Originally Posted by zanos
Pretty sure they modeled Paladins off of the concept of Knights and Codes (of Chivalry) rather than as a Knight Templar (which was 3.5e and before). I personally like that Paladins are bound by codes now, it distinguishes them over just being a half Cleric with a sword. That said, even in the lore, some Paladins are known to be religious, so I don't understand why a deity isn't selectable.
Maybe oaths should have associated pantheons then

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