, they need to take an oath and use the power of the oath to cast Holy Oath Spell.
[Please create an oath for the faction's sub-classes.] After a moment's thought, considering the specific circumstances of the Embers of the Burned Kingdom, Keosius created an oath based on the Conquest Oath.
Flames danced wildly in the air, forming lines of chaotic text—
[The Dragon Kinship Creed]
Paladin Dragon Kinship Oath will have the Dragon Kinship Creed branded on their upper arms.
Extinguish the flames of hope: It is not enough to merely defeat the enemy in battle. Your overwhelming victory must be significant enough to forever shatter the enemy's will to fight. Swords can end lives, but fear can destroy nations.
Enforce order with an iron fist: Once you have completed your conquest, tolerate no dissent. Those who follow the kingdom's order will be treated with favor and become nobles, while those who rebel will be punished and reduced to ashes as a warning to others.
The Dragon Lord is supreme: Keosius Klauberwu Norikesius is the sole sovereign of your blood, spirit, and soul. You must unconditionally obey all the Red Dragon's commands until the end of time, or you will bring about your own destruction.
Keosius commanded:
"Recite your vow."
"Yes, Master."
Freed knelt on the ground, looking up at the words in mid-air, and suddenly recalled the moment he swore an oath to become the Lionheart Knight twelve years ago.
At that time, the young and vigorous Grand Duke Leo had just completed the great feat of the Lionheart Alliance. In high spirits, he placed the sword on his shoulder and bestowed upon the Lionheart Knight the supreme glory.
But now times have changed. He has become a servant of a dragon that makes the entire the North tremble, and is about to become a claw of the Red Dragon to conquer the world.
But Fried was just sighing in his heart, without too many complex emotions. After looking at his true face, he clearly realized that he was just a guy who put interests first, and was never the kind of knight Tarik expected.
He calmly recited the vow:
"Extinguish the flames of hope, enforce order with an iron fist; the Dragon Lord is above all else."
With the crackling sound of burning, the three flames formed the characters and were branded onto his upper arm, creating charred marks that faintly glowed with firelight.
"Very good."
The Red Dragon pressed its sharp claws against Freed's arm, piercing his skin before it could even exert force, and blood seeped from the point of contact.
The blood made the oath on Freed's hand flicker with fire.
It is connected to the power of the Red Dragon, forms a bond with the magical nature of the dragon, and ultimately creates unique Holy Oath Spell.
And that is the effect of the [Dragon Kinship Oath].
The faction's sub-classes have been completed.
[Dragon Oath Paladin]: [Dragon Oath Paladin are a special group of Paladin. They may pursue great power, long life, or crave war and conquest, hoping to be baptized by blood and fire. But they all have one thing in common - they are loyal to the master of the Embers of the Burned Kingdom, the Red Dragon Keosius.
The Dragon Oath Paladin have betrayed their former justice, adorning their armor with the spoils of their fallen enemies and bestowing upon them the cruelest death with flames, as a terrible warning to anyone who dares to defy the laws of their Dragon Lord. Unlike ordinary Paladin oaths, those who break their oaths do not become Oathbreaker, but rather their bodies and souls burn simultaneously, dying in the most agonizing manner.
As the roar of dragons echoes across the land, Dragon Oath Paladin rise in formation from the horizon, mercilessly inflicting the most devastating end upon their enemies as a blood sacrifice to their Dragon Lord. [In addition to the Paladin's basic abilities, the Dragon Oath Paladin gains additional traits:] [At level 3, you gain the traits: Dragon Oath Spell, Channel Dragon Power Dragon Majesty, Channel Dragon Power: Dragon Vein Link] [Dragon Majesty]: You can use your Channel Dragon Power to display terrifying majesty; if an enemy fails to save, they will be gripped by a one-minute Fearful Tremors. [Dragon Vein Link]: You can use your Channel Dragon Power to create Dragon Vein Chain, linking you with other Dragon Oath Paladin. You will share all damage taken, and whenever you take damage, the Dragon Vein Chain will ignite, continuously burning nearby enemies. [At level 6, you gain the trait granted by your sacred oath: Dragon Lord's Descent Dragon Lord's Descent]
When twelve or more Dragon Oath Paladin simultaneously recite the Dragon Kinship Holy Oath, they can summon a phantom of a Red Dragon made of flames, capable of carrying the will of Keosius. The appearance and abilities of the Red Dragon are replicas of Keosius, and its strength is determined by the number and strength of the Dragon Oath Paladin wielding the ability, with an upper limit equal to that of Keosius.
[At level 9, you gain the trait granted by your Divine Oath: [Blazing Aura]] [Blazing Aura]
You will continuously emanate Blazing Aura when you are not in a weakened state. This aura will cause the surrounding temperature to rise sharply, increase fire damage, inflict burn on enemies, and grant your allies a euphoric effect. When a sufficient number of Dragon Oath Paladin simultaneously emanate this Blazing Aura, it can even trigger a volcanic eruption.
After browsing through the information on the Dragon Oath Paladin, Keosius exhaled a breath of Sulfur Scent air.
"A very good faction sub-class."
"And it also seems to have a familiar feeling."
After a moment's thought, Keosius ordered Freed to use his newly acquired abilities.
"Yes, Master."
Freed obediently complied, and he unleashed that power.
[Channel Dragon Power: The Dragon Majesty]
A familiar dragon's might emanated from him, but it was far weaker than that of the Red Dragon.
"Continue."
[Channel Dragon Power: Dragon Vein Link]
A crimson spiritual chain wrapped around his body, radiating a scorching heat, but it had no other target to connect to.
Keosius watched as these abilities were displayed, his eyes narrowed, and an unusual light flickered in his golden vertical pupils.
"Just as I expected."
"This is an extension of my power."
Once this faction's subclasses were created, Keosius felt his power extend in some way, able to be transmitted to these Dragon Oath Paladin through blood ties.
Every time Freed Dragon Kinship Holy Oath Spell, Keosius could feel the presence of that power.
This is not a theft of one's own power, but rather an extension and manifestation of the powerful magical essence of the Red Dragon.
"This format is somewhat similar."
"Divine magic?"
That's what Keosius thought.
But the gods are still too far away from him. He is now more delighted by the birth of another powerful faction sub-class, and the Embers of the Burned Kingdom has gained another great help.
"Fred, I order you to build the Dragon Oath Hall within North Wind Fortress and train more Dragon Oath Paladin as soon as possible."
"Yes, Master."
Freed knelt on one knee and gladly accepted the order.