Lalato
Adventurer
I think what you're arguing for is how niche the Paladin really is. I would rather have a non-religious oath-based Paladin than one that is based on being the martial arm of an LG deity. There was an oath-based class in Monte Cook's Arcana Evolved that was interesting. And there was also a Champion class that would work as a Paladin.
What doesn't make sense to me is... why does an LG deity need a warrior in the first place? It seems silly that any deity needs warriors at all... but LG deities would seem to need them less than most.
Go forth my minions and protect the innocent by killing sentient (perhaps redeemable) beings and taking their money! I mean that seems like a terribly odd thing to base your character concept on... but OK. I should note, that nothing in 5e stops you from continuing to follow this style of play (or any other with the Paladin).
What doesn't make sense to me is... why does an LG deity need a warrior in the first place? It seems silly that any deity needs warriors at all... but LG deities would seem to need them less than most.
Go forth my minions and protect the innocent by killing sentient (perhaps redeemable) beings and taking their money! I mean that seems like a terribly odd thing to base your character concept on... but OK. I should note, that nothing in 5e stops you from continuing to follow this style of play (or any other with the Paladin).