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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dragonblade" data-source="post: 3783268" data-attributes="member: 2804">I don't necessarily disagree, but to me the paladin is a zealous crusader, empowered by his god to go forth into the dark places of the world and shine the light of righteousness and justice upon them!Per my good friend, SHARK's paladin code, the paladin is charged with bringing war and death to the forces of darkness! No mercy, no reprieve for evil!I hate the image of the paladin as some sort of wildnerness sheriff, or as some sort of social worker. The modern reinterpretation of the paladin as some stifling goody two shoes subject to modern notions of jurisprudence drives me insane.The paladin should be a holy warrior charged with the power of their god to smite evil and crush it beneath the iron hammer of righteousness!! The laws of mortal men and kings are not their concern. The paladin is judge, jury, and executioner, ordained by their holy church!As such the paladin's role is to defend the faithful, or to lead a holy crusade against undead, orcs, demons, devils, and all other heretics and non-believers who would oppose them in their sacred mission.Their power source is divine.The paladin is a warrior, as such they should be able to charge their weapons and armor with divine power. They may not do as much damage as a Fighter against mortal foes, but against undead, and evil outsiders, the paladin's damage dealing should be second to none. The paladin's holy aura should also render them largely immune to the special attacks of undead and evil outsiders. They should also be able to inspire their allies (i.e. boost them) and also heal themselves and their allies when necessary.</blockquote>

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