Sarenrae Paladin Oath Slightly inflexible of them to attempt to codify the Dawnflower's teaching but there may be insight here.
- I will protect my allies with my life. They are my light and my strength, as I am their light and their strength. We rise together.
A focus on 'together', a utilitarian approach. Individual sacrifice for the greater good...
- I will seek out and destroy the spawn of the Rough Beast. If I cannot defeat them, I will give my life trying. If my life would be wasted in the attempt, I will find allies. If any fall because of my inaction, their deaths lie upon my soul, and I will atone for each.
- I am fair to others. I expect nothing for myself but that which I need to survive.
- The best battle is a battle I win. If I die, I can no longer fight. I will fight fairly when the fight is fair, and I will strike quickly and without mercy when it is not.
- I will redeem the ignorant with my words and my actions. If they will not turn toward the light, I will redeem them by the sword.
Zed's reading on the Sandpoint Cathedral has me thinking on this oath. Words and actions first, lead by example, serve as a guide for the mislead; and only if that fails shall we resort to steel.
- I will not abide evil, and will combat it with steel when words are not enough. I do not flinch from my faith, and do not fear embarrassment. My soul cannot be bought for all the stars in the sky.
- I will show the less fortunate the light of the Dawnflower. I will live my life as her mortal blade, shining with the light of truth.
Each day is another step toward perfection. I will not turn back into the dark.
