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"Well, now we have nothing," a despairing comment came from Divaqs.
The other 7 surviving members muttered their agreement.
"Let's just go home...it's over" said one
"Ya, listen to him, we have no chance, 2/3 of our men have slain. We are about a third of the third that survived, the others have left us."
A few walked away and were about to mount their steeds.
"Cowards.." Uther said, drawing his sword.
"What did you say Uther?" Divaqs asked him.
"I said you are all cowards.I am going back and fighting those demons again...are you just going to forget our comrades?" Uther asked with viciousness.
"Uther, you are right, but what can we do?" Divaqs asked.
" I say we start a new order of Paladins, ones that can fight these forces better." Uther replied.
"I would like to know how you plan on doing that?" Doctor Psycho, a Cleric inquired.
"Amongst us are 7 of the world's most talented Paladins. Each of us good in either combat, magic, or bowmanship," he started and then after a pause continued," We could all send our men through every course of combat. After that, we only take the lucky few that can do all of these, give them their own estate. Others that aren't quite as talented get regiments in which they specialize in their own type of combat."
"Then?" Divaqs asked when his friend finished," we need a leader and resources to do this."
"Then, we attack Diablo when we are strong enough but how we get the resources? That would be easy, all we do is make allies who would help us, learn their ways and teach them ours. Then on the day we have enough allies, we slay Diablo and all of his minions with the strongest Knights, Archers and Mages we have!" Uther explained excitedly
"This plan is excellent Uther, who should lead us? you?" Divaqs questioned his friend.
" No...you Divaqs. You are the last Council member. You deserve the right to lead us." Uther said.
"Agreed" Dr. Psycho commented simply.
"Yes" said another of the survivors.
Divaqs looked at all of them, pride swelling.
"Fine, I shall lead you..." he said.
" What shall we call ourselves?" Uther asked Divaqs.
Suddenly the sun shined an incredible light upon him, as if it was a sign from above.
"The Paladins...Paladins of Light," he responded with a wonder in his voice.
On that day, The Paladins of Light began their quest for glory.
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