Code of Chivalry

The Code of Chivalry is a general code of conduct for all would be knights. A guideline for how they must live their lives. The Code of Chivalry sets the rules which Tortallan knights follow. Before all knights are knighted, they must take the ritual bath and meditate after being instructed in the code of chivalry.

''"If you survive the Ordeal of Knighthood, you will be a knight of the realm. You will be sworn to protect those weaker than you, to obey your overlord, to live in a way that honors the kingdom and your gods. To wear the shield of a knight is an important thing. It means you may not ignore a cry for help. It means that rich and poor, young and old, male and female may look to you for rescue and you may not deny them. You are bound to uphold the law. You may not look away from wrongdoing. You may not help anyone to break the law of the land, and you must prevent the breaking of the law at all times, in all cases. You are bound by your honor and your word. Act in such a way that when you face the Dark God you need not be ashamed. You have learned the laws of Chivalry. Keep them in your heart. Use them as your guides when things are at their darkest. They will not fail you if you interpret them with humanity and kindness. A knight is gentle, a knight's first duty is to understand." ''