A Knight's Oath of Honor and Code of Conduct

Oath of Honor
Code of Conduct

When a Knight is first inducted into the guild as a page or apprentice, he is sworn in by a master of that faction and made to repeat the oath of honor. Pages from prominent families or of noticeable talent may be sworn in by the Guildmaster himself. The oath is reaffirmed when a page or apprentice graduates to a squire or journeyman position, and again upon successfully completing the test of mastery.

The oath and code have recently come under criticism by some more liberal members of the guild, who claim it is too vague a standard to hold anyone to.

Oath of Honor

This my pledge and oath of honor,
never shall I betray my solemn position,
my comrades in arms,
my people who place trust in me,
or myself.*
Always shall I uphold the Knight's code of conduct.
With the Goddess Irotana's blessing
let me be granted courage
to never falter in my word.


(The original oath also included the lines 'Chaos take me/should I fail in this task.', but after a string of Chaosian spies discovered in the ranks, it was decided it would be best to remove that particular part.)

The Thirteen Laws of the Virtuous Man, As Outlined in the Knight's Code of Conduct

1. Never desert a comrade in need, in danger or in trouble.
2. One's oath is one's sacred pledge. Pledge sparingly, for it must be of iron.
3. Speak no ill of another for all truth may not be known.
4. Never disparage yourself or minimize your strength or power.
5. Be honest with all - and demand the same.
6. In all things, moderation.
7. Accept responsibility for your actions, always.
8. Respect the Laws of the Gods, humankind and nature.
9. Your self-determinism and your honor are more important than your immediate life.
10. Don’t desire to be liked or admired.
11. Be your own advisor, keep your own counsel and select your own decisions.
12. Never fear to hurt another in a just cause.
13. Be true to your own goals.