Editing The Exemplars (section)

== '''''An Exemplar confines first, wounds second, and kills last.''''' ==
This tenant further refines an Exemplar’s rules of engagement. Even when it is necessary to fight against that which threatens good, an Exemplar is not to strike in malice or anger. Killing others is a regrettable necessity, not a glorious opportunity.<br><br>
An Exemplar is to give an opponent every reasonable opportunity to cease whatever action is threatening good. Because of this, blatant assassination is out of the question. However, after a warning has been issued and/or an opponent is committing actions that must be immediately stopped, clandestine tactics such as backstabbing, gasses, mind control spells, and others are acceptable.<br><br>
If combat is necessary, the Exemplar is expected to use the least lethal means necessary. An Exemplar should never kill when wounding will work; should never wound when binding will work; should never bind when talking will work. There is some contention between Exemplars on whether this rule becomes flexible when other beings are involved. An Exemplar is expected to take chances with his own life, but what about the lives of non-Exemplar companions? This issue is as yet unresolved.