As I have said, the Paladins were not 'created' because of any other reason except the wish to deliver justice. People - innocents - were dying due to the endless war with the Horde, and they needed strong and capable fighters with the greatest honour to protect the weak and deliver justice to the world again, a world shattered by war and conflict. The Paladins were NOT chosen simply because they were good fighters and would even be better if they fought with the Light. They were chosen because they had an exceptional personality. They were virtuous, honorable, and upheld the tenets of the Holy Light. They did not see the Light initially as a weapon, but as the goal itself -- the Light should not be used for any other goal except upholding its principles.
Thus, the first Paladins were born. Each of them were presented with a Libram: a Libram of Justice, Retribution, Compassion, Holiness and Protection. These represented the core principles a Paladin ought to uphold. And they did, they did not only fight bravely, but they fought with honour.
The Zandalari Trolls, although they have their own talents and strengths, do not represent what a Paladin ought to represent. Their 'Paladins' do not even interest themselves in the Light, for they see the Light merely as a power to achieve their goals. Neither do they worship the Light (they worship their Loa), and they do not even have FAITH in it! What is a Paladin without faith???? It is nothing but a SHELL of what a Paladin truly is! They are what they are - Prelates, and that is the only thing they should be called.
There are a few races who truly understand what it means to be a Paladin. Humans. Dwarves. Draenei. But also the Blood Elves, who were put on the right path by the selfless Prophet Velen, who cleansed the Sunwell. To put it in the words of Lady Liadrin, after the Sunwell was restored:
"Blessed ancestors! I feel it... so much love... so much grace... there are... no words... impossible to describe..."
THIS is when the Blood Elf realised what it means to be a Paladin. To represent all that is good on Azeroth. And while the Blood Elves are still misguided, serving the Banshee Queen who prefers the Void over the Light, they at least know what being a Paladin means.
13/11/2018 00:02Posted by ZakkaruThat is the entire purpose why Prelates are unique case -I don't want it to be imposed on Zandalari, their Loa worship is more interesting and diverse.
Neither do I want them to be called Paladins. They can be Prelates, but are unworthy of being Paladins.
14/11/2018 04:34Posted by IsilnirYou only want them to be paladins, so that you can racechange into them, not because of story reasons.
No.
14/11/2018 07:29Posted by JakaliThe Holy alliance forgot that The Chad Zandalari Prelate has been worshiping the light 10 000 years
They were worshipping Loa's, get your lore straight for the Light's sake.
14/11/2018 07:29Posted by Jakalithey're not paladins, they're prelates.
Do I need to say more?
14/11/2018 13:31Posted by KoradanIt is stated IN GAME that kul tirans do not worship the light some worship the sea.
By all means, provide me with a source.
14/11/2018 17:09Posted by XiaopawAnd for someone claiming D&D Paladins are not WoW Paladins. In 5th edition you actually have this class in that spot that it is not bound by the light and righteousness but the power comes from an oath. So you can even play a Paladin devoted to nature or to bad stuff.
Clearly a 'Paladin' being devoted to nature is a Druid... and a 'Paladin' devoted to the Elements is a Shaman...
14/11/2018 18:50Posted by GarrouA Paladin is a Righteous Paragon, it's what a Paladin is...one who upholds his vows and the laws of justice.
Yes, thank you.