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Mathius d'Archiana

Page history last edited by rgs 14 years, 4 months ago

A Myrrish paladin of some minor reknown, known for his strict and somewhat militant text on the Daeusite faith. He died a long time ago, but is known for his publications and theories on paladinsm, on which, during his lifetime, he was outspoken. These aren't to be taken as a "guide" or "straightjacket" for how paladins are played. There are other writers, many interpretations.

 

This NPC was invented by Darshan, for various debates on "what does it mean to be a paladin? Really?"

 

Some of Mathius' opinions appear below:

 

  1. Do not kill unjustly.
  2. Respect the gods, even the evil ones. Never be arrogant, or disrespectful.
  3. Thou shalt not steal. Though a universal rule, it has one exception: in the removal of an item from an evil individual in order to prevent its use towards the goals of harm or wickedness.
  4. You are a Champion of Light. Protect the innocent, the oppressed. 
  5. Seek to end all evil and all wickedness.
  6. Goodness is true, absolute, and eternal. It is not relative or "gray."
  7. Meet honorable combat in kind. You, as a paladin, reflect yourself, your brothers and sisters, and your faith in how you conduct yourself, and in the things you say and do. When you engage, do so honorably. However, should your honor be abused, and the rules of honorable combat broken, you may consider yourself no longer bound. Consider, though, that if you so choose, you may bring greater glory to your faith, and greater shame to your opponent, by adhering to honorable conduct, regardless of your win or loss in the battle.
  8. Honor your word and keep your promises. A paladin's word should be sacred. In cases where your word comes in conflict with the laws and faith of Daeus, then the promise should not have been made, and the original oath to His laws must come first.

 

In game, they tend to appear in a wordier, more formal style.

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