Understanding that the Virtues as laid out by Lord British are the philosophical basis for the formation of this order and therefore fundamentally shape its functioning, we establish what each of those Eight Virtues means as an introductory segment of this charter.
Honesty
Honesty is achieved when a person speaks Truth both with his heart and with his mind. Never should a person lie or conceal the Truth, for Honesty and Trust are the cornerstones of cohabitation. Honesty should be present at all times for the very use of lies or concealment corrupts the soul. Committing a single lie can be devastating, as it is often the first step on the path of Darkness.
Honesty is the dedication never to deceive oneself or another, and derives from Truth.
- Symbol: Open Hand
- Mantra: Ahm
- City: Moonglow
- Dungeon: Deceit
- Color: Blue
Compassion
A compassionate soul values all life just as highly as its own. It strives to improve all life whenever he can. He acknowledges that even in the most evil of creatures there’s some good. He will aid any man in need of assistance, both Royals and beggars.
Compassion is total empathy for all living beings, and is derived from Love.
- Symbol: Rose
- Mantra: Mu
- City: Britain
- Dungeon: Despise
- Color: Yellow
Valor
A valiant soul will stand its ground and defend his beliefs till the end. He fears not, for he knows that if he followed the Virtues he will have aided in making this world better. It’s in this belief that his life meant something that he receives his strength and courage to persevere even in the most horrifying situation.
Valor is the courage to stand up for your beliefs, even in the face of physical or psychological threat, and derives from Courage.
Symbol: Sword
- Mantra: Ra
- City: Jhelom
- Dungeon: Destard
- Color: Red
Justice
Justice comes when whatever wrong was committed is repaired. True Justice is achieved when whatever was damaged is healed, and not if merely the offender is punished. Justice seeks to surpass a mere law and order system in the way that it focuses more on repairing what was damaged.
Justice is the truth of what is right and wrong in human action and the love of that which is right, and derives from Truth and Love.
- Symbol: Scales
- Mantra: Beh
- City: Yew
- Dungeon: Wrong
- Color: Green
Honor
An Honorable man is always loyal to his duties, companions and beliefs. He never forsakes them no matter what the consequences might be. It is in Honor that a person finds perseverance to stay on the Path of Light. For those without Honor, the quick and seductive path of darkness may seem tempting, but if ye wish to reap the bounties of the Path of Light your Honor must protect you from any distractions.
Honor is the courage to defend and uphold the truth, and derives from Truth and Courage.
- Symbol: Chalice
- Mantra: Summ
- City: Trinsic
- Dungeon: Shame
- Color: Purple
Sacrifice
Sacrifice is a difficult Virtue, it means that you’re willing to give up something you hold dear to benefit others. It is the ultimate aid one can give to another person. It’s easy to aid a person when it doesn’t hold repercussion, a true nobleman will act the right way no matter what the Sacrifice might be.
Sacrifice is the helping of others at the cost of one's own well-being, and is derived from Love and Courage.
- Symbol: Tear
- Mantra: Cah
- City: Minoc
- Dungeon: Covetous
- Color: Orange
Spirituality
Spirituality is the very heart of the Virtues; it combines all three Principles. Spirituality comes when you in act the Virtues in a calm, serene and well though over manner. Spirituality is the earth from where all other Virtues sprang.
Spirituality is the quest to improve one's own inner being and enlighten and brighten the lives of others, and derives from Truth, Love, and Courage.
- Symbol: Ankh
- Mantra: Om
- City: Skara Brae
- Dungeon: Hythloth
- Color: White
Humility
The Humble soul has gained the most important insight that a soul can gain: the insight of its own limitations, and that it is in no way better than the others that surround it. The Humble soul is always aware that the impression it has of the world never is complete. It will act according to this insight, and be cautious before making any use of its knowledge, knowing that it might not be accurate. The Humble soul always listen to reason, to complete its own impression of the world, and it never seeks fame or fortune, for it hath understood that these do not create happiness.
Humility is the knowledge of one's place in the world, reached through an understanding of the sanctity of all beings, and exists outside Truth, Love, and Courage.
- Symbol: Shepherd's Crook
- Mantra: Lum
- City: Humility has no town association
- Dungeon: Humility has no dungeon association
- Color: Black
