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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Herremann the Wise" data-source="post: 1574275" data-attributes="member: 11300">I think I'll post a differing opinion here to most:In most cases the Paladin should stay and fight.Unfortunately, I'll most likely  be thrown into the lawful "stupid" category here but here's a little bit of reasoning - or useless dogma if you will.If one of the core tenets of your deity or code is bravery and courage, then running away would shame either or both. A Paladin who fears his or her own death does not deserve the title of Paladin.However, looking at the situation represented by Quasqueton, the real question put to the paladin is not should I be brave or not, but what purpose or benefit is gained by my sacrifice?If the story of the Paladin's heroic sacrifice propogates what happens to both sides of the war?Does it strengthen the resolve of those fighting on the same side?Does it weaken the resolve or change the hearts of enemies?If it is thought that the Paladin's sacrifice could accomplish one of these things, then such a sacrifice is not only honourable but of benefit to many.And you never know, powerful clerics of the deity in question will look much more favorably upon those who have provided such stout affirmation of their faith in terms of deciding who they may resurrect and who they will not.A Paladin who has sacrificed himself and dies with his faith so strong is someone who deserves to be returned to the land of the living - if such is their wish.Some will regard this as playing "Lawful Stupid" but in terms of Paladinhood what is more important - one's life or one's ideal?Best RegardsHerremann the Wise</blockquote>

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