The paladin is a fearless, holy warrior. The paladin is a divine, hybrid spellcaster (based on WIS and PER) with spells specializing in melee combat techniques and defense against the attacks of demons and the undead. The paladin possesses few options to deal with foes at range, but can wear the best armor and use divine spells to protect himself better than any other character. Half-Orcs, Half-Ogres, Half-Trolls, and Kobolds lack the courage and devotion necessary to become a Paladin.

Summary of Paladin Class Features

STR +2	Class Base of 9 HP	Spellcasting based on WIS and PER
DEX -2	Class Base of 6 SP	Partial Use of 3 Divine Spellbooks
CON +0	Immunity: Fear	Use of 3 Specialty Paladin Spellbooks
INT -2	Excellent Melee Combat	Good Health and Mental Saves; Average Reflex Saves
WIS +2	Average Missile Combat	Good Magic Use Skill; Average Search, Trap, and Stealth
PER +4	Good Evasion

Spell Summary

Divine Spellbook #1: Simple Blessings

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Detect Evil	See All Evil Monsters Within Range For 1 Turn
		Bless Weapon	Duration Spell: Grants Weapon To Hit and Damage Bonuses
		Call Light	Lights Room & LOS, Damages Nearby Creatures Vulnerable to Light
		Holy Armor	???
		Detect Secret Doors and Traps	Does what it says, Tiles within range are permanently marked

Divine Spellbook #2: Useful Chants

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Remove Curse	Cures a normal curse
		Cure Poison	Self Explanatory
		Sanctuary	Duration Spell (short): Forces Stasis on all Enemies in LOS
		Prayer	Duration Spell: Boost Saves, To Hit and Damage
		Holy Shield	Duration Spell: Energy Resistance: Fire/Frost/Lightning/Acid

Divine Spellbook #3: Advanced Prayers

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Cure Serious Wounds	Healing Spell, Cures some status
		See Invisible	Duration Spell: Grants See Invisible Power
		Turn Undead	Undead in LOS Save or Die, Success Causes Fear Status
		Holy Weapon	Duration Spell: Weapon get "Holy" Properties
		Word of Recall	Relocate to Town Level, Has Delayed Effect

Paladin Specialty Spellbook #1: Words of Courage

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Smite Evil	Melee Attack Spell: Grants Slay Evil effect, with PER-based damage bonus
		Lay on Hands	healing spell (PER based)
		Blessed Shield	Duration Spell: Enhances Shield
		Divine Aura	Duration Spell: Boosts Saves (PER based)
		Purify Body	Restore Drained STR,DEX,CON
		Resist Nether	Duration Spell: Grants Energy Resistance: Nether, Immunity: LifeDrain
		Fervor	Duration Spell: +1 Melee Attack/Turn
		Clear Mind	Duration Spell: Grants Energy Resistance: Chaos, Immunity: Confusion, Immunity: Fear

Paladin Specialty Spellbook #2: Holy Warfare

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Vengence	???
		Shield Rush	Melee Attack "Bolt": Damage inflicted is based on shield
		Circle Attack	Melee Attack Spell: Makes an attack on each adjacent foe
		Beckon Foe	Teleports target to caster
		Energy Blow	Melee Attack Spell: Deals additional elemental damage
		Dismiss Enemies	Teleports All Enemies in LOS

Paladin Specialty Spellbook #3: Armor of Faith

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Resist Disenchantment	Duration Spell: Grants Immunity: Disenchantment
		Repulse Unworthy	Very Short Range Relocation on Adjacent Foes
		Untouchable	Duration Spell: near-Immunity to Undead and Demonic Attacks
		Holy Rebuke	Inlficts Damage on enemies when they attack
		Crucible of Judgement	Duration Spell: Grants Energy Immunity: Fire
		Avatar of Justice	Duration Spell: Boosts lots of stuff (abilities, speed, regeneration, combat, etc)