Role

Chapter 2

The Lord lived in a stronghold near the Aubade Academy. He had retired and
could now afford to take on a young paladin for mentoring. It was here, in
this stronghold, that Aobe began his training as a paladin. The Lord taught
him everything a paladin should know, and soon after the initial practice,
Aobe pledged fealty to the Lord and became his squire.

His education included: courtesy and the ability to behave in society,
honesty, valor, and honor. Additionally, Aobe was very dedicated and tried not
to waste time, always doing something useful. He considered leisure
activities, small talk, and vacations to be time-wasting follies. He never
abandoned work halfway and always finished it. When there was no work, he
studied ancient books, did physical exercises, and, of course, trained his
fighting skills.

They spar for endless hours in the courtyard of the fortress with the Lord,
using weapons and shields wrapped in thick fabric. He studied not only
mandatory weapons such as lances, staves, swords, and maces, but also axes,
daggers, and other exotic weapons. The Lord always said that there would be
battles on his path and that this knowledge would help him better defend
himself.

To rid him of his awkward pronunciation and teach him to speak more smoothly,
befitting his title of paladin, Lord enrolled him in an oratory class at the
Academy of Aubade. It was there that Aobe significantly improved his skills in
the art of oratory and even began composing and humming songs at work from
time to time.