Medders

Here follows the Old Code of Pendragon, the code of conduct followed by Medric D'Morte, Knight of Virtue, Knight of the Road and Acolyte of the Messian Faith.

The Old Code:

Chivalry is a high code of honour, which is of most ancient origin, and must be lived by all who follow the Old Ways.

It is only by preparing our minds to be as true that we can ultimately attain the truth.
"This above all...to thine own self be true..." ? William Shakespeare

The Code:

A Knight?s word must have the validity of a spoken and witness oath. Thus, give thy word sparingly, but adhere to it like iron.

The fury of the moment plays folly with the truth; to keep one's head is a virtue.

Contemplate always the consequences of thine acts upon others. Strive not to harm.

As a Knight, thou hast power, and thy powers wax strongly as wisdom increases. Therefore exercise discretion in the use thereof.

Courage and honour endure forever. Their echoes remain when the mountains have crumbled to dust.

Pledge friendship and fealty to those who so warrant. Strengthen others of the Order and they shall strengthen thee.

The laws of the land should be obeyed whenever possible and within reason, for in the main they have been chosen with wisdom.

Those who follow the Code should be above reproach in the eyes of the world.

Have pride in thyself, and seek perfection in body and in mind. For the Lady has said, "How can thou honour another unless thou give honour to thyself first?"

Refrain from speaking ill of others, for not all truths of the matter may be known.

Pass not unverified words about another, for heresay is, in a large part, a thing of falsehoods.

Be thou honest with others, and have them known that honesty is likewise expected of them.

Dignity, a gracious manner, and a good humour are much to be admired.

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