Roland Hightower

Roland Hightower is the most famous and capable Paladin from the early history of Valencia. He is renowned for his prowess in battle, bravery, virtue, and devotion to Valencia. Nearly all Paladin's since his era, even those outside of his order, look to him as the standard of what it means to be a Paladin.

Early Life on the Sea
Roland was one of two generations born at sea upon one of the great Valencia ships.

From a Knight to a Paladin
After arriving on the newfound continent, Valencians soon realized that it would take more than mere might to vanquish the Horrors found in Pamant. For three years, the Valencian Knights (including a young Roland) battled the unholy monsters and natural inhabitants of the new land. Upon Pope Micah's declaration of the Hand of Righteousness, Roland forged the first Valencian-Steel blade in existance and thus became the very first Paladin.

Slaying Stheno
Roland had been a Paladin no for 8 years

Becoming a father
While it is not forbidden for Paladins to marry, most simply do not in order to devote more energy towards the Holy Triad, but Roland did fall in love with a woman named Katarina,