I’ve heard whispers of the Dawn Keepers’ Code. They say it forged a kingdom on honor and duty, much like the oath we keep. If you want to know the specifics, I can share what I know.

The Dawn Keepers’ Code was a set of ten rules etched into the great stone of the northern citadel. First, a soldier must never take a life unless it’s to defend an innocent. Second, a leader must always speak the truth, even when it hurts the realm. Third, loyalty to the realm takes precedence over any personal gain. Fourth, a warrior must protect the weak, no matter the cost. Fifth, when two enemies clash, the victor must honor the other’s courage. Sixth, the Code forbids treachery against allies. Seventh, a commander must share the spoils with the poor. Eighth, a lawmaker must seek counsel before making decree. Ninth, the land’s healers must tend to all without discrimination. And the tenth, those who break the Code must seek redemption, not vengeance. Those ten pillars guided the kingdom for generations, shaping its sense of justice and honor.

You’re right. Those pillars still echo in the walls of old halls, in the creak of the forest, even in the way a child learns to fight a foe with honor. Keep your eyes open when you wander; I’ve heard stories of a forgotten stone that still holds the first rule, etched deep in a mountain ridge. If you find it, bring me a scrap. We’ll honor it together.