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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kesh" data-source="post: 816084" data-attributes="member: 1308">Just like vampires, an illithid can find ways around its problem. Perhaps, as part of its code, it refrains from killing in order to feed. Thus, only brains from those who died of natural causes would be allowed.But, that's going to be difficult to do in most fantasy campaigns. The temptation's going to be strong, especially when he may go days or even weeks between meals.Oooh... an angst-ridden illithid! <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D"  data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" />Anyway, yes, a ring of sustenance would be a virtual requirement.And remember, being Lawful does not mean the same thing to every religion/society. I've always thought of it as meaning that the individual in question follows a strict set of rules for living.In some cases, that means sticking to the law of the land. In others, it means abiding by the laws of the church, regardless of societal law. And others simply follow a self-made 'code of honor', or work under a geas from their god.So, no, there may not be a problem for this illithid paladin using magic to hide his true nature. It all depends on its code.</blockquote>