NOTE: What I'm about to say applies to ALL my posts... I'm open to CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM, but remember what this post is about and be sure to contribute.

So, the Code of Malacath is referred to in a book somewhere: Do not steal from or kill anyone without reason, though there are a 'long list of exceptions'. Now, the Orcs, especially those who dwell in the strongholds, seem to follow it quite rigidly, so what is this 'long list of exceptions'? Like, even when randomly pillaging and murdering for the fun of it, you're reason for doing so is because you have fun while doing it. As in, say if someone offends me, is that a 'reason' to steal from or kill them. Or is the Code saying 'only steal from or kill someone for a good reason, like if they stole from you or killed a loved one in cold blood'. Like, does an insult give me the right to slaughter an unarmed man?

So here's exactly what I'm asking:

1. What are the exceptions for the Code of Malacath?

2. What is Malacath's definition of a 'good reason'?

I'm going to say that it's up to the discretion of the Chieftain and/or Wise Woman in both these instances, though I suspect the Chieftain has the bigger say. It may be a little more nuanced, but I get the idea that it's ultimately up to the most powerful person, that being the stronghold's Chieftain, to decide the appropriateness of one's action based upon what they think will please Malacath.