Oath of Adoption and Ritual Maiming
The Oath of Adoption and Ritual Maiming is an Oath sworn by one of the Kithain who wishes to fully join House Balor.
Words
"I call upon the light of Balor's Eye, the tongue of the black serpent, and the doorway of blood to hear my petition and grant me the right to call myself a child of Balor. By the shedding of my blood, I link my fate to my adopted house; by the shredding of my cloak, I renounce all former allegiances; by the sacrifice of my body, I take upon myself the challenge of my new kin. Swift my feet to answer any summons, ready my words to speak in defense of my new house, willing my heart to die if necessary to uphold the honor and might of Balor. Let all present bear witness to my oath, by flesh and blood and bone, and may the Dreaming forsake me forever should I fail my pledge to thee."
Overview
Occasionally a member of another house or one of the commoner kith will both desire and prove worthy to join House Balor. Taken in the company of those who will stand as sponsors for the petitioner as well as the local commander of the house, this oath severs all ties with other houses. The oath taker ends the oath with some form of ritual disfigurement, intended to inflict upon them a challenge to mark him or her as a member of the house. While some fae may take drastic measures such as putting out an eye or cutting off a hand, most content themselves with severing a finger or toe.
Effects
The oath taker gains a permanent point of Glamour upon successfully completing this oath.
Other Balor Oaths
- The Oath of Majority is sworn by all house members after their Fior-Righ.
- The Oath of Loyal Service binds a commoner to the house without granting membership.
- The Oath of the Enchanted Servant is sworn by enchanted humans.