TEXT: #KnowYourTrope - The Paladin A valiant champion devoted to all that is Good and Right. Some call them idealists, others say naive - either way, they uphold their moral code no matter the personal cost. IMAGE: A notebook open to a page containing the text, as well as photos of Brienne of Tarth and Captain America.

TEXT: See also: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars) Captain America (Marvel) Brienne of Tarth (Game of Thrones) Wonder Woman (DC) Author's Note: Like many fantasy staples, D&D codified our conception of a ‘paladin archetype’ in modern fiction, but the word itself can be traced back as early as the 16th century. IMAGE: An open notebook on a blue background. Line art of two crossed swords.

#KnowYourTrope - The Paladin
A valiant champion devoted to all that is Good and Right. Some call them idealists, others say naive - either way, they uphold their moral code no matter the personal cost. 💙📚🪐🐉✍️⚔️ #writing#fantasy #bookish #indieauthor #literarytropes