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<blockquote data-quote="Dr. Harry" data-source="post: 879181" data-attributes="member: 5468"><p><strong>Re: Must fill this space</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I quite agree.</p><p></p><p>In addition, I call your attention to the original definition of "paladin": any of the 12 peers of Charlemagne's court. A helpful resource for this would be the collected _Bullfinch's Mythology_, (legends of Charlemagne section, naturally; I got mine from the bargain section of B&N) or _The Song of Roland_, availible online at:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/OMACL/Roland/" target="_blank">http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/OMACL/Roland/</a></p><p></p><p>Although I would also keep looking for a good annotated copy as well. The first part at least is included in a Norton's anthology I had in high school, though that was almost 20 yrs ago. The "Lawful Good" tag applies quite well to the originals - for their time. Thankfully what is generally considered to count as good has exolved over time. I leave you with the definitive argument for not making wisdom a requirement for the class, as two paladins, Roland and Oliver, discuss what to do as a massive army of Saracens ambush them as they lead the rearguard of Charlemagne's army ("Olifant" is Roland's great horn):</p><p></p><p>Pride hath Rollanz, wisdom Olivier hath;</p><p>And both of them shew marvellous courage;</p><p>Once they are horsed, once they have donned their arms,</p><p>Rather they'd die than from the battle pass.</p><p>Good are the counts, and lofty their language.</p><p>Felon pagans come cantering in their wrath.</p><p>Says Oliver: "Behold and see, Rollanz,</p><p>These are right near, but Charles is very far.</p><p>On the olifant deign now to sound a blast;</p><p>Were the King here, we should not fear damage.</p><p>Only look up towards the Pass of Aspre,</p><p>In sorrow there you'll see the whole rereward.</p><p>Who does this deed, does no more afterward."</p><p>Answers Rollanz: "Utter not such outrage!</p><p>Evil his heart that is in thought coward!</p><p>We shall remain firm in our place installed;</p><p>From us the blows shall come, from us the assault."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dr. Harry, post: 879181, member: 5468"] [b]Re: Must fill this space[/b] I quite agree. In addition, I call your attention to the original definition of "paladin": any of the 12 peers of Charlemagne's court. A helpful resource for this would be the collected _Bullfinch's Mythology_, (legends of Charlemagne section, naturally; I got mine from the bargain section of B&N) or _The Song of Roland_, availible online at: [url]http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/OMACL/Roland/[/url] Although I would also keep looking for a good annotated copy as well. The first part at least is included in a Norton's anthology I had in high school, though that was almost 20 yrs ago. The "Lawful Good" tag applies quite well to the originals - for their time. Thankfully what is generally considered to count as good has exolved over time. I leave you with the definitive argument for not making wisdom a requirement for the class, as two paladins, Roland and Oliver, discuss what to do as a massive army of Saracens ambush them as they lead the rearguard of Charlemagne's army ("Olifant" is Roland's great horn): Pride hath Rollanz, wisdom Olivier hath; And both of them shew marvellous courage; Once they are horsed, once they have donned their arms, Rather they'd die than from the battle pass. Good are the counts, and lofty their language. Felon pagans come cantering in their wrath. Says Oliver: "Behold and see, Rollanz, These are right near, but Charles is very far. On the olifant deign now to sound a blast; Were the King here, we should not fear damage. Only look up towards the Pass of Aspre, In sorrow there you'll see the whole rereward. Who does this deed, does no more afterward." Answers Rollanz: "Utter not such outrage! Evil his heart that is in thought coward! We shall remain firm in our place installed; From us the blows shall come, from us the assault." [/QUOTE]
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