Meliudas, a Paladin, shown wielding Almace.
A Grand Tournament is a special, country-wide event, that is endorsed by all villages of Valmasia and known pwoers. Warriors from across the land are permitted to attend, to earn glory and duel to emerge as "Paladin".
Paladin
The term paladin is used to define a champion in Valmasia, whether they're country-wide, or restrained to a respective village. The Grand Tournament is hosted to decide the former.
Known as the Paladin of Valmasia, the champion will typically enjoy excellent perks. A vast amount of secret knowledge becomes obtainable by them, in reward for their victory, and permitted out of respect; this usually involves all classified magical information that the villages posses. In addition to this, great wealth and fame is another perk; rich nobleman will often pay heavy coin to meet with the country's paladin.
Past Paladins of Valmasia
Dated and summarized, past paladins include the following:
Essam Clinnur (170AC) - With Lysterg's rule as the first High King, Valmasia was united. Essam Clitur, a poison magi, was the warrior that became champion, defeating over two hundred skilled Magi to claim his prize. He was known as ruthless and cunning, often killing his opponents in a harsher time when such things were permitted.
For over a century, no tournaments were hosted due to the Divine War that caught all of Valmasa in its violent flame.
Lancelot Cart (295AC) - As Arthor Pendragon's most able warrior, Lancelot employed an advanced fighting style deserving of his elite status. As a master of all weapons, scriptures say that he summoned his weapons out of thin air, mid-battle, switching out and changing his fighting style in an instant, often leaving the target unable to keep up.
Hercules (301AC) - Dubbed the 'son of Kraus' due to his unnatural physical prowess. Even as a toddler, Hercules was said to have wrestled and defeated full-grown men. As an adult, he was 7 feet tall and possessed a build of thick, unbreakable muscle. In battle he wielded a gigantic magical club, which had the ability to increase its weight-- before the club hit its target, it became a few tons heavier, instantly crushing the most sturdy of warriors.
Samaan Nitur (313AC) - A time magi, who had such mastery over his time stream, that he could disappear and re-appear at will, several times within a few seconds. Due to such ferocious speed, he earned the name "Blue Phantom". Samaan complimented his time magic using magical explosives, which he dropped throughout the battlefield while his opponent is unable to see.
Achilles (324AC) - Shocking all, Achilles emerged as champion despite being only a lad of sixteen. His victory certainly wasn't a fluke however, because not a single contestant could match his prowess for combat. Many believed him to be the reincarnation of Arthor Pendragon. He went on to decorate the history books with tales of his adventures, ranging from bathing in the blood of a phoenix and becoming physically invulnerable, to defeating many great beasts.
Achilles (336AC) - Once again, nobody could best Achilles. He claimed his championship a second time.
Achilles (360AC) - For the third time, at an age of fifty one, Achilles won the Grand Tournament. After this, he announced that he wouldn't be returning to attempt to reclaim his title, wishing the youth of tomorrow luck.
Atalanta (370AC) - The first female paladin, Atalanta was not to be underestimated. She stated that she was married to her sword, and had no plans to marry -- unless a warrior could defeat her in single combat. None did. She employed a specialized magic that empowered her armor with mana, to the point where it became unbreakable -- much like the great will she was known for.
No tournaments were hosted due to the One Hundred Year War.
Thera Lockrue (550AC) - Known as the 'yellow monk' for his mastery of lightning magic and wisdom in old age, Thera showed that accomplished magi could be potent regardless of lost prime.
Suzume Yuuka (585AC) - A female dark magi.
Bain Veno (600AC) - A crazy warrior that had an iron jaw. Literally.
Simon Nielstrum (630AC)
Setsuka (655AC)
Artorias (690AC)
Meilin (740AC)
Meliudas (753AC)
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