Maidens of the Blade

A group of women who've dedicated themselves to the practice of swordsmanship and the study of battle. They make up the fighting force of a new religion begun by the Legendary Witch Hunter Kishi, and her fox companion Wapala. The Maiden's are primarily comprised of Paladins, devoted to Glamprey; Kishi's divine blade. Shockingly, Maiden's of the Blade need not be Lawful Good to take Paladin Levels, but Lawful Neutral* instead.

Originally, Glamprey's edicts were lenient, as set down by Kishi (which did not lend well to an organized militaristic force, such as the Maidens). Over the course of the next five years, these edicts were taken by her followers and reworked. Though the faith is still new, branches of Glamprey's following have already evolved, lending to a sterner interpretation from some, and the birth of the Maidens. Few in number, Maidens of the Blade are still a rare sight in Alexandros. Their armaments and armor are reminiscent of those of the fierce Valkyrie. Instead of swan-like adornments, however, Maidens of the Blade have more fox-like ornamentation.

Maidens of the Blade as Paladin Archetype
Any one wishing to join the Maidens of the Blade must be female, and Lawful Neutral. They may gain paladin levels as normal with the following exceptions:
 * They do not gain an Aura of Good, but instead an Aura of Law.
 * Their Smite Evil Ability is replaced with Smite Chaos.
 * They may choose whether their Lay on Hands ability functions as that of a Paladin or Anti-Paladin. Once this choice is made, it cannot be changed.
 * Their divine bond functions as normal when choosing a weapon. Maidens of the Blade may not select a Mount as a divine bond, but instead may select a Familiar. This ability functions exactly as that of Wizard or Witch Familiar.
 * They must be pretty okay people.