Editing Sword of Malicean

The Holy Order to which Paladins in [[Religion|the Church]] belong, the Sword is the most politically powerful of the three [[:Category:The Sacred Orders|Sacred Orders]]. The Sword of Malicean has a long-standing rivalry with [[the Fist of Reverence]]. Although both look to the greater good, and the service of [[Pelor]], they often find themselves at odds. 

The Sword maintains its headquarters, known as "The Armory", in [[the Spire]] itself.

The leader of the Order of the Sword of Malicean, the Lord Marshal, also traditionally bears the ''literal'' sword of Malicean, [[Faithbrand]], and a stylized depiction of the same emblazons their standard.

==Code of Honor of the Order of the Sword of Malicean==

The Paladin shall at all times be the embodiment of the Seven Sacred Virtues: ''virtus, liberalis, frenum, industria, patientia, humanitas'', and ''humilitas'' (or in a translation from the Celestial, chastity, generosity, moderation, zeal, peace, charity, and humility).

A Paladin: 

* Is at all times chaste, embracing moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of thought through education and betterment, and rejection of the temptations of the flesh. (Celestial: ''virtus''; Common: chastity; opposes lust).

* Demonstrates generosity, by giving largess to everyone, rejecting material wealth and earthly power, and maintaining at all times a nobility of thought and action. (Celestial: ''liberalis''; Common: generosity; opposes greed)

* Practices constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings, maintaining self-control, abstention, and moderation. (Celestial: ''frenum''; Common: moderation; opposes gluttony)

* Has a zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work, suffering no evil to exist while the paladin still draws breath, refusing to recoil before one’s enemy, and making war against the Infidel without cessation or mercy. (Celestial: ''industria''; Common: zeal; opposes sloth)

* Maintains forbearance and endurance through peace of spirit, remembering that redemption cannot be found at either end of a sword. (Celestial: ''patientia''; Common: peace; opposes wrath)

* Offers charity, compassion, friendship, and sympathy without prejudice, respecting and defending weakness. (Celestial: ''humanitas''; Common: charity; opposes envy)

* At all times behaves modestly, selflessly, and respectfully, performs scrupulously their duties, and remains faithful to their pledged word. (Celestial: ''humilitas''; Common: modesty; opposes pride)

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