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I see. That makes sense. Is that what you fight with? A greatsword?

Yes, though I am trained in most other weapons.

Did it take a long time? Or is it that if you know one, the rest are simple?

It took some years. I began learning when I was fourteen and would not consider myself proficient until my twenties.

So young!

[ He was fourteen, too, but that's neither here nor there. ]

What led you to fighting?

The soldiers in my village offered and I did not say no. [ She wanted to defend herself, she wanted to - protect - ] It was a good use of my time.

And it became a profession? Or only a hobby?

Both. I am a Paladin by trade, but I enjoy all my weapons and practice often.

Ideal, I think, to be able to eat by doing what you love. But what is a Paladin?

Someone who has been given powers and gifts from a God they have chosen to worship.

Your gods give you things? Do not tell the Chantry.

[ Now she sounds a touch scornful - ]

I would not give them the pleasure.

I do not think pleasure is the word I would choose.

I think you understand my meaning, ser.

I do.

Do you choose the gifts they give you? Or must you accept what you are given?

It depends on the Oath that you make. I choose my spells, but my Oath grants me a gift Sarenrae chooses for me.