This is why I know I am a paladin. I hope by the end of it you understand what being a paladin is from my point of view.

I'm not built with a buff body and the arcane arts have called to me magic flowing through my veins since a young age. I'm not the typical picture of a paladin that you'd think of in the traditional sense. But in my eyes I am a paladin because the things I know a paladin to be, don't exclude anyone from being one because of their physical appearance.

As a sorcerer I faced other challenges as well. The finger pointing and name calling from some people calling me evil or insane.

Well, I can tell you that sorcerous magic is not evil or insane. It is destructive and powerful but so is an axe, or a forging hammer, or any other tool that is used. Sorcerers like everyone else can choose to live their lives with honor, and valor, being helpful to their fellow men, and a champion for good. The Goddess Lumnis has helped me through hard struggles throughout my life to teach me these lessons. That I am a paladin. That even without strong muscles and iron armor I am honest, courageous, forthright for what I believe in and loyal.

To be a paladin you have to understand the duties of a paladin and the code they live by. The Champion for good defends the town and fights for justice with all they've got. On the other hand theyre friendly and kind and help to make sure the wee ones, and the old ones and the poor have what they need.

A paladin is steadfast in their faith, whether it be with a Goddess or another paladin or the idea of the perfect life that this faith lies is not the question but, that they hold to the faith. That there is something greater to strive for to be like and also share with their fellow men. And knowing that there is something, or someone out there that is greater then themselves, they don't let thoughts of grandeur and ego drive them forward, but faith.

I believe that I am a paladin because I use my powers responsibly. Never jokingly, being constantly vigilant that I don't go hurting people. It took me a while when I was very young to learn to not cast spells at a friend when we were hunting, but no longer do I let distractions such as a lively conversation interfere with a safe hunt. I firmly belive that as long as you don't  cause harm that you can live by whatever lifestyle you choose. And to me that not only includes harm to others but to myself. I pay attention to the tone of my voice to know what spells I am casting so that doesn't happen.

I believe I am a paladin because Iput helping my fellow man up high on my list of importance. I offer my powers free of charge to anyone who needs help and if I can't offer help I offer friendship.

A side note about giving I always believe that gifts should be an eye for an eye. I always offer to do something for anyone that gives me a gift. If I can't give something to the gift giver then I offer them wishes of weal and good fortune.

I believe I am a paladin because I do whatever I can when the town is invaded that is in my power to be rid of invading forces. If I cannot battle them myself I WILL find something that I can do to help the cause. Always.

I believe I am a paladin because even when my life has been rotten I have always had faith in my Goddesses. Leya, the Goddess of my upbringing that taught me that a warrior must have spirit and a mind as well as a plan of action; and Lumnis for her lessons often hard learned, of wisdom. I have never cast them aside to be forgotten. I know that what powers they have help bring balance to the world and I do my part to honor them and do what I can for the cause of right and the balance of nature. They are also my measure that keeps me humble. I know that they are greater then I am and I always strive to better myself but I don't boast about what I can do. Sometimes when I learn something new I get excited and want to share it with a friend, but that's not the kind of boastful attitude I am referring to.

I believe that I am a paladin because I am not afraid of the truth and can be honest and stand behind my words. I also place responsibility highly. Responsibility helps make us who we are and without it we are no better than the town twit.

I believe I am a paladin because I live my life with respect. I live to be respectful of my fellow man and everything in nature. I strive to be tolerant and learn to celebrate differences, and know that I myself represent differences. As I stated earlier, If it harms none, be what you want to be and believe what you want to believe. However, I will be an outspoken champion of justice if I see harm.