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Duration:      it ain't over til it's over
 
Duration:      it ain't over til it's over
 
Manual:        passed down through oral lore
 
Manual:        passed down through oral lore
See Also:      [[Skill:Oath of Protection|OATH OF PROTECTION]]
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See Also:      [[Oaths|OATHS]], [[Skill:Oath of Protection|OATH OF PROTECTION]]
 
 
A warrior's honor has value beyond that of jewels and spices.  One man
 
perhaps regards his own honor highly, another treats his as so much dross.
 
For the honorable warrior, placing his reputation on the line with a
 
binding oath means that he is absolutely committed to achieving his goal.
 
The morale effects of such an oath can be inestimable.
 
 
 
Note that a warrior's honor is almost unrelated to conventional notions
 
of good and evil; a cruel warlord may reliably keep his word, while a
 
helpful, kindly, charismatic bard might have no measurable honor at all.
 
(My daughter made the acquaintance of one such.  If you see him, I'd like
 
to have a word with him - I'll make it worth your while.)
 
 
 
Swearing properly is an art and a science.  The oath must be worded
 
impressively to impact your friends and foes, but also must contain the
 
right formulae to impress the gods with your gravity.  The secrets of
 
such oaths and vows can only be mastered by the world's more puissant
 
fighters.
 
  
 
The easiest oath is the oath of victory; in combat against a worthy foe,
 
The easiest oath is the oath of victory; in combat against a worthy foe,
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achieve victory, both gods and men are bound to hear of it, and that
 
achieve victory, both gods and men are bound to hear of it, and that
 
reputation will walk with you for all the days of your lives.
 
reputation will walk with you for all the days of your lives.
 
I shall perhaps speak of more oaths later.
 
 
Best Regards,
 
Narmer the Paladin
 
 
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