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<blockquote data-quote="William Ronald" data-source="post: 983390" data-attributes="member: 426">I think that intent and the paladin's code is very important in this matter.First, different faiths can have different interpreptations on what degree of honesty is allowed.&nbsp; For example, some codes of honor may allow white lies to save a persons dignity and spare them for shame.&nbsp; Or a lie may be told for domestic peace.&nbsp; (While I am not turning this to a thread on religion, SHARK may want to review the section of Genesis where a skeptical Sarah is told that she will be a mother -- at age 90.&nbsp; Okay, done skirting the danger zone.)&nbsp; Different philosophers can take a different stance.&nbsp; Immanuel Kant, as I recall, believed lying was wrong under all circumstances.&nbsp; Others have taken opposing positions.In Sepulchrave II's Wyre story hours, which I STRONGLY recommend to those playing paladins or DMing Paladins, there is a remarkable opportunity to redeem someonte.&nbsp; The actions of a single righteous man affects the fate of many.Intent is important, as is the deity's attentiveness.&nbsp; Perhaps Bronwyn should be tested or at least visited by a messenger of her deity.&nbsp; SHARK, this episode in your campaign could indeed be a war for souls.&nbsp; The soul of Bronwyn and the soul of Ghandethar may be in the balance.&nbsp; The decisions these two make may have wide and unexpected repurcussions.&nbsp; Good gaming!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="William Ronald, post: 983390, member: 426"] I think that intent and the paladin's code is very important in this matter. First, different faiths can have different interpreptations on what degree of honesty is allowed. For example, some codes of honor may allow white lies to save a persons dignity and spare them for shame. Or a lie may be told for domestic peace. (While I am not turning this to a thread on religion, SHARK may want to review the section of Genesis where a skeptical Sarah is told that she will be a mother -- at age 90. Okay, done skirting the danger zone.) Different philosophers can take a different stance. Immanuel Kant, as I recall, believed lying was wrong under all circumstances. Others have taken opposing positions. In Sepulchrave II's Wyre story hours, which I STRONGLY recommend to those playing paladins or DMing Paladins, there is a remarkable opportunity to redeem someonte. The actions of a single righteous man affects the fate of many. Intent is important, as is the deity's attentiveness. Perhaps Bronwyn should be tested or at least visited by a messenger of her deity. SHARK, this episode in your campaign could indeed be a war for souls. The soul of Bronwyn and the soul of Ghandethar may be in the balance. The decisions these two make may have wide and unexpected repurcussions. Good gaming! [/QUOTE]

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