Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Thyrion the Red 11-07-03, 09:26 PM	what is the best Forgotten Realms god for a Paladin / Arcane caster?
Vexxan 11-07-03, 11:14 PM	It all depends on what kind of magic you use and how you use it. Any god who's alignment is one step from LG is a valid choice. The reasons for upholding that deity's dogma are completely up to you. If you're looking for a cause that invloves magic itself, Azuth is a common choice; preserving magic and users of magic who respect and revere the Art. Expand knowledge of magic to all who are willing. Mystra as well can serve as a patron deity for a casting paladin, although the beliefs of that church are much more strict about proper and responsible use of magic. Helm would be a good choice if your magic focuses on protection, especially for a wizard Abjurer. Torm is a very similar deity and might suit an evil-hunting paladin more than Helm. If you focus on light spells and buffs, Lathander would be an appropriate choice. By using your high charisma as a paladin to bolster the strength of your magical charms, you could be an paladin/enchanter type. Your words would carry heavy weight and your influence would skyrocket. The church of Sune is your best fit in this case. Tyr might suit you if your magic includes alot of judgemental magics such as detect lies. If you have the mindset of a stern paladin concerned with upholding law and punishing criminals, Tyr fits. Those are the big deities. Among the lesser gods, Hoar, Jergal, Red Knight, and Siamorphe would work. Savras would make an excellent choice if you use alot of divination magic and are a knowledge-seeker in general. I'd need more info on your character's beliefs and values before I could narrow it down. Hopefully something here clicks with you.
nick012000 11-08-03, 08:09 AM	Paladin/Evokers... taking lawful good genocide in entirely new directions...