Well I did this once before for help with a code of Sarenrae, so figured I would reach out to the masses to see what help I can get for this one.
Here is what I have so far....
"Justice and honor are a heavy burden for the righteous. We must demonstrate unyielding courage in the face of adversity. No danger is too great to prevent us from fulfilling a promise or completing a mission. This commitment is stronger than our fear, pain, hardship, or even death."
1. Aggressively seek out the enemies of humanity. We must seek out and take the war to Demons, Devils, Evil Dragons and Undead.
2. My word is my honor, and my honor is my life. If I make a promise I will carry it out even if it means my death.
3. Until I am in a position of authority or rulership, then I am just the arm of justice not the executioner. Should one ask for mercy I will grant it to them, but they must still answer for any crimes.
"For Victory, for the Heart."
4. Valor dictates we must attack an enemy without hesitation, Whenever possible we should seek out the most formidable enemy as our primary opponent. We should seek to engage our opponent face to face (not with missile combat), continuing to fight until the enemy withdraws or is defeated.
5. Can't ever use poison of any kind! For this cheapens the victory as well as the soul of the person using it.
6. If we should need to leave the field, I shall be the last one on it, making sure my friends, companions, or wards are all safe before I am.
"Be like a tempered steel sword, able to bend and not break."
7.Must set an example to the common folk, but especially children, both in appearance and attitude. (10% of income must be spent on appearance of self + gear)
8. May only own two magical weapons,(one being a sword) one suit of armor, and one shield. Extra are turned into the church to be used instead in the various crusades instead of wasted.
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"May the strength of your sword guide you through the fog of mortal words."
10. A paladin must respect the laws of the land he/she knows are just (fair and good). Whenever in doubt, especially when travelling abroad, it is the spirit of the Law that must be followed, if ever the letter is corrupted or unknown.
I'm having problems getting that last one filled in. I'm thinking something along the lines of her protection of women, and courtly love, but just can't seem to find the words.
As always appreciate any feedback and or help any are willing to lend.
Edit: *cough* You saw nothing. >.> <.<
"Strike against corruption wherever it dwells, however it breeds. Accept no bribe, tolerate no perversion of the law, ensure fairness in all contracts and for all creatures. Expect honesty and honor from those who join you in battle, and give the courtesies you would demand freely and openly. Never target an Officer in a time of war."
11. Officers keep the morale and discipline of their troops. Only in a chaotic evil horde should you seek to behead the snake. The thrashing body is a far less ordered and more destructive thing. Always accept an honorable surrender. Punish those who cheat and corrupt the law with all due speed and all due fury.
Remember that Iomedae came to prominence while serving rightly and justly beneath Aroden. She was a mortal who became a god, and a willing servant to those above her. That should be reflected in her decrees. Also remember that "She loathes incorrigible evil, demon-spawn, traitors, and those who abuse good in the name of greater good."
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A lot of this is going to depend very much on your campaign.
For #3, what do you do if you're far away from civilization? Can't trust the city? As a mortal hand of Iomedae on the Material Plane, can you dispense the same justice that would be dealt otherwise? Can a murderer, that you know is guilty, be executed by your hand? What do you do about high level spellcasters or those who might be likely to be rescued by high level spellcasters? There probably isn't a jail capable of holding someone like that.
Are these listed in order of importance? What happens when you GM presents you with a moral quandary, save the life of the young woman in front of you or capture the serial killer that kidnapped her? If you save her you may have doomed many other women to his predations.
A lot of this is going to depend very much on your campaign.
For #3, what do you do if you're far away from civilization? Can't trust the city? As a mortal hand of Iomedae on the Material Plane, can you dispense the same justice that would be dealt otherwise? Can a murderer, that you know is guilty, be executed by your hand? What do you do about high level spellcasters or those who might be likely to be rescued by high level spellcasters? There probably isn't a jail capable of holding someone like that.
Are these listed in order of importance? What happens when you GM presents you with a moral quandary, save the life of the young woman in front of you or capture the serial killer that kidnapped her? If you save her you may have doomed many other women to his predations.
No particular order, more of myself and the player working through this as his code, so we both are on the same sheet of music, so to speak.
This is more of an outline so we both know what to expect, and that there are no surprises.
You could always wait til Faiths of Purity comes out in another month or two and use the one in there. This book will include paladin codes for all the LG and NG deities that have paladins. There will also be a book on the Neutral deities, Faiths of Balance, that will include paladin codes for the LN deities that have paladins.
