Swiftly, several paladins, heeding Alan's command, stationed themselves near the Desolate Sea.
Alan's success in Rivenland, where he defeated two demon kings and fragments of the Ancient One Nyx's will, significantly bolstered the influence of the God of Light faith across the continent, allowing for its expansion.
This growth was not limited to Rivenland; in the other 11 kingdoms on the continent, the faith also gained many followers.
As the number of believers increased, so did the number of paladins. In Beaconburg, the paladin trait is mostly innate, though some acquire it later in life.
For instance, prolonged exposure to holy light can also turn a person into a paladin.
While the potential of these acquired paladins may not match that of the innate ones, as a backup force, their greater numbers make them a formidable power when needed.