The Platinum Knight
Sobeyr, The Valiant, The Chivalrous, Bahamut
Alignment: Lawful Good
Portfolio: Chivalry, honor, goodness, what is right
Worshippers: Paladins, Honorable people, defenders of the innocent
Alignments: LG, CG, NG
Weapon: Virtue - Longsword/ Duty - Lance
A god that inspires honor, courage, and moral rightness in those who follow him, he hates those of evil intent and seeks to wipe them from existence but will not compromise himself to do so. It makes the life of his followers difficult at times, but these are the true chances to show the Platinum Knight your commitment to the cause and yourself.
Sobeyr is the name humans have given this god, the human god of chivalry is the largest faith practiced by humans and demands that his followers be honorable, to do what is right always. You should not lie, should not steal. The list is extensive but has room for being human. His followers are greatly revered for their upstanding personalities and uncompromising moral standards, and many offer their services as counsel to disputes trying to make all parties see what is right and to do it. Regardless of the name, the being is still the Platinum Knight.
The Platinum Knight appears as one would expect him to, a knight clads in shining armor complete with valiant mount and blazing weapons. His appearance is by design to make him appeal to the viewer's sense of pride and morality. The light of the Platinum Knight banishes away all the darkness from him leaving only a shining example of goodness and a bastion of right.
Divine Domains
Sphere: Honor, righteousness, the strength to stand up for what is right against what is wrong. Moral standing.
Holy Books & Codes
The Code
The holy book to the followers of the Platinum Knight, each chapter focuses on one of the elements of 'The Code' giving details and examples of what to avoid and how to live up to those ideals. This is often done through stories of followers of they Platinum Knight who exemplified a portion of 'The Code'
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Credit: Bhodeaux/CausticBicaudate
Tenets of Faith
The tenets are what is referred to as The Code, they share the name as the holy book because of their importance. The Code is designed to give a guideline for a person to live by, violation of the Code is often met with a required penance or some sort of vigil spent in reflection about why they didn't adhere to The Code on smaller violations the person is trusted to take such disciplining upon themselves. Should a more major event occur during a violation or a member continually violate The Code they will be confronted by a member of the clergy or in the more serious examples may find themselves scorned by the Platinum Knight such an event usually takes the form of their holy symbol cracking, or their arms and armor weathering becoming tarnished.
- Serve with valor and honor
- Protect the weak and defenseless
- Fight for the Welfare of all
- Stand for the honor of those who stand beside you
- Always speak the truth
- Eschew unfairness, cruelty, and deceit
- Persevere to the end in any task begun
- Never refuse a challenge from an equal
- Never turn your back upon a foe, or someone in need.
Holidays
The Platinum Knight has a holy day on [date] known as ‘The Remembrance’ unlike most of the holy days this day is spent in remembrance of those who have fallen due to the evils of the world. In more recent history it often refers to the events of the cataclysm in which the world paid a heavy toll for their evil actions. The normally vibrant and shining knights of the Platinum Knight don darkened robes and bear torches, candles, or censers and lead a procession like a funeral in the twilight hours.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
To instil a sense of honor and what is right in the world of mortals and across the universe. To stand in opposition to evil in all forms.
Symbol by Bhodeaux/CausticBicaudate
Divine Classification
God
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