I've already answered Bard but...please, hear me out.
Until recently, "Paladin" meant to me :
- Either the knight in shining armor trope
- Or the dark knight / avenger type
And I don't vibe with those ones.To each their own, of course. After all, Batman is a very popular character😄
Plus, not every player follows the same tropes. But, I still don't find those types of paladin inspiring.
But (!), after doing some more reading :
A) I've learnt those types of paladin only mean Oath of Devotion and Oath of Vengeance. Still not interested in those.
B) I've learnt that I love the
Oath of Redemption and its Tenets. I find myself wanting to create a paladin now. Never thought I'd see the day 😅.
However, only classes and sub-classes from the PHB were confirmed to be implemented in BG3.
Soooo...I've checked the PHB again. And, honestly...I could totally vibe with the
Oath of the Ancients as well.
Sometimes called fey knights, green knights, or horned knights, paladins who swear this oath cast their lot with the side of the light in the cosmic struggle against darkness because they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the world, not necessarily because they believe in principles of honor, courage, and justice.
I love this. I still miss the notion of redemption but it's compelling enough to make me want to play a paladin on my first playthrough and to jump on the "please-release-the-paladin-class-during-EA" bandwagon.
T.L.D.R : I've overcome some preconceptions and I will now (most likely) by playing a Moon Elf (always an elf) Paladin following the Oath of the Ancients 💚.EDIT :
Backstory (a general draft or course)
She a Moon Elf paladin who has decided to take the Oath of the Ancients. She uses her charm, wits, agility and dexterity to fight the dark and despair (DEX based paladin). Sometimes her words and/or compassion alone are enough to put an end to an altercation. While her fighting style could be seen as a form of art in and of itself, she also uses her mastery of movements and sense of humor to entertain people (Entertainer background). And in such, bringing the light through art, beauty and laughter. This resonates well with those two tennets :
Preserve Your Own Light. Delight in song and laughter, in beauty and art. If you allow the light to die in your own heart, you can't preserve it in the world.
Be the Light. Be a glorious beacon for all who live in despair. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth in all your deeds.