The Court of Swords

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Present Members: Joseph Priestly
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♠ The Court of Swords – The Devoted
”We are the shield that does not break, the blade that does not waver.”

Names of the Court:

  • The Argent Legion
  • The Vowbound Order
  • The Court of the Silver Blade

The Court’s Emotion:

  • Devotion – Duty, loyalty, honor, and sacrifice.

Nicknames for Members:

  • Formal: Oathkeepers
  • Informal: Blades
  • Derogatory: Hinges (Too rigid, unwilling to bend in unexpected ways)

What They Value:
The Court of Swords stands for honor, duty, and unwavering loyalty. They believe that strength comes from purpose, and that oaths are the foundation of trust. Every Sword binds themselves to a cause, a person, or an ideal, and they will stand for it even unto death. Breaking a vow is the greatest sin, and a Sword would rather fall in battle than betray their word.

What the Court is Like When They Rule the Freehold:

  • The Freehold becomes an impenetrable fortress, bound by duty and martial discipline.
  • Oaths, Contracts, and Bargains become harder to break—anyone who swears a vow is magically bound to it, ***Sealings and Oaths cost one less glamour. ***
  • Every challenge must be met; the Gentry must fight on the Court’s terms, no retreat, no deception.
  • Justice is swift, clear, and merciless—traitors are dealt with immediately.

What the Court is Like When They Are Not Ruling:

  • The Swords train, prepare, and protect, always on guard.
  • They serve as the Freehold’s watchmen and enforcers, ensuring order and discipline.
  • They act as judges, duelists, and executioners, ensuring that oaths are upheld and betrayals punished.

Why People Want to Join Them:

  • If you crave purpose, structure, and a cause to fight for, the Swords will give you one.
  • If you want to become unbreakable, this Court will forge you into steel.
  • If you hate deception and betrayal, you will find honor and trust among them.

Why People Love Them:

  • They are honorable, fair, and unyielding in their duty.
  • They are the Freehold’s protectors, always ready to stand between it and destruction.
  • They respect strength and discipline, rewarding those who prove their worth.

Why People Hate Them:

  • They can be rigid, unyielding, and unwilling to compromise.
  • Personal happiness is secondary to duty, and they will remind you of it.
  • They hold grudges like steel holds an edge—betray them, and they will never forgive you.

What Their Mantle Looks Like:

  • A chill breeze that carries the weight of steel.
  • The scent of oiled leather, parchment oaths, and cold iron.
  • Their reflections in metal sometimes move on their own, watching for dishonor.
  • When angered, their voices ring like clashing swords, and shadows fall sharp and long around them.

What Kind of Courtiers Are in the Court:

  • Warriors who fight for something bigger than themselves.
  • Judges who enforce the Freehold’s laws with uncompromising fairness.
  • Tacticians and strategists who prepare for war, ensuring the Freehold is never caught off guard.
  • Knights, bodyguards, and duelists sworn to the defense of those who cannot protect themselves.

The Silver Sword

The Silver Sword is more than just an emblem of the Court of Swords—it is a manifestation of oaths unbroken, battles fought, and the unrelenting will of those who wield it. A relic forged not of mere metal, but of purpose and power, it does not simply serve its master—it becomes an extension of them.

When grasped, the Silver Sword does not hold a single shape. Instead, it shifts, morphs, and conforms to the wielder’s nature, taking the form of the weapon they wield best. For some, it is a shimmering longsword, for others, a mighty warhammer, a brutal gauntlet, a deadly axe, or even a pair of curved blades. Whatever form it takes, its purpose remains the same—to strike down opposition with unerring force and resolve.

The weapon’s very essence is alive with the Wyrd, humming with an ever-present energy, its surface reflecting an impossible gleam of shifting colors, as though catching the light of every realm it has passed through. It carries with it the weight of old battles, the echoes of sworn vows, and the undeniable presence of a force meant to cut through weakness, deception, and fear.

Stats:

  • Attack: Varies
  • Damage: +3L (Silver)
  • Initiative Penalty: -3
  • Tags: 9-Again

Effects:

Variable Form:

The Silver Sword reshapes itself into the weapon best suited for its wielder’s fighting style, ensuring they always strike with confidence and skill. The wielder may use Strength, Dexterity, or Presence plus Brawl, Weaponry, or Intimidation when making melee attacks with this weapon.

To wield the Silver Sword is to take up the mantle of a warrior, a protector, a leader. It is not merely a weapon—it is a vow made manifest, a blade forged of purpose, and an unyielding force against the darkness.

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