Brave. The templar has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the frightened condition on itself.  

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  While following the command of a captain, the templar gains additional abilities based on the captain's level:   2nd. Divine Hands (1/Long Rest). As an action, the templar can touch a willing creature with in 5 feet of it, causing the target to regain 9 (2d8) hit points. This ability has no effect on Undead or Constructs.   6th. Spellcasting. The templar is a 3rd- level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). The templar has the following paladin spells prepared:

• 1st level (3 slots): command, divine favor, protection from evil and good

  6th. Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, the templar can expend a spell slot to infuse its strikes with divine power. The next time it hits a target with a melee weapon attack before the end of its turn, the target takes extra radiant damage. The extra damage is 10 (3d6) for a 1st-level spell slot, plus 3 (1d6) for each spell level higher than 1st.   10th. Spellcasting. The templar's spellcasting improves. It is a 5th- level spellcaster and has the following paladin spells prepared:

• 1st level (4 slots): command, divine favor, protection from evil and good
• 2nd level (2 slots): branding smite

  14th. Parry. As a reaction, the templar adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the templar must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.   14th. Spellcasting. The templar's spellcasting improves. It is a 7th- level spellcaster and has the following paladin spells prepared:

• 1st level (4 slots): command, divine favor, protection from evil and good
• 2nd level (3 slots): branding smite, magic weapon

  18th. Spellcasting. The templar's spell casting improves. It is a 9th- level spellcaster and has the following paladin spells prepared:

• 1st level (4 slots): command, divine favor, protection from evil and good
• 2nd level (3 slots): branding smite, magic weapon
• 3rd level (2 slots): spirit guardians (counts as a paladin spell for the templar)