Playbook: The Gallant (PBtA)
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Yours is a special fate.
In a world besieged by savage monsters and the limitless cruelty of
the human heart¸ you were given a precious gift: the power to fight
back.
You are Justice¸ the wall between evil and those it would harm.
So long as there is breath in your body¸ the forces of darkness shall
not go unchallenged.
You are Hope¸ the desire to better the world one step at a time.
As long as your spirit toils upon this earth¸ you will work to make it a
brighter place.
Let your allies scoff at your beliefs and revel in their petty selfishness.
Yours is a strength of conviction they will never know. Out in the
world¸ you'll be outnumbered and outgunned. Yours is a thankless
job¸ and an early grave is your most likely reward. But¸ you're not
dead just yet¸ and you still have work to do. Raise your weapon.
Maybe it all comes out right in the end.
But it would take a miracle.
The Gallant is an alternate take on the Dungeon World paladin. Drawing more heavily on the Arthurian knight by way of T.H. White¸ the Gallant is at heart an idealist. The Gallants' moves encourage bravery¸ decency¸ and compassion in the face of temptation to an easier path.
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