"REDE OF HONOR"
1) In all that you do, consider its benefit or harm upon
yourself, your family, and people.
2) All that which you do shall return to you, sooner or later, for good or for ill. Thus strive always to do good unto others, or at least strive always to be just.
3) Be honest with yourself, and with others. "This above all, to thine own self be true..."
4) Mankind, and especially your own family and folk have the spark of divinity within it. Protect and nurture that spark.
5) Give your word sparingly, and adhere to it like iron.
6) In the world, be kind and proper to others whenever possible.
7) What you have... Hold!
8) Pass on to others only those words, which you have personally verified.
9) Be honest with others, and let them know that you expect honesty in return.
10) The fury of the moment plays folly with the truth; to keep ones head is a virtue.
11) Know which battles should be fought, and which battles should be avoided. Also, know when to break off a conflict. There are times when the minions of chaos are simply to strong or when fate is absolutely unavoidable.
12) When you gain power, use it carefully and use it well.
13) Courage and Honour endure forever. Their echoes remain when the mountains have crumbled to dust.
14) Pledge friendship and your services to those whom you see as worthy. Strengthen others and they will strengthen you.
15) Love and care for your family always, and have the fierceness of a wolf in their protection.
16) Honour yourself, have pride in yourself, do your best and learn to forgive yourself.
17) Try always to be above reproach in the eyes of the world.
18) Those around you should always endeavour to settle any differences among themselves quickly and peaceably.
19) The laws of the land should be obeyed whenever possible and reason, for in main they have been chosen with wisdom.
20) Have pride in yourself, your family and folk. They are your promise for the future.
21) Try never to neglect your mate and children.
22) Everyone should work according to the best they can do, No matter how small or how great.
23) One advances individually and collectively by living in harmony with the natural order of the world.
24) The seeking of wisdom is high virtue. Love of truth, Honour, courage and loyalty is the hallmark of the noble soul.
25) Be prepared for whatever the future brings.
26) If what you know is evil, then proclaim it as evil.
Make no friendship with enemies and learn from their mistakes!
The Rede of Honour by Ed Fitch
