## Overview{#OVERVIEW}
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Trained by the Order of Crusades, these mighty men and women of the One God travel through Aabahran helping those in need, avenging wrongs done, and Crusading against those who would seek to harm the less fortunate. Honor, Valor and above all Modesty are their virtues, requiring a Crusader to act as priests first then warriors, without the easy miracles of common deities.
Crusaders are warriors who have chosen to use Faith as the focus for their skills, at times honing them to such a degree that their feats all but surpass the mortal realm. As they progress through ranks they are offered choices in skills, these choices in turn affecting what other skills they will have available in the future. The end result of this process is that no two Crusaders are alike, as the choices they make often drastically affect the things they may excel or do poorly in.
Rejecting delicate and indirect methods of combat, they rely upon a brutal combination of skill and strength combined with legendary arts of weaponcraft and armorcraft which allow them to excel in combat against single or multiple opponents. Experts of two handed weapons, they never use shields, relying instead on armors so thick and heavy that legends have been sung about their ability to wade through battle unharmed by blows of ordinary blades. They carry weapons consecrated to their god which increase in power as the Crusader fulfills his duties to the Order. These holy weapons seem to withstand the most brutal of modifications, and many a foe has been brought to his knees by the mere sight of a blade bristling with gleaming edges, barbs and hooked guards leveled at his chest.
The Crusader's focus on matters of faith, and their virtues of Modesty, Compassion, and Valor, require them to forsake personal goals when asked for help by those in need. The Order of Crusades also forbids them from wearing a large number of rare or unique adornments upon their armor. This severely limits the number of such items they may wear or carry.
## Requirements{#REQS}
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| Field | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| Base Class | [Warrior](/wiki/Classes/Warrior), [Paladin](/wiki/Classes/Paladin), [Berserker](/wiki/Classes/Berserker) |
| Race | [Elf](/wiki/Races/Elf), [Half-Elf](/wiki/Races/Half-Elf), [Human](/wiki/Races/Human), [Storm Giant](/wiki/Races/Storm_Giant) |
| Level | 50 |
Additional conditions:
- Good alignment
- Ruthless (`help ruthless`)
- Follower of the One God
- Not an Avatar
- Not a member of any cabal
- At least one player kill
- Minimum 20 RP points
- Completed character history (`help history`)
Falling below the 20 RP point minimum after acceptance risks loss of the character.
## How to Apply{#APPLY}
Send a scroll of application to the Immortals containing your character history, goals, and any deeds that strengthen your case. The scroll's subject **must** include the words "crusader" and "application" or it will not be considered.
If the Order of Crusades approves your application, you will be told what else is required of you.
## After Acceptance{#AFTER}
You are reduced to the first rank of the Order with the abilities, HP, mana, and movement of a fresh Crusader. Skills you cannot use as a Crusader are forgotten. The exception is one signature skill from your previous class:
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| Previous Class | Skill Retained |
| :--- | :--- |
| [Paladin](/wiki/Classes/Paladin) | Scrolls |
| [Berserker](/wiki/Classes/Berserker) | Roar |
| [Warrior](/wiki/Classes/Warrior) | Whip |
Aabahran