Silver Hands Doctrine

The Doctrine
The Silver hand Doctrine is broken down into 9 tenants that Paladins of the Realm must obey or else lose their status as a paladin. Every Order of Paladins in the realm holds a different tenant to be the most important, and will forsake the other tenants to observe their major tenant.
 * Never stand idly by while the weak become the victim of the strong.
 * Defend hearth and home, family and friends, stranger and ally.
 * Once given, a paladin's word is a solemn contract.
 * Respect life, even that of the foe, only kill when necessary, and show quarter if possible.
 * Respect the terms of an honorable and fair duel.
 * Never willfully commit an evil act, and combat evil whenever possible; seek justice tempered with mercy.
 * Use power to aid and help others, except towards evil ends. Do not seek out power simply to have power.
 * Respect and hold dear the trust that others place in you.
 * Never leave an ally behind, no matter the circumstance.

Paladins of the Grey
The Paladins of the Grey uphold the tenant; Never stand idly by while the weak become the victim of the strong. To the highest regard, they are champions of the just, and protectors of the meek.

Silver Hand
The Order of the Silver Hand upholds the tenant; Never willfully commit an evil act, combat evil whenever possible; seek justice tempered with mercy. They think of themselves as the hands of god.

Justicars
The Justicars uphold the tenant; Respect the terms of an honorable and fair duel. They fight for the honor of the lords and never back away from a fight.

Golden Light
The Golden Light upholds the tenant; Respect life, even that of the foe, only kill when necessary, and show quarter if possible. Paladins of the Golden Light are the most likely to multi-class to Cleric, and do not have the normal penalty associated with multi classing that Paladins have. They feel that they are the great menders of the world.

Paladins of the River
The Paladins of the River uphold the tenant; Defend hearth and home, family and friends, ally and stanger. Vigorously protective of their homes and lands are the first to join battles on the side of justice.

Order of Stone
The Order of Stone upholds the tenant; Once given, a paladin's word is a solemn contract. They are known for being the most honorable order of paladins, and will never lie, even for good ends.

Greenleaf Paladins
The Greenleaf Paladins uphold the tenant; '''Use power to aid and help others, except towards evil ends. Do not seek out power simply to have power. '''The Greenleaf paladins are humble in all regards, and never seek to gain power, they are employed by the people and never ask for reward.