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| − | The origin of paladins is unknown. Anecdotal evidence suggests that their existence as far back as the [[mage Wars#The first Chaotic Period|first chaotic period]] of the [[Mage Wars]]. Some orders have claimed to date back into [[Antiquity]] and even older, though it is more likely they are reffering to traditions and not | + | The origin of paladins is unknown. Anecdotal evidence suggests that their existence as far back as the [[mage Wars#The first Chaotic Period|first chaotic period]] of the [[Mage Wars]]. Some orders have claimed to date back into [[Antiquity]] and even older, though it is more likely they are reffering to traditions and not an actual organizational heredity. |
By the [[Mage Wars#The Intermediate Period|Intermediate Period]], paladins, [[Cleric]]s, and other such warriors were a permanent fixture throughout the verse. | By the [[Mage Wars#The Intermediate Period|Intermediate Period]], paladins, [[Cleric]]s, and other such warriors were a permanent fixture throughout the verse. | ||
Revision as of 19:37, 20 April 2012
The origin of paladins is unknown. Anecdotal evidence suggests that their existence as far back as the first chaotic period of the Mage Wars. Some orders have claimed to date back into Antiquity and even older, though it is more likely they are reffering to traditions and not an actual organizational heredity.
By the Intermediate Period, paladins, Clerics, and other such warriors were a permanent fixture throughout the verse.
Characteristics
while no two orders are alike, Paladins all share one thing in common: they are holy warriors, fighting on the side of good. Unlike Clerics, all Paladins belong to religious orders devote to the One King or one or all of the Four Kings.
Paladin magic is not dissimilar from more widely-practiced forms, and indeed the power comes from the same place. Most paladins are Endo-Mages, though many orders include some exo-magic techniques.
Because all magic is need-driven, Paladins are able to use their religious beliefs and focus to to aid in casting spells. This makes them in many cases much more powerful than the average mage, especially as a military unit.
Paladins in the Alliance
Uther was quick to gather an army of Paladins, even bringing together those from many different orders. He used them as his personal guard whenever he went into battle on the front lines(which he often did), and eventually established several units.
Paladins remained a part of the Alliance forces all throughout the Ages. A specific order was eventually established, based out of Arindell, called the First File.
