To guard against chaos and all that it would inflict

upon the heart and mind, know well of which grievances

can draw strength from, and how best to guard both the

heart and mind against them.

Lust: Unrestrained sexual craving.

To defeat: Be pure. Guard your heart.

Know that desires, while acceptable, must be restrained.

Gluttony: To over-indulge, especially by over-eating.

To defeat: Avoid excess in all things, be they eating,

drinking, working and so on. Moderation is key.

Pride: Inflated sense of one's accomplishments.

To defeat: Be humble. Remember that your deeds need not

always be acknowledged.

Envy: Jealously towards another's happiness.

To defeat: Be thankful for what you have and be ready

to question why you would want what you do not possess.

Greed: The excessive desire for material things.

To defeat: Be generous. Give that which you do not

need to those without.

Wrath: Uncontrolled feelings of hatred and anger.

To defeat: While anger is a natural response to outside

influences, be patient. Take deep breaths before acting.

Sloth: Laziness born from lack of effort.

To defeat: Rest when needed, but be diligent in your

actions. Keep vigil the hour of your responsibilities.

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Paladin's Oath:

Honesty: Don't lie or cheat. Let your word be your

promise.

Courage: Do not be afraid to fear, but be ever ready to

act within the face of fear.

Compassion: Aid others, protect the weak, and punish

those who threaten them. Show mercy to your foes, but

temper it with wisdom.

Honor: Treat others with fairness, and let your

righteous deeds be an example to them of the good

which can be done in the world.

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Paladin Vow of Chastity:

Chastity: To maintain one's duty towards righteousness

a paladin must abstain from sexual activities, as it

is a desire which will distract one from their duties,

and a perversion that will dull their powers.