Oath of Loyal Service
The Oath of Loyal Service is an Oath sworn by Commoner Fae who wish to or are required to ally themselves with House Balor but are not adopted.
Words
"My faith belongs to you, my will serves you, my body obeys you. By word and blood and deed, I swear my utmost loyalty to you. Under the stars, beneath the moon, below the heavens, I speak these words to you. Command me and I will do your bidding; rely on me and I will not fail you; trust in me and I will serve you until death. May my blood turn to dust within my veins, may my eyes lose their sight forever and may my heart burst within my body should I fail in my pledge to you. My life to you, my heart to you, my spirit to you, first, last and always."
Overview
This oath binds a commoner to House Balor without granting the Boon of actual house membership upon the oath taker. This oath usually takes place at night, when both moon and stars are visible, although the moon may be in any phase, and is used to ensure loyalty of troops going into battle or to secure the allegiance of commoner members of a conquered freehold. The oath taker swears the oath while kneeling before the noble chosen to hear the words.
Effects
Upon completing the oath, the swearer becomes less resistant to obeying orders given by House Balor, increasing the difficulty of resisted Willpower rolls against a Balor noble by 2.
Other Balor Oaths
- The Oath of Majority is sworn by all house members after their Fior-Righ.
- The Oath of Adoption and Ritual Maiming makes another sidhe or commoner a member of the house
- The Oath of the Enchanted Servant is sworn by enchanted humans.