Order of Paladins

Soldiers within the Army of Titan’s cavalry division are given the option of joining the Order of Paladins, where they are trained by priests to eventually become paladins, mounted warriors possessing holy and healing magic in addition to their warrior training.

Both enlisted knights and officers may issue to petition to join. Should the Knight Templar deem a petitioner worthy, he will initiate him into the Order. Once inducted, paladins hold themselves to the Order’s code, following a set of strict rules and beliefs. Paladins fight in the name of good, to defend Titan against evil, and to help their allies whenever they can.

The primary training these men undergo is not militaristic in nature, but rather, spiritual. Thus, the warriors who seek to become paladins are often of good nature, inclined to do good in the world, whenever they can, so long as that the means they achieve this is also of ethical value. Though they are not required to devote themselves to any religious beliefs, many do -- seeing their advancement to become a paladin as a call to duty.

When sent into the field, they become an icon of moral value, fighting with a sort of righteous fury, tending to their fallen allies with care, while smiting their foe with extreme might.

In the field, the paladins serve as one of the army’s strongest offensive units, but also serve as field medics. Paladins also serve as the primary contra-undead force within the army. Their years of training in holy magic allow them to turn the undead, so long as the Paladin is strong enough physically, and spiritually. The Order of Paladins often serve as escourts and bodyguards of the priests when traveling.

Standard issue equipment for the paladins is a blessed warhammer, having a flat end and spiked point, a cavalry shield, full plate armor, warhorse and steel barding.

Enlisted cavalry joining the Order are given a rank equivalent to their previous Warrior rank. Officers join as Paladins, the first rank considered equivalent to an officer rank. The Knight Templar leads the Order, oversees inductions, as well as promotions. He may do solely at his discretion, but more likely with the aid of a committee of high ranking and long standing Paladins.

• PA-5: Knight Templar (KtT)
• PA-4: Paladin (Pal)
• PA-3: Crusader (Cru)
• PA-2: Cavalier (Cav)
• PA-1: Knight (Kn)
• PA-0: Squire (Sq)