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	==Training==		==Training==
	Paladin training involves two parts: basic skills, and faith. Paladins are primarily heavy armor combatants, so their conventional training focuses around weapons, armor, and martial combat. Horsemanship is also taught alongside mounted combat. The Order of the Cardinal Star requires paladins to excel in three specific areas: the hammer, the heavy sword, and longbow. From a purely militaristic standpoint, this gives the paladin incredible versatility, allowing them to act as ranged(bow), defensive(sword and shield), and offensive(two-handed hammer), as the situation calls for it.		Paladin training involves two parts: basic skills, and faith. Paladins are primarily heavy armor combatants, so their conventional training focuses around weapons, armor, and martial combat. Horsemanship is also taught alongside mounted combat. The Order of the Cardinal Star requires paladins to excel in three specific areas: the hammer, the heavy sword, and longbow. From a purely militaristic standpoint, this gives the paladin incredible versatility, allowing them to act as ranged (bow), defensive (sword and shield), and offensive (two-handed hammer), as the situation calls for it.

	Additionally, even when dismounted, a paladin can run as fast as a horse(with the aid of magic) and most are exceptionally agile, making close-range bow attacks also possible. The addition of fully-armored, mounted combatants and light-armored, high speed mounted, makes an army of paladins undefeatable in conventional warfare.		Additionally, even when dismounted, a paladin can run as fast as a horse (with the aid of magic) and most are exceptionally agile, making close-range bow attacks also possible. The addition of fully-armored, mounted combatants and light-armored, high speed mounted, makes an army of paladins undefeatable in conventional warfare.

	The faith-portion of a paladin's training is considerably more difficult, and much more personal. Paladins do not carry traditional cruciform swords, but rather the [[Cordosa Sword]], which transforms the power of their faith into a blade. An initiate becomes a paladin the day he can activate the Cordosa Sword; but for many this is a quest that may take a lifetime to achieve. Only a small number of initiates become Paladins, most become either clerics, or continue their training indefinitely.		The faith-portion of a paladin's training is considerably more difficult, and much more personal. Paladins do not carry traditional cruciform swords, but rather the [[Cordosa Sword]], which transforms the power of their faith into a blade. An initiate becomes a paladin the day he can activate the Cordosa Sword; but for many this is a quest that may take a lifetime to achieve. Only a small number of initiates become Paladins, most become either clerics, or continue their training indefinitely.

	===Walkabout===		===Walkabout===
	The mot important part of the Paladin's training is the walkabout(most especially in paladins of the [[Order of the Cardinal Star]]). This involves traveling a thousand miles, entirely on foot, and surviving only with the most basic of ~~neccessities~~. While on this journey, they keep a journal that must be written in every day, and are encouraged to pray and meditate on the word of the One King. These treks can take anywhere from a six weeks to several years.		The mot important part of the Paladin's training is the walkabout (most especially in paladins of the [[Order of the Cardinal Star]]). This involves traveling a thousand miles, entirely on foot, and surviving only with the most basic of necessities. While on this journey, they keep a journal that must be written in every day, and are encouraged to pray and meditate on the word of the One King. These treks can take anywhere from a six weeks to several years.

	==Paladins in the Alliance==		==Paladins in the Alliance==

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	Additionally, even when dismounted, a paladin can run as fast as a horse(with the aid of magic) and most are exceptionally agile, making close-range bow attacks also possible. The addition of fully-armored, mounted combatants and light-armored, high speed mounted, makes an army of paladins undefeatable in conventional warfare.		Additionally, even when dismounted, a paladin can run as fast as a horse(with the aid of magic) and most are exceptionally agile, making close-range bow attacks also possible. The addition of fully-armored, mounted combatants and light-armored, high speed mounted, makes an army of paladins undefeatable in conventional warfare.

	The faith-portion of a paladin's training is considerably more difficult, and much more personal. Paladins do not carry traditional cruciform swords, but rather the [[Cordosa Sword]], which transforms the power of their faith into a blade. An initiate becomes a paladin the day he can activate the Cordosa Sword; but for many this is a quest that may take a lifetime to achieve. Only a small number of initiates become Paladins, most become either clerics, or continue their training indefinitely.		The faith-portion of a paladin's training is considerably more difficult, and much more personal. Paladins do not carry traditional cruciform swords, but rather the [[Cordosa Sword]], which transforms the power of their faith into a blade. An initiate becomes a paladin the day he can activate the Cordosa Sword; but for many this is a quest that may take a lifetime to achieve. Only a small number of initiates become Paladins, most become either clerics, or continue their training indefinitely.

			===Walkabout===
			The mot important part of the Paladin's training is the walkabout(most especially in paladins of the [[Order of the Cardinal Star]]). This involves traveling a thousand miles, entirely on foot, and surviving only with the most basic of neccessities. While on this journey, they keep a journal that must be written in every day, and are encouraged to pray and meditate on the word of the One King. These treks can take anywhere from a six weeks to several years.

	==Paladins in the Alliance==		==Paladins in the Alliance==

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	It is considered likely that the Western Wind was the original order, and that the other three split from them.		It is considered likely that the Western Wind was the original order, and that the other three split from them.

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	==Paladins in the Alliance==		==Paladins in the Alliance==
	[[~~Uther~~]] was quick to gather an army of Paladins, even bringing together those from many different orders. He used them as his personal guard whenever he went into battle on the front lines (which he often did), and eventually established several units.		[[Eieber]] was quick to gather an army of Paladins, even bringing together those from many different orders. He used them as his personal guard whenever he went into battle on the front lines (which he often did), and eventually established several units.

	Paladins remained a part of the Alliance forces all throughout the [[Ages]]. A specific order was eventually established, based out of [[Arindell#The City\|Arindell]], called the [[First File]].		Paladins remained a part of the Alliance forces all throughout the [[Ages]]. A specific order was eventually established, based out of [[Arindell#The City\|Arindell]], called the [[First File]].

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	The origin of paladins is unknown. Anecdotal evidence suggests that their existence as far back as the [[mage Wars#The first Chaotic Period\|first chaotic period]] of the [[Mage Wars]]. Some orders have claimed to date back into [[Antiquity]] and even older, though it is more likely they are referring to traditions and not an actual organizational heredity.		The origin of paladins is unknown. Anecdotal evidence suggests that their existence as far back as the [[mage Wars#The first Chaotic Period\|first chaotic period]] of the [[Mage Wars]]. Some orders have claimed to date back into [[Antiquity]] and even older, though it is more likely they are referring to traditions and not an actual organizational heredity.

	By the [[Mage Wars#The Intermediate Period\|Intermediate Period]], paladins, [[Cleric]]s, and other such warriors were a permanent fixture throughout the verse.		By the [[Mage Wars#The Intermediate Period\|Intermediate Period]], paladins, [[Cleric]]s, [[Monk]]s, and other such warriors were a permanent fixture throughout the verse.

	==Characteristics==		==Characteristics==
	while no two orders are alike, Paladins all share one thing in common: they are holy warriors, fighting on the side of good. Unlike Clerics, all Paladins belong to religious orders devote to the [[One King]] or one or all of the [[Four Kings]].		while no two orders are alike, Paladins all share one thing in common: they are holy warriors, fighting on the side of good. Unlike Clerics, all Paladins belong to religious orders devote to the [[One King]] or one or all of the [[Four Kings]]. While Clerics are more ritualistic, paladins a very strong in faith.

	Paladin magic is not dissimilar from more widely-practiced forms, and indeed the power comes from the same place. Most paladins are [[Magic#Endo-Magic\|Endo-Mages]], though many orders include some [[Magic#Exo-Magic\|exo-magic]] techniques.		Paladin magic is not dissimilar from more widely-practiced forms, and indeed the power comes from the same place. Most paladins are [[Magic#Endo-Magic\|Endo-Mages]], though many orders include some [[Magic#Exo-Magic\|exo-magic]] techniques. The key difference is that, while traditional magic is based on need, the Paladin's magic comes from faith.

	Because all magic is need-driven, Paladins use their ~~religious beliefs~~ to cast spells. This makes them in many cases much more powerful than the average mage, especially as a military unit.		Because all magic is need-driven, Paladins use their belief to cast spells. This makes them in many cases much more powerful than the average mage, especially as a military unit. Though solitary paladins exist, most were parts of squadrons or small military forces. These proved exceptionally powerful in battle. With training emphasizing stamina and the ability to heal themselves and each other, Paladin forces could often defeat armies several orders of magnitude over their size.

			==Training==
			Paladin training involves two parts: basic skills, and faith. Paladins are primarily heavy armor combatants, so their conventional training focuses around weapons, armor, and martial combat. Horsemanship is also taught alongside mounted combat. The Order of the Cardinal Star requires paladins to excel in three specific areas: the hammer, the heavy sword, and longbow. From a purely militaristic standpoint, this gives the paladin incredible versatility, allowing them to act as ranged(bow), defensive(sword and shield), and offensive(two-handed hammer), as the situation calls for it.

			Additionally, even when dismounted, a paladin can run as fast as a horse(with the aid of magic) and most are exceptionally agile, making close-range bow attacks also possible. The addition of fully-armored, mounted combatants and light-armored, high speed mounted, makes an army of paladins undefeatable in conventional warfare.

			The faith-portion of a paladin's training is considerably more difficult, and much more personal. Paladins do not carry traditional cruciform swords, but rather the [[Cordosa Sword]], which transforms the power of their faith into a blade. An initiate becomes a paladin the day he can activate the Cordosa Sword; but for many this is a quest that may take a lifetime to achieve. Only a small number of initiates become Paladins, most become either clerics, or continue their training indefinitely.

	==Paladins in the Alliance==		==Paladins in the Alliance==

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	==Paladins in the Alliance==		==Paladins in the Alliance==
	[[Uther]] was quick to gather an army of Paladins, even bringing together those from many different orders. He used them as his personal guard whenever he went into battle on the front lines(which he often did), and eventually established several units.		[[Uther]] was quick to gather an army of Paladins, even bringing together those from many different orders. He used them as his personal guard whenever he went into battle on the front lines (which he often did), and eventually established several units.

	Paladins remained a part of the Alliance forces all throughout the [[Ages]]. A specific order was eventually established, based out of [[Arindell#The City\|Arindell]], called the [[First File]].		Paladins remained a part of the Alliance forces all throughout the [[Ages]]. A specific order was eventually established, based out of [[Arindell#The City\|Arindell]], called the [[First File]].

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	Paladin magic is not dissimilar from more widely-practiced forms, and indeed the power comes from the same place. Most paladins are [[Magic#Endo-Magic\|Endo-Mages]], though many orders include some [[Magic#Exo-Magic\|exo-magic]] techniques.		Paladin magic is not dissimilar from more widely-practiced forms, and indeed the power comes from the same place. Most paladins are [[Magic#Endo-Magic\|Endo-Mages]], though many orders include some [[Magic#Exo-Magic\|exo-magic]] techniques.

	Because all magic is need-driven, Paladins ~~are able to~~ use their religious beliefs ~~and focus to~~ to ~~aid in casting~~ spells. This makes them in many cases much more powerful than the average mage, especially as a military unit.		Because all magic is need-driven, Paladins use their religious beliefs to cast spells. This makes them in many cases much more powerful than the average mage, especially as a military unit.

	==Paladins in the Alliance==		==Paladins in the Alliance==

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	The origin of paladins is unknown. Anecdotal evidence suggests that their existence as far back as the [[mage Wars#The first Chaotic Period\|first chaotic period]] of the [[Mage Wars]]. Some orders have claimed to date back into [[Antiquity]] and even older, though it is more likely they are ~~reffering~~ to traditions and not an actual organizational heredity.		The origin of paladins is unknown. Anecdotal evidence suggests that their existence as far back as the [[mage Wars#The first Chaotic Period\|first chaotic period]] of the [[Mage Wars]]. Some orders have claimed to date back into [[Antiquity]] and even older, though it is more likely they are referring to traditions and not an actual organizational heredity.

	By the [[Mage Wars#The Intermediate Period\|Intermediate Period]], paladins, [[Cleric]]s, and other such warriors were a permanent fixture throughout the verse.		By the [[Mage Wars#The Intermediate Period\|Intermediate Period]], paladins, [[Cleric]]s, and other such warriors were a permanent fixture throughout the verse.

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	*The [[Order of the Western Wind]]		*The [[Order of the Western Wind]]
	*The [[Order of the Eastern Sea]]		*The [[Order of the Eastern Sea]]
	*The Order of the Northern Front		*The [[Order of the Northern Front]]
	*The Order of the Southern Stone		*The [[Order of the Southern Stone]]
	*The [[First File#Order of the Cardinal Star\|Order of the Cardinal Star]]		*The [[First File#Order of the Cardinal Star\|Order of the Cardinal Star]]

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	By the end of the [[Mage Wars]], five main denominations of paladins existed.		By the end of the [[Mage Wars]], five main denominations of paladins existed.

	*The Order of the Western Wind		*The [[Order of the Western Wind]]
	*The Order of the Eastern Sea		*The [[Order of the Eastern Sea]]
	*The Order of the Northern Front		*The Order of the Northern Front
	*The Order of the Southern Stone		*The Order of the Southern Stone