Another survey here. On your top ten list who would you consider to be the best of the best within the guild ranks. This is completely up to you, and you can base it off any standards you want. From being the most honorable to being the most skilled in combat, to making the best suit of armor. I'd appreciate it if you could include maybe a sentence or two explaining each paladin you ranked. Thanks for your help, trying to compile some info for the guild.

Brittany (...the player of Aspasia Darkbrook)


"If ever the Darkness should conquer the Light, the last gleam shall come from the uplifted blade of one of a righteous Paladin."

Sir Cleoworth, paladin initiation speech.

Best in the guild?
Blas
Bistro
Lennon
Madagin (mad man)
Redarch

there are others i know i'm forgetting, but this would be my list of people i'd follow into the gates of hell with nothing more then a nod... guild members i've known for far too long to doubt their motives for i know they're always thinking of the guild first, personal issues second




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It wont heal if you dont stop picking at it.

I would also include Hegemonic, even though he's been away for some time.




~ The eye is not satisfied with seeing,
Nor the ear filled with hearing.
That which hath been is that
which shall be,
And that which hath been done is that
which shall be done;
And there is nothing new under the sun.

Hmm very tricky but heres my top 10 ..

Stephania -- the Best of the best

the rest are in no real order, just a list as it came to mind

Bistro -- He's the reason Ruslip started training all the weapons
Rayac -- A paladin to the death and a great friend
Michael -- A true paladin at heart, always willing to help
Redarch -- The Dwarven master Paladin, utmost respect
Madigan -- A calm figure in a storm and a torrent in battle
Nixieg -- A stand up guy and all round Paladin
Lennon -- Taught me about forging, no easy task, and still one of the best
Hegemonic -- Nothing turned him away from his Paladin Ideals.
Clynlyn -- If for nothing else, his tireless work in the forge was awe inspiring

Notable others prolly go on far too long .. but Sejanes, Ciroce, Phanton, Ellsdragon, Daython
Caxz, Cristhoph, Coine, Sigarra and Saggitarri.

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Ruslip the fat n ugly Dwarf

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You do realise its just words.. RIGHT ?

Another paladin that should be included:

Taghz


~ The eye is not satisfied with seeing,
Nor the ear filled with hearing.
That which hath been is that
which shall be,
And that which hath been done is that
which shall be done;
And there is nothing new under the sun.

Lessee, who am I gonna forget here...

Nisondra - The first person and Paladin I meet.
Portense - The first of many to drag my dead carcass to saftey. I train brawling and LT cause of Port.
Redarch - For telling a confused Paladin about Sablina's and all the questions since.
Drongol - The first non-happy huggy person I met, and Elfcleava.
Daython - For my first set of gauntlets, forged at that.
Creast - My first Ride, and dieing twice on it.
Bistro - The box popper, "I always got time for one more, bro."
Raidusk - If the heavy cookie eating lizard wasn't around, there was always Raid to open my boxes, happily.
Teilnsar - My soulstone.
Ocelott - My first set of HP, no more leathers.
Clynlyn - The set of plate I wear to this day.
Glemm - For telling me about the CDL.
Ruslip - cause he's fat 'n ugly and on the same side of the pond. ;)
Shandia - She knows why.


Chestham

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"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell

I hear that Deutz guy is pretty nice... bit of a nerd... but he's a good guy <smile>

No but seriously, I agree with everyone on the names mentioned above.. all of them deserve praise as all of them brought something new to our guild. Hooray for Paladins!!!

Deutz

As always, it is truely humbling to be mentioned among fine paladins. I admire many of our paladins, but to list them would be too long. I will however mention some of my first mentors within the guild. Truely, they formed Madigan's ideas and principals:

Erieck
Towerlocke
Krymson
Tigerfang
Buzzle
Michael (old version) (although I like the new version just fine as well)
Teilnsar
Khayree

Bottom line is that we are really blessed to have so many good people within our ranks.

Madigan

Ponders..... well I will mention one because he has rarely recieved what is due to him. I agree with most of the names mentioned and feel honored to be one of them.......

So to the guy that kept my spirits up and my life together and reminded me that the folks need a leader even when you feel like everything is lost, your life has ended and you feel so incredibly helpless and weak. Someone who stood by me and encouraged me to recall those things I knew were true and right and must be done. A silent presence that showed courage through persistance. In ways I was a bit surprised, which was a good thing for it showed me the steadfast heart of the guild. During the Sorrow wars when I felt lost and ready to crumble at the death of Lissanda, it was Taghz that built me back up.

So a bow and a bended knee to the model of persistance and dedication to the guild in Taghz. I don't believe I ever properly said thank you so allow this to serve the purpose.

Daython

>>Another survey here. On your top ten list who would you consider to be the best of the best within the guild ranks. This is completely up to you, and you can base it off any standards you want. From being the most honorable to being the most skilled in combat, to making the best suit of armor. I'd appreciate it if you could include maybe a sentence or two explaining each paladin you ranked. Thanks for your help, trying to compile some info for the guild.

These are, in my opinion, some of the best paladins out there. IMHO, true examples of what a paladin should be. In no particular order (and I know I'm almost definitely missing some people):

1. Redarch
2. Ciroce
3. Sigarra
4. Ruslip
5. Lennon
6. Kedri
7. Erieck
8. Tyden
9. Cristoph
10. Sagittarii
11. Daython
12. Dolph

~Coine

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"We have met the enemy and it is us."
---Walt Kelly

Anybody remember cot tens? Thats the first paladin I heard of when I came to the realms, it might have been a story though.

TF paladin

I'm not usually one togive praise and adoration on the boards, usually it is saved for in game. However, well that is rather difficult seeing that I am no longer playing. My list is not of the top 10 Paladins, nor those who are popular or the most vocal. My list is of those I feel have either shown themselves to be excellent examples of Paladins in the game, either across all domains or within one or two. These are the individuals in which I have personally seen some gleam of potential. These are not in any order and I don't even know who's still left in the game anymore. So without further adue...

Rekon - A great up-and-coming Paladin. A bit to ambitious for my taste, but he is a true friend, and I've never seen him turn away someone who needs a hand. If he would just learn some patience he'll be one of the big ones.

Deutz - A scholarly whelp, friendly and always ready to lend a hand. Someone I am proud to consider a personal Squire.

Ecoles - A smart trainer, sometimes quick to judge, but someone that will drop what hes doing if you need his help.

Khayree - The perfect example of a female Paladin. Courteous and courageous, a true friend.

Sagittarii - Always a great guy to be around. A fine example of a Paladin, and one who will be remembered for years to come.

Phanton - While I don't get along or agree with his player, I think that the aid he gives to young Paladins is praiseworthy.

Thorbain - Again just an all-around nice guy, and one I would trust with my sister (assuming I had one).

Chestham - Always liked this guy. A fine upstanding Paladin.

Necidem - Well he's Lennon's bro, I had to mention him.

Divy - A fine lass, Khayreeesque.

Maliktoo - Another fine example of a Paladin, at least in my mind.

Coine - Say what you will about this lass, shes got spunk, and is a trustworthy Paladin. I'd even let her date my sister, hehe.

Sheesh there are so many others, but I am drawing a blank. See what happens when you don't play the game for a while and the useless stuff you teach and study for your dissertation takes over? ANYWAY, all these people in my mind are excellent examples of up-and-coming Paladins. If we can ever get some of the old geezers to give up the reigns to the guild they will be the ones in charge. Hehehe. Well, except for Khay, shes older than most of the geezers ::snicker::

--Just a "clueless" Squire

Big as Pebbles, Strong as Talc, Smarter than you, I am - Lennon's Bulldog

I will say that even being mentioned among all these great names is an honor. Thank you.

Deutz

Ack, stop shining that light over here, it disrupts those shadows of anonymity I like to work in.


Chestham

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"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell

<<Sir Beren: Paladin Guild Leader Exemplar>>

Amen! And don't forget he took one for the team.

Canaw, Advocate of Sir Beren

Geez you guys...I truly didn't realize how much I missed ya all till I started reading all the responses both here and in the General Discussions Folder -- all this reminiscing brought back so many many great memories.

Not sure what you're collecting the information for Aspasia <by the way...Hi!!>, but I'm sure glad you decided to do it.

Khayree

Brittany,

I fully agree with your list and would add two more names of "those who hold their beliefs and convictions passionately" and are willing to enter into vigorous debate:

Phanton
Madigan

Redarch

<lol>

Honorably Outspoken, pretty much sums it up, Blasword could also be included in the outspoken list.

Shivus

PS: How did you remember me Brittany?

<<Necidem - Well he's Lennon's bro, I had to mention him.

Glad to know someone loves me... :chortles:

Was Neci

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...The way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.
Miyamoto Musashi
A Book of Five Rings