No blacksmiths? :(

[Darian]

You won't see many high-end blacksmiths broadcasting their services until cultural armor gets introduced (few months from now? Asked about this and never got a clear response). Skilling up on Fine Plate is pricey- one of my guildies said 1k only got him 5-6 skillup points.

If it's for gearing out a paladin-- I think you're better off questing or saving up to buy Ro Armor. Most of the pieces have the white plate graphic and come with stats.