DevBlog #23: Soren - Paladin of the Sunsteel Legion
Ah, gather ‘round, noble souls, for today, I speak of the last to join Darfall’s roster for release: Soren, Paladin of the Sunsteel Legion.
A radiant force clad in sacred steel and bound by divine purpose, he is no mere knight - he is a living testament to Solara’s will.
[h2]The Sunsteel Path: Power in Devotion[/h2]
The Paladins of the Sunsteel Legion are not born-they are forged. Through the sacred Rite of Illumination, they are transformed: taller, mightier, brimming with radiant strength. Their armor, hewn from blessed Sunsteel, is said to be impenetrable-save by the most accursed of blades.
But do not mistake Soren for a simple brute. He is a support hero,but in the right hands, he may very well be the strongest of them all.
[h2]Trait: Twin Auras of the Faithful[/h2]
[h3]Aura Noctis[/h3]
Active during the night, this aura banishes the darkness debuff for all nearby allies.
While others hide behind their walls when night falls, you march boldly into the gloom, unhindered.
[h3]Aura Solis[/h3]
At dawn’s light, Soren’s divine aura heals up to three allies near him over time. No chants, no rituals-just quiet, radiant restoration.
[h2]Blessings: A Divine Resource[/h2]
The Paladin draws upon Blessings, a unique resource with a maximum of three at a time.
His abilities fall into two sacred categories:
Plan wisely, and you’ll find Soren unleashing power more frequently than any other hero.
[h2]Abilities of the Sunsteel Champion[/h2]
[h3]Light of Solara[/h3]
A versatile spell: heals allies when grouped, or empowers Soren’s damage when he fights alone.
[h3]Divine Conversion[/h3]
Perhaps the most curious magic of all - turn any Undead or Demon into your ally for a time. Even the vilest foes become your puppets beneath Solara’s light.
[h3]Dawnblade’s Wrath[/h3]
A wide burst of radiant damage, ideal for repelling large waves. Simple, holy, effective.
[h3]Radiant Smite[/h3]
A single-target strike that generates a Blessing. Reliable and blessed with purpose.
[h3]Solar Shield[/h3]
Grants Soren a protective barrier. If broken, it explodes in divine fury. If it endures, it rewards you with a Blessing. Either way - victory.
[h3]Sunsteel Pact[/h3]
Forms a bond with an ally, naming them an acolyte of the Order. When they strike the enemy, there's a chance to generate Blessings for you. Enlightenment through teamwork.
Born in the frozen wilds of Skolgard, young Soren witnessed the horrors of the Darfall Wastes firsthand. He survived - but his village did not.
The Sunsteel Legion found him amidst the ruins, and though it was their own blades that slew both monster and villager alike, Soren was chosen. Trained. Transformed.
He emerged from the Rite of Illumination not with hatred-but with conviction. Even knowing the truth of his past, Soren remains loyal, believing in the Legion’s cold justice as the only true path to peace.
Any citizen, soldier or lord wanting to become a paladin, must train for years, practicing faith and teachings of Solara in the Sunsteel Monastery as an acolyte.
In our library you can find more information about both Soren and Sunsteel Legion.
A radiant force clad in sacred steel and bound by divine purpose, he is no mere knight - he is a living testament to Solara’s will.
[h2]The Sunsteel Path: Power in Devotion[/h2]
The Paladins of the Sunsteel Legion are not born-they are forged. Through the sacred Rite of Illumination, they are transformed: taller, mightier, brimming with radiant strength. Their armor, hewn from blessed Sunsteel, is said to be impenetrable-save by the most accursed of blades.
But do not mistake Soren for a simple brute. He is a support hero,but in the right hands, he may very well be the strongest of them all.
[h2]Trait: Twin Auras of the Faithful[/h2]
[h3]Aura Noctis[/h3]
Active during the night, this aura banishes the darkness debuff for all nearby allies.
While others hide behind their walls when night falls, you march boldly into the gloom, unhindered.
[h3]Aura Solis[/h3]
At dawn’s light, Soren’s divine aura heals up to three allies near him over time. No chants, no rituals-just quiet, radiant restoration.
[h2]Blessings: A Divine Resource[/h2]
The Paladin draws upon Blessings, a unique resource with a maximum of three at a time.
His abilities fall into two sacred categories:
- Blessing Generators - grant divine charges.
- Blessing Spenders – require energy and one Blessing.
Plan wisely, and you’ll find Soren unleashing power more frequently than any other hero.
[h2]Abilities of the Sunsteel Champion[/h2]
[h3]Light of Solara[/h3]
A versatile spell: heals allies when grouped, or empowers Soren’s damage when he fights alone.
[h3]Divine Conversion[/h3]
Perhaps the most curious magic of all - turn any Undead or Demon into your ally for a time. Even the vilest foes become your puppets beneath Solara’s light.
[h3]Dawnblade’s Wrath[/h3]
A wide burst of radiant damage, ideal for repelling large waves. Simple, holy, effective.
[h3]Radiant Smite[/h3]
A single-target strike that generates a Blessing. Reliable and blessed with purpose.
[h3]Solar Shield[/h3]
Grants Soren a protective barrier. If broken, it explodes in divine fury. If it endures, it rewards you with a Blessing. Either way - victory.
[h3]Sunsteel Pact[/h3]
Forms a bond with an ally, naming them an acolyte of the Order. When they strike the enemy, there's a chance to generate Blessings for you. Enlightenment through teamwork.
Soren: Life and Deeds
Born in the frozen wilds of Skolgard, young Soren witnessed the horrors of the Darfall Wastes firsthand. He survived - but his village did not.
The Sunsteel Legion found him amidst the ruins, and though it was their own blades that slew both monster and villager alike, Soren was chosen. Trained. Transformed.
He emerged from the Rite of Illumination not with hatred-but with conviction. Even knowing the truth of his past, Soren remains loyal, believing in the Legion’s cold justice as the only true path to peace.
Any citizen, soldier or lord wanting to become a paladin, must train for years, practicing faith and teachings of Solara in the Sunsteel Monastery as an acolyte.
In our library you can find more information about both Soren and Sunsteel Legion.