Right, but they’re specifically talking about breaking your pact with (the Christian) god. Like, y’know, the devil did. Warlocks were devils, not protégés of devils.
Sure, within reason for the setting. There is a reason that their patron has them in the first place, and I’m betting until the warlock did the betrayal, the reason was something along the lines of “can’t act directly in the mortal realm” or somesuch. As long as this isn’t a ‘god’s wrath falls, warlock dies’ moment, there is a lot of room for fun in how a warlock might have to start dodging other warlocks or mystical beings the patron can act through.
The term “warlock” comes from a root (Old English, wærloga) that literally means “pact-breaker”.
So I’d say it’s very much in the spirit of the class to eventually betray one’s patron.
Right, but they’re specifically talking about breaking your pact with (the Christian) god. Like, y’know, the devil did. Warlocks were devils, not protégés of devils.
And get punished for it
Oh mister patron I have been soooooooooooo bad.
Sure, within reason for the setting. There is a reason that their patron has them in the first place, and I’m betting until the warlock did the betrayal, the reason was something along the lines of “can’t act directly in the mortal realm” or somesuch. As long as this isn’t a ‘god’s wrath falls, warlock dies’ moment, there is a lot of room for fun in how a warlock might have to start dodging other warlocks or mystical beings the patron can act through.
I mean, part the deal is likely that whatever you cut a deal with gets a new chew toy for eternity upon your death
So you know, benefits now punishment later