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Paladin

Holy knight of valor, blending martial skill with divine magic.

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Overview

Drawn from The Redeemer npc dialogue.EQ1Primary · mirrored · best available source

You say, ‘Hail, Irak Altil

Irak Altil says ‘Ah ______, it is so good to see you again. I hope my sword has been treating you well. What [brings you here], friend?’

You say, ‘What brings me here?’

Irak Altil says ‘Yes, what is your purpose here? Perhaps you are curious as to how I’ve gotten here? Would you [like me to tell you]?’

You say, ‘I would like you to tell me.’

Irak Altil says ‘Let us start at the beginning. I, in my mortal form, was a follower of Quellious. As a young paladin, my tutors early on noticed my talents at spell-casting and my skills as a swordsman. I surpassed all of my mentor’s expectations but I still had a [lot to learn].’

You say, ‘A lot to learn?’

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Official Lore

6

Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.

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You say, ‘Hail, Kalatrina Plossen’ Kalatrina Plossen says ‘Hail! Welcome to the Hall of Truth. We, the Knights of Truth, are all the hope this city has of loosening the grip of Lucan D’lere and his militia. I seek a young knight to [serve the will of the Truthbringer].’ You say, ‘I serve the will of the Truthbringer.’

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The Fall From Grace

In-game bookVerant/SOE

The Fall From Grace I be tellin' ye that I know the way me mate fell from the grace of his god there. He be fightin' and bashin' out in front of Butcher. The gobbies were movin' in makin' their presence known, and the King 'imself was there fightin. We got 'em back, pushin' and pushin' till they ain't fightin' any more but he went on a fightin'.

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The Power of the Gods

In-game bookVerant/SOE

The Power of the Gods and its effect upon The Land of Norrath It has been many years since the land has felt the presence of the humanoid races. It has seen the rise and fall of empires. In time all of these mighty empires may fall, but one thing is certain; The gods will forever remain and so shall ye if ye serve them.

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Profiles

Official articleVerant

Name: Delanus The Doubtful Race: Human Class: Paladin Pride and foolishness cost me my sword. Once a great warrior, I traveled the lands slaying the weak. I strove to make Rallos Zek proud. Yet, I doubted. I yearned for a visit from my God, yet he never found me worthy enough. Thus, I began to loose faith.

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NRChalfPalNote

In-game bookVerant/SOE

Your talents and interests in nurturing and defending of our lands and citizens, and your selfless devotion to The Rainlord, Karana, has been acknowledged by the Storm Reapers of Rivervale. Deliver this note of acknowledgment to Kaya Cloudfoot and she will instruct you further on your path to becoming a Paladin of the Storm Reapers.

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NRCgnmPalNote

In-game bookVerant/SOE

The Abbey of Deep Musing has recognized your faith in our creator, Brell Serilis, The Duke of Below. You are invited to join The Deep Muses as a Paladin, an elite defender of Ak'Anon and Brells faithful denizens of the Underfoot. Deliver this note of acknowledgment to Lewis Reldnok at the Abbey of Deep Musings to begin your training.

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Further sources

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Community articles

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