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[The Order of the Arbiter]
« on: November 17, 2020, 04:23:14 AM »
[Within the darkness of Vallaki's subterranean Drain hideaway, the enigmatic monk known as Domenico seems to have manifested a parchment bearing a series of cryptic codes.  He places them in public view, alongside other notices and notes that are displayed around the place.  The parchment and writing are simple and little effort was made to draw the eye.  Despite this, the act itself bore some ceremony and the message written upon the parchment is one that he spoke of quite seriously.  It is said that mention was made of a new order being founded in the Core.  What this order's purpose is, who is permitted to join, and how that can be accomplished remains a mystery outside of the strange written words inscribed on the parchment.]



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The Order of the Arbiter
The Hexadic Oath



Upon my soul I swear to thee,
These oaths are what shall now bind me.
For man is weak with mind unwise,
And needs a guide to fend demise.
Not from by spell, nor club or knife,
But death of soul and truth and life.
So hear these words and keep me true,
Should I betray, give me my due.

- x - x - x - x - x -

I
I shall press forward upon my path,
And make not pause for bleakness.

II
I slay not out of hate, nor wrath,
But weigh the soul's uniqueness.

III
I hold not greed for sacrifice,
For I am but a servant.

IV
I'll master fate and know death's price,
And make my mark observant.

V
I will not take more than I must,
And balance force with purpose.

VI
I'll seek Perfection from the dust,
Of my completed service.

- x - x - x - x - x -

I swear these Oaths in sight of all,
For this is falsehood's great deterrent.
So heed these truths and hear my call,
I am Life's Judge and Death's Pale Serpent.