You gather Glory by defeating powerful foes, performing daring deeds, and seizing plunder. The more Glory you earn, the more respect—and sometimes fear—you command, even from your enemies.
Gaining Glory#
The DM may award you Glory Points when you perform heroic, memorable, or self-glorifying acts. The DM should use the following table as a guide.
Gaining Glory Examples Heroic Act Defeating 5 or more foes in one turn Earning a point of Heroic Inspiration Reviving a companion from 0 Hit Points Dealing the killing blow to a named enemy Slaying a powerful monster Rolling a natural 20 on a meaningful skill check or attack roll Rolling a natural 20 on a Death Saving Throw
Glory 1 1 1 2 1 1 2
Epithets#
Glory brings more than admiration—it earns you a name that others remember.
An Epithet is a title that reflects your deeds or your nature. You can choose one, or earn it through action. At first, it might only be whispered in a village or among your warband. But if your legend grows, that name could echo across kingdoms.
Epithets stack. You retain all your previous Epithets as you progress, allowing you to combine them into ever more impressive Boasts.
There are four levels of Epithets:
Self-Epithet#
- Glory Required: 5
- Boast Unlocked: None
You choose this name for yourself. It might be boastful or wild, and others may scoff—until you prove it true.
Examples: Dragon-Eater, Goblin-Slayer.
Earned Epithet#
- Glory Required: 10
- Boast Unlocked: Proclamation
Others grant this name to you, based on something remarkable you’ve done. It’s short, memorable, and usually based on something witnessed.
Examples: Destroyer, Avenger, Whisper, Silvertongue.
Path Epithet#
- Glory Required: 15
- Boast Unlocked: Coup-de-Gras
When your reputation spreads far enough, people associate you with your subclass. You become the Battlemaster, or the Shadowblade.
Example: Hercules the Berserker.
Legendary Epithet#
- Glory Required: 20
- Boast Unlocked: Battle Prayer
The highest tier of fame. You are not just a hero—you are the Barbarian, the Ranger, the Sorcerer.
Example: Hercules the Barbarian.
Boasts#
An Epithet is more than a name—it grants you the right to Boast.
A Boast is a declaration of greatness, spoken with pride and backed by Glory. When you claim a Boast, it can unlock mechanical advantages and influence how others treat you. The greater your Epithet, the greater the Boast you may declare.
Once you use a Boast, you can’t use it again until you finish a Long Rest.
Using Epithets in a Boast#
You should vary how you say your Epithets aloud to keep them fresh and engaging. You can string all of your Epithets together in one epic Boast or aggrandize each Epithet with descriptors—often locations or monsters you’ve conquered.
Here are examples of how to use Epithets.
Example 1:
I am Hercules the Berserker, Destroyer of Gygans, and Slayer of Medusa.
Example 2:
I am the Slayer of Medusa, the Destroyer of Gygans, the Berserker of the Oldwoods, the Barbarian of Thylea. I … am … Hercules.
Types of Boasts#
There are three types of Boasts: Proclamations, Coup de Grâce, and Battle Prayers.
- Proclamation: As a Bonus action, you can Boast and gain Advantage on any Persuasion, Deception or Intimidation Skill Check you make that turn. Example: “I am Hector, son of Priam, defender of Troy. I would rather die today as a man than live forever in shame.” —Hector (Troy, 2004) Coup de Grâce: Before making an attack roll or casting a spell, you can Boast. If your target is reduced to 0 Hit Points by the attack or spell, then your next D20 Test is done with Advantage. Example: “I am Perseus, son of Zeus. I was born of the sea, but I stand as a man—and I will strike down the gods themselves if I must.” —Perseus (Clash of the Titans, 2010) Battle Prayer: As an Action, pray to your god (or gods). You and a number of allies equal to your Proficiency Bonus gain Advantage on their next d20 Test within the next minute. Example: “I am Alexander, son of thunder! The world itself bows as you fall before me.” —Alexander (Alexander, 2004)