A knight's values:

	Prowess
	Justice
	Loyalty
	Defense
	Courage
	Faith
	Humility
	Largesse
	Nobility



Prowess: To seek excellence in all endeavors expected of a knight, martial
and otherwise, seeking strength to be used in the service of justice, rather
than in personal aggrandizement.

Justice: Seek always the path of 'right', unencumbered by bias or personal 
interest. Recognize that the sword of justice can be a terrible thing, so 
it must be tempered by humanity and mercy. If the 'right' you see rings 
agrees with others, and you seek it out without bending to the temptation 
for expediency, then you will earn renown beyond measure.

Loyalty: Be known for unwavering commitment to the people and ideals you 
choose to live by. There are many places where compromise is expected; 
loyalty is not amongst them.

Defense: The ideal knight was sworn by oath to defend his liege lord and 
those who depended upon him. Seek always to defend your nation, your 
family, and those to whom you believe worthy of loyalty.

Courage: Being a knight often means choosing the more difficult path, 
the personally expensive one. Be prepared to make personal sacrifices in 
service of the precepts and people you value. At the same time, a knight
should seek wisdom to see that stupidity and courage are cousins. 
Courage also means taking the side of truth in all matters, rather than 
seeking the expedient lie. Seek the truth whenever possible, but remember 
to temper justice with mercy, or the pure truth can bring grief.

Faith: A knight must have faith in his beliefs, for faith roots him and 
gives hope against the despair that human failings create.

Humility: Value first the contributions of others; do not boast of your 
own accomplishments, let others do this for you. Tell the deeds of 
others before your own, according them the renown rightfully earned 
through virtuous deeds. In this way the office of knighthood is well 
done and glorified, helping not only the gentle spoken of but also all 
who call themselves knights.

Largesse: Be generous in so far as your resources allow; largesse used in 
this way counters gluttony. It also makes the path of mercy easier to 
discern when a difficult decision of justice is required.

Nobility: Seek great stature of character by holding to the virtues and 
duties of a knight, realizing that though the ideals cannot be reached, 
the quality of striving towards them ennobles the spirit, growing the 
character from dust towards the heavens. Nobility also has the tendency 
to influence others, offering a compelling example of what can be done 
in the service of rightness.