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David: added ^ to Block spell

2026-04-10T23:35:55Z

added ^ to Block spell

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	==== <p><span id="3rd Level">'''3rd Level''' ====		==== <p><span id="3rd Level">'''3rd Level''' ====
	<blockquote>''Divine Fear'': this acts as a Fear against the unholy, as considered by a given Paladin’s creed. It’s delivered via weapon or packet, and called as "Divine Fear".</blockquote><blockquote>''#^Strength of Will:'' renders the Paladin immune to Fear effects for one encounter or five minutes. If it tries to scare you, by any mechanic, Strength of Will prevents it.</blockquote><blockquote>''^Immovable:'' an Immovable Paladin is immune to any effect other than his own free will that would cause him to move away from his current position. Immovable Paladins may move at a slow walk while this effect is active. Knockback, Whirlwind, Push, and similar effects are ignored, with “No Effect Immoveable”. As an exception to the normal rules regarding expiration of effects, Immovable may at the player’s option sustain all the way until resurrection. Immovable Paladins are not commonly dragged off for ransom or bait.</blockquote><blockquote>''Block'': Block is called as a "Divine Block" - it's defense to a melee attack and treats that attack as though the Paladin had successfully interposed his shield in between the weapon and the attack. </blockquote>		<blockquote>''Divine Fear'': this acts as a Fear against the unholy, as considered by a given Paladin’s creed. It’s delivered via weapon or packet, and called as "Divine Fear".</blockquote><blockquote>''#^Strength of Will:'' renders the Paladin immune to Fear effects for one encounter or five minutes. If it tries to scare you, by any mechanic, Strength of Will prevents it.</blockquote><blockquote>''^Immovable:'' an Immovable Paladin is immune to any effect other than his own free will that would cause him to move away from his current position. Immovable Paladins may move at a slow walk while this effect is active. Knockback, Whirlwind, Push, and similar effects are ignored, with “No Effect Immoveable”. As an exception to the normal rules regarding expiration of effects, Immovable may at the player’s option sustain all the way until resurrection. Immovable Paladins are not commonly dragged off for ransom or bait.</blockquote><blockquote>''^Block'': Block is called as a "Divine Block" - it's defense to a melee attack and treats that attack as though the Paladin had successfully interposed his shield in between the weapon and the attack. </blockquote>

	==== <p><span id="4th Level">'''4th Level''' ====		==== <p><span id="4th Level">'''4th Level''' ====

David: removed the 1/3 to the conviction wording for Focus

2026-04-08T15:50:54Z

removed the 1/3 to the conviction wording for Focus

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	[[Class Feature\|'''Class Feature''']]'': Lay Hands:'' Perhaps the most common signature of Paladins across the worlds, Lay Hands allows your Paladin to relieve suffering at a touch. Lay Hands immediately ends the duration of all negative effects on a friendly target, regardless source, vector, or any other consideration. Lay Hands only affects willing targets, and requires that you actually touch your target with your hand (or a short weapon if your target is one of those people who hates being touched, like me.) Lay Hands can be used twice per reset, and gains an additional use at level 10/20/30/40. Lay Hands can always be used by any given Paladin on herself, given a hand to use for it and the free will to do so (enemy mind controllers cannot, for example, Command you to burn out all your Lay Hands on yourself unless you wanted to anyway.) This is called as "Lay Hands Cleanse".		[[Class Feature\|'''Class Feature''']]'': Lay Hands:'' Perhaps the most common signature of Paladins across the worlds, Lay Hands allows your Paladin to relieve suffering at a touch. Lay Hands immediately ends the duration of all negative effects on a friendly target, regardless source, vector, or any other consideration. Lay Hands only affects willing targets, and requires that you actually touch your target with your hand (or a short weapon if your target is one of those people who hates being touched, like me.) Lay Hands can be used twice per reset, and gains an additional use at level 10/20/30/40. Lay Hands can always be used by any given Paladin on herself, given a hand to use for it and the free will to do so (enemy mind controllers cannot, for example, Command you to burn out all your Lay Hands on yourself unless you wanted to anyway.) This is called as "Lay Hands Cleanse".

	[[Class Feature\|'''Class Feature''']]'': Conviction: '' This is a measure of how well and how consistently your Paladin adheres to her oath. It costs no SP, and caps at Rank 10 (for now). A Paladin’s base weapon Focus is ~~equal to one-third of her~~ Conviction Rank ~~(rounded down)~~. Conviction also influences her base mana pool, in a somewhat less linear fashion. Extra weapon Focus is available at rates explained in the chart below.. Extra mana is available, again see blow for specifics.		[[Class Feature\|'''Class Feature''']]'': Conviction: '' This is a measure of how well and how consistently your Paladin adheres to her oath. It costs no SP, and caps at Rank 10 (for now). A Paladin’s base weapon Focus is based on your Conviction Rank. Conviction also influences her base mana pool, in a somewhat less linear fashion. Extra weapon Focus is available at rates explained in the chart below.. Extra mana is available, again see blow for specifics.

	Conviction typically accumulates at two points per event. Further noteworthy acts can accumulate as many as four in one event, but the curve steepens for the third and fourth points and cannot be counted on. Conviction Rank is equal to one-fifth of earned Conviction, rounded down. (Conviction’s also trivially easy to lose. If it ever reaches zero, a Plot event ensues.) For the benefit of people who prefer the visualization:		Conviction typically accumulates at two points per event. Further noteworthy acts can accumulate as many as four in one event, but the curve steepens for the third and fourth points and cannot be counted on. Conviction Rank is equal to one-fifth of earned Conviction, rounded down. (Conviction’s also trivially easy to lose. If it ever reaches zero, a Plot event ensues.) For the benefit of people who prefer the visualization:

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	''Divine Wrath'': Divine Wrath is a path that not all Paladins follow, though those who often see themselves delivering their Conviction's message to the lawless in the wastelands of the un-righteous find it a handy tool for their kit. Divine Wrath allows for the Purchase of the Slay Strike skill for 7 SP which can then be fueled with 4 energy per use</blockquote><blockquote>''Only When Called:'' This power renders a Paladin immune to the Curse of Death effect, regardless of how it's generated or applied. For a second purchase, a Paladin can also remove Curse of Death from someone else, once per reset.</blockquote>		''Divine Wrath'': Divine Wrath is a path that not all Paladins follow, though those who often see themselves delivering their Conviction's message to the lawless in the wastelands of the un-righteous find it a handy tool for their kit. Divine Wrath allows for the Purchase of the Slay Strike skill for 7 SP which can then be fueled with 4 energy per use</blockquote><blockquote>''Only When Called:'' This power renders a Paladin immune to the Curse of Death effect, regardless of how it's generated or applied. For a second purchase, a Paladin can also remove Curse of Death from someone else, once per reset.</blockquote>

			=== Paladin Heroic Powers ===
			'''Righteous Aura-''' prereq: Righteous Chorus - allows you to channel your spells through your aura. 2/reset you can call all allies in the sound of my voice magic (curative) can only be used
			in conjunction with life you consuming a holy symbol or using Desperate Rush

			'''Soothing Aura-''' You have suffused your aura with your ability to heal others. 2/reset you may call “Everyone in the sound of my Voice Magic 25 healing.”


			'''Strengthen Auras'''- Increases all auras by 1 step. This can only be taken twice.

			'''Prevalent Auras-''' Adds a use per reset to all Auras

			'''Aura Specialist-''' Increases a single Aura to Step 3. Can use the chosen aura one extra time per reset.

			Aura steps
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|
			\|Base
			\|<nowiki>+1 step</nowiki>
			\|<nowiki>+2 step</nowiki>
			\|<nowiki>+3 step</nowiki>
			\|-
			\|Hardening aura
			\|<nowiki>+10 refitable armor</nowiki>
			\|<nowiki>+20 refitable armor</nowiki>
			\|<nowiki>+30 refitable armor</nowiki>
			\|As before and ‘Body’ goes to armor first.
			\|-
			\|Aura of Courage
			\|Removes fear effects
			\|As before + 1 resist fear
			\|As before +1 resist mental
			\|Greater Courage Aura (immune to mental 5 minutes)
			\|-
			\|Fortitude
			\|<nowiki>+30 body</nowiki>
			\|As before but gives Recovery
			\|As before +30 additional body
			\|As before but Immune to Slay
			\|-
			\|Freedom Aura
			\|Ends binding and mind affecting
			\|As before + 1 resist for each effect type
			\|Break Enchantments
			\|All Allies Greater Freedom (immune to Binding 5 minutes)
			\|}

	== '''Codes:''' ==		== '''Codes:''' ==

Justin: updated Parry

2026-02-13T18:40:40Z

updated Parry

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	== '''Paladin [[Skills\|Skill]] Descriptions:''' ==		== '''Paladin [[Skills\|Skill]] Descriptions:''' ==
	<blockquote>''Focus + X'': This is directly added to a Paladin’s base weapon damage with any weapon in which the Paladin is proficient. Focus is purchased per hand and does not stack when using a two-handed weapon. Ambidexterity may never be used to stack it over your class maximum.</blockquote><blockquote>''Barrier'' '''-''' This skill allows the character to funnel their magic into damage absorbing barrier on themselves. This grants the character 20 points of damage negation, which cannot be readjusted, does stack with other temporary armor buffs, but are the first points lost.</blockquote><blockquote>''Blitz:'' This skill allows the character to land heavy blows with their weapon. When used, the character gains +5 ''Temporary Weapon Damage'', on their next 4 weapon swings. These effects must be used on all swings following the skill's activation and are 1 swing hit or miss.</blockquote><blockquote>''Craft Holy Symbol'': A very narrow crafting skill, this ingests 2 Uncommon Components (preferably Ore but any of herbal/residuum/ore will do in a pinch) and produces a small item that can be consumed to cast Life without the normal one minute casting time. For now, holy symbols work only for their creators; this may open a bit as time goes by and options are discovered. Crafting a holy symbol takes fifteen minutes but requires no special tools or equipment. Paladins with various craft powers can apply those to this process.</blockquote><blockquote>''Mana'': Mana is the fuel by which spells are generated. Purchased mana stacks on top of mana earned by Conviction. Spells cost an amount of mana equal to their level.</blockquote><blockquote>''Paladin Spells'': These are the tools of a Paladin’s magical trade. They are purchased once and usable with mana from that point forward.</blockquote><blockquote>''Energy'': This is the fuel that powers a Paladin’s martial skills. Paladins may purchase up to 24 Energy. Unlike their Warrior cousins, this is their limit - Paladins count on their magic and Conviction in a way Warriors do not, and consequently do not drive or direct Energy as well as Warriors do.</blockquote><blockquote>''Aura Blade'' '''-''' This skill adds the Flavor Carrier ''Magic'' to the character's weapon damage calls and increases the weapon's Base Damage by 1 for 5 minutes or one Encounter. This Flavor overrides any other Flavor that the weapon normally has.</blockquote><blockquote>''Weapon Ward: '' [[Effects#Weapon Ward\|Weapon Ward]] This skill will negate any ''Disarm/Shatter'' effect that targets a hand-held object in the possession of the character. If an effect hits multiple targets simultaneously, such as an explosive trap, it will protect a single item per use.</blockquote><blockquote>		<blockquote>''Focus + X'': This is directly added to a Paladin’s base weapon damage with any weapon in which the Paladin is proficient. Focus is purchased per hand and does not stack when using a two-handed weapon. Ambidexterity may never be used to stack it over your class maximum.</blockquote><blockquote>''Barrier'' '''-''' This skill allows the character to funnel their magic into damage absorbing barrier on themselves. This grants the character 20 points of damage negation, which cannot be readjusted, does stack with other temporary armor buffs, but are the first points lost.</blockquote><blockquote>''Blitz:'' This skill allows the character to land heavy blows with their weapon. When used, the character gains +5 ''Temporary Weapon Damage'', on their next 4 weapon swings. These effects must be used on all swings following the skill's activation and are 1 swing hit or miss.</blockquote><blockquote>''Craft Holy Symbol'': A very narrow crafting skill, this ingests 2 Uncommon Components (preferably Ore but any of herbal/residuum/ore will do in a pinch) and produces a small item that can be consumed to cast Life without the normal one minute casting time. For now, holy symbols work only for their creators; this may open a bit as time goes by and options are discovered. Crafting a holy symbol takes fifteen minutes but requires no special tools or equipment. Paladins with various craft powers can apply those to this process.</blockquote><blockquote>''Mana'': Mana is the fuel by which spells are generated. Purchased mana stacks on top of mana earned by Conviction. Spells cost an amount of mana equal to their level.</blockquote><blockquote>''Paladin Spells'': These are the tools of a Paladin’s magical trade. They are purchased once and usable with mana from that point forward.</blockquote><blockquote>''Energy'': This is the fuel that powers a Paladin’s martial skills. Paladins may purchase up to 24 Energy. Unlike their Warrior cousins, this is their limit - Paladins count on their magic and Conviction in a way Warriors do not, and consequently do not drive or direct Energy as well as Warriors do.</blockquote><blockquote>''Aura Blade'' '''-''' This skill adds the Flavor Carrier ''Magic'' to the character's weapon damage calls and increases the weapon's Base Damage by 1 for 5 minutes or one Encounter. This Flavor overrides any other Flavor that the weapon normally has.</blockquote><blockquote>''Weapon Ward: '' [[Effects#Weapon Ward\|Weapon Ward]] This skill will negate any ''Disarm/Shatter'' effect that targets a hand-held object in the possession of the character. If an effect hits multiple targets simultaneously, such as an explosive trap, it will protect a single item per use.</blockquote><blockquote>
	''Parry'': ~~Parry is called as a defense~~ to a melee attack ~~and stops all negatives associated with the blow. Parry may be used on melee attacks~~ that ~~normally take effect even~~ on ~~hits to shields~~. </blockquote><blockquote>''Riposte:'' Riposte causes an attacker to suffer the effects of his own melee strike. Riposte makes no guarantees of success - many attackers can employ effects to which they themselves are immune - but does guarantee the Paladin’s safety regardless of the outcome of the retaliatory strike. Riposte does not affect Riposted attacks; this is a gameplay consideration with mirrors facing mirrors.</blockquote><blockquote>''Disarm Strike: '' Disarm Strike is delivered via melee weapon and causes the [[Effects#Disarm\|Disarm]] effect on a successful hit. Disarm Strike, as an exception to the usual melee hit rules, does take effect on a successful strike directly to the target item. (''I know, I know, I’m just worn out explaining this to literally everyone that purchases this skill and opening it up saves my aspirin budget.'')</blockquote><blockquote>''Maim Strike:'' Maim Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Maim Limb\|Maim Limb]] effect on a successful melee hit. Limbs can be specified, but if they are not, the choice of afflicted limb goes to the defender.</blockquote><blockquote>''Slay Strike'': Slay Strike inflicts [[Effects#Slay\|Slay]] on a successful melee hit. This is identical in effect to other Slays, but bear in mind that Fighters aren't being judged for their body counts and Paladins are. Slay Strike is here to remove unrepentant evil (however you define that); slobbering it all over everything like ketchup on fries has... consequences.</blockquote><blockquote>''Stun Strike'': Stun Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Stun\|Stun]] effect on a successful melee hit</blockquote>		''Parry'': This skills allows the user to negate any one Physical Vector melee weapon-delivered attack that was successfully landed on the user. </blockquote><blockquote>''Riposte:'' Riposte causes an attacker to suffer the effects of his own melee strike. Riposte makes no guarantees of success - many attackers can employ effects to which they themselves are immune - but does guarantee the Paladin’s safety regardless of the outcome of the retaliatory strike. Riposte does not affect Riposted attacks; this is a gameplay consideration with mirrors facing mirrors.</blockquote><blockquote>''Disarm Strike: '' Disarm Strike is delivered via melee weapon and causes the [[Effects#Disarm\|Disarm]] effect on a successful hit. Disarm Strike, as an exception to the usual melee hit rules, does take effect on a successful strike directly to the target item. (''I know, I know, I’m just worn out explaining this to literally everyone that purchases this skill and opening it up saves my aspirin budget.'')</blockquote><blockquote>''Maim Strike:'' Maim Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Maim Limb\|Maim Limb]] effect on a successful melee hit. Limbs can be specified, but if they are not, the choice of afflicted limb goes to the defender.</blockquote><blockquote>''Slay Strike'': Slay Strike inflicts [[Effects#Slay\|Slay]] on a successful melee hit. This is identical in effect to other Slays, but bear in mind that Fighters aren't being judged for their body counts and Paladins are. Slay Strike is here to remove unrepentant evil (however you define that); slobbering it all over everything like ketchup on fries has... consequences.</blockquote><blockquote>''Stun Strike'': Stun Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Stun\|Stun]] effect on a successful melee hit</blockquote>

	<blockquote><span id="Healing Pool">''Healing Pool 1 & 2''</span> A Healing Pool is a small volume of raw mana a Paladin can use to seal up wounds. Each level of Healing Pool awards 25 points of healing; this is packet- or weapon-delivered in increments of 5 as "Divine X healing". Paladins may heal themselves without an in-game incant or a free hand (which here means that Paladins can self-heal while Silenced, confined, or deprived of both arms), announced as "Divine Heal X", also in increments of 5, up to 25 total healing per rank of spell pool. Each rank of spell pool also increases the cap of per use healing by 5, thus a Paladin with Spell Pool 2 a Paladin could heal for 10 points at a time. </blockquote>		<blockquote><span id="Healing Pool">''Healing Pool 1 & 2''</span> A Healing Pool is a small volume of raw mana a Paladin can use to seal up wounds. Each level of Healing Pool awards 25 points of healing; this is packet- or weapon-delivered in increments of 5 as "Divine X healing". Paladins may heal themselves without an in-game incant or a free hand (which here means that Paladins can self-heal while Silenced, confined, or deprived of both arms), announced as "Divine Heal X", also in increments of 5, up to 25 total healing per rank of spell pool. Each rank of spell pool also increases the cap of per use healing by 5, thus a Paladin with Spell Pool 2 a Paladin could heal for 10 points at a time. </blockquote>

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	\|Fortitude (~~0self~~ only, 1 module per reset)		\|Fortitude (self only, 1 module per reset)
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Mikecraft at 00:13, 6 January 2026

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	==== <p><span id="2nd Level">'''2nd Level''' ====		==== <p><span id="2nd Level">'''2nd Level''' ====
	<blockquote>''^Impenetrable'': prevents one attack from going to body, damage is applied normally to armor, instead. </blockquote><blockquote>~~''^Bodyguard'': diverts all effects (but not direct damage) from a friendly target in melee range to the Paladin casting this~~ spell~~. Once cast~~, ~~this is no longer optional~~ - ~~whatever hits your ward hits you instead~~, ~~no matter how much you would rather it didn’t~~. ~~Bodyguard continues transferring effects into bleed-out and like most effects~~, ~~ceases when~~ the ~~death count begins. Bodyguard is cast by weapon strike~~ and ~~called simply as "Bodyguard" -~~ the ~~weapon strike is required both~~ to ~~limit range and notify~~ your ~~protected that you're taking the effects and he/she~~ is ~~not. Your ward should be careful~~ to ~~notify~~ you ~~when you're afflicted~~.</blockquote><blockquote>''#^Resolve'': adds +2 strength for one encounter or five minutes, self-only</blockquote><blockquote>''#*Cure Disease:'' Ends the duration of all Disease effects on the target. This can be weapon or packet delivered as "Divine Cure Disease", determined by the Paladin at the time of casting.</blockquote>		<blockquote>''^Impenetrable'': prevents one attack from going to body, damage is applied normally to armor, instead. </blockquote><blockquote>Defender- This spell, when pre-loaded onto an individual, allows the paladin to use the Champion class Feature ‘Defend’ at some point during the next 1 hour/module. However, the Paladin may NOT use any active defenses once they decide to use the ‘Defend’ and must rely on passive defenses or the good graces of those around them to get them back in the fight. Aside from your mana pool, there is no limit to the number of people you can have under a Defender spell.</blockquote><blockquote>''#^Resolve'': adds +2 strength for one encounter or five minutes, self-only</blockquote><blockquote>''#*Cure Disease:'' Ends the duration of all Disease effects on the target. This can be weapon or packet delivered as "Divine Cure Disease", determined by the Paladin at the time of casting.</blockquote>

	==== <p><span id="3rd Level">'''3rd Level''' ====		==== <p><span id="3rd Level">'''3rd Level''' ====

Mikecraft at 23:57, 5 January 2026

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	==== <p><span id="2nd Level">'''2nd Level''' ====		==== <p><span id="2nd Level">'''2nd Level''' ====
	<blockquote>''^Impenetrable'': prevents one attack from going to body, damage is applied normally to armor, instead. </blockquote><blockquote>''^Bodyguard'': diverts all effects (but not direct damage) from a friendly target in melee range to the Paladin casting this spell. Once cast, this is no longer optional - whatever hits your ward hits you instead, ~~not~~ matter how much you would rather it didn’t. Bodyguard continues transferring effects into bleed-out and like most effects, ceases when the death count begins. Bodyguard is cast by weapon strike and called simply as "Bodyguard" - the weapon strike is required both to limit range and notify your protected that you're taking the ~~damage~~ and he/she is not. Your ward should be careful to notify you when you're afflicted.</blockquote><blockquote>''#^Resolve'': adds +2 strength for one encounter or five minutes, self-only</blockquote><blockquote>''#*Cure Disease:'' Ends the duration of all Disease effects on the target. This can be weapon or packet delivered as "Divine Cure Disease", determined by the Paladin at the time of casting.</blockquote>		<blockquote>''^Impenetrable'': prevents one attack from going to body, damage is applied normally to armor, instead. </blockquote><blockquote>''^Bodyguard'': diverts all effects (but not direct damage) from a friendly target in melee range to the Paladin casting this spell. Once cast, this is no longer optional - whatever hits your ward hits you instead, no matter how much you would rather it didn’t. Bodyguard continues transferring effects into bleed-out and like most effects, ceases when the death count begins. Bodyguard is cast by weapon strike and called simply as "Bodyguard" - the weapon strike is required both to limit range and notify your protected that you're taking the effects and he/she is not. Your ward should be careful to notify you when you're afflicted.</blockquote><blockquote>''#^Resolve'': adds +2 strength for one encounter or five minutes, self-only</blockquote><blockquote>''#*Cure Disease:'' Ends the duration of all Disease effects on the target. This can be weapon or packet delivered as "Divine Cure Disease", determined by the Paladin at the time of casting.</blockquote>

	==== <p><span id="3rd Level">'''3rd Level''' ====		==== <p><span id="3rd Level">'''3rd Level''' ====

David: updated wording of Stalwart to reflect it is a self target spell

2025-09-28T15:36:33Z

updated wording of Stalwart to reflect it is a self target spell

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	==== <p><span id="1st Level">'''1st Level'''</span> ====		==== <p><span id="1st Level">'''1st Level'''</span> ====
	<blockquote>''Ligh''t: Allows for the use of a muted flashlight or glowstick for up to 12 hours.</blockquote><blockquote>''^#Stalwart'': immediately repairs 5 points of [[armor]], fixing a breach if this takes the armor to (or over) its maximum rating. This is called simply as "Stalwart", so your opponent understands why you just refuse to fall down. Stalwart can also heal 5 body, in the rare cases where it's needed to do so, but it's almost always better to use Heal Pool for body damage.</blockquote><blockquote>''^#Shining Blade'': swings silver or magic for one strike</blockquote><blockquote>''*#Cure Weakness:'' ends the duration of all Weakness effects currently active on the target. This can be weapon or packet delivered as "Divine Cure Weakness", determined by the Paladin at the time of casting.</blockquote><blockquote>''Smite'': Smite boosts one weapon swing by 5 points of damage. Smite is added on to Bane damage (see below) but explicitly stacks with other Paladin melee attack modifying spells. Smite is not called; the damage is simply added to the weapon damage call. Smite does not stack with Blitz nor itself. </blockquote><blockquote>''^Rest In Peace'': immediately sets one willing target's [[Conditions and Cures\|Condition]] to dead. We realize how dumb this sounds, but keep in mind that very few minor-moderate undead are undead by choice. Rest In Peace further prevents future attempts to raise the target as any sort of undead. Rest in Peace is weapon delivered as "Divine Rest in Peace". </blockquote>		<blockquote>''Ligh''t: Allows for the use of a muted flashlight or glowstick for up to 12 hours.</blockquote><blockquote>''^#Stalwart'': immediately repairs 5 points of [[armor]] to the caster, fixing a breach if this takes the armor to (or over) its maximum rating. This is called simply as "Stalwart", so your opponent understands why you just refuse to fall down. Stalwart can also heal 5 body, in the rare cases where it's needed to do so, but it's almost always better to use Heal Pool for body damage.</blockquote><blockquote>''^#Shining Blade'': swings silver or magic for one strike</blockquote><blockquote>''*#Cure Weakness:'' ends the duration of all Weakness effects currently active on the target. This can be weapon or packet delivered as "Divine Cure Weakness", determined by the Paladin at the time of casting.</blockquote><blockquote>''Smite'': Smite boosts one weapon swing by 5 points of damage. Smite is added on to Bane damage (see below) but explicitly stacks with other Paladin melee attack modifying spells. Smite is not called; the damage is simply added to the weapon damage call. Smite does not stack with Blitz nor itself. </blockquote><blockquote>''^Rest In Peace'': immediately sets one willing target's [[Conditions and Cures\|Condition]] to dead. We realize how dumb this sounds, but keep in mind that very few minor-moderate undead are undead by choice. Rest In Peace further prevents future attempts to raise the target as any sort of undead. Rest in Peace is weapon delivered as "Divine Rest in Peace". </blockquote>

	==== <p><span id="2nd Level">'''2nd Level''' ====		==== <p><span id="2nd Level">'''2nd Level''' ====

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	== '''Paladin [[Skills\|Skill]] Descriptions:''' ==		== '''Paladin [[Skills\|Skill]] Descriptions:''' ==
	<blockquote>''Focus + X'': This is directly added to a Paladin’s base weapon damage with any weapon in which the Paladin is proficient. Focus is purchased per hand and does not stack when using a two-handed weapon. Ambidexterity may never be used to stack it over your class maximum.</blockquote><blockquote>''Barrier'' '''-''' This skill allows the character to funnel their magic into damage absorbing barrier on themselves. This grants the character 20 points of damage negation, which cannot be readjusted, does stack with other temporary armor buffs, but are the first points lost.</blockquote><blockquote>''Blitz:'' This skill allows the character to land heavy blows with their weapon. When used, the character gains +5 ''Temporary Weapon Damage'', on their next 4 weapon swings. These effects must be used on all swings following the skill's activation and are 1 swing hit or miss.</blockquote><blockquote>''Craft Holy Symbol'': A very narrow crafting skill, this ingests 2 Uncommon Components (preferably Ore but any of herbal/residuum/ore will do in a pinch) and produces a small item that can be consumed to cast Life without the normal one minute casting time. For now, holy symbols work only for their creators; this may open a bit as time goes by and options are discovered. Crafting a holy symbol takes fifteen minutes but requires no special tools or equipment. Paladins with various craft powers can apply those to this process.</blockquote><blockquote>''Mana'': Mana is the fuel by which spells are generated. Purchased mana stacks on top of mana earned by Conviction. Spells cost an amount of mana equal to their level.</blockquote><blockquote>''Paladin Spells'': These are the tools of a Paladin’s magical trade. They are purchased once and usable with mana from that point forward.</blockquote><blockquote>''Energy'': This is the fuel that powers a Paladin’s martial skills. Paladins may purchase up to 24 Energy. Unlike their Warrior cousins, this is their limit - Paladins count on their magic and Conviction in a way Warriors do not, and consequently do not drive or direct Energy as well as Warriors do.</blockquote><blockquote>''Aura Blade'' '''-''' This skill adds the Flavor Carrier ''Magic'' to the character's weapon damage calls and increases the weapon's Base Damage by 1 for 5 minutes or one Encounter. This Flavor overrides any other Flavor that the weapon normally has.</blockquote><blockquote>''Weapon Ward: '' [[Effects#Weapon Ward\|Weapon Ward]] ~~counters~~ any effect that ~~would render~~ a ~~Paladin’s weapon or shield useless~~, ~~including Shatter~~, ~~Disarm, and Destroy~~. </blockquote><blockquote>		<blockquote>''Focus + X'': This is directly added to a Paladin’s base weapon damage with any weapon in which the Paladin is proficient. Focus is purchased per hand and does not stack when using a two-handed weapon. Ambidexterity may never be used to stack it over your class maximum.</blockquote><blockquote>''Barrier'' '''-''' This skill allows the character to funnel their magic into damage absorbing barrier on themselves. This grants the character 20 points of damage negation, which cannot be readjusted, does stack with other temporary armor buffs, but are the first points lost.</blockquote><blockquote>''Blitz:'' This skill allows the character to land heavy blows with their weapon. When used, the character gains +5 ''Temporary Weapon Damage'', on their next 4 weapon swings. These effects must be used on all swings following the skill's activation and are 1 swing hit or miss.</blockquote><blockquote>''Craft Holy Symbol'': A very narrow crafting skill, this ingests 2 Uncommon Components (preferably Ore but any of herbal/residuum/ore will do in a pinch) and produces a small item that can be consumed to cast Life without the normal one minute casting time. For now, holy symbols work only for their creators; this may open a bit as time goes by and options are discovered. Crafting a holy symbol takes fifteen minutes but requires no special tools or equipment. Paladins with various craft powers can apply those to this process.</blockquote><blockquote>''Mana'': Mana is the fuel by which spells are generated. Purchased mana stacks on top of mana earned by Conviction. Spells cost an amount of mana equal to their level.</blockquote><blockquote>''Paladin Spells'': These are the tools of a Paladin’s magical trade. They are purchased once and usable with mana from that point forward.</blockquote><blockquote>''Energy'': This is the fuel that powers a Paladin’s martial skills. Paladins may purchase up to 24 Energy. Unlike their Warrior cousins, this is their limit - Paladins count on their magic and Conviction in a way Warriors do not, and consequently do not drive or direct Energy as well as Warriors do.</blockquote><blockquote>''Aura Blade'' '''-''' This skill adds the Flavor Carrier ''Magic'' to the character's weapon damage calls and increases the weapon's Base Damage by 1 for 5 minutes or one Encounter. This Flavor overrides any other Flavor that the weapon normally has.</blockquote><blockquote>''Weapon Ward: '' [[Effects#Weapon Ward\|Weapon Ward]] This skill will negate any ''Disarm/Shatter'' effect that targets a hand-held object in the possession of the character. If an effect hits multiple targets simultaneously, such as an explosive trap, it will protect a single item per use.</blockquote><blockquote>
	''Parry'': Parry is called as a defense to a melee attack and stops all negatives associated with the blow. Parry may be used on melee attacks that normally take effect even on hits to shields. </blockquote><blockquote>''Riposte:'' Riposte causes an attacker to suffer the effects of his own melee strike. Riposte makes no guarantees of success - many attackers can employ effects to which they themselves are immune - but does guarantee the Paladin’s safety regardless of the outcome of the retaliatory strike. Riposte does not affect Riposted attacks; this is a gameplay consideration with mirrors facing mirrors.</blockquote><blockquote>''Disarm Strike: '' Disarm Strike is delivered via melee weapon and causes the [[Effects#Disarm\|Disarm]] effect on a successful hit. Disarm Strike, as an exception to the usual melee hit rules, does take effect on a successful strike directly to the target item. (''I know, I know, I’m just worn out explaining this to literally everyone that purchases this skill and opening it up saves my aspirin budget.'')</blockquote><blockquote>''Maim Strike:'' Maim Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Maim Limb\|Maim Limb]] effect on a successful melee hit. Limbs can be specified, but if they are not, the choice of afflicted limb goes to the defender.</blockquote><blockquote>''Slay Strike'': Slay Strike inflicts [[Effects#Slay\|Slay]] on a successful melee hit. This is identical in effect to other Slays, but bear in mind that Fighters aren't being judged for their body counts and Paladins are. Slay Strike is here to remove unrepentant evil (however you define that); slobbering it all over everything like ketchup on fries has... consequences.</blockquote><blockquote>''Stun Strike'': Stun Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Stun\|Stun]] effect on a successful melee hit</blockquote>		''Parry'': Parry is called as a defense to a melee attack and stops all negatives associated with the blow. Parry may be used on melee attacks that normally take effect even on hits to shields. </blockquote><blockquote>''Riposte:'' Riposte causes an attacker to suffer the effects of his own melee strike. Riposte makes no guarantees of success - many attackers can employ effects to which they themselves are immune - but does guarantee the Paladin’s safety regardless of the outcome of the retaliatory strike. Riposte does not affect Riposted attacks; this is a gameplay consideration with mirrors facing mirrors.</blockquote><blockquote>''Disarm Strike: '' Disarm Strike is delivered via melee weapon and causes the [[Effects#Disarm\|Disarm]] effect on a successful hit. Disarm Strike, as an exception to the usual melee hit rules, does take effect on a successful strike directly to the target item. (''I know, I know, I’m just worn out explaining this to literally everyone that purchases this skill and opening it up saves my aspirin budget.'')</blockquote><blockquote>''Maim Strike:'' Maim Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Maim Limb\|Maim Limb]] effect on a successful melee hit. Limbs can be specified, but if they are not, the choice of afflicted limb goes to the defender.</blockquote><blockquote>''Slay Strike'': Slay Strike inflicts [[Effects#Slay\|Slay]] on a successful melee hit. This is identical in effect to other Slays, but bear in mind that Fighters aren't being judged for their body counts and Paladins are. Slay Strike is here to remove unrepentant evil (however you define that); slobbering it all over everything like ketchup on fries has... consequences.</blockquote><blockquote>''Stun Strike'': Stun Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Stun\|Stun]] effect on a successful melee hit</blockquote>

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	== '''Paladin [[Skills\|Skill]] Descriptions:''' ==		== '''Paladin [[Skills\|Skill]] Descriptions:''' ==
	<blockquote>''Focus + X'': This is directly added to a Paladin’s base weapon damage with any weapon in which the Paladin is proficient. Focus is purchased per hand and does not stack when using a two-handed weapon. Ambidexterity may never be used to stack it over your class maximum.</blockquote><blockquote>''Barrier'' '''-''' This skill allows the character to funnel their magic into damage absorbing barrier on themselves. This grants the character 20 points of damage negation, which cannot be readjusted, does stack with other temporary armor buffs, but are the first points lost.</blockquote><blockquote>''Craft Holy Symbol'': A very narrow crafting skill, this ingests 2 Uncommon Components (preferably Ore but any of herbal/residuum/ore will do in a pinch) and produces a small item that can be consumed to cast Life without the normal one minute casting time. For now, holy symbols work only for their creators; this may open a bit as time goes by and options are discovered. Crafting a holy symbol takes fifteen minutes but requires no special tools or equipment. Paladins with various craft powers can apply those to this process.</blockquote><blockquote>''Mana'': Mana is the fuel by which spells are generated. Purchased mana stacks on top of mana earned by Conviction. Spells cost an amount of mana equal to their level.</blockquote><blockquote>''Paladin Spells'': These are the tools of a Paladin’s magical trade. They are purchased once and usable with mana from that point forward.</blockquote><blockquote>''Energy'': This is the fuel that powers a Paladin’s martial skills. Paladins may purchase up to 24 Energy. Unlike their Warrior cousins, this is their limit - Paladins count on their magic and Conviction in a way Warriors do not, and consequently do not drive or direct Energy as well as Warriors do.</blockquote><blockquote>''Aura Blade'' '''-''' This skill adds the Flavor Carrier ''Magic'' to the character's weapon damage calls and increases the weapon's Base Damage by 1 for 5 minutes or one Encounter. This Flavor overrides any other Flavor that the weapon normally has.</blockquote><blockquote>''Weapon Ward: '' [[Effects#Weapon Ward\|Weapon Ward]] counters any effect that would render a Paladin’s weapon or shield useless, including Shatter, Disarm, and Destroy. </blockquote><blockquote>		<blockquote>''Focus + X'': This is directly added to a Paladin’s base weapon damage with any weapon in which the Paladin is proficient. Focus is purchased per hand and does not stack when using a two-handed weapon. Ambidexterity may never be used to stack it over your class maximum.</blockquote><blockquote>''Barrier'' '''-''' This skill allows the character to funnel their magic into damage absorbing barrier on themselves. This grants the character 20 points of damage negation, which cannot be readjusted, does stack with other temporary armor buffs, but are the first points lost.</blockquote><blockquote>''Blitz:'' This skill allows the character to land heavy blows with their weapon. When used, the character gains +5 ''Temporary Weapon Damage'', on their next 4 weapon swings. These effects must be used on all swings following the skill's activation and are 1 swing hit or miss.</blockquote><blockquote>''Craft Holy Symbol'': A very narrow crafting skill, this ingests 2 Uncommon Components (preferably Ore but any of herbal/residuum/ore will do in a pinch) and produces a small item that can be consumed to cast Life without the normal one minute casting time. For now, holy symbols work only for their creators; this may open a bit as time goes by and options are discovered. Crafting a holy symbol takes fifteen minutes but requires no special tools or equipment. Paladins with various craft powers can apply those to this process.</blockquote><blockquote>''Mana'': Mana is the fuel by which spells are generated. Purchased mana stacks on top of mana earned by Conviction. Spells cost an amount of mana equal to their level.</blockquote><blockquote>''Paladin Spells'': These are the tools of a Paladin’s magical trade. They are purchased once and usable with mana from that point forward.</blockquote><blockquote>''Energy'': This is the fuel that powers a Paladin’s martial skills. Paladins may purchase up to 24 Energy. Unlike their Warrior cousins, this is their limit - Paladins count on their magic and Conviction in a way Warriors do not, and consequently do not drive or direct Energy as well as Warriors do.</blockquote><blockquote>''Aura Blade'' '''-''' This skill adds the Flavor Carrier ''Magic'' to the character's weapon damage calls and increases the weapon's Base Damage by 1 for 5 minutes or one Encounter. This Flavor overrides any other Flavor that the weapon normally has.</blockquote><blockquote>''Weapon Ward: '' [[Effects#Weapon Ward\|Weapon Ward]] counters any effect that would render a Paladin’s weapon or shield useless, including Shatter, Disarm, and Destroy. </blockquote><blockquote>
	''Parry'': Parry is called as a defense to a melee attack and stops all negatives associated with the blow. Parry may be used on melee attacks that normally take effect even on hits to shields. </blockquote><blockquote>''Riposte:'' Riposte causes an attacker to suffer the effects of his own melee strike. Riposte makes no guarantees of success - many attackers can employ effects to which they themselves are immune - but does guarantee the Paladin’s safety regardless of the outcome of the retaliatory strike. Riposte does not affect Riposted attacks; this is a gameplay consideration with mirrors facing mirrors.</blockquote><blockquote>''Disarm Strike: '' Disarm Strike is delivered via melee weapon and causes the [[Effects#Disarm\|Disarm]] effect on a successful hit. Disarm Strike, as an exception to the usual melee hit rules, does take effect on a successful strike directly to the target item. (''I know, I know, I’m just worn out explaining this to literally everyone that purchases this skill and opening it up saves my aspirin budget.'')</blockquote><blockquote>''Maim Strike:'' Maim Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Maim Limb\|Maim Limb]] effect on a successful melee hit. Limbs can be specified, but if they are not, the choice of afflicted limb goes to the defender.</blockquote><blockquote>''Slay Strike'': Slay Strike inflicts [[Effects#Slay\|Slay]] on a successful melee hit. This is identical in effect to other Slays, but bear in mind that Fighters aren't being judged for their body counts and Paladins are. Slay Strike is here to remove unrepentant evil (however you define that); slobbering it all over everything like ketchup on fries has... consequences.</blockquote><blockquote>''Stun Strike'': Stun Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Stun\|Stun]] effect on a successful melee hit</blockquote>		''Parry'': Parry is called as a defense to a melee attack and stops all negatives associated with the blow. Parry may be used on melee attacks that normally take effect even on hits to shields. </blockquote><blockquote>''Riposte:'' Riposte causes an attacker to suffer the effects of his own melee strike. Riposte makes no guarantees of success - many attackers can employ effects to which they themselves are immune - but does guarantee the Paladin’s safety regardless of the outcome of the retaliatory strike. Riposte does not affect Riposted attacks; this is a gameplay consideration with mirrors facing mirrors.</blockquote><blockquote>''Disarm Strike: '' Disarm Strike is delivered via melee weapon and causes the [[Effects#Disarm\|Disarm]] effect on a successful hit. Disarm Strike, as an exception to the usual melee hit rules, does take effect on a successful strike directly to the target item. (''I know, I know, I’m just worn out explaining this to literally everyone that purchases this skill and opening it up saves my aspirin budget.'')</blockquote><blockquote>''Maim Strike:'' Maim Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Maim Limb\|Maim Limb]] effect on a successful melee hit. Limbs can be specified, but if they are not, the choice of afflicted limb goes to the defender.</blockquote><blockquote>''Slay Strike'': Slay Strike inflicts [[Effects#Slay\|Slay]] on a successful melee hit. This is identical in effect to other Slays, but bear in mind that Fighters aren't being judged for their body counts and Paladins are. Slay Strike is here to remove unrepentant evil (however you define that); slobbering it all over everything like ketchup on fries has... consequences.</blockquote><blockquote>''Stun Strike'': Stun Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Stun\|Stun]] effect on a successful melee hit</blockquote>

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	=== Advanced Skills ===		=== Advanced Skills ===
	<blockquote>''Strength of Conviction:'' Through your ties to your ~~belie3fs~~, you are able to shake off a a command that would force you to violate your tenants Verbal: "Divine Resist"		<blockquote>''Strength of Conviction:'' Through your ties to your beliefs, you are able to shake off a a command that would force you to violate your tenants Verbal: "Divine Resist"

	''Lending of Conviction:'' This skills allows you to use your loyalty to your path and companions to help them shake off that which is influencing their mind. This is used as 'Divine Dispel Mental' and works on any mental effect that isn't Nightmare or Horrify.		''Lending of Conviction:'' This skills allows you to use your loyalty to your path and companions to help them shake off that which is influencing their mind. This is used as 'Divine Dispel Mental' and works on any mental effect that isn't Nightmare or Horrify.
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	== '''Paladin Powers:''' ==		== '''Paladin Powers:''' ==
	<blockquote>''Desperate Rush'': This power removes the sixty-second cast time from a Paladin's Life spell, twice per reset. This can be learned multiple times, handy for slow learners and the defensively challenged.</blockquote><blockquote>''Righteous Chorus'': Righteous Chorus allows a Paladin to deliver her curative spell effects by voice, rather than weapon or packet. It can deliver Life, and if this is not also ''Desperate Rush''ed, starts the timer where the Paladin is - you can call "Voice <target> Life" and wait wherever you are; you don't have to run over to your target. Righteous Chorus can be used once per reset for every two Conviction Ranks, to a maximum of five. Righteous Chorus does not apply to Healing Pool; to voice deliver Healing Pool, you'll have to inquire of Biomancers and this is not as easy as it sounds.		<blockquote>''Desperate Rush'': This power removes the sixty-second cast time from a Paladin's Life spell, twice per reset. This can be learned multiple times, handy for slow learners and the defensively challenged.</blockquote><blockquote>''Enchant Spirit: Prerequisite: Aura Blade.'' This power allows the character to enchant their weapon with the Flavor Carrier: Spirit, instead of Magic, when they use the Aura Blade skill.</blockquote><blockquote>''Righteous Chorus'': Righteous Chorus allows a Paladin to deliver her curative spell effects by voice, rather than weapon or packet. It can deliver Life, and if this is not also ''Desperate Rush''ed, starts the timer where the Paladin is - you can call "Voice <target> Life" and wait wherever you are; you don't have to run over to your target. Righteous Chorus can be used once per reset for every two Conviction Ranks, to a maximum of five. Righteous Chorus does not apply to Healing Pool; to voice deliver Healing Pool, you'll have to inquire of Biomancers and this is not as easy as it sounds.

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	== '''Paladin [[Skills\|Skill]] Descriptions:''' ==		== '''Paladin [[Skills\|Skill]] Descriptions:''' ==
	<blockquote>''Focus + X'': This is directly added to a Paladin’s base weapon damage with any weapon in which the Paladin is proficient. Focus is purchased per hand and does not stack when using a two-handed weapon. Ambidexterity may never be used to stack it over your class maximum.</blockquote><blockquote>''Barrier'' '''-''' This skill allows the character to funnel their magic into damage absorbing barrier on themselves. This grants the character 20 points of damage negation, which cannot be readjusted, does stack with other temporary armor buffs, but are the first points lost.</blockquote><blockquote>''Blitz:'' This skill allows the character to land heavy blows with their weapon. When used, the character gains +5 ''Temporary Weapon Damage'', on their next 4 weapon swings. These effects must be used on all swings following the skill's activation and are 1 swing hit or miss.</blockquote><blockquote>''Craft Holy Symbol'': A very narrow crafting skill, this ingests 2 Uncommon Components (preferably Ore but any of herbal/residuum/ore will do in a pinch) and produces a small item that can be consumed to cast Life without the normal one minute casting time. For now, holy symbols work only for their creators; this may open a bit as time goes by and options are discovered. Crafting a holy symbol takes fifteen minutes but requires no special tools or equipment. Paladins with various craft powers can apply those to this process.</blockquote><blockquote>''Mana'': Mana is the fuel by which spells are generated. Purchased mana stacks on top of mana earned by Conviction. Spells cost an amount of mana equal to their level.</blockquote><blockquote>''Paladin Spells'': These are the tools of a Paladin’s magical trade. They are purchased once and usable with mana from that point forward.</blockquote><blockquote>''Energy'': This is the fuel that powers a Paladin’s martial skills. Paladins may purchase up to 24 Energy. Unlike their Warrior cousins, this is their limit - Paladins count on their magic and Conviction in a way Warriors do not, and consequently do not drive or direct Energy as well as Warriors do.</blockquote><blockquote>''Aura Blade'' '''-''' This skill adds the Flavor Carrier ''Magic'' to the character's weapon damage calls and increases the weapon's Base Damage by 1 for 5 minutes or one Encounter. This Flavor overrides any other Flavor that the weapon normally has.</blockquote><blockquote>''Weapon Ward: '' [[Effects#Weapon Ward\|Weapon Ward]] ~~counters~~ any effect that ~~would render~~ a ~~Paladin’s weapon or shield useless~~, ~~including Shatter~~, ~~Disarm, and Destroy~~. </blockquote><blockquote>		<blockquote>''Focus + X'': This is directly added to a Paladin’s base weapon damage with any weapon in which the Paladin is proficient. Focus is purchased per hand and does not stack when using a two-handed weapon. Ambidexterity may never be used to stack it over your class maximum.</blockquote><blockquote>''Barrier'' '''-''' This skill allows the character to funnel their magic into damage absorbing barrier on themselves. This grants the character 20 points of damage negation, which cannot be readjusted, does stack with other temporary armor buffs, but are the first points lost.</blockquote><blockquote>''Blitz:'' This skill allows the character to land heavy blows with their weapon. When used, the character gains +5 ''Temporary Weapon Damage'', on their next 4 weapon swings. These effects must be used on all swings following the skill's activation and are 1 swing hit or miss.</blockquote><blockquote>''Craft Holy Symbol'': A very narrow crafting skill, this ingests 2 Uncommon Components (preferably Ore but any of herbal/residuum/ore will do in a pinch) and produces a small item that can be consumed to cast Life without the normal one minute casting time. For now, holy symbols work only for their creators; this may open a bit as time goes by and options are discovered. Crafting a holy symbol takes fifteen minutes but requires no special tools or equipment. Paladins with various craft powers can apply those to this process.</blockquote><blockquote>''Mana'': Mana is the fuel by which spells are generated. Purchased mana stacks on top of mana earned by Conviction. Spells cost an amount of mana equal to their level.</blockquote><blockquote>''Paladin Spells'': These are the tools of a Paladin’s magical trade. They are purchased once and usable with mana from that point forward.</blockquote><blockquote>''Energy'': This is the fuel that powers a Paladin’s martial skills. Paladins may purchase up to 24 Energy. Unlike their Warrior cousins, this is their limit - Paladins count on their magic and Conviction in a way Warriors do not, and consequently do not drive or direct Energy as well as Warriors do.</blockquote><blockquote>''Aura Blade'' '''-''' This skill adds the Flavor Carrier ''Magic'' to the character's weapon damage calls and increases the weapon's Base Damage by 1 for 5 minutes or one Encounter. This Flavor overrides any other Flavor that the weapon normally has.</blockquote><blockquote>''Weapon Ward: '' [[Effects#Weapon Ward\|Weapon Ward]] This skill will negate any ''Disarm/Shatter'' effect that targets a hand-held object in the possession of the character. If an effect hits multiple targets simultaneously, such as an explosive trap, it will protect a single item per use.</blockquote><blockquote>
	''Parry'': Parry is called as a defense to a melee attack and stops all negatives associated with the blow. Parry may be used on melee attacks that normally take effect even on hits to shields. </blockquote><blockquote>''Riposte:'' Riposte causes an attacker to suffer the effects of his own melee strike. Riposte makes no guarantees of success - many attackers can employ effects to which they themselves are immune - but does guarantee the Paladin’s safety regardless of the outcome of the retaliatory strike. Riposte does not affect Riposted attacks; this is a gameplay consideration with mirrors facing mirrors.</blockquote><blockquote>''Disarm Strike: '' Disarm Strike is delivered via melee weapon and causes the [[Effects#Disarm\|Disarm]] effect on a successful hit. Disarm Strike, as an exception to the usual melee hit rules, does take effect on a successful strike directly to the target item. (''I know, I know, I’m just worn out explaining this to literally everyone that purchases this skill and opening it up saves my aspirin budget.'')</blockquote><blockquote>''Maim Strike:'' Maim Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Maim Limb\|Maim Limb]] effect on a successful melee hit. Limbs can be specified, but if they are not, the choice of afflicted limb goes to the defender.</blockquote><blockquote>''Slay Strike'': Slay Strike inflicts [[Effects#Slay\|Slay]] on a successful melee hit. This is identical in effect to other Slays, but bear in mind that Fighters aren't being judged for their body counts and Paladins are. Slay Strike is here to remove unrepentant evil (however you define that); slobbering it all over everything like ketchup on fries has... consequences.</blockquote><blockquote>''Stun Strike'': Stun Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Stun\|Stun]] effect on a successful melee hit</blockquote>		''Parry'': Parry is called as a defense to a melee attack and stops all negatives associated with the blow. Parry may be used on melee attacks that normally take effect even on hits to shields. </blockquote><blockquote>''Riposte:'' Riposte causes an attacker to suffer the effects of his own melee strike. Riposte makes no guarantees of success - many attackers can employ effects to which they themselves are immune - but does guarantee the Paladin’s safety regardless of the outcome of the retaliatory strike. Riposte does not affect Riposted attacks; this is a gameplay consideration with mirrors facing mirrors.</blockquote><blockquote>''Disarm Strike: '' Disarm Strike is delivered via melee weapon and causes the [[Effects#Disarm\|Disarm]] effect on a successful hit. Disarm Strike, as an exception to the usual melee hit rules, does take effect on a successful strike directly to the target item. (''I know, I know, I’m just worn out explaining this to literally everyone that purchases this skill and opening it up saves my aspirin budget.'')</blockquote><blockquote>''Maim Strike:'' Maim Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Maim Limb\|Maim Limb]] effect on a successful melee hit. Limbs can be specified, but if they are not, the choice of afflicted limb goes to the defender.</blockquote><blockquote>''Slay Strike'': Slay Strike inflicts [[Effects#Slay\|Slay]] on a successful melee hit. This is identical in effect to other Slays, but bear in mind that Fighters aren't being judged for their body counts and Paladins are. Slay Strike is here to remove unrepentant evil (however you define that); slobbering it all over everything like ketchup on fries has... consequences.</blockquote><blockquote>''Stun Strike'': Stun Strike inflicts the [[Effects#Stun\|Stun]] effect on a successful melee hit</blockquote>