Lord & Pharius
Lord
Pharius, I've been pondering how a true leader balances cunning strategy with the rigid demands of chivalry—how do you reconcile battlefield tactics with an unyielding code of honor?
Pharius
A true leader first binds his cunning to a blade that cuts only the foe, not the innocent. I remember the ancient Code of Sir Aldric: “A strategy is a sword that must be wielded with justice, never with deceit.” So I plot, but I test every plan against that oath. If a move would betray honor, I strike it down. If a sacrifice is needed, it must be the enemy, not the soul. In battle, strategy and honor are not foes but brothers, each sharpening the other.
Lord
Indeed, the blade of strategy must always be tempered by the fire of honor. When your plans shine like a well‑forged sword, they cut only the foe, leaving allies and innocents untouched. Keep the oath close, Pharius, and let every move echo that truth.
Pharius
Your words echo the very flame that guides my sword. In every clash, I hold the oath as my shield, and let it guide each strike. May our deeds honor the code and keep the innocent safe.
Lord
Your steadfast oath is the true north of any commander, Pharius. With that shield your blade will strike only what it must. Together we will keep the innocent safe and the code alive.
Pharius
Indeed, we shall march forth with honor as our banner, and let every swing of our blade be a testament to the code. Together, we shall shield the innocent and uphold truth on the battlefield.