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Oath of Vengeance
The Oath of Vengeance is a solemn commitment
to punish those who have committed a grievous
sin. When evil forces slaughter helpless villagers,
when an entire people turns against the will of
the gods, when a thieves’ guild grows too violent
and powerful, when a dragon rampages through
the countryside—at times like these, paladins
arise and swear an Oath of Vengeance to set
right that which has gone wrong. To these
paladins—sometimes called avengers or dark
knights—their own purity is not as important as
delivering justice.
Tenets of Vengeance
The tenets of the Oath of Vengeance vary by paladin,
but all the tenets revolve around punishing wrongdoers
by any means necessary. Paladins who uphold these
tenets are willing to sacrifice even their own
righteousness to mete out justice upon those who do
evil, so the paladins are often neutral or lawful neutral
in alignment. The core principles of the tenets are
brutally simple.
Fight the Greater Evil. Faced with a choice of fighting
my sworn foes or combating a lesser evil, I choose the
greater evil.
No Mercy for the Wicked. Ordinary foes might win my
mercy, but my sworn enemies do not.
By Any Means Necessary. My qualms can’t get in the
way of exterminating my foes.
Restitution. If my foes wreak ruin on the world, it is
because I failed to stop them. I must help those harmed
by their misdeeds.

- The Vow of Yew -- Vigilant Sobriety: To absolutely avoid voluntary intoxication (that is, actual stupefaction of the senses) by means of drink or similar substances; to avoid self-righteousness, arrogance, and inappropriate material ostentation -- and so to tithe, as per the Swords & Wizardry rules. To accept destruction rather than give into bestial motives: harmful acts committed in anger and malice require handing oneself over to the lawful authorities for judgement and punishment, including death. (Lawful authorities means those proper to the Brotherhood's world view. Even in the Underdark, Drow would not be considered lawful authorities.)

- The Vow of Amethyst -- Obedient Purity: To obey in good conscience the commands of the Brotherhood elders. (Good conscience means that the paladin is not bound to carry out orders obviously at odds with his other vows or general alignment but also that he cannot avoid the spirit of the command by appealing to its letter.) Also, to avoid all romantic entanglement until the Brotherhood itself chooses a spouse for the paladin. (This having to do with the Brotherhood and Sisterhood wishing to carefully manage the lycanthropic bloodlines.)

- The Vow of Silver -- Redemptive Pursuit: To tirelessly hunt down the wicked (most literally werewolves) but in every instance to capture and imprison; to never take into one's own discretion whether another person merits life or death. (All humans, elves, dwarves, and halflings no matter what mental or phsyical state [except the condition of undeath] are persons; other races, especially those that are uniformly evil, may or may not be as per the circumstances but usually are not.) This includes putting oneself between the transgressor and those who would harm him unless they are lawfully entitled to do so.

Oath of Devotion
The Oath of Devotion binds a paladin to the
loftiest ideals of justice, virtue, and order.
Sometimes called cavaliers, white knights, or
holy warriors, these paladins meet the ideal of
the knight in shining armor, acting with honor in
pursuit of justice and the greater good. They
hold themselves to the highest standards of
conduct, and some, for better or worse, hold the
rest of the world to the same standards. Many
who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law
and good and use their gods’ tenets as the
measure of their devotion. They hold angels—
the perfect servants of good—as their ideals, and
incorporate images of angelic wings into their
helmets or coats of arms.
Tenets of Devotion
Though the exact words and strictures of the Oath of
Devotion vary, paladins of this oath share these tenets.
Honesty. Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your
promise.
Courage. Never fear to act, though caution is wise.
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
honorable deeds be an example to them. Do as much
good as possible while causing the least amount of harm.
Duty. Be responsible for your actions and their
consequences, protect those entrusted to your care,
and obey those who have just authority over you.

Oath of the Ancients
The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the race of
elves and the rituals of the druids. Sometimes
called fey knights, green knights, or horned
knights, paladins who swear this oath cast their
lot with the side of the light in the cosmic
struggle against darkness because they love the
beautiful and lifeWgiving things of the world, not
necessarily because they believe in principles of
honor, courage, and justice. They adorn their
armor and clothing with images of growing
things—leaves, antlers, or flowers—to reflect
their commitment to preserving life and light in
the world.
Tenets of the Ancients
The tenets of the Oath of the Ancients have been
preserved for uncounted centuries. This oath
emphasizes the principles of good above any concerns
of law or chaos. Its four central principles are simple.
Kindle the Light. Through your acts of mercy,
kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the
world, beating back despair.
Shelter the Light. Where there is good, beauty, love,
and laughter in the world, stand against the wickedness
that would swallow it. Where life flourishes, stand
against the forces that would render it barren.
Preserve Your Own Light. Delight in song and laughter,
in beauty and art. If you allow the light to die in your
own heart, you can’t preserve it in the world.
Be the Light. Be a glorious beacon for all who live in
despair. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth
in all your deeds.


Oath of Vengeance
The Oath of Vengeance is a solemn commitment
to punish those who have committed a grievous
sin. When evil forces slaughter helpless villagers,
when an entire people turns against the will of
the gods, when a thieves’ guild grows too violent
and powerful, when a dragon rampages through
the countryside—at times like these, paladins
arise and swear an Oath of Vengeance to set
right that which has gone wrong. To these
paladins—sometimes called avengers or dark
knights—their own purity is not as important as
delivering justice.
Tenets of Vengeance
The tenets of the Oath of Vengeance vary by paladin,
but all the tenets revolve around punishing wrongdoers
by any means necessary. Paladins who uphold these
tenets are willing to sacrifice even their own
righteousness to mete out justice upon those who do
evil, so the paladins are often neutral or lawful neutral
in alignment. The core principles of the tenets are
brutally simple.
Fight the Greater Evil. Faced with a choice of fighting
my sworn foes or combating a lesser evil, I choose the
greater evil.
No Mercy for the Wicked. Ordinary foes might win my
mercy, but my sworn enemies do not.
By Any Means Necessary. My qualms can’t get in the
way of exterminating my foes.
Restitution. If my foes wreak ruin on the world, it is
because I failed to stop them. I must help those harmed
by their misdeeds.