A warlock’s patron essentially has control over them in some way or another and the warlock gained their power because of this arrangement, which constitutes their pact. Despite this unnatural and potentially complicated arrangement, warlocks are still a very flexible class for players to use and role play.
What would a patron call their warlock?
In the traditional terminology of “patronage,” back to Roman times, the two involved parties are referred to as a “patron” and a “client.” Those are both the most accurate terms. That said, synonyms for “client” could fit, although they’d tend to have different shades of meaning. I always use the term warlock.
How do you get a warlock patron?
Basically, it breaks down into four steps:
- Choose which warlock pact (or subclass) you want to make a patron for.
- Flesh out your custom patron’s personality and other character traits.
- Figure out your character’s relationship with their patron through their pact terms and binding marks.
How does a warlock get power from a patron?
Kind of like how a Cleric draws power from their deity (though not always) or a Druid pulls power from nature. But, usually with…extra steps. A Warlock makes a deal (or pact because it sounds cooler) with some entity. The Warlock gains access to magical abilities in exchange for something. What that something is depends on the patron.
Can a warlock reflavor a Hexblade Warlock?
Except for Hexblade warlocks, even if you reflavor your patron to be something else, you’re just selling your soul to a magic sword in disguise. And not a very good one. But whatever your patron, a Warlock’s relationship to their patron is sure to be an intensely personal one.
Who are the patrons of the 5e warlocks?
1 Baba Yaga, Mother of All Witches. 2 Titania, Queen of the Summer Court. 3 Madoc Morfryn, the Unseelie Lord. 4 Queen Mab. 5 Oberon, the Green Lord. 6 Neifion, the Lord of Bats. 7 Rumplestiltskin. 8 Verenestra, the Oak Princess.
Can a warlock’s soul be taken back by a fiend?
The Great Old One makes a demand, or drives the Warlock crazy, one of the Fiends gets the Warlock’s soul, etc. But the interesting thing is–that power, once given, cannot be taken back.
