Classes like clerics and paladins will likely play differently depending on the god that they worship.
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Where To Start?
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The first step to role-playing a memorable patron is totake the timeandhave a conversation with your warlock player.
Find out a little bit aboutwho their warlock isandwhat they are looking for in a relationship with their patron.
Why did your warlock’s patron offer your warlock theirmagicin the first place?
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Is the warlock’s patron incomplete controlof thepactor are theybound just as tightly?
Does your player want to be a warlock whoembracesorrejectstheir patron?
That question alone provides a simple but interesting basis to building acomplex relationship.
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Flavor it further by finding out why your player rejects or embraces their warlock and let thatguide your interactions.
All these little details can help you know how to flavor the interactions between your warlock and patron.
Patrons who have a pact in their favor are likely to be more demanding but also less directly antagonistic.
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Some warlocks and parties may opt not to have much or any interaction with their patron.
Who Is The Patron?
The good news is thatyou don’t need to force your warlock into turning on the partyin these situations.
That choiceimmediately adds depthto the patron without extra work on the part of the dungeon master.
If you want the party to be able to slay the warlock’s patron, then full steam ahead.
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Otherwise, keep your patron nebulously powerful to avoid any unwanted class changes.
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What Does The Patron Want?
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Bargains arenever struck for no reason, even if that reason is simply a desire to bargain.
Consider whatgoalsyour warlock’s patron might have for the realm at large.
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It will help you toestablish how intensely your patron desires their goalat this moment.
Do not give your warlock tasks that interferetoo significantlywith party harmony.
A goodsession zeroconversation to have with the party is what everyone’s limits are.
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Is your patron a well-known entity within your world or is knowledge about them a closely guarded secret?
Do people regard your patron withfear, awe,ordismissaland does your patron like that response or abhor it?
Why Does Your Patron Punish?
Consider first if your patron is likelyto punish your warlock frequentlyorinfrequently.This is somethingyou must discusswith your warlock player.
However, that does not mean that your warlock playerwants to be constantly pitted against theirtableorface punishment.
Be creative about what consequences your patron gives your warlock.
Nobody likes to play the powerless guy at the table, so think outside the box.
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Does your warlock consistently roll high and pull off amazing maneuvers?
Your patron might have their eye on the warlock and a vested interest in their success.
Create a more immersive and engaging cleric experience.
