Fylgiar's Caul
The Fylgiar’s Caul is an oath of protection for a child.
Overview
Born of the Icelandic myths of protective fairy spirits, this pledge holds a changeling accountable for the wellbeing of a human charge. This, however, only involves fae dangers; the fylgiar in question needn’t protect the ward from, say, speeding cars or mundane serial killers. Additionally, the ward is never told of the true nature of the protection.
The Vow
You have chosen the mortal to be blessed. I am that blessing. Should my blessing break, then I too shall be broken. You will not speak of this, or the chosen ward will suffer by your insolence.
Characteristics
Type: Oath, True Name
Tasks: Endeavor, Greater (–3, changeling must protect the chosen mortal ward from Wyrd), Forbiddance, Lesser (–1, mortal may not speak of this oath to anybody), Forbiddance, Lesser (–1, mortal must give the changeling some small token of appreciation)
Boons: Adroitness (+1, changeling gains bonus to one combatrelated Physical Skill of his choice, between Brawl, Firearms and Weaponry), Favor, Greater (+3, mortal bound to one later favor), Blessing, Lesser (+1, mortal gains “peace of mind” in form of Meditative Mind Merit)
Sanction: Curse, Greater (–3, both)
Duration: Lifelong (+3)
Invocation: 1 Willpower dot (both), 1 Glamour (changeling)
References
- CTL: Winter Masques, p. 118