Alignment

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Alignment is something a player usually decides when creating his or her character. This choice is not set in stone. (As characters are people they grow and change over time). The alignment usually describes how the character treats others and how they react in certain situations. It is a generalization of that characters nature and demeanor. There are six different alignment types.

[edit] Good

People who choose to be good often support laws, fight for the good of everyone, or vanquish all that they see as evil. To be good is considered also to be very selfless and honor codes are popular with people who are good. Their vices are Naivety, Selflessness, and Zealotry.

[edit] Lawful Good

People of this alignment tend to believe in order and the rule of law. They have high morals and wish to have the rulers of their society to have the same. They believe in order and for all to be prosperous, everyone should respect the laws by helping each other and fighting all evil doers who would bring down their harmonious society.

Good examples of this alignment are paladins and good priests who fight for justice and the rule of law, smiting evil wherever they find it.

[edit] Neutral Good

People who fall into this alignment tend to be similar to Lawful Good people in that they believe in the pursuit of good. However they differ in that they also believe in a balance of forces, usually the balance of good and evil in the world. This is because they understand that not all creatures can be 100% good as to survive they often have to commit acts that may seem evil. They also differ in that they do not feel the need to have rule of law as the Lawful Good do, this is because they hold little regard for social structure. However they do believe that social structure is important to protect weaker people in the world and therefore will protect it in their pursuit of good from evildoers.

Good examples of this group would be mages and warriors who seek to keep balance in the world while keeping evil at bay.

[edit] Chaotic Good

Almost a contradiction in terms, these people tend to have absolutely no regard for social structure or law at all. Preferring to pursue what they see as being good whatever stands in the way, rules and regulations be damned. Their lives are guided by their image of what is good and right and they have little time for others who see a differing view of the world.

Good examples of this group are people that would break the law, or commit acts against structured government to better the people. Much like Robin Hood.

[edit] Neutral

The Neutral way of life is for those who are tired of the never ending conflict of Good and Evil and choose to walk their own path as it best suits them. They are often apathetic to anyone who is good or evil as long as they are left in peace. Their vices include Apathy and Greed.

[edit] Lawful Neutral

People in this group tend to be fanatical about law and order, but they do not seem to care if the society is run by a vicious evil dictator working to his own evil ends or a benevolent ruler working for the good of all the people they hold dominion over. All they care about is order and structure wherever they find it and believe an end to this structure is an end to all.

The people that are lawfully neutral often take laws into consideration before doing anything. Although, these people will often rise up if they see either too much evil or too much good in the world and will seek to correct such imbalances to the best of their abilities.

[edit] True Neutral

People in this group are true followers of balance, usually the balance between the forces of good and evil or don't care. They may seem aloof because of this, and cold/callous as they refuse to see either good or evil in any act. They avoid allying with either camp but will fight to keep the balance in check. Or, more often than not, these people hold little, if any, beliefs at all that they are willing to defend unless they have a good reason. To them, good and evil is more of a concept rather than being actual.

Good examples of this grouping would be warriors who devote themselves to seeking balance along with rangers who see the balance of nature containing both good and evil in equal amounts or simply people that seek absolute apathy about the world.

[edit] Chaotic Neutral

People in this group tend to be those who live life to whatever whim comes across them at whatever time. They have no time for balance or order of any kind, nor do they believe in such things. The ideas of good and evil do not play a part in their design making at all. This usually results in them confusing others, as they seem to switch sides to whatever takes their fancy at that moment in time.

Good examples of this tend to be hedonistic creatures who wish only to please themselves, as well as creatures like trolls and ogres who go along instinct with little thought given to others or order.

[edit] Evil

Evil is the path often chosen for someone who seeks death and destruction as a way of life. To rape, pillage, rob, steal, or even to rule unopposed over a group of people just to gain more money or for other reasons of greed. Their vices include Greed, Sadism, and Lust.

[edit] Lawful Evil

People in this group believe that structure brings into power those who deserve to rule over others, simply because they are better for whatever reason that may be whether they are powerful warriors, intelligent statesmen or a powerful mages. They enjoy a clear distinction between the classes in their society and believe all should know their place and act accordingly. If people suffer because of whatever laws that benefits these creatures that is tough plain and simple.

Good examples of this tend to be evil tyrants and kings who enjoy the power and influence lawful existence brings. Vampires also often fall into this class, as they tend to believe strongly in class distinction between themselves and others. Drow are also a good example of being Lawful Evil for their matriarchy often fulfills this role.

[edit] Neutral Evil

People who follow this philosophy tend to be mostly concerned with their own profit and advancement. If they find a scheme to get money or power, they tend to follow it without taking into concern any kind of legal obligations at all. These people often betray their friends and family in their pursuit of power and influence, but will also protect others and work with others if it is in their own interest to do so. Unlike Chaotic Neutral, being Neutral Evil means you are entirely amoral and do not care what the consequences of your actions are.

These people tend to unscrupulous thieves and bandits who care little for others in their pursuit of their own agenda.

[edit] Chaotic Evil

People in this category tend to be motivated simply by personal gain. Complete hedonists who give no thought whatsoever to others. They see something they want, they take it, and kill anyone in the way. More often than not they believe the strong can do whatever they wish to the weak. Unlike any of the other alignment types, people that are Chaotic Evil are often power-hungry and tend to see their evil ways as a gain in their personal power. They will often incite chaos wherever they are found and are supporters of anarchy.

Examples of this group tend to be barbarian berserkers and sorcerers driven insane by their own powers who do whatever they wish to others depending on their whim at the time.

Originally Written by Ryeanna

Revised by Adrielle (2007)

Submitted by Alexander-This article was originally on Alexander's Hollow Help Page and then later was placed on Alexander and Lionel's joint page.