Triadic knight Triadic Knight is a prestige class whose members worship the Triad , the union of Ilmater , Torm and Tyr . They believe that to fully embody the virtues of a paladin , they must draw on the strengths of all three of these deities . Through courage and perseverance , Triadic knights seek justice for all . Triadic knights trace their history back to 729 DR , when the churches of the Triad united to engage in the Triad Crusade during the Fiend Wars of Impiltur . They are found throughout western and central Faerûn in churches and religious orders that embrace the worship of the three gods of the Triad . The largest concentrations of Triadic knights are found in Impiltur , in Tethyr , and in Calimshan , where they venerate Anachtyr in lieu of Tyr . Paladins , cleric / paladins , and clerics most commonly become Triadic knights , although many multiclass combinations including clerics and paladins are represented or have served in the past among the ranks of the Triad ' s holy warriors . Culture . Triadic knights are brave , persevering , and honorable at all times , embodying the traits of all three members of the Triad . They exhibit more flexibility than most clerics and paladins of lawful good deities , since they are able to see better than most that sometimes justice must be tempered by mercy , that suffering must be alleviated through courage , or that obedience must give way to what is right . A Triadic knight can be found in the front lines of combat , fighting hand - to - hand with the champion or leader of their foes . As they grow in power , their ability to embrace the suffering of others , ferret out the truth , and roar in the face of danger makes them a natural leader and an inspirational example for others . Becoming a Triadic knight requires dedication not to one god , but to three . They spend time studying the dogma of all three faiths and understanding how each church ' s teachings strengthens the other two . At the start of their career they will rotate among the three faiths , serving the needs of each church individually . As they become seasoned , however , they are expected to be able to identify specific weaknesses of each individual faith and bring their understanding of the rest of the Triad ' s teaching to bear , thus strengthening all three faiths . Most people regard Triadic knights with a mixture of awe and guilt , amazed by their bravery and honor , but fearful that they are being secretly " judged " . Others simply hate them or view them with admiration . A Triadic knight can expect a warm welcome in good - aligned human realms , much like that accorded a paladin . As a champion of three faiths that are closely allied , they can draw on the resources of all three churches . They are expected to spend coin on armor and weapons that will benefit them in battle , and seek out powerful weapons that are effective against demons and devils . Although Triadic knights once comprised a single order of paladins , a slim majority of Triadic knights now are independent agents , acting as lone paladins or clerics who have embraced the worship of three like - minded gods with little resistance from members of the individual faiths . Other Triadic knights join one of the many knights orders dedicated to Torm , Tyr , or Ilmater .