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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lela" data-source="post: 945012" data-attributes="member: 1216">I've always liked the idea of having Experts and Aristocrats as the foundation of most temples.  This detracts from the shere power of the temple but adds to the connectedness the preists feel to their subjects.That said, while I generally agree that your not going to be bothered if you're still doing the deity's work, there would be a definate problem IMC if you tried to pass yourself off as a Paladin at this point in time.  A year ago I decided to try out the Paladin as a Prc idea and, while I don't support it going core in any way, the world has changed a lot because of it.  Paladins are so rare that they've become a big deal.  Effectivly they've become the mirror of the deity on the Prime.  The connection is strong and the responsibilities are massive.  In turn, the respect a Paladin is afforded (assuming the deity's in good standing) is like unto, or greater than, that of some of the highest ranking preists and the tools provided (Special Abilities) are powerful as well.  Because of this, pretending to be a Paladin would be looked upon as Blasphamy and treated as such.  Though, according to my view of alignment, most good aligned churches would give the individual a chance to redeam himself (perhaps with a Geas/Quest spell) rather than kill him.  Depending on the situation, a Mark of Justice might also be employed.  LN churches might seek your death and evil churches (for Blackguards) would certainly do so.This, of course, is all campaign specific.  And, yes, my players like it and havn't found the need to find a different gaming group.</blockquote>

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