A paladin isn’t just a warrior. That’s the part that gets lost when people talk about strength without asking what the strength is for. In medieval tradition, a paladin was a holy knight- someone whose fighting ability and faith weren’t two separate things but one inseparable thing. You didn’t earn that title by being the most dangerous person in the room. You earned it by being willing to put everything you had in service of something bigger than yourself. Defending people who couldn’t defend themselves. Standing between injustice and the ones it was aimed at. Note: this phrase has been co-opted by white nationalist groups. We are taking it back. Fortis Fidei is owned and operated by a Black woman. White nationalist ideology doesn’t just conflict with our values- it targets people who look like me. The Fortis Fidei community does not support or condone white nationalist ideology in any form. This design is for people who stand for something worth standing for. This tote is for the person whose strength is in service of something beyond themselves. Who understands that capability without purpose is just noise. • 100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill • Dimensions: 20″ x 14″ x 5″ • GOTS and OCS certified, PETA-Approved Vegan Strength in service. Always.