Paladin

Paladins are warriors of Britannia that live by a strict code and are versed in the art of magic.

The Way of the Paladin
These noble warriors hail from Trinsic, in the warm southern reaches of Britannia. There, the sworn oath can be taken at great value, and none fear betrayal, for the paladins live the virtue of Honor. Their deep beliefs in the value of good lend strength to their magic, which they wield with a certain flair. Paladins have a very strict code which they live by. They value this code above all things, including their own life. Paladins never steal or start petty squabbles. Because a paladin is so skilled and trustworthy, they are respected by everyone, and doubted by no one. They are a powerful and trustworthy companion on even the most perilous journey.

Years of training in arms has allowed the paladins to become proficient in most forms of combat, and they can masterfully wield even the heaviest halberd or two-handed sword. As well, no form of armour is too unwieldly for these honorable warriors. Their strong faith lends power to their magic, and they are unafraid of trusting themselves to enchanted arms or armour

Paladins are among the Older Professions.

Statistics
In Ultima IV, paladins get a "1" on the multiplicator for magic powers ( Formula: (INT × X = MP)). The best normal armour they can wear is plate and the best normal weapons they can wield are a halberd and a crossbow. The best magical weapons they can wield are the magic sword and the magic axe and their best magical armour is magic plate.

In Ultima V, paladins strangely can no longer use magic. There are no more restrictions on armor and weapons, and with the hight STR of the class, paladins can easily equip any kind of weapons and armour.

In Ultima VI, paladins still have not regained their magical powers.

In Ultima IX, the paladin receives Level 2 STR, Level 2 INT, +5 Karma, a chain coif, and a map of Trinsic as a starting bonus.

Examples
Paladins of Britannia fight for the good and just cause, not for fame. Nonetheless, some did gain fame anyway:


 * Dupre, one of the Companions of the Avatar and the most famous paladin.
 * Lucero, who manages to regain his honor after losing it.
 * Lucian, a long-dead paladin.
 * Sir Caradon, a young paladin during the gargoyle war.
 * Michelle, who knows all about Serpent's Hold.

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