Paladins

Paladins are holy warriors, fiercely dedicated to a cause. They swear an oath - to a god, to a country, or even to themselves - and gain divine power so long as they follow it.

About
Paladins gain power through their faithfulness to their oath. They can swear a wide variety of oaths, for a wide variety of reasons, but so long as they uphold their principles, they become fierce, powerful combatants.

Oaths
Paladin oaths can take a variety of forms - they can be organizational, such as those often sworn by members of the Order of the Flaming Sword, or they can be personalized, differing from paladin to paladin. Whatever the case, those that break their oaths often risk losing their powers, though sometimes they gain an entirely different set, becoming an Oathbreaker.

Paladins in Somara are generally categorized into one of thirteen different oaths, depending on the tenets that they swear to uphold.
 * Oath of the Ancients
 * These paladins (often called fey knights, green knights, or horned knights) love the beauty in the natural world, and seek to preserve it, often gaining minor druidic magic.
 * Oath of Conquest
 * These paladins (often called knight tyrants or iron mongers) seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies, thriving on the power they get over others.
 * Oath of the Crown
 * These paladins serve the laws of society, typically allying themselves with the government of a certain region.
 * Oath of Devotion
 * These paladins (often called cavaliers, white knights, or holy warriors) serve the forces of good, guarding the world against darkness.
 * Oath of the Grave
 * These paladins (often called winter knights, black knights, or grave knights) hate the undead, see them as an abomination and violation of the natural order, and seek to destroy them at all costs.
 * Oath of Heresy
 * These paladins embark on a crusade against a certain god or belief system, and seek to destroy it or root it out at all costs.
 * Oath of Heroism
 * These paladins embrace the idea of doing great things and aspire to be revered as a hero.
 * Oath of Inquisition
 * These paladins (often called inquisitors) serve a church or religious organization, and seek to root out dissent or evildoers who speak out against their beliefs.
 * Oathbreaker
 * These paladins have violated their oath for whatever reason, typically instead pursuing some great darkness or evil power.
 * Oath of Redemption
 * These paladins (often called redeemers) believe that no one is too far gone for redemption, and typically resort to violence as a last resort.
 * Oath of Treachery
 * These paladins (often called blackguards) care only for their own power and survival, forswearing all that does not lead to personal gain.
 * Oath of Vengeance
 * These paladins (often called avengers or dark knights) uphold a solemn commitment to punish those who have committed a grievous sin, either against them personally or against the world as a whole.
 * Oath of the Watchers
 * These paladins swear an oath to defend the mortal realm from the predation of extraplanar creatures.