For this look, we were inspired by the DnD class Paladin, who took the Oath of the Ancients.
Cedric, originally a simple farmer who managed his family's land, had always felt a deep connection with nature. On a fateful day, while exploring the nearby forest, he stumbled upon a sinister threat lurking in the shadows: a corrupted forest, its ancient trees twisted and tainted by dark forces. Witnessing the desecration of the land, he felt an overwhelming sense of duty and swore to protect the beauty and purity of the natural world. Cedric embarked on a quest to become a paladin of the Oath of the Ancients, dedicated to purifying the land and ensuring the flourishing of all living beings. As Cedric honed his new powers, he remained a guardian of the forest and vowed to defend it against anyone who tried to harm it.
We wanted to show his evolution from a young farm boy to a full-fledged paladin who has found his calling.
Farm Boy
The young Paladin Cedric had always loved nature. He often wanders through the forest, taking notes and sketches of the things he sees. He wears a relatively simple, medieval-inspired outfit.
Tunic
A young farm boy wouldn't dress particularly fancy, so a simple medieval tunic or shirt is perfect as a basic for such a look. A basic tunic like this was very common during the Middle Ages, but also in ancient Rome. Layered with an under-tunic, this tunic would also be perfect for a Viking or Germanic look, so it's very versatile.
Trousers
Paladin Cedric wears soft trousers, suitable for various looks.
Fur Collar
When you're out as a Paladin, some form of protection against the elements is essential. If the weather isn't too cold or wet, a cloak might be a bit much. In such cases, a fur collar is a great alternative.
Boots
Sturdy shoes are important, both when working on a farm and when wandering through the forest as a Paladin. High boots also protect your legs during your adventures.
Leather Journal
Our young paladin has a great love for the forest and all that lives in it. To learn more about different plants and animals, he takes notes and sketches of everything he notices. For this, he always carries a small leather journal with him.
Travel Gear
Every adventurer needs a bag to store equipment and treasures in. When you wear this Paladin outfit to festivals, you can use our bags to store your phone and wallet in.
As a nod to DnD heroes without darkvision, we've added a set of torches to Cedric's equipment and a nice walking stick complements the first layer of this Paladin outfit
Early Stage Paladin
After encountering a situation that threatened the forest, Cedric desperately took the Oath of the Ancients and began his journey to become the guardian of the forest. At this point in his journey, he still wears his original clothing, but had to add to it to survive training and combat.
Under-Tunic
Now that our Paladin is starting to wear armor, he needs more padding to wear underneath. By wearing an under-tunic, he has an extra layer of clothing to make the harness more comfortable to wear and to dampen the blows he takes somewhat. Because it's not too thick, it doesn't limit movement.
Cuirass
Since he's just left his farm and is still learning how to be a fighter, full plate armor isn't something our young Paladin can afford. One of the most important parts of the body to protect during a fight is the torso. A harness covers both the front and back of the torso, so that's the first thing our farm boy bought on his journey to become a paladin.
Arm Armor
The arms are an easy target during a sword fight, making arm protection essential. Steel arm harnesses, like those worn by our emerging paladin, are one way to protect the arms. A paladin on a limited budget can also start with leather arm guards or arm guards with vertical metal strips on them.
Paladin in Full Armor
After years of training, the paladin is now the forest ranger of the forest of his youth. He ensures that no one harms the forest and the creatures that live in it. Cedric now wears even more complete armor, has gone from a staff to a sword, and you can also see that nature itself becomes part of his equipment.
Helmet
Now that he has grown into an experienced paladin, he needs more protection than before. His fights are harder and the risk of injury is greater. To protect his head, the paladin wears a closed helmet to protect both the head and neck.
Sword
To protect the forest, Cedric fights with an extremely large sword. With this sword, he can deal his opponents great blows and is virtually unbeatable. However, we understand that a sword of this size isn't suitable for everyone. Fortunately, it's also available in 2 other, smaller sizes.
Gloves
When fighting with swords, your hands are in a very vulnerable position. They're easy for your opponent to hit, so it's important to protect them. Our paladin wears carbon steel gloves to ensure his hands don't get injured during his fights.
An alternative to full gloves are half gloves, which you can wear over leather gloves.
