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