Re: [HoE] [HOE] Templar Ideals

["B.D. Flory" <bflory@frontiernet.net>]

> (*whew*)
> Any suggstions?

Yep.

We must remember that a Templar's code is a very personal ideal.  There is
no universal code of worthiness, nor do the Templars maintain their own
"commandments", as such.  Certainly, there are guidelines established, but
there are exceptions, as well.  Who exactly qualifies as an exception is up
to the individual Templar.

Second, and perhaps more importantly: if a village is deemed unworthy, does
that mean all of it's people are?  Certainly the local barflies who beat
the Templar up (while he was disguised as a mutie, natch), aren't worth the
trouble.  But what of the young girl who helps the Templar to the doc's? 
What of the doc who helps a mutant who obviously cannot pay in any currency
except gratitude?  Certainly they are worth saving.

Finally: yes, sometimes the Templar must turn his back.  It's a hard thing,
to watch people die.  What will the Templar's friends think? A marshal who
ignores the dramatic possibilities here is missing out on some powerful
opportunities for role-playing.

B.D. "story marshal" Flory