Oath of Adoption (Varich)
This Oath of Adoption is an Oath sworn by any Changeling wishing to join House Varich.
Words
One pattern I started, now I end it to begin anew in the name of Varich, founder of the house I take as my own. May any words be heard as truth and lived as truth and my actions follow the only truth within my words forever in the name of my new house. May I never let a challenge go unanswered. May I never give a vow of true love to another. In the name of our father, the moon, and our mother, the sun, may I give honor to House Varich, adopted house, and serve it with my mind, my heart and my faith. If I forswear my oath, may the sun and moon look upon me with disfavor, may all hands of my adopted house rise against me and may the pattern of my beating heart fall to stillness forever.
Overview
Any Changeling wishing to ally themselves with House Varich swear this oath in the presence of members of the Varich freehold willing to adopt them. The swearer recites the pledge twice – once at noon, when the sun reaches its zenith, and once at night, under the light of the moon. Because both sun and moon must witness this oath, no one may administer the Oath of Adoption on overcast days or during nights where there is no moon.
Effects
There are no canonical effects to this oath.
Other Varich Oaths
- The Oath of Challenge is sworn before accepting any formal challenge.
- The Oath of Vengeance is what it sounds like.