TEMPLARS

Templars is a monster supplement for 5e that presents disciplined holy knights as an organized martial order rather than wandering champions. Instead of treating templars as solitary heroes or generic crusaders, this book focuses on a structured military brotherhood devoted to defending the faith, protecting sacred institutions, and enforcing religious authority through disciplined formations and unwavering loyalty.

The intent of this product is encounter clarity without individual power inflation. Each role represents a specific function within the order, from gate guards and patrol knights to banner bearers and battlefield commanders. Unlike many martial ladders that escalate through individual heroics, templars gain their true strength through coordination, positioning, and shared doctrine. Their abilities reinforce disciplined formations, making them far more dangerous when fighting together than when encountered alone.

The internal politics, doctrines, and ultimate loyalties of the order are intentionally left undefined. Some templars may serve a righteous faith protecting civilization from real threats, while others may act as enforcers of oppressive regimes or unquestioning servants of religious authority. These stat blocks are tools for the GM. Whether the templars represent noble defenders or terrifying instruments of faith is entirely up to the campaign.

TEMPLAR ROSTER

Temple Guard (CR 1/4): Armored gate guard assigned to defend temples, inquisitors, and sacred property.

Templar Knight (CR 2): Disciplined holy warrior trained in heavy armor and formation combat.

Banner Templar (CR 4): Standard bearer whose sacred banner strengthens nearby templars and anchors battlefield formations.

Templar Justicar (CR 6): Divinely empowered knight who enforces religious law and channels limited sanctioned miracles.

Templar Commander (CR 8): Veteran battlefield leader who coordinates templar formations and amplifies the strength of nearby knights.

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