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Originally Posted by Lorraine
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inb4 LOLRPER
I won't argue that Human should be the only race capable of being Paladins, that's another topic altogether (not to mention rolling a 17+ charisma with your sixth 3d6 roll) - but
Paladins are Lawful in regards to the 'Society' aspect; They are bound to respect,follow,honor the Laws of a land and follow the protocol. They can only question them when they deem they are directly opposed to their morals or sense of fairness towards the people (or their own religion). They are also 'Good' when it comes to how they treat other forms of life (intelligent or not), again obeying a morality and ethics code that is in direct contrast with nature.
Nature on the other hand is never governed by such fair laws. The weak get culled; Always food for the strong. Natural selection. Nature is neutral in every sense - even her devoted 'protectors' are either True Neutral, Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, or even Chaotic Neutral (druids & rangers).
Paladins would never side with that aspect of Nature. Why?
Simple as this -
Disorder leads to spiritual weakness.
Spiritual weakness leads to evil.
And evil will not be tolerated.
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LOLRPER!
...But no, this was easily the best post in the thread and what I was actually hoping for. It's interesting that the "good knights" are so often associated with lawfulness. Most modern heroes are portrayed as renegades, and evil is associated with the law and bureaucracy. Somehow it's much easier to picture a shadow knight as they are depicted in lore than it is a paladin.
There really should be more religious texts in game. I kinda feel like we're forced to write our own.
If anyone was wondering, I ended up going the half elf Tunare route, and I justify my decision by using my own personal definition of paladin.