Karne

Karne is a major NPC in the video game Paladins. He was one of the most notable members of the original Paladins, and later becoming the Grand Magister of the Magistrate, working incredibly hard to create a peaceful Realm. When crystals were discovered, he decided to ban them from the general public in fear of the damage they could cause, ultimately clashing with his former partner, Valera, and leading to the Crystal War.
He was introduced to the lore on January 7th, 2018.
==Biography==
Long ago when the Realm was under attack by the goblin scourges, a group rose up to defend the world and restore peace. This group was known as the Paladins, and with their grand power, helped end the scourge and bring peace to the Realm.
With no more need for warriors, the group disbanded, with a new group known as the Magistrate taking its place. A powerful mage and well-know member of the Paladins, Karne, became Grand Magister, and under his rule, the Realm's Golden Age lasted for nearly a century. At some point, Karne would father Corvus.
However, after a new form of magic via crafted crystals was discovered and the magic being abused by power hungry and corrupt individuals, Karne feared they would be sent back to chaos and war yet again, forcing Karne to make the decision to ban crystals from the general public and sending troops out to collect as many of the crystals as they could. 
While some agreed this was necessary to achieve peace once more, others grew furious at this choice, rallying behind Karne's former fellow Paladin Valera, resulting in the creation of a Resistance. Many battles between the two sides would follow.
At a later point following Corvus being tricked into unleashing an Abyssal Lord into the Realm, Karne personally exiled his own son from the Magistrate, disappointed he would go so far.
Following Yagorath's release, the beast would eventually make its way to Crosswind Hold, growing in power and becoming such a threat Karne himself battled the beast, though the result of this encounter is unknown, both parties survived.
Once Azaan, the Eternal, descended into the Realm and resealed Yagorath, Karne believed he had failed and decided to resign from Grand Magister after nearly a century of holding the position, giving control of the Magistrate to House Aico in his place. It's unknown what occurred to Karne following this.
==Personality==
Due to Karne's low amount of appearances, it's difficult to accurately paint a complete picture of his personality. Karne appears respectable, having kept the Realm's Golden Age alive until factors outside his control appeared.
Karne appears to be a hard worker as well, with statements revealing Karne worked incredibly hard to create a civil and peaceful Realm.
Karne also seems logical, deciding it best to keep crystals out of public hands due to the risk they pose of allowing criminals to gain enough power to overthrow the Magistrate and lead the world back into chaos yet again. Yet despite this, Karne also shows some illogical decisions, such as deciding to step down and give control of the Magistrate to House Aico, who their current leader, Lian, Karne should know isn't reliable to always do what's right, based on previous events such as Siege of Ascension Peak.
However, Karne also seems to be incredibly hard on himself, deeming himself a failure and unworthy of leading the Magistrate for what is assumed to be his inability to defeat Yagorath by himself and keep the Realm safe.
==Powers and Abilities==
Karne is a skilled mage with incredible power, being stated to be one of the most powerful beings in the Realm alongside Valera. Karne also appears to be near-immortal or long lasting, having remained alive for over a century with nothing more than a small amount of grey hair as a result.
==Trivia==
*Though a major character, it's been stated there are no plans to ever make Karne (or Valera) a playable champion. The reasons for this are due to him being one of the most powerful characters in the Realm, as well as his status as the leader of one of the largest groups in the lore.
**Ironically, these reasons no longer apply to Karne, as Yagorath and Azaan have both been shown as more powerful, while Karne currently no longer leads the Magistrate, having stepped down and given control to House Aico.
==Gallery==
KarneValera.jpg|Karne and Valera battle the chaos of the past.
Paladins Disband.png|The group disbands and Karne is made Grand Magister of the Magistrate.
Card End Of An Era.jpg|Battling Yagorath.
Karne_and_Lian.png|Karne gives control of the Magistrate to House Aico.
==External Links==
*Karne on the Paladins Wiki.
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