The Book of the Champion

The Book of the Champion is a five-chapter sacred text that outlines the Code of the Champion, which is considered the word of Apexion.

Prayer of the Champion
A common prayer among worshippers of Apexion, the first lines of The Book are:

The Champion does not love the honed blade for its cut,

Nor the flying arrow for finding its mark,

Nor the mighty shield for blocking a blow,

The Champion loves those who must be defended

And blesses the defender of the weak,

The protector of the oppressed,

The Champion of the people

The Book
The five chapters of The Book of the Champion are:

Fealty to the Champion
An allegory that tells the story of Apexion, the god who drew a shining Sky Sword out of the red mountain and slew the demon lord of death, chaos, darkness and evil. Warriors began to swear fealty to Apexion because she was just, dutiful, honourable, merciful and strong. Apexion decided to set down the way of the Champion.

Duty to Defend
This chapter describes what it means to value liberty, fight oppressors and protect the weak.

Honour in Combat
This chapter describes ways combat can be honourable or dishonourable, and why the way of the honourable warrior matters to the Champion.

Mercy in War
This chapter describes how war is a last resort, and the ways war can be justified or not. The Champion blesses war when it is for the sake of protecting the weak, fighting for liberty or standing up against tyrants.

Peace in Justice
This chapter describes how true justice can only grow from peace, and ways to be just to enemies.