Paladin

From the Dragonrealms Website[1]: A Paladin is a Holy Warrior, touched and graced by the gods themselves. Through a path of righteous dedication to the guild's teachings and through service to the Immortals, the worthy are rewarded for their valor and honor with abilities blessed from the deities and emerge into an extreme force to reckon with. Woe to the villain who stands before the Paladin submerged in deceit and evil ways!

Founded originally by Beren, the Guild Hall in the Crossing is where most new members receive their training. Beren took on the guild in a fatherly fashion and is still thought of highly by many senior guild members. However, the Paladin council believed the guild members had grown too slack in their trainings and that the morality had deteriorated over time. Beren was subsequently removed, replaced by a more strict and harsh leader, Darius. Though the youngest guild leader in recorded history, Darius has maintained a stringent hold on not only the provincial guild, but the path of the Paladin itself.

Guild Hall Locations

The Crossing, in Zoluren province. The leader of this guild hall is Sir Darius. For directions, type DIR PALADIN within the city limits of Crossing

Therenbrough, within Theren Keep, in Therengia province. The leader of this guild hall is Sir Cleworth.

Shard, in Ilithi province. The guild halls is also called the Tower of Honor, and is headed by Lady Snow.

Ratha, in Qi'Reshalia province. This hall is headed by Sir Eamonn.

Mer'Kresh, in Qi'Rehsalia province. The hall is headed by Lady Avant.

Skills

A paladin's primary skillset is armor. Lore and weapons are secondary skillsets, with magic and survival as tertiary skills.

Stats

Strength and Charisma are the primary stats for paladins.

Races

Paladins break down into the following races:

Human	46%
Kaldar	13%
Elven	10%
Gor'Tog	10%
S'Kra Mur	6%
Prydaen	6%
Dwarven	1%
Elothean	1%
Rakash	1%
Halfling	<1%
Gnomish	<1%

Special Abilities

Code of Honor: Paladins have a strict code of honor they must adhere to. By stealing, having any skill in the stealing skill, using cowardly or devious tactics in battle, or striking first in combat with another player a Paladin will lose standing in the guild, and take a massive hit to the state of his soul. This will affect his ability to perform various special abilities and, depending on the severity of the offense, may require a special quest to re-instate himself into the guild.

Leadership: By LEADing in a battle, a Paladin can inspire people within his party to greater feats while in combat.

Glyphs: At certain circles, Paladins will be sent on a holy quest. Upon completion of these quests, the Paladin will be able to trace certain holy symbols on people, in the air, or on items.

Holy Magic: Paladins use holy mana, and can learn spells from the Justice, Inspiration, and Sacrifice spell books to aid in their quest to uphold justice, and combat evil within the realm.

Paladin Titles: In addition to the titles available to all guilds, Paladins can use certain titles unique to their guild upon meeting certain qualifications.