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<blockquote data-quote="Jeff Wilder" data-source="post: 1691427" data-attributes="member: 5122">My paladin-player asked me to create a code for her Peloric paladin.&nbsp; Here's what I gave her:The following edicts and observations, gathered andcompiled by the most knowledgeable theologians inPelor's service, comprise the code by which Pelor'spaladins must live by to maintain their status.&nbsp; Theseare from about four primary sources -- religious textsand transcriptions.Note that because Pelor is a Neutral Good deity, Hiscode differs substantially from that of a God ofValor, such as Heironeous, and even more so from a Godof Retribution, like St. Cuthbert.In no particular order:* &quot;Do not suffer evil to thrive.&quot;* &quot;Evil associates with evil, as lowly things underrocks, and likewise squirms in the warm glow of theSun.&quot;(The interpretation of this passage is that paladinsare strictly forbidden to maintain evil companions.)* &quot;Obey just laws.&quot;* &quot;Promote just laws wheresoever thou goest, andlikewise speak boldly against the unjust.&quot;* &quot;The Sun is warm gold and the Moon is lustroussilver.&nbsp; Are not both beautiful and worthy?&nbsp; But whenboth hang in the sky, doth the Sun not outshine Hissister?&quot;(This passage is interpreted to mean that where Goodand Law -- even just Law -- conflict, Good must beheld higher.)* &quot;Offenders, be they redeemable, treat with as thouwouldst thy brother; but do not suffer theirredeemable to live.&quot;(I'm considering a house rule that only irredeemablyevil creatures ping for a Peloric paladin, butinfallibly so.)* &quot;Of all the Sun-like qualities in mortals, Mercy andCompassion are those most beloved of Pelor.&quot;* &quot;Cowardice is to be despised in ourselves, secondonly to the wasting of a good life.&quot;(This passage means that paladins need not throw theirlives away, even to combat evil.&nbsp; But note that likelydeath, or even CERTAIN death, is not necessarily&quot;wasting a life.&quot;&nbsp; Martyrs are fairly common in Pelorworship.)* &quot;Pelor does not shine in ambush behind dark clouds.&quot;(This aphorism has been interpreted to mean that aPaladin of Pelor must behave honorably in life and inbattle.&nbsp; In truth, only truly questionable tactics --or those &quot;dishonorable&quot; tactics that become reliedupon or habitual -- seem to earn Pelor's disapproval. As above, Pelor places more emphasis on Good than uponmanifestations of Law such as &quot;honor.&quot;)* Undeath is an abomination to be purified beneath theSun.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Jeff Wilder, post: 1691427, member: 5122"] My paladin-player asked me to create a code for her Peloric paladin. Here's what I gave her: The following edicts and observations, gathered and compiled by the most knowledgeable theologians in Pelor's service, comprise the code by which Pelor's paladins must live by to maintain their status. These are from about four primary sources -- religious texts and transcriptions. Note that because Pelor is a Neutral Good deity, His code differs substantially from that of a God of Valor, such as Heironeous, and even more so from a God of Retribution, like St. Cuthbert. In no particular order: * "Do not suffer evil to thrive." * "Evil associates with evil, as lowly things under rocks, and likewise squirms in the warm glow of the Sun." (The interpretation of this passage is that paladins are strictly forbidden to maintain evil companions.) * "Obey just laws." * "Promote just laws wheresoever thou goest, and likewise speak boldly against the unjust." * "The Sun is warm gold and the Moon is lustrous silver. Are not both beautiful and worthy? But when both hang in the sky, doth the Sun not outshine His sister?" (This passage is interpreted to mean that where Good and Law -- even just Law -- conflict, Good must be held higher.) * "Offenders, be they redeemable, treat with as thou wouldst thy brother; but do not suffer the irredeemable to live." (I'm considering a house rule that only irredeemably evil creatures ping for a Peloric paladin, but infallibly so.) * "Of all the Sun-like qualities in mortals, Mercy and Compassion are those most beloved of Pelor." * "Cowardice is to be despised in ourselves, second only to the wasting of a good life." (This passage means that paladins need not throw their lives away, even to combat evil. But note that likely death, or even CERTAIN death, is not necessarily "wasting a life." Martyrs are fairly common in Pelor worship.) * "Pelor does not shine in ambush behind dark clouds." (This aphorism has been interpreted to mean that a Paladin of Pelor must behave honorably in life and in battle. In truth, only truly questionable tactics -- or those "dishonorable" tactics that become relied upon or habitual -- seem to earn Pelor's disapproval. As above, Pelor places more emphasis on Good than upon manifestations of Law such as "honor.") * Undeath is an abomination to be purified beneath the Sun." [/QUOTE]

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