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Creighton · 05-16-06, 02:17 PM

First, thanks to Leanthar for his swift response to my meanderings as to where to post this...

Now, for my odd request...

I believe, though the course of recent RP, that Creighton is ready to surrender his Paladinship.

I say this because (as my CD thread and my discussion recently with Ozymandias AND my recent RP in game), I believe the character has evolved in ways that I didn't anticipate. Having played paladins many times over the last 10 years or so (since Unearthed Arcana made them an official class), I know that being true to their deity and their cause is of paramount importance. In Creighton's case, he has learned the value of friendship, family, and love through his adventures on Layonara. Having lost his only family at an early age, he embraced the rigorous discipline of the Paladin and welcomed it, as it filled the yawning void in his soul left by that horrible night. Now, however, he has been exposed to and begun to embrace the generosity and selflessness of others, and has begun to believe that Toran's light need not only stand for justice; joy also could be a vestige of the grand Light. Also, in this "new" light he believes he has found, he firmly believes that he is falling in love; something that he never believed possible. Given this, I don't think the character would feel the bond to his service to his deity as strongly; or perhaps, no PROBABLY, would see the love that he feels as Toran showing him a new, different, and better destiny.

I do believe that Creighton would continue to be a worshiper of Toran (he was raised on those values), but I believe that his alignment would now gravitate more toward Chaotic Good; I say this under the impression that he would now, with the fresh new belief structure that he has formed, place the value of those he cares about over laws if he believed such laws unjust (whereas before, he would have had total faith in said laws).

All of this said, I believe that the character's motives will in the near future place him in a position of leaving the paladinship; not in disgrace, but in what he believes is Toran guiding him to a different end. I believe this would change his class to that of a fighter, and as I said above, move his alignment to CG with lawful tendancies. I was wondering if it were possible to regress the character back to level 7 (I've only just achieved this; I think I have 1800 or so xp into 7th) and pick him up from there as a fighter. He will still maintain his old belief structure; justice and protection will still be strong motivating factors for him, but the love of his friends and his chosen will become the apex of his life.

I already have a pretty good plan as to how I'm going to RP this out; this isn't a spur of the moment decision. I've put a good deal of thought into this.

If any of this is impossible, that's fine. I'm used to making requests of DM's and having them rejected; most times in the past I have found that the DM was right and I was wrong, anyway.

Regardless, I will continue to be a satisfied member of the Layonara community, and continue to enjoy this world you've brought us.

http://www.layonaraonline.com/forums...osts=9&start=1

I'm not sure if I did the link to my CD thread right...but I tried

Thanks for your time, consideration, and imagination!

P.S. Any thoughts, opinions, or criticisms are welcome...I'm always looking to raise my game.

05-16-06, 02:17 PM	#3
Creighton Adamantium Golem Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Character Submission First, thanks to Leanthar for his swift response to my meanderings as to where to post this... Now, for my odd request... I believe, though the course of recent RP, that Creighton is ready to surrender his Paladinship. I say this because (as my CD thread and my discussion recently with Ozymandias AND my recent RP in game), I believe the character has evolved in ways that I didn't anticipate. Having played paladins many times over the last 10 years or so (since Unearthed Arcana made them an official class), I know that being true to their deity and their cause is of paramount importance. In Creighton's case, he has learned the value of friendship, family, and love through his adventures on Layonara. Having lost his only family at an early age, he embraced the rigorous discipline of the Paladin and welcomed it, as it filled the yawning void in his soul left by that horrible night. Now, however, he has been exposed to and begun to embrace the generosity and selflessness of others, and has begun to believe that Toran's light need not only stand for justice; joy also could be a vestige of the grand Light. Also, in this "new" light he believes he has found, he firmly believes that he is falling in love; something that he never believed possible. Given this, I don't think the character would feel the bond to his service to his deity as strongly; or perhaps, no PROBABLY, would see the love that he feels as Toran showing him a new, different, and better destiny. I do believe that Creighton would continue to be a worshiper of Toran (he was raised on those values), but I believe that his alignment would now gravitate more toward Chaotic Good; I say this under the impression that he would now, with the fresh new belief structure that he has formed, place the value of those he cares about over laws if he believed such laws unjust (whereas before, he would have had total faith in said laws). All of this said, I believe that the character's motives will in the near future place him in a position of leaving the paladinship; not in disgrace, but in what he believes is Toran guiding him to a different end. I believe this would change his class to that of a fighter, and as I said above, move his alignment to CG with lawful tendancies. I was wondering if it were possible to regress the character back to level 7 (I've only just achieved this; I think I have 1800 or so xp into 7th) and pick him up from there as a fighter. He will still maintain his old belief structure; justice and protection will still be strong motivating factors for him, but the love of his friends and his chosen will become the apex of his life. I already have a pretty good plan as to how I'm going to RP this out; this isn't a spur of the moment decision. I've put a good deal of thought into this. If any of this is impossible, that's fine. I'm used to making requests of DM's and having them rejected; most times in the past I have found that the DM was right and I was wrong, anyway. Regardless, I will continue to be a satisfied member of the Layonara community, and continue to enjoy this world you've brought us. http://www.layonaraonline.com/forums...osts=9&start=1 I'm not sure if I did the link to my CD thread right...but I tried Thanks for your time, consideration, and imagination! P.S. Any thoughts, opinions, or criticisms are welcome...I'm always looking to raise my game. __________________ "All that is necessary for Evil to succeed is for good men to stand by and do nothing." "May it be a evening star shines down upon you; "May it be when darkness falls your heart will be true."