Five subclasses for Paladins, Wizards, Rangers, Clerics, and Fighters

𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬? 𝐋𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚 𝟓𝐞 brings to your table five unique subclasses tied to rival knightly orders - each vying for prestige within the Grand Hall, while countless hopefuls wait just beyond its noble gates, dreaming of glory and admission.

Illustration by Jacopo Schiavo

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Ready your blade, mount your steed, and ride into glory.

Extract from the La Notte Eterna 5e core rulebook:

Upon hearing the insult, Ser Raydan immediately brandished his sword, putting the marquis on edge. “In my country, there are two ways to respond to an affront: the first, the most obvious, would be to challenge the offender to a duel,” and he threw his weapon onto the sand, “the second is undoubtedly my favorite: Marquis von Virken, I invite you to compete in courtly love poems. If you are truly a knight as you claim to be, you will not be afraid to face this feat. If, as I have reason to believe, you are but a well‑dressed ruffian, you will force me to pick up this weapon and claim satisfaction with blood.”

The Duchy of Öuin boasts a rich and venerable knightly tradition. All youths in Öuin are imbued with the core values of Öued society: patriotism, good manners, courage, honesty, and valor. Yet, among those who embark on a knightly career, there are various orders, each with its own philosophy and core values.

Öuin is home to dozens of such orders. While they all champion certain chivalric principles, each order is distinguished by its unique philosophy and values, sometimes clashing dramatically with others. It is not uncommon for these knightly orders to engage in brawls, which can escalate into jousts or worse—representing a significant threat to the Duchy, second only to the menace posed by the Republic of Pirates.

Over time, the concept of knightly orders has spread to the northwestern realms of the Valleys of Xanesh, albeit in altered forms. This has resulted in a fascinating fusion of Öuin’s chivalric values and Xaan martial prowess. It remains to be seen whether the Xaan rulers will leverage these newly established orders to their advantage, or if these armed factions, united by shared philosophies, will challenge their rule.

Among the multitude of orders, only a select few are accorded the esteemed honor of being admitted to the Hall of the Grand Masters. This distinction elevates the Five Orders above the rest, setting a higher bar for entry with more demanding trials but also promising greater rewards: elevated social status and the admiration of their peers.

Yet, not everything is as splendid as it seems. Knights of these prestigious orders often find themselves ensnared by their own renown, always needing to demonstrate their worthiness. They become targets of envy among knights of lesser stature, facing scrutiny not only from the government, but also from the populace at large.

Illustration by Angela Gubert

Öued Knights subclasses available in La Notte Eterna 5e core rulebook:

The Fated Knight is a Paladin who is sworn to Laon and the Sacred Flame: yours is a hard path, full of obstacles and sacrifices, but, at the same time, one of great power.

The Knight Hospitaller is a devout Cleric of the god Fadranstaff, a powerful healer and ally in combat.

The Kurash Knight is a Wizard and fine scholar of the arcana of Kurash, thanks to which you obtain foresight and the skill to summon a weapon of pure magical energy.

The Steel Knight is a Fighter who makes power and resilience your distinctive mark.

The Wandering Knight is a Ranger so skilled in movement that you can confuse opponents and easily tread even on the most inaccessible terrain.