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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dontpunkme" data-source="post: 1874352" data-attributes="member: 17938">In a former campaign world I ran back in the 2e days, the lawful good knighthood (comprised of a mixture of Paladins, Fighters, Clerics, and a few Rangers and War Wizards) had strong hereditary ties.  Ancestral weapons and armor were cherished items passed down from father to son throughout the Knighthood.  The characters in one of the parties were in said knighthood and two of the characters were cousins.  I definately have never felt that paladins would shun such a natural act as procreation, but definately they would abhor infidelity.  And in all reality, warriors aren't in combat all the time, but they do spend a decent period of time being stationed somewhere (and what large knighthood doesn't have a base of operations where more experienced veteran officers wouldn't spend a great deal stationed at.  As I saw it, most of the wiser leaders would send dispaches of lower level/lesser ranked warriors off to handle the more mundane tasks (why would a 12th level General be off in the foothills hunting orcs?)  Also, eventually constant strife would take its toll on anyone (think about pro-athletes and how old they are when they peak - 30ish).  As far as having 10 children, I see no inherant problem so long as he can balance the responsibilities (A key element to a paladin in my mind) of work and fatherhood.  Realize however, that most societies have social mores about legitimate vs illegitimate children, rules of courting, and marriage.  Being a lawful good paladin would imply that the character would strive to fulfill these expectactions and not just be a lech enjoying a high charisma.</blockquote>

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