What if want my Paladin to swear an Oath to serve AO. Would he be granted powers? So in one camp that would be a no because that’s not how AO operates and no other gods(et,al) would likely sponsor him. However, if a Paladin’s oath’s conviction powers his magic than yes he would.
Camp one: Paladin is like a Cleric and gets the power from his god or god force. Worship AO and you are just a shiny warrior.
Camp two: Paladin’s power of his conviction allows him to tap into a well of power (let’s say weave) much like a sorcerer. Both use charisma (ones power of personality or the power of love and friendship 😛). Worship AO and the realms will “know the will of Alpha and Omega” from a truly powerful Paladin. A religious order with no clerics and only cultist and Paladins. That can be a scary thought… And a fun game…
Now some of that is tongue and cheek; however, an Oathbreaker that has said in his heart that all gods are just powerful mortals and only AO is a true god, may very well have powers in both camps. I can see an entity sponsor him and his anti god crusade and I can see the power of his hate fueling his new “oath”.
Oathbreaker’s are still Paladins in 5e so their power has to be taken into account. They may not worship any deity and no matter what way Larian goes, I don’t want my Oathbreaker still “worshiping” a god/order/oath he no longer believes in. So an option to have “none” when he “falls” or becomes more “enlightened” would be desired.
