Chivalric Code of the Knights of Ashfall

The following is the Code of Chivalry of the Order of Ashfall, adapted from a code set forth by Erlion Shadowbane. All those who ride under Lord Jeremaias Auromere's banner are expected to live by this code; for even if they are not knights, his order is dedicated to the proposition that anyone who can choose, can become worthy of knighthood.

Below are outlined the behaviors and principles he expects in his personnel, and those he deplores:

The Code
A knight is sworn to valor. The Light begets his strength. His heart knows only virtue. His word speaks only truth. His blade defends the helpless. His might upholds the weak. His wrath undoes the wicked. His life's pursuit is peace.
 * Meet the enemy in battle, without hesitation or fear.
 * Seek righteousness, even if hardship must ensue.
 * Do not flee from battle.
 * Maintain a clear conscience.
 * Uphold the Three Virtues: Respect, Tenacity, and Compassion.
 * Do not blaspheme against the Holy Light, denigrate the servants and adherents, or those entities which may be its Source.
 * Love, truly, without feigning or hypocrisy.
 * Abhor evil, and cling to what is good.
 * Do not do evil, or compel others to violate moral standards.
 * Be honest in all utterances; let your "yes" be "yes" and your "no" be "no".
 * Speak always to the best of your knowledge, and be willing to admit when you do not know.
 * Give honor to those who are to be honored, praise to whom praise is owed.
 * Do not speak with the intent to deceive; speak truth or keep silence.
 * Fight on behalf of those whose cause is righteous, but cannot fight for themselves.
 * Fight for justice, the righting of wrongs, not for gain or vengeance.
 * Do not wound or slay those who have done no wrong, nor join battle lightly.
 * Stand as an exemplar and a rallying point for others; be courageous for them.
 * Honor the righteous, and support them against false accusers.
 * Do not use your strength to lord over others, nor give aid to false accusers.
 * Let your anger be righteous indignation, and nothing else.
 * Give aid to the victims of the unjust.
 * Do not permit yourself to be angry over nothing, or over petty offenses.
 * Do not act upon anger in any way that does not undo wickedness.
 * Always seek righteous ways to quell disputes.
 * Champion the cause of the oppressed to those who can relieve them.
 * Do not seek to cause strife, but bring peace and tranquility.

Disciplinary Action
The life of a knight is one of honor and accolades, but with those privileges comes the heavy responsibility of being a Protector of the People. The Order desires to lift up one another to greatness, and to be the "gold standard" by which other knights measure themselves.

To that end, those behaviors that are outlined above as unacceptable are against their code, and those knights and aspirants who willfully violate them will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including ejection. While they would sooner resolve all disputes with mediation and correction, if a breach is egregious, or deliberate and persistent, that person will not be permitted to continue tarnishing the reputation of the other knights.

Should a Knight of Ashfall be ejected, he or she must wait at least six months before applying for readmission, and, if approved, may be required to serve as a squire again.

OOC Section
As a guild, we are participants in the Stormwind Law Project. As such, we are bound to abide by laws set forth by the in-character House of Nobles. Deliberate defiance of these laws without just cause, in-character, will result in expulsion from the guild.

For clarity's sake, the following behaviors are also unacceptable OOC: While part of our goal in this guild is to encourage our members to reflect on self-improvement and virtue, and to grow as people in all facets of their lives, we will not police your life or conduct beyond the confines of this game. We categorically reject responsibility for the actions of our members in their own persons and in their private lives. ))
 * Violations of the Terms of Service set forth by Blizzard;
 * Trolling and harassing behaviors on public channels and in local chatter, including disruptive OOC conduct when others are trying to roleplay;
 * Repeatedly undermining the efforts of Lawful/Good roleplayers in favor of evil/criminal roleplayers; and
 * Boasting about violating real-life laws, and/or encouraging others to violate laws.