The Order of Paladins is Recruiting!
The Platinum Paladin
Member
The Order of Paladins (or "OOPS" for short) is a new clan within Cubic Castles that has risen from the personal care of The Platinum Paladin! All are welcome, so long as you're not a proven thief, scammer, or liar (even if you were, you'd need to have proven redemption). You're supposed to be a Paladin!
So, what IS the Order of Paladins? To describe the members of the Order in one word, we are enthusiastic. The Order of Paladins is a gathering of such individuals with immense potential, those regularly exemplifying the noble values upheld by Paladin creed. A Paladin is someone who is committed towards bettering All Existence by both helping the needy and smiting evil. Yes, while not (always) very applicable in Cubic Castles, Paladins are known for combating demons and unsavory types. How that directly relates to Cubic Castles specifically involves the appropriate reporting of "scammers" and other thieves, immediately upon the incident so no crucial details are lost. Preventive measures can and should be taken, such as education and locking down build permits within players' home Realms. That is why The Platinum Paladin is so reluctant to give such permits to Fort Knight.
What is the origin story of the Order of Paladins? Sometime in the middle of October, The Platinum Paladin needed to complete the quest "No Man is an Island." At the time, he possessed tens of thousands of Cubits (all of which were depleted by the time of this initial writing), so he figured, "Hey, instead of jumping through somebody else's hoops, why don't I just BUY a Clanstone from the Cubit Store and get it done quick and easy?!" So, what started as just a check-in-the-box quickly blossomed into one of the most promising underdog clans of all Cubic Castles! And the joke is, "I literally just bought it for the 1K XP!"
How do I join? Just ask The Platinum Paladin, who will promptly lead you to the Order's Clanstone. You will find him online daily, so he should not be hard to find. Some of his favorite hangouts are Cubic Town Center and Fort Knight.
How do I rank up? There are no hard-and-fast rules; The Platinum Paladin thus far has sort of just "felt his way through it." It usually involves displays of loyalty, determination, friendship, and sheer awesomeness! "HowDoIPlayCC" holds the current record of going from Initiate to Bronze (just a matter of a few minutes) for not only contributing a mammoth donation towards building Fort Knight, but also the enthusiasm displayed is unrivaled. "Mr. Pud" holds second place, because his artwork and forum activity marks him as "serving with distinction". "Sir Fox", finally, has the third-quickest Initiate-to-Bronze rate, particularly aided by his seniority with Cubic Castles in general. The ranks are (from lowest to highest) Initiate, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
What do those ranks mean? This paragraph is meant to act as guidelines, not bylaws. Initiate is for the new members, and those who just mind their own business tend to stay here. Even if there are Initiates contributing greatly, it must be noted by higher members or else proper recognition will never get credited. Bronze can be achieved relatively easily and quickly, be it through a good chat or helping gather resources for Fort Knight. Silver, however, requires more serious work, and nobody (no matter how awesome) will be seeing Gold for quite some time. Silver would be equivalent to elite troops, and Gold akin to The Platinum Paladin's inner council. Platinum is reserved for The Platinum Paladin. It is in his very name!
What do we do in the Order? First and foremost, it is a coalition of friends, so helping each other or simply "hanging out" are frequent pastimes. On a more formal scale, there are regular events planned throughout the weekends. For example, the Order hosts Quest Raids where the clan as a whole will help each other with quests, social events that may or may not pertain to specific themes, and for more hardcore Paladins, there is even a PvP event in the design phase! Finally, if the clan lasts for a year, on each anniversary, there will be an Awards Ceremony to both celebrate the Order as a whole and praise the most outstanding individual Paladins!
Who is The Platinum Paladin? His full (character) name is Sir Qbalot Knight. As the name implies, this is the only Paladin with Platinum rank, as he is the founder and fearless leader of the Order. If members of the Order are the Knights of the Round Table, The Platinum Paladin would be King Arthur. He is usually among a company of friends, usually helping them with their needs. And he has been busy working on construction of Fort Knight, which is not only the official Headquarters of the Order of Paladins, but it is also his personal home. So you must forgive him if he seems to be always busy; he unfailingly makes time for his friends and fellow Paladins! But you might have to wait a couple minutes; he can (usually) only help one person at a time, and he can only be in one Realm at a time. The Platinum Paladin hardly has a minute to himself!
Are there any OTHER "games" where the Order of Paladins has a presence? YES! The Order of Paladins has just expanded to Guild Wars 2. Jade Quarry is the server, and the name for the clan's leader is The Platinum Paladin.5691 (yes, those numbers are essential for finding its leader). Still, just suggest some co-op titles and/or other MMOs (or PvP titles, if you're really bold), and let's see what can be done with it. ;)
I have MORE QUESTIONS! I MUST ask them! Just post your thoughts here on this Forum thread, or speak to The Platinum Paladin. Whether through the forums or in-game, he will surely respond to you in kind.
So, what IS the Order of Paladins? To describe the members of the Order in one word, we are enthusiastic. The Order of Paladins is a gathering of such individuals with immense potential, those regularly exemplifying the noble values upheld by Paladin creed. A Paladin is someone who is committed towards bettering All Existence by both helping the needy and smiting evil. Yes, while not (always) very applicable in Cubic Castles, Paladins are known for combating demons and unsavory types. How that directly relates to Cubic Castles specifically involves the appropriate reporting of "scammers" and other thieves, immediately upon the incident so no crucial details are lost. Preventive measures can and should be taken, such as education and locking down build permits within players' home Realms. That is why The Platinum Paladin is so reluctant to give such permits to Fort Knight.
What is the origin story of the Order of Paladins? Sometime in the middle of October, The Platinum Paladin needed to complete the quest "No Man is an Island." At the time, he possessed tens of thousands of Cubits (all of which were depleted by the time of this initial writing), so he figured, "Hey, instead of jumping through somebody else's hoops, why don't I just BUY a Clanstone from the Cubit Store and get it done quick and easy?!" So, what started as just a check-in-the-box quickly blossomed into one of the most promising underdog clans of all Cubic Castles! And the joke is, "I literally just bought it for the 1K XP!"
How do I join? Just ask The Platinum Paladin, who will promptly lead you to the Order's Clanstone. You will find him online daily, so he should not be hard to find. Some of his favorite hangouts are Cubic Town Center and Fort Knight.
How do I rank up? There are no hard-and-fast rules; The Platinum Paladin thus far has sort of just "felt his way through it." It usually involves displays of loyalty, determination, friendship, and sheer awesomeness! "HowDoIPlayCC" holds the current record of going from Initiate to Bronze (just a matter of a few minutes) for not only contributing a mammoth donation towards building Fort Knight, but also the enthusiasm displayed is unrivaled. "Mr. Pud" holds second place, because his artwork and forum activity marks him as "serving with distinction". "Sir Fox", finally, has the third-quickest Initiate-to-Bronze rate, particularly aided by his seniority with Cubic Castles in general. The ranks are (from lowest to highest) Initiate, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
What do those ranks mean? This paragraph is meant to act as guidelines, not bylaws. Initiate is for the new members, and those who just mind their own business tend to stay here. Even if there are Initiates contributing greatly, it must be noted by higher members or else proper recognition will never get credited. Bronze can be achieved relatively easily and quickly, be it through a good chat or helping gather resources for Fort Knight. Silver, however, requires more serious work, and nobody (no matter how awesome) will be seeing Gold for quite some time. Silver would be equivalent to elite troops, and Gold akin to The Platinum Paladin's inner council. Platinum is reserved for The Platinum Paladin. It is in his very name!
What do we do in the Order? First and foremost, it is a coalition of friends, so helping each other or simply "hanging out" are frequent pastimes. On a more formal scale, there are regular events planned throughout the weekends. For example, the Order hosts Quest Raids where the clan as a whole will help each other with quests, social events that may or may not pertain to specific themes, and for more hardcore Paladins, there is even a PvP event in the design phase! Finally, if the clan lasts for a year, on each anniversary, there will be an Awards Ceremony to both celebrate the Order as a whole and praise the most outstanding individual Paladins!
Who is The Platinum Paladin? His full (character) name is Sir Qbalot Knight. As the name implies, this is the only Paladin with Platinum rank, as he is the founder and fearless leader of the Order. If members of the Order are the Knights of the Round Table, The Platinum Paladin would be King Arthur. He is usually among a company of friends, usually helping them with their needs. And he has been busy working on construction of Fort Knight, which is not only the official Headquarters of the Order of Paladins, but it is also his personal home. So you must forgive him if he seems to be always busy; he unfailingly makes time for his friends and fellow Paladins! But you might have to wait a couple minutes; he can (usually) only help one person at a time, and he can only be in one Realm at a time. The Platinum Paladin hardly has a minute to himself!
Are there any OTHER "games" where the Order of Paladins has a presence? YES! The Order of Paladins has just expanded to Guild Wars 2. Jade Quarry is the server, and the name for the clan's leader is The Platinum Paladin.5691 (yes, those numbers are essential for finding its leader). Still, just suggest some co-op titles and/or other MMOs (or PvP titles, if you're really bold), and let's see what can be done with it. ;)
I have MORE QUESTIONS! I MUST ask them! Just post your thoughts here on this Forum thread, or speak to The Platinum Paladin. Whether through the forums or in-game, he will surely respond to you in kind.
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Sincerely, Mr.Pud.
And yes, this Forum post can constitute "lore" regarding the Order of Paladins! ;)