A single nod, “In my years here, there had always been one Winter Monarch, Sasha. A Fairest Dancer who owned a wonderful jazz club. She was a fair Monarch, always had a kind word and would do anything in her power to be of help. A couple months ago, she left.” A note of sadness in her tone, “We’re not sure why, nothing was said. So Winter has always been held in the highest regard within the Freehold, and Sasha helped lead us against a mighty foe when I first arrived.” Sasha had been a wonderful friend and Monarch. “We didn’t have a Winter Monarch this past season, and there are repercussions we are dealing with. But I have no doubt that Winter will continue to be a cornerstone for the Freehold.” There was two of them now. The question now was, would both stick around?
“I don’t see any reason why we would not welcome you. We don’t have a Freehold Pledge, it hasn’t seemed to take hold when we attempt it, so you’ll be Pledging with me.”
A look was shot at Sonnie Wu . This was not the time nor the place for such an outburst.
The smile returns as she looks back to Angel. "Seems someone is a bit anxious to party." she jokes with a laugh. "But back to the pressing issue, the Pledge. Should you find it agreeable, we can swear to it, and all join the party and make it a night to remember." a wink added to Angel.
"Do you promise and swear not to knowingly aid the Gentry and their agents, to keep secret our Freehold for the Season, and in doing so to assist others with a small gesture of faith? In doing so, you shall find your endeavors prosperous, generating a small fortune, so long as the Pledge lasts. Failure, however, will bring about misfortune in all you attempt, that which you once coveted will turn against you. Will you swear to this Pledge?”
Pledge: Corporal Pledge (Courtly Emblem)
Task: Lesser Forbiddance -1 (will not serve the Gentry or their agents, nor harm each other or Freehold members)
Boon: Lesser Blessing +1 (Resources)
Sanction: Medial Curse -2 (success on 9&10 only)
Duration: Medial +2 (Season)