Codex

It has been long said that "your codex is your strength," and without a guiding beacon no guild can stay true to its purpose. These written laws of conduct reflect the guilds they belong to, their missions, and their values. All guilds follow their own codex and the Knightmare Knights are no exception.

Our core mission is the fostering of continuous growth in both mental and physical capacities; the development of loyalty, teamwork, trust, respect, and unity; the mastery of understanding and applying the Eight Virtues to everyday life; and the continued process to preserve, nurture, and maintain Tibia's history.

As heroes of Banor, we try to follow the Eight Virtues: Honestly, Compassion, Valor, Justice, Honor, Sacrifice, Spirituality, and Humanity. The eight virtues derive from the combinations of Truth, Love, and Courage which are the cornerstones of life. Each of these virtues is found in our souls (core being; what we are) and cannot be hammered on any anvil, nor tempered by any fire. Only by encompassing all eight virtues can we live the life of a true Tibian Avatar (virtuous person). These virtues are what all people should strive to live by:

Honesty: Honesty is achieved by never concealing the truth or lying, as even one lie can destroy an entire lifetime of trust. Lying corrupts our souls and erodes other's faith in us. "Honesty is the dedication to never deceive oneself or another, and derives from Truth."

Compassion: Compassionate souls value all life as highly as their own and strive to improve the quality of life for everyone. Acknowledging that all people have "good" in them as well as helping those in need (evil or otherwise) is a sign of empathy. "Compassion is total empathy for all being, and derives from Love."

Valor: The ability to stand up for your beliefs by defending them to the end, regardless of the fear you might feel is the mark of a valiant soul. In the face of great adversity the valiant will stand strong in knowing that their actions will improve the world around them. It is in this virtue that many souls find meaning, drawing upon their conviction even in the face of great danger. "Valor is the courage to stand up for your beliefs, even in the face of physical or physiological threat, and derives from Courage."

Justice: Justice is when a wrong committed is repaired, rather than when the offender has been punished. Never dispense justice with a vengeful heart as justice is not revenge but repayment. Hate is not solved by hate so nothing can be accomplished when fire consumes your soul. Justice must always be tempered by the love for your fellow man. Remember that law applies to all souls or else it means nothing. "Justice is the truth of right or wrong in human action and the love of what is right, and derives from Truth and Love"

Honor: By staying loyal to your duties, companions, and beliefs, regardless of the personal consequences, you display your honor. Honor must be upheld, whether it is by keeping your promises or by upholding truth; you must live by your honor. "Power is not worthy of respect, honor is." "Honor is the courage to uphold and defend the truth, and derives from Truth and Courage."

Sacrifice: Giving something you hold dear for the good of others is virtuous. Giving mere items or gold that is of little use to you is charitable but giving away articles of great use to both of you is truly a gift of self-sacrifice. This does not mean giving your only sword to another, but rather giving what you can safely part from. Only the noblest of souls can truly sacrifice themselves for others. "Sacrifice is the helping of others at the cost of one's own well-being, and derives from Love and Courage."

Spirituality: The exercise of all three principle cornerstones of being, in a calm, serene, well thought out manor is a sign of spirituality. This virtue is the foundation for all others and should be forged through wisdom. "Spirituality is the quest to improve one's own inner being and enlighten and brighten the lives of others, and derives from Truth, Love and Courage."

Humility: A humble soul knows the most powerful insight is recognizing its own limitations. It is aware that the picture it sees is incomplete, and always seeks to challenge it's ignorance to attain a more complete understanding of the world. A humble soul will never act on its own without taking into mind the views of others, knowing that its own judgement might be inaccurate or limited. Humility teaches us to never underestimate others, as well as not to overestimate ourselves. Fame and fortune are empty, and do not create true happiness, thus no humble soul will seek these empty paths. Accept compliments graciously but do not let pride corrupt your soul for many great warriors have fallen to pride. "Humility is the knowledge of one's own place in the world, reached through an understanding of the sanctity of all being, and exists outside of Truth, Love, and Courage."


Beyond the virtues, our guild has a few simple rules that must be abided by at all time. These ensure that problems are minimized and the overall good intentions of the guild, as well as to the community itself are displayed.

1. You shall not create trouble without valid reason. We are a respected guild and acts like stealing, murdering, and lying tarnish the guild. Be ready to provide a valid reason for your actions, reasons such as "it was personal" will not be accepted! It's always good to save a log of what was said. Uphold your convictions but maintain your honor.

2. You shall not act rudely to anyone. All people in Tibia deserve to be treated with respect and common courtesy. If you have nothing nice to say, then don't speak! There is no excuse to lower yourself to an insulter's level. Walk away, use ignore, contact someone to mediate if you can't resolve. Have love for others by exemplifying your Spirituality.

3. You shall not flaunt or abuse your position. Abuse of any power is not tolerated, especially if you use your rank or this guild to hurt others!. Other power abuse such as kicking people from hunting areas, extortion, entering a conflict for intimidation purposes, or any other activity that stresses your skills, power, level, or influence to be used against another person for ill gains (unfairness, personal gain, oppression ect.) is not acceptable. Honoring your title demonstrates your commitment to Humility.

4. You shall not share your soul or split your personality. Soul sharing is forbidden by the Gods and so too is it forbidden by this guild! Any member caught soul sharing shall be removed from the guild, and reported to the Gods! Our membership is given to one soul, the soul who passes our tests is the one accepted in our guild. Your observance of this rule upholds both Justice and Honesty.

5. You shall listen to your superiors. The Nightmare Knights command will give fair advice and reasonable requests, thus failure to follow them will result in punishment. The chain of command is committed to the smooth operation of running and maintaining this guild. Insubordination is a serious offence, and can lead to removal from the guild if the offence undermines the guild, or leadership in a serious way. We welcome feedback and opinion, but only at the appropriate times. By believing in those who maintain this guild you lead by example yourself, demonstrating your Valor.

6. You shall separate personal and guild problems. Keep the personal problems to a minimal and solve them on your own if you can without involving the guild. Keep a log saved of communications with upset parties and make sure your position is reasonable in your disputes. The guild shall step in if the problem becomes too big, if it threatens guild harmony, or if the other side decides to involve their guild. Expect a fair and equitable judgement from leadership if guilds become involved, even if that judgement favors the other party. Those who can maintain a trouble free personal life exemplify their commitment to Honor and Spirituality.

7.You shall aid those members that are in need of immediate assistance. We are a guild built on loyalty and trust, so you must aid your fellow members as they are your brothers and sisters. By aid you do not need to take excessive risk, just help them get to a PZ as soon as possible. Failing to help in a critical situation without a very valid excuse is considered a serious offence. We will die for you and we also expect the same from you. We won't charge into a conflict with sword raised, but we will defend you to the best of our ability. Our most virtuous members are the ones that are willing to risk themselves for others, adhering to the virtue of Sacrifice.

8. You shall not quarrel or attack other members of the guild. If you have strife with other members then discuss them with leadership so they can help solve the problem. Even an anonymous letter to a Circle of Light depot detailing the behavior will go a long way. No conflict should ever come to blow between members physically or verbally, especially in public places! Those upholding Compassion will triumph over any petty dispute.

9. You shall have the responsibility to be active, both in the world of Tibia and in our private discussions (OOC Discord, forums, ect). This means keeping up to date on all guild issues, showing up to events, and being active in the world, and our own private communication channels. We have no need of "baggage," and long inactivity may result in your exclusion from our ranks. Valor can't be shown if you are not out in Tibia exemplifying it!

10. You shall try to follow the virtues as best you can. No one is perfect, but we can strive to become as close to virtuous as possible. Everyone makes mistake, it's how we grow, but learning from mistakes rather than repeating them is the key to success in life as well as in this guild. Only those who are willing to walk the difficult path of upholding our codex and all virtues will continue to be accepted in our guild.

If you follow these rules/guidelines then you will become a better person as well as an exemplary NK member!


Our member's take comfort that we commit to provide them with the below:

-Protection from killers as best we can.
-Possibly a great reputation.
-Respect and fairness.
-Aid in trouble and help of all kinds.
-A loyal group of brothers and sisters.
-Meetings, guild hunts and other fun activities.
-A purpose for your Tibian career.
-Fun, and lots of it.

Remember that above all you will receive from this guild exactly what you put into it. This means that if you put a lot of energy into helping and building this guild then you shall receive in kinds yourself. We are a strongly bound guild and we shall not tolerate the abuse of our guild system (joining for protection only, or abusing our community respect is prohibited!).