So, I've been doing some pondering as of late, to try and further flesh out Zauds roleplay a bit. So I thought I'd post my thoughts on the differences between Chadatru, Rutilor, and Botolf and see what other people had to say. Understand this is by no means a law of how to roleplay, but merely my thoughts on faith and the Paladin. Everyone has their own interpretation.
The way I look at things is on a scale of 1 - 10, 1 being the most good you can be, and 10 being the most evil you can be, Rutilor is a 1, Botolf a 10 and Chadatru is a 5.
Rutilor is the god of truth, justice is black and white to him, a simple right and wrong. Justice isn't necessarily just what is dictated by provincial law, but what is passed down by Rutilor to his followers, that even the governemtn must fear a Paladin of Rutilor because they are the law, they are judge, jury and executioner. They are justice to the extreme and the epitomy of good. A Paladin of Rutilor will not lie. Paladins I see that fit this mold are Inquisitors, Holy Zealots, and Judges.
Botolf is the god of fallen Paladins and Thieves. Justice is an illusion to Botolf, nothing more then a way to manipulate people into doing what you want them to do. It is the worlds greatest lie. Justice is put forth by people of power in order that they might control their people through fear of punishment, and intimidation. Justice is nothing more then a tool to become rich, powerful and gain control over the masses. A Paladin of Botolf will lie, cheat, steal, kill, and do whatever is necessary for their own means. Paladins that fit this mold are Holy Zealots, Fallen Paladins, Dark Paladins, Corrupt Politicians, Corrupt Judges.
Chadatru is the god of justice. Justice isn't so simple as to be defined as black and white. Even though a provincial law says that stealing is against the law, a man who steals money from a corrupt government in order to feed his friends and family certainly is not doing any injustice in Chadatrus eyes. He is the father of structure, a belief that for things to remain balanced, there needs to be order. A Paladin of Chadatru may not necessarily lie outright, but certainly not tell the whole truth if by telling the truth it will cause more damage then what has already been done. Paladins of Chadatru are possibly the hardest to roleplay, being both a mix of Rutilor and Botolf, they walk a fine line of balances, an understanding that life is not black and white, but a constant series of gray encounters that must be judged and weighed heavily before a decision can be made. Paladins that fit this mold would be Military Leaders, Diplomats, Soldiers, Mercenaries.
Just my thoughts........
~Player of Zaud (Platinum)
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