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4 years ago ::
Mar 22, 2009 - 6:39PM
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Here's an odd example of a mean paladin: Severus Snape.
He's not a perfect paladin but he has paladinesque qualities.
1. He has a code of loyalty to Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix, as well as to the memory of Lily Potter.
2. He is uncompromising in his standards.
3. He is fearless.
Granted, Snape broke a few of his own rules, but he's a good example of a bad person who 'changed alignments' to Lawful Good.
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4 years ago ::
Apr 01, 2009 - 10:31AM
#132
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no apollo is not really a good example, he is racist and petty to often ..but helo ,, the guy that does the morally right thing no matter what... he fits
Oh God how I love that show! So sad its over....
I second Karl. His character always seemed to be a moral beacon no matter how dire the situation.
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4 years ago ::
Apr 01, 2009 - 2:43PM
#133
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Parn from "Record of Lodoss Wars" Gim from the same and this anime is over all one big DnD game. It has some underline stuff going on but nothing your son shouldn't understand. It's a good story of good vs evil.
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4 years ago ::
Apr 01, 2009 - 6:32PM
#134
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I favor Goliath, Optimus Prime and Cap America
Someone said the Power Rangers?
I give you Tommy Oliver, Paladin of Zordon!
Obi-wan wasn't a paladin, he was a wizard, Lucas said so. RotJ Luke would be a pally though
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4 years ago ::
Apr 02, 2009 - 7:48AM
#135
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Dog the Bounty Hunter is the most perfect example I can think of in the modern day, and possibly ever.
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4 years ago ::
Apr 03, 2009 - 5:03AM
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Dog the Bounty Hunter is the most perfect example I can think of in the modern day, and possibly ever.
That is not even funny. That guy is not even decent to his own family. He has been put in prison for his actions, and you want to put him up for a paladin?  
BSG's Heilo was mentioned recently. He would be a good example. But maby not with a ten year old, the show is a little bit darker than the origional. Apollo From the origoinal show might be a good example, but as already mentioned the one from the new show would not.
Sergent at arms of the house of trolls.
Est Solarus oth Mithas
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4 years ago ::
Apr 03, 2009 - 8:48AM
#137
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My son is starting a paladin but is having a hard time coming up with personality for his character. Can anyone think of a good example of a paladin type character from a TV show or movie. I figured if he could watch the show/movie it might help him shape a personality for his character. Keep in mind he's only 11 so I'd rather not have anything too adult. I was thinking there was probably a good anime example but it is not my genre.
I didn't read through the whole thread, so forgive me if I repeat, but first paladin-type that comes to mind that an 11 year old would dig is Captain America, though that may be a bit too 80s.
If you're looking for something more down to earth, Hugh Jackman's Van Helsing is a good one. A vampire hunter with a moral code makes for an interesting paladin.
Lastly, I'll also give a nod to Peter Petrelli from Heroes. He's probably the most realistic paladin-type character I can think in a current, modern show. Not exactly a saint of mortal fortitude, but the kind of selfless hero people want to be around.
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4 years ago ::
Apr 04, 2009 - 6:26PM
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I actually think that might be a good choice. He may be a little dark for a 11 year old but he would fit the bill.
Other characters:
Bevier from the book series the Elenium by David eddings. Granted the OP wanted video not paper.
Excalabur, (or the disney) Sword in the stone, A knights tale, the main character from John Crapenters Vampires.
If you're going to throw David Eddings out there, how about Mandorallen, the Baron Of Vo Mandor? He isn't devoted to a specific god but he is the living epitome of the chivalrous knight which is the base idea behind the paladin class.
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4 years ago ::
Apr 05, 2009 - 11:38PM
#139
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To me the quintessential paladin, in spirit if not in appearance, has alway been Solomon Kane. I heard that a movie has been made in 2008, although I have not seen it, only read the books by Robert Howard.
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4 years ago ::
Apr 06, 2009 - 5:04PM
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The lead character of Gone Baby Gone, As for why I have to use a sblock because it is a mystery movie Spoiler:
Show
Some might immediately argue against this because the lead character regularly deals with some fairly shady people, including a cocaine dealer for information... however the choice he has to make at the end is something that would break most paladin players.
The law has been broken, ripped to shreds really by police officers. Their intentions were good, they wanted to save a child from an unfit mother... but their methods were dirty. Including kidnapping, theft, and several murders.
In the end our detective discovers the truth... and he has to make a terrible choice. He can walk away leaving the child with truly loving stand in-parents... ignoring the kidnapping and the vigilante justice. Or be honest, sending the child back to an unfit neglectful drug running mother.
Its a horrible choice, what is right in this situation?
The line that undercuts this scene is from the main characters girlfriend begging him not to turn them in, 'If you do this, I'll hate you, and I don't want to."
He chooses to call the police. Because to him, its the right thing to do, its the honest thing to do, its the truth. He loses everything because his choice, his love, his job (its hard for a private detective to work when every cop on the force dispises you), and he has to live with the guilt of sending that child back to her mother...
Was it the right thing to do? Was it justice? Was it what was best for the child? Was it honest?
These questions, sadly don't have the same answer. Which is what makes that movie (for all its faults) good. And when the questions don't have the same answer what is the correct path?
I'll say what seals his status as a 'paladin' in my eyes. The very last thing we see in the movie is the mother getting ready to leaver her daughter alone again, and the main character showing up and taking it upon himself to 'babysit'. There's a strong implication that he knows what he's done and he takes responsibility for his actions. He feels he did the right thing, the honest thing, the just thing, but not what was best for her... and now he is obligated to her to try to make up for the situation he placed her back into... because that too is the right thing to do.
Aesop had it right 2,500 years ago, "By endeavoring to please everyone, he had pleased no one, and lost his ass in the bargain".
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