Legend vs. Angel (for Lawful Good Paladin).

[Stasyak]

Which mythic path is better (mostly, storywise). This decision is the only thing that literally kept me puzzled for a day.

On one hand, people say angel can be extremely strong (if make a build correctly, and making build is not my cup of tea).
1) But I managed to cleanse the nahydrean crystals, they are empowered by the light of my paladin's faith.
2) Most of my companions and all my fellow crusaders believe I am symbol of hope who should keep this power.
3) And Iomedae tells me I should get rid of these powers because they were gifted by a chaotic power. Whilst she tried not to interfere in the affairs of mortals and demons, I was saving lives of innocent people with this power, and she was doing nothing.
4) I am the second person who can close the Worldwound. If something goes wrong, and I won't be able to capture Areela, I will be the only person capable of doing that. Why would I give up my power, if I can do the ultimate sacrifice for the good of entire Gollarion?

On the other hand, the Legend path is extremely tempting.
1) 20+ additional levels and easy leveling (less XP per level, which is euphoric). It will be easier for you to get additional skill points to pass all the Lexicon of Paradox skillchecks by yourself, ascend to Godhood and show Iomedae how a god should really take care of common folk and his/her followers.
2) It is cool to show, Areelu's powers made me stronger, but they didn't make me who I am. My decisions did.
3) The Worldwound. If I decide to get rid of my powers, Areelu is my only chance to seal it once and for all.
4) A legendary warrior is good, but literal angel as the head of the crisade is more epic. It rises the morale of fellow crusaders much more.

So, roleplay is the most problematic thing for me in this case. Game mechanics bug me too, but not so much. So, what would you reccomend me to do?

[Conquista]

you can't go ascension ending with legend, you need mythic powers to ascend and with legend you give them up

[jutschi78]

Roleplay is about the own choice. As paladin it is a big dilemma.

Btw: Iomedae gives her clerice, paladins and inquisitor their spells and holy power and guidiance. She sends sone angels to the aid at the mortals. she try to maintain cosmic balance (do you really want a war between the heavens and abyss on th material plane). That's the way gods do acts on the mortal world. Direct acts in the mortal world are risky in a cosmic way of sight.

[Orion Invictus]

RP-wise, if you are a Paladin of Iomedae, then her word is law. If you have another deity, then you have to think of what your god would prefer.

[Stasyak]

Originally posted by Conquista:

you can't go ascension ending with legend, you need mythic powers to ascend and with legend you give them up

is it worth it? Do I have a choice to become a human-liking, extremely active, protective and dutiful god? Or I will give up on my humanity and become like Iomidae?

[Stasyak]

Originally posted by jutschi78:

Roleplay is about the own choice. As paladin it is a big dilemma.

Btw: Iomedae gives her clerice, paladins and inquisitor their spells and holy power and guidiance. She sends sone angels to the aid at the mortals. she try to maintain cosmic balance (do you really want a war between the heavens and abyss on th material plane). That's the way gods do acts on the mortal world. Direct acts in the mortal world are risky in a cosmic way of sight.

I can see your point. Though, I believe her help is a bit insufficient: what can angels and daeva-monadics do against Lord Deskari himself? Also, there is an army of demons improved with crystals. So, yeah, the turning point in war against demons was the appearance of my character, empowered with the same crystal. So, I don't know :c

[Stasyak]

Originally posted by Orion Invictus:

RP-wise, if you are a Paladin of Iomedae, then her word is law. If you have another deity, then you have to think of what your god would prefer.

That's true. Though, the Hand of the Inheritor believed in me and my powers (though he knew my MC got them from a demon). He even got captured protecting my paladin

[Conquista]

Originally posted by Stasyak:

Originally posted by Conquista:

you can't go ascension ending with legend, you need mythic powers to ascend and with legend you give them up

is it worth it? Do I have a choice to become a human-liking, extremely active, protective and dutiful god? Or I will give up on my humanity and become like Iomidae?

from what i remember its just an ending slide, no idea if they changed that, without any specific

so its rather open for interpretation what you do, but considering pathfinder lore, you probably will have the same limitations as any other deity

[Stasyak]

Originally posted by Conquista:

Originally posted by Stasyak:

is it worth it? Do I have a choice to become a human-liking, extremely active, protective and dutiful god? Or I will give up on my humanity and become like Iomidae?

from what i remember its just an ending slide, no idea if they changed that, without any specific

so its rather open for interpretation what you do, but considering pathfinder lore, you probably will have the same limitations as any other deity

Damn. That's a bit sad, but I appreciate your help, mate! Thx for the info