I will channel her strength through my body. Without my heart to guide it, it is worthless - My strength is not in my sword, but in my heart. Their tenets include the following affirmations. They may back down or withdraw from a fight if they are over-matched, but if their lives will buy time for others to escape, they must give them. They serve as examples to others, and their code demands they protect the weak and innocent by eliminating sources of oppression, rather than merely the symptoms. Their mission is to right wrongs and eliminate evil at its root. The paladins of Iomedae are just and strong, crusaders who live for the joy of righteous battle. An hour of prayer a day is practiced, in addition to a weekly public worship service. Personal cleanliness as well as an honorable demeanor are both very important for her followers. Iomedae's priests are composed of clerics and paladins. Many of its followers are actively involved in the Mendevian Crusades. The Church of Iomedae is assertive and vigilant in rooting out evil. Peace Through Vigilance This servant is a young but cheerful and spirited celestial gold dragon. Saint Lymirin This former priestess of Iomedae sometimes appears as an eagle-headed winged humanoid. Jingh This servant of Iomedae is manifested as a wheel of bright white metal, illuminated by holy fire. Iomedae's servants include a number of former mortals who have been given divine power following death. Her shield casts a holy light, blinding evil beings, and her aura causes malevolent forces to tremble and falter. She wields a long sword and a heraldic shield. Iomedae manifests as a valiant sword-mistress in full plate mail. She will not associate or parlay with evil gods or any fiends. Iomedae views Abadar, Cayden Cailean, Erastil, Sarenrae, Shelyn, and Torag as the equivalent of allies. She served him in this capacity until Aroden's disappearance in 4606 AR. She became his herald, replacing the slain Arazni. In the fall of 3832 AR, Iomedae, was the last mortal to pass the Test of the Starstone and ascend to godhood. As a mortal, Iomedae led the Knights of Ozem in the Shining Crusade against the forces of the Whispering Tyrant.
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