Sir Naram was a paladin in the service of Iomedae.  His exploits lead him all over the world, from fighting undead in the furnace of the desert to tracking down slavers in the far-off country of Tian.  It was at the latter point in his journeys that he found himself with a barge full of dead slavers and their cargo of children that no-one really seemed to want.  It turned out that their families had sold them into slavery as they were unable to care for all their children.  He was still deliberating on how to take care of them when he received the summons to participate in the fourth Mendevian crusade.

He was able to make arrangements through the church of Iomedae to take care of most of the displaced children, but one girl wouldn't leave his side no matter how much he cajoled or threatened.  Finally, in a mixture of bemusement and frustration, he decided to make her a squire.  She was too young to give him her name, so he named her after his sister who had died in a plague in their childhood.

Naram eventually died in the Worldwound, but he managed to instill his values and discipline in Katrina first.  She has sworn to honor his memory and finish the task that he was unable to.

I am usually on from 06:00 to 9 PM (UTC -5)  I'm on rotating shifts, so this will change rather drastically in a couple months.  My rate of posting will not change.



*I will learn the weight of my sword.  Without my heart to guide it, it is worthless - My strength is not in my sword, but in my heart.  If I lose my sword, I have lost a tool.  If I betray my heart, I have died.
*I will have faith in the Inheritor.  I will channel her strength through my body.  I will shine in her legion, and I will not tarnish her glory through base actions.
*I am the first into battle, and the last to leave.
*I will not be taken prisoner by my free will.  I will not surrender those under my command.
*I will never abandon a companion, though I will honor sacrifice freely given.
*I will guard the honor of my fellows, both in thought and deed, and I will have faith in them.
*When in doubt, I may force my enemies to surrender, but I am responsible for their lives.
*I will never refuse a challenge from an equal.  I will give honor to worthy enemies, and contempt to the rest.
*I will suffer death before dishonor.
*I will be temperate in my actions and moderate in my behavior.  I will strive to emulate Iomedae's perfection.