Oath of Edrahil

Mine honor is my life; both grow in one: Take honor from me, and my life is done. By Blood and Honor we Serve.

Purpose

The purpose of the code is to instill a moral system that is expected of every official and knight in the kingdom, as the Code of High Justice that Bahamut asks his followers.

Document Structure

Clauses

To ride abroad redressing wrongs,
To speak no slander, no, nor listen to it,
To honor his own word as if his god's,
To lead sweet lives in purest chastity,
To love one maiden only
And worship by years of noble deeds

Legal status

This is the binding law of Arasil, it also states several laws and paragraphs about statuory requirments and procedures.

Historical Details

History

The Oath was said in a kind of prophecy and literature by the disciples of Edrahil, one of the most influential knights who came to the agreements and the treaty and alliance between the Arasilians and many of the metallic and good dragons in Rakion by the beginning of Bafigron Empire's founding around (0 AB).

Public Reaction

It should be noted that this oath was not accepted by the house of Arasil and the kingdom in the making as it was most demanding and many of the Arasilians found in encumbersome and they didn't see the fault in their ways.
However, the dragon riders of Arasil had to take those oath and as such, slowly, after 200 years, this code became the de-facto way of life of the Arasil, thus becoming ratified in 149 by the High Justice King of Arasil.

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Oath of Edrahil

All oaths are recited as the following: "I, __________, swear to live my life in the pursuit of honor and justice. I will uphold the Oath of Edrahil and his disciples, and defend the cause of good with my life. I will show mercy to my enemies and kindness to those in need. I will protect the weak and be loyal to my friends. I pledge myself to the service of the Knights of __________ and to the ideals for which we stand:_______"

Several of the clauses of the Oath are as such:

• Speak tactfully and kindly
• Behave with Dignity
• Be True to one's word
• Never deliberatly lie or misguide others to evil deeds
• Respect and protect the honor and dignity of women.
• Stand as a paragon of honor and justice.
• Defend the weak, bring freedom to the persecuted, and protect the ideals of justice and order.
• Smite evil wherever it is found, yet show compassion to those who have strayed from righteousness.
• Value life above all.
• Pride is necessary for any creature to be magnanimous; One has to believe in standards for themselves, and strive to surpass them, before standards can be applied to others.

Several clauses refer to the Order of the Silver Crown, which applies to all The Silver Chalice:

• Choose the path of honor and justice in all things.
• Act for the greater good rather than for personal gain.
• Uphold the honor and dignity of the knighthood at all times.
• Always be honest and exhibit integrity in one's words and deeds.
• Be willing to offer one's life in service to the king and the people.
• Face adversity with courage and determination.
• Show mercy to those who seek it and do not oppose the cause of good.
• Conduct oneself with honor and dignity in both words and actions.
• Take responsibility for one's actions and accept the consequences.
• Offer friendship to deserving individuals and show respect to one's enemies.
• Refrain from causing harm or offense to others through careless or malicious actions.
• Avoid dishonesty and deceit in both speech and behavior.
• Seek knowledge and understanding to better serve the cause of good.
• Be a champion of the people, standing up for their rights and well-being.
• Administer justice fairly and impartially, without bias or discrimination.
• Show respect and courtesy to all, regardless of station or background.
• Protect the weak and vulnerable, even at personal cost.
• Refrain from taking life without just cause.
• Be charitable and compassionate to those in need.
• Inspire others through one's own actions and conduct.
• Lead by example, exhibiting bravery and fearlessness in the face of adversity.
• Abide by the results of fair and just combat.
• Maintain loyalty and faithfulness to one's friends and allies, no matter what challenges may arise.

Those of the Order of the Golden Swan, sometimes take the following oaths:

• Reveal the truth, punish the guilty, right the wrong, and always be true and just in your actions.
• Uphold the law wherever you go and punish those who do wrong under the law.
• Keep a record of your own rulings, deeds, and decisions, for through this your errors can be corrected, your grasp on the laws of all lands will flourish, and your ability to identify lawbreakers will expand.
• Be vigilant in your observations and anticipations so you may detect those who plan injustices before their actions threaten law and order.
• Deliver vengeance to the guilty for those who cannot do it themselves.

Those of the Order of the Platinum Lion, encourage mostly this oath upon themselves as well of the Ptarian Code: Justice and Good above all.
Honor and Fealty to the King.
Honor and Respect to Righteous Innocence.
Honor and Duty to the Balancer (Lendys), to Her Mercy (Tamara), and to the Justicemaker (Bahamut).
Honor and Protection to the all Races and creed.
Honor and Correction to the Enemies of Justice and Good.
Honor and Forbearance for oneself.

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Medium

Oral Tradition / Word of Mouth

Authoring Date

67 BB

Ratification Date

110 AB

Location

Araso-Lond

Signatories (Organizations)

• Order of the Golden Swan
• Order of the Platinum Lion
• Order of the Silver Crown
• The Silver Chalice