Ethos: The Four Galatian Virtues

[MorGrendel]

The Four Galatian Virtues:

HONOR
UNITY
SERVICE
HUMILITY

These virtues are the foundation of our fighting style. We honor ourselves by fighting our hardest, we do not create excuses. We assume our opponent has honor and we treat him honorably until he proves otherwise. Our blows are swift, our aim sure, our prowess is intense. We are never angry, vengeful, or malice driven. Nobility is more than a crown or a belt, it is a direct representation on how others perceive you.

We fight as one, united. We strive for the good of whole, and never for our own glory. Fear is our motivator, fear of letting down the guy next to you, fear of failing your brother in arms. There is no disgrace in defeat, there is only disgrace in selfish losses. Even if victory is attained, it rings hollow if not shared with the unit.

We are in each others service. Fealty is not a requirement; you owe nothing, you earn everything. We look out for one another, and in particular those that need it most. We do not leave men behind, we make sure if there is a willing body that can be on the field, we do whatever it takes to get them out there. We follow orders, even unpopular orders, despite if it cost us kills. This will grow our renown.

We are always humble. We never mock or mistreat our enemy. We always praise the enemy, for an insult cheapens our victory, and by extension us. To lower our enemy, is to lower ourselves. A well treated enemy will grow to praise you, but a scorned enemy grows into a bitter foe that defiles your reputation. Act as though combat is as natural as walking and breathing, do not praise yourself for managing breath.