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<blockquote data-quote="Zog" data-source="post: 1959191" data-attributes="member: 5083"><p>No.</p><p></p><p>In fact, based on some of his statements to Magnus, verging on evil.</p><p></p><p>Yep, Evil. He is counseling despair. He is stating that evil can not be defeated. He is advocating the death of hope and the lack of a bright future. Its not to far from Cedric actually lost to his previous demon-opponent, and was replaced by a servant of darkness, whose goal is drag down as many of Cedric's fellow paladins as possible.</p><p></p><p>And whats up with the story of the quad. paladin? No clerics with regenerate? No Heal? No magic items which allow use of mage hand a few times a day so he can care for himself? Give the quad an animated sword, strap a shield to him, and srap him to his horse, and he'll still be out there, fighting demons. THAT is a true Paladin. One who never gives up. Never says that battle can not be won. And even if there is not sufficient magic for an animated item or a regenerate, etc. - The paladin still rides around town a few times a week to cure disease, and lay on hands. And his appearance is always met by a hushed silence, as the townsfolk nod in respect to this crippled, ruined figure, who still holds his head up high, who still believes, who still inspires. THAT is something Mr. Doom and gloom, boo-hoo we can't make a difference Cedric will never do. As written, his is (in my opinion) not a Paladin. Cedric has given up hope. He still fights, but Mere Fighting is Not Enough! To fight for a cause, for a better future, THAT is what makes the difference between a soldier and a Paladin.</p><p></p><p>Cedric's lack of faith in the future, lack of hope, failure to believe in his fellow humanity, that is why his is not a Paladin, IMHO. To me, a Paladin exists to not just battle evil but to inspire others to do the same. And Cedric's message of hopelessness will have the opposite affect.</p><p></p><p>Now, all of that said, as Shilsen writes more, and reveals a bit more about the character, the character becomes closer to a paladin. But it is still missing that spark, that belief in a greater good, that at the end of the day Good will triumph. With out that hope, I do not believe a character could be a Paladin.</p><p></p><p>Paladin inspirations: Deed of Paksennarrion, Legend of Huma, The War Gods Own & Oath of Swords</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zog, post: 1959191, member: 5083"] No. In fact, based on some of his statements to Magnus, verging on evil. Yep, Evil. He is counseling despair. He is stating that evil can not be defeated. He is advocating the death of hope and the lack of a bright future. Its not to far from Cedric actually lost to his previous demon-opponent, and was replaced by a servant of darkness, whose goal is drag down as many of Cedric's fellow paladins as possible. And whats up with the story of the quad. paladin? No clerics with regenerate? No Heal? No magic items which allow use of mage hand a few times a day so he can care for himself? Give the quad an animated sword, strap a shield to him, and srap him to his horse, and he'll still be out there, fighting demons. THAT is a true Paladin. One who never gives up. Never says that battle can not be won. And even if there is not sufficient magic for an animated item or a regenerate, etc. - The paladin still rides around town a few times a week to cure disease, and lay on hands. And his appearance is always met by a hushed silence, as the townsfolk nod in respect to this crippled, ruined figure, who still holds his head up high, who still believes, who still inspires. THAT is something Mr. Doom and gloom, boo-hoo we can't make a difference Cedric will never do. As written, his is (in my opinion) not a Paladin. Cedric has given up hope. He still fights, but Mere Fighting is Not Enough! To fight for a cause, for a better future, THAT is what makes the difference between a soldier and a Paladin. Cedric's lack of faith in the future, lack of hope, failure to believe in his fellow humanity, that is why his is not a Paladin, IMHO. To me, a Paladin exists to not just battle evil but to inspire others to do the same. And Cedric's message of hopelessness will have the opposite affect. Now, all of that said, as Shilsen writes more, and reveals a bit more about the character, the character becomes closer to a paladin. But it is still missing that spark, that belief in a greater good, that at the end of the day Good will triumph. With out that hope, I do not believe a character could be a Paladin. Paladin inspirations: Deed of Paksennarrion, Legend of Huma, The War Gods Own & Oath of Swords [/QUOTE]
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