Courier

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An independent order of Protester Paladins formed during the Schism Wars dedicated to transporting messages, especially between waring factions. Formed by a group of Blackguards disgusted by the Goodly bloodshed wrought in Alexandria's name, the diverse band of deserters took an Oath to take no part in sectarian strife and instead deliver last words and other messages from those on the front lines to their loved ones back home.

In time, word of their devotion grew until none dare raise a hand against them, for fear of their own last words failing to reach their parents, spouses, and other loved ones. Eventually, this respect led to the Couriers acting as messengers and intermediaries between the Eastern and Western factions of the Schism War, helping to negotiate the Accords of Erith.

By the 1500s, very few major settlements lacked a Courier paladin.

Although technically not a faith, as they are an order of Paladins that have no ordained clerics, the acceptance and legitimization of their existence in the Accords was used by many early Protester faiths to justify their own existence.

Couriers are traditionally paid in pearls for their service, although sages debate the reason for this.

The symbol of the Couriers also reflects this neutrality: it is one of the few (proper) Alexandrian faiths that does not in some way incorporate the "eight-pointed star" into its iconography. The symbol of this order is a boot, not flat but cocked as if beginning a sprint. On the ankle of the boot there is not a wing, as one might expect, but a single feather that is actually -- upon closer inspection -- a quill.

Courier Paladins have access to the SENDING spell on their spell list, and it is a second level spell for them.

The Oath of the Courier

I am the string pulled by the sure hand // Animating what was still. // I am invisible and faithful // I am a courier.

I'll go back to where they came from // I will deliver each by hand // I take this as a point of honor // To be a courier