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D&D Characters: Paladin anarchic initiate

The anarch is a holy warrior tasked with opposing law and order and encouraging others to do the same. He is a roving force of chaos, never remaining in one location for long but leaving his mark in the form of mayhem wherever he goes. Some anarchs profess that chaos is the ultimate freedom. Others claim that change is the natural state of the world. Few anarchs view their holy mission in the same way, and most change their opinion many times. Anarchs must be chaotic neutral, since they embody the unpredictable nature of entropy. Chaotic deities of war and destruction often have anarchs serving their needs, even if the chaotic nature of the anarch is sometimes at odds with the goals of the god's followers. Anarchs do not form knighthoods or similar societies; they work alone or in small groups. Two anarchs are just as likely to come into conflict with one another as they are to work together for a common goal. The worshipers of Tempus are legion, and his name is often falls from the soldier's lips. His clergy most often tacticians skilled in the art of war. Many of him anointed ones are not served in churches, preferring to be combat chaplains in armies and detachments mercenaries, inspiring comrades both with words and steel.
Among the spirits of the departed, a number have achieved power beyond that of a normal soul. These are called the Loa who have established realms of influence within the spirit world and the world of the living. Embodying different domains such as Death, Luck, or Mischief, these Loa often take the form of avatar creatures that best exemplify their domain. Witch doctors who offer their complete devotion to one of these Loa receive in exchange various powers that form the core of their magical abilities.  As the Loa are the most powerful of the spirits, they often represent the highest virtues of the respective witch doctor who worships them. The Loa additionally are not always aligned in all things, often at tension with one another and vying for influence within the spirit world and the material realm.
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