Creed Resolute

The Creed Resolute was a set of oaths and maxims sworn by the paladins of the Order of the Companion of Elturgard and the Hellriders of Elturel.

History
Following the coming of the Companion, the second sun that appeared over Elturel and blasted to ash the vampires and other undead that plagued the city in the, many pilgrims journeyed to see it, including many paladins. The best of the paladins was appointed ruler of Elturel, titled the High Observer. However, with none knowing which god had brought the Companion, the first High Observer then established the Order of the Companion and created the Creed Resolute to keep the paladins of different faiths in order.

Although originally intended to quell arguments among the Companions, the Creed Resolute was later adopted by the Hellriders of Elturel.

Oaths
The Creed Resolute exhorted those who swore it to: among other codes of behavior. False piety was considered a sin, but being prejudiced against others on the quality of their faith was disapproved of in the Creed.
 * serve the realm of Elturgard and the High Observer,
 * serve all good people and the greater good,
 * uphold Elturgard's laws and the Creed Resolute itself, and
 * permit no difference in faith to come between them, nor attribute the Companion to one god or another,

If one of the Companions or Hellriders overstepped the limits of law or proper behavior, or even questioned the policies of the realm (such as exactly why there was a temple to Bane in Soubar), their comrades would admonish them to "recall the Creed" and the matter was resolved, or at least forgotten.

The Creed Resolute, the Companions, and the Hellriders were held in the highest regard in Elturgard. Disrespecting the Creed would incur the rage of the common folk before even those who'd sworn it.