Platinum Code

The Platinum Code was a set of moral commandments laid down by Bahamut, god of war, justice, and light. It was a collection of thirteen strict chivalrous principles, dictating behavior for followers of Bahamut (especially paladins) in their daily lives.

The Code's Commandments

• First, to protect the weak and defenseless
• Second, to serve in valor and faith
• Third, to despise pecuniary reward
• Fourth, to guard the honor of all
• Fifth, to obey those in authority
• Sixth, to eschew deceit
• Seventh, to persevere to any agreeable end
• Eighth, to respect an enemy without fear
• Ninth, to never refuse a challenge from an equal
• Tenth, to never turn the back to a foe
• Eleventh, to love mercy
• Twelfth, to ferret out injustice
• Thirteenth, to temper all with moderation