1. Hi there! We're so sorry, but the Glossary is currently locked because it's still under construction! However, we've gotten the entries for patron types written up now, so here's a peek at those to aid you in choosing your patron!

Faerie/Archfey: Faeries are creatures that come from the Feywild, a separate realm typically hidden in pocket dimensions. They can take many forms and are typically connected to nature. Archfey are extremely powerful fae beings which have ascended to godlike strength through various means, and these are the type of fae that can grant a Warlock their powers! They tend to be chaotic-aligned. Titania, Oberon, and Lurue are some examples of Archfey patrons.

Celestial: Holy/godly divine, but not gods in their own right. Angels are the classic example of a Celestial patron. They usually find their homes in the heavens. Generally, Celestials are the servants of actual gods, and they are most often good-aligned. But they are not infalliable; fallen angels may also share their power with a Warlock. Oshiga, the Shards, and guardinals are some examples of Celestial patrons.

Devil/Fiend: Evil, unholy beings, the hellish counterpart to the Celestial. Encompasses demon lords, archdevils, and other powerful fiends. They desire the corruption and destruction of all things—including you, ultimately. They come from a realm that is this world's equivalent of Hell. They are almost always evil-aligned. Some examples of Fiend patrons are Baphomet, Mephistopheles, and pit fiends.

Eldritch Monster/Great Old One: The Great Old Ones are incomprehensible beings from far beyond the known span of the universe, holders of vast knowledge that would drive mere mortals mad to know. They tend to be very hands-off patrons, indifferent and sometimes even unaware of the Warlocks who use their power. Mortals are none of their concern. They are often chaotic-aligned. Ghaunadaur, Tharizdun, and Zargon are some examples of eldritch monsters.

Star/Seeker: Powerful beings which wander the cosmos in pursuit of knowledge and secrets—sometimes ultimately finding their home amongst those stars, though not always. Seeker patrons can be found in every corner of the multiverse, but they are all united by their consuming thirst for knowledge. They are often neutral-aligned. Some examples of Seekers are Celestian, Azuth, and Oghma.

Undying/Undead Horror: Undying patrons are those who have forsaken death and achieved everlasting life, though it comes at a heavy price. Though they were once mortal, they have been distanced from that perspective by immortality and the weight of all their knowledge. They have usually become immortal because of a desire for power. Undying patrons are usually evil-aligned. Vecna, Vlaakith, and Larloch are some examples of Undying patrons.

2. "Blade" in this sense is more figurative, so you are absolutely welcome to use a bone club or anything else you'd like as Papyrus's Pact weapon!

3. The Warlock will absolutely be able to feel themselves weakening as the life is drained from them. This would manifest most strongly as overall fatigue, which worsens the more life the Warlock gives away, but feel free to play with other consequences of exhaustion (such as dizziness and headaches) as you like!