I recently got a physical copy of Path of War (finally!) after having tinkered with a few characters using the rules on the d20fpsrd. Having never played a paladin or cleric type character, I was shocked by how drawn I am to the Battle Templar prestige class. What 5 levels synergise the best with Battle Templar? I was thinking either Warder 1/Cleric 4, or Warlord 1/Cleric 4, the first leaning more towards defense and the second more toward offense (and with better CHA synergy). Are either of those classes' 2nd level abilities worth losing another caster level? Is there a more interesting way into the Battle Templar? Any thoughts would be appreciated!
A war oracle in particular feels like it would be both fitting and powerful. No other obvious way in-there's the feat line, but that would take until 7th level minimum.