Code of the Paladin Guild

Shard (map 67: room 425)

[Temple of Light, Alcove of Rutilor]
An effigy of a warrior in full plate lies upon a raised stone dais carved with the images of baying hounds.  One wall is inscribed with the Paladin's Code, the other walls are adorned with rich tapestries illustrating legendary enchanted weaponry.  Hard stone benches line the walls for repenting pilgrims.
You also see an iron arch.
Obvious exits: none.

> read wall

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                Code of the Paladin Guild

~A Paladin Supports & Defends Good & Opposes Evil~

~A Paladin is a Leader in Righteous Combat~

   When it is necessary to fight, the Paladin will seek to guide
   and inspire his comrades, taking a forward position in the battle
   and facing the foe boldly.  A Paladin does not hide from his foe
   or sneak about.

~A Paladin is a Protector~

   He will seek to prevent harm to the innocent and will place himself
   at risk in order to accomplish this if need be.

~A Paladin is Just & Works to Promote & Enforce Justice & the Law~

   If a Paladin does not agree with a law, he must still respect
   it and should work to change it rather than disregarding it.
   The only exception to this is if the Paladin believes the law
   to be truly Evil.  In this instance, the Paladin must follow the
   dictates of his conscience.

~A Paladin is Honest~

   He will not lie or otherwise seek to deceive a person.  A Paladin
   does not cheat or seek to take unfair advantage in his dealings
   with others.

~A Paladin is Loyal~

   He does not betray his god, his liege-lord, his guild, his family,
   or his friends.

~A Paladin is Holy~

   He seeks to do that which pleases his god in all manners of the
   Code, and knows that the purity of his soul has a profound impact
   on the abilities the gods bless him with.

   While it is not required that a Paladin worships Chadatru or Rutilor
   above other gods, he ignores the wishes of the God of Justice at his
   peril.  Serving another god or gods is possible for a Paladin provided
   that the path that he follows does not work against Good or Justice.
   It is not appropriate for a Paladin to work toward the ends of a dark
   aspect since the goals of such are not in keeping with what is Good
   and Just.

                                     ~As decreed by the Paladin Council