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	==Notable Blackguards==		==Notable Blackguards==
	*[[Lord Soth\|The Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>		*[[Lord Soth\|The Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
	*[[~~Elana~~ Faith-~~Hold~~]], darklord of Nidala<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>		*[[Elena Faith-hold]], darklord of Nidala<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
	*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>		*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>


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	==Notable Blackguards==		==Notable Blackguards==
	*[[Lord Soth\|The Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>		*[[Lord Soth\|The Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
	*[[~~Elena~~ Faith-Hold]], darklord of Nidala<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>		*[[Elana Faith-Hold]], darklord of Nidala<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
	*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>		*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>


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	==Notable Blackguards==		==Notable Blackguards==
	*[[Lord Soth\|The Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>		*[[Lord Soth\|The Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
	*Elena ~~Fait~~-~~hold~~, darklord of Nidala<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>		*[[Elena Faith-Hold]], darklord of Nidala<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
	*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>		*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>


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	==The Fallen Paladin and the Blackguard==		==The Fallen Paladin and the Blackguard==
	In the [[Demiplane of Dread]], one need not consciously embody Evil in order to become a blackguard. Several fallen paladins ~~whom~~ refuse to believe in their fall from grace nonetheless unconsciously become blackguards. These blackguards in denial do not have the poison use ability of most blackguards, but gain it once they embrace their natures. [[Elena Faith-hold]], the [[darklord]] of [[Nidala]], is one such example of a blackguard in denial<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.		In the [[Demiplane of Dread]], one need not consciously embody Evil in order to become a blackguard. Several fallen paladins who refuse to believe in their fall from grace nonetheless unconsciously become blackguards. These blackguards in denial do not have the poison use ability of most blackguards, but gain it once they embrace their natures. [[Elena Faith-hold]], the [[darklord]] of [[Nidala]], is one such example of a blackguard in denial<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.

	Any fallen paladin that has failed a [[Powers Check]] will find the road to blackguard in the Land of Mists much easier than in other worlds. The Dark Powers take steps to remove many of the entry requirements to becoming blackguards for fallen paladins. Such individuals need not peacefully meet with [[:category:Evil Subtype\|evil]] [[outsider]]s to become blackguards<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.		Any fallen paladin that has failed a [[Powers Check]] will find the road to blackguard in the Land of Mists much easier than in other worlds. The Dark Powers take steps to remove many of the entry requirements to becoming blackguards for fallen paladins. Such individuals need not peacefully meet with [[:category:Evil Subtype\|evil]] [[outsider]]s to become blackguards<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.

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	==Notable Blackguards==		==Notable Blackguards==
	*[[Lord Soth\|The Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>		*[[Lord Soth\|The Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
			*Elena Fait-hold, darklord of Nidala<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
	*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>		*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>


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	==Notable Blackguards==		==Notable Blackguards==
	*[[Lord Soth\|Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>		*[[Lord Soth\|The Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
	*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>		*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>


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	==Notable Blackguards==		==Notable Blackguards==
	*Lord Soth\|Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>		*[[Lord Soth\|Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
	*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>		*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>


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	[[category:Villain]]		[[category:Villain]]

	The blackguard is a [[prestige class]] taken by [[character]]s who come to embody [[Evil]], true [[villain]]s who perform many evil deeds in the pursuit of their sinister goals. Like evil [[cleric]]s, blackguards radiate [[aura]]s of evil. Blackguards have various [[special abilities]] to assist in their vile endeavors, including skill in [[Poison Use\|poison use]], a [[Dark Blessing]] to resist harm, [[Sneak Attack]], [[divine spellcasting]], and even eventually the ability gain the service of a [[fiend]]. Although [[fighter]]s, evil [[ranger]]s, [[barbarian]]s, [[rogue]]s, and others may be drawn to become blackguards, [[:category:fallen Paladin\|fallen paladins]] may find a special draw to become blackguards, receiving special benefits to help compensate for their lost [[paladin]] powers<ref name="DMG p. 181-183">[[Dungeon Master's Guide (3.5)]] p. 181-183</ref>.		The blackguard is a [[prestige class]] taken by [[character]]s who come to embody [[Evil]], true [[villain]]s who perform many evil deeds in the pursuit of their sinister goals. Like evil [[cleric]]s, blackguards radiate [[aura]]s of evil. Blackguards have various [[special abilities]] to assist in their vile endeavors, including skill in [[Poison Use\|poison use]], a [[Dark Blessing]] to resist harm, [[Sneak Attack]], [[:category:Divine Spells\|divine spellcasting]], and even eventually the ability gain the service of a [[fiend]]. Although [[fighter]]s, evil [[ranger]]s, [[barbarian]]s, [[rogue]]s, and others may be drawn to become blackguards, [[:category:fallen Paladin\|fallen paladins]] may find a special draw to become blackguards, receiving special benefits to help compensate for their lost [[paladin]] powers<ref name="DMG p. 181-183">[[Dungeon Master's Guide (3.5)]] p. 181-183</ref>.

	Though objects of fear, blackguards are few in number even in the [[Land of Mists]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 107">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 107</ref>. Blackguards have a general tendency to earn the attentions of the [[Dark Powers]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.		Though objects of fear, blackguards are few in number even in the [[Land of Mists]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 107">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 107</ref>. Blackguards have a general tendency to earn the attentions of the [[Dark Powers]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.

	==The Fallen Paladin and the Blackguard==		==The Fallen Paladin and the Blackguard==
	In the [[Demiplane of Dread]], one need not consciously embody Evil in order to become a blackguard. Several fallen paladins whom refuse to believe in their fall from grace nonetheless unconsciously become blackguards. These blackguards in denial do not have the poison use ability of most blackguards, but gain it once they embrace their natures. [[Elena Faith ~~Hold~~]], the [[darklord]] of [[Nidala]], is one such example of a blackguard in denial<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.		In the [[Demiplane of Dread]], one need not consciously embody Evil in order to become a blackguard. Several fallen paladins whom refuse to believe in their fall from grace nonetheless unconsciously become blackguards. These blackguards in denial do not have the poison use ability of most blackguards, but gain it once they embrace their natures. [[Elena Faith-hold]], the [[darklord]] of [[Nidala]], is one such example of a blackguard in denial<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.

	Any fallen paladin that has failed a [[Powers Check]] will find the road to blackguard in the Land of Mists much easier than in other worlds. The Dark Powers take steps to remove many of the entry requirements to becoming blackguards for fallen paladins. Such individuals need not peacefully meet with [[:category:Evil Subtype\|evil]] [[outsider]]s to become blackguards<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.		Any fallen paladin that has failed a [[Powers Check]] will find the road to blackguard in the Land of Mists much easier than in other worlds. The Dark Powers take steps to remove many of the entry requirements to becoming blackguards for fallen paladins. Such individuals need not peacefully meet with [[:category:Evil Subtype\|evil]] [[outsider]]s to become blackguards<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.
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	==Notable Blackguards==		==Notable Blackguards==
	*~~The [[~~Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>		*Lord Soth\|Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
	*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>		*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>


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			[[category:Evil]]
	[[Category:Prestige Class]]		[[Category:Prestige Class]]
			[[category:Villain]]

			The blackguard is a [[prestige class]] taken by [[character]]s who come to embody [[Evil]], true [[villain]]s who perform many evil deeds in the pursuit of their sinister goals. Like evil [[cleric]]s, blackguards radiate [[aura]]s of evil. Blackguards have various [[special abilities]] to assist in their vile endeavors, including skill in [[Poison Use\|poison use]], a [[Dark Blessing]] to resist harm, [[Sneak Attack]], [[divine spellcasting]], and even eventually the ability gain the service of a [[fiend]]. Although [[fighter]]s, evil [[ranger]]s, [[barbarian]]s, [[rogue]]s, and others may be drawn to become blackguards, [[:category:fallen Paladin\|fallen paladins]] may find a special draw to become blackguards, receiving special benefits to help compensate for their lost [[paladin]] powers<ref name="DMG p. 181-183">[[Dungeon Master's Guide (3.5)]] p. 181-183</ref>.

			Though objects of fear, blackguards are few in number even in the [[Land of Mists]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 107">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 107</ref>. Blackguards have a general tendency to earn the attentions of the [[Dark Powers]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.

			==The Fallen Paladin and the Blackguard==
			In the [[Demiplane of Dread]], one need not consciously embody Evil in order to become a blackguard. Several fallen paladins whom refuse to believe in their fall from grace nonetheless unconsciously become blackguards. These blackguards in denial do not have the poison use ability of most blackguards, but gain it once they embrace their natures. [[Elena Faith Hold]], the [[darklord]] of [[Nidala]], is one such example of a blackguard in denial<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.

			Any fallen paladin that has failed a [[Powers Check]] will find the road to blackguard in the Land of Mists much easier than in other worlds. The Dark Powers take steps to remove many of the entry requirements to becoming blackguards for fallen paladins. Such individuals need not peacefully meet with [[:category:Evil Subtype\|evil]] [[outsider]]s to become blackguards<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.

			==Altered [[special abilities\|Special Abilities]]==
			Blackguards suffer the same restrictions as all mortals. They lack the ability to detect the moral component ([[Good]]/Evil axis) of [[alignment]]. Usually this ability is replaced with the ability to [[Detect Law]]. (Elena Faith-hold's ability to detect evil has been replaced by an ability to detect strong feelings towards her, although she does not know this<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.)

			Like their ability to detect alignment, the spellcasting and rebuking/command [[undead]] abilities of blackguards also sees the normal alterations that affects all mortal [[magic]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>. In addition, their fiendish servants are considered [[dread companion]]s<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>.

			==[[:category:Blackguard Spell List\|Blackguard Spell List]]==
			*[[Borrowed Time (Spell)\|Borrowed Time]]<ref>[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 118</ref>
			**[[Greater Borrowed Time\|Borrowed Time, Greater]]
			**[[Lesser Borrowed Time\|Borrowed Time, Lesser]]

			==Notable Blackguards==
			*The [[Black Rose]], former darklord of [[Sithicus]]<ref name="Ravenloft DMG p. 108">[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 108</ref>
			*[[Rodjan Dilisnya]]<ref>[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 41, 137-139</ref>


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