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In the English language, a Blackguard is an archaic word for a crude or lecherous person, essentially the direct antonym of the word "Paladin". Accordingly, in the fictional world of the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, a Blackguard is a form of "Anti-Paladin", an evil warrior who recevies a variety of magical powers from binding pacts with Fiends or Evil Gods. Most of a Blackguard's abilities are reversals of Paladin abilities, such as:
- Cause Disease instead of Cure Disease
- Cause Light Wounds instead of Lay on Hands
They also have other spells, such as Cause Fear or Summon Fiendish Ally.
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