(2015 AU) Freehold Pledge

[Changeling ST]

All changelings who approach Ms. Jasons are allowed the opportunity to swear the freehold pledge. She gives them the choice of binding themselves to either a simple seasonal vow or a more serious yearlong commendation.

"All members of our community must at minimum pledge a vow to neither reveal our true natures and the existence of our freehold nor knowingly give assistance of any sort to the Gentry or their agents. Do nothing to bring danger into our society during this Autumn Season and you shall be blessed with fortitude. Betray this promise and you shall find your welcome most fearfully withdrawn and your name shall become accursed."

The Autumn Queen's gaze bores into those that wish to swear a more lasting vow, she still questions their sincerity as she does each year.

"For those who wish to pledge their loyalty to the freehold with both words and deeds for the turning of the year, in addition, you must declare what talent or service you vow to provide to our community. For such dedication, you shall reap the benefits of your commendation for as long as you fearlessly work towards the good of the freehold."

Swearing either vow requires the expenditure of one Willpower point.

This is not an actual conversation scene so much as a record of freehold pledge swearing, so Betony Rue will not be posting replies. Please only post your character's acceptance of either the seasonal pledge or yearlong commendation and continue any conversations with the Autumn Queen in the appropriate scene. Please note that the commendation requires your changeling to state what skill or talent they will be swearing to the service of the freehold. Players do not need to copy this post in the Current Pledges thread, but do need to add the Autumn Freehold Pledge or Commendation to their signature/minisheet.

[Morgan Bellanar]

Morgan is eager to renew her pledge:

"I-I-I, Morgan Bellanar, give mine word to-to ssstay true to the Freehold for a year and a day. I pledge as Twilit Page to utilize mine athleticism to the 'hold's benefit. My sssspeed of foot a shalt convoy messages throughout the 'hold whenever neh-neh-required. And-and when necessary, I shalt lend my throwing arm. This I do ssswear."

[Tally Benoit]

"I, Tally Benoit, swear to stay true to the Freehold for a year and a day. I pledge my skill with my fists to aid members of the Freehold who ask for my help."

[Evelynn East]

Smiling back at Ava, Evelynn approached the Autumn Sovereign and dipped her head in polite greeting, then cleared her throat.

"I, um, Evelynn East, swear my loyalty to the Freehold for this season. I swear never to reveal or knowingly endanger the Freehold. I also pledge my skill as a creator and inventor to the service of the Freehold for those who should wish to come to me for aid."

[Terri Nutkins]

After patiently waiting her turn, Terri skips towards Betony Rue with a large smile on her face. Her tail twitched as the Ogre's bitter wind Mantle flooded over her but she bathed in her own powerful connection to the Leaden Mirror for comfort.

"Good evening, Queen Jasons, I hope you are keeping well? Isn't it funny how time seems to fly these days? I, Terri Nutkins, swear for a year and a day to keep this Freehold secret from outsiders and enemies, to be loyal to its ideals and to assist the community by providing my services as a dressmaker and Hedgespinner. If I am found to have betrayed this pledge, then I shall be cursed for my indiscretion."

Terri pledges Crafts, -1 Willpower

[Milo Chernobog]

With the Coco situation being handled Milo reluctantly made his way to Betony. A near cartoonish grin faded to the smile he felt obligated to fake in his Sovereign's presence. The bright side is he was good enough at lying she'd never know the difference much less the reason it was fake.

"I, Milo Chernobog, swear to keep this Freehold and it's people secret and safe from outsiders and the Gendry. I likewise swear to use my skills to sneak, shadow, and tale any oppose the Freehold. This I swear to do for a year and a day lest my blessing turn to a curse on my name."

Milo pledges Stealth! -1 WP