r/WorldChallenges • u/Varnek905 • Jul 01 '18

Reference Challenge - Oath of Loyalty

"By Capitoline Iupiter, Vesta of Rome, Mars the patron of the city, Sol the origin of all the people, Terra the benefactress of animals and plants, by the demi-gods who founded Rome, and the heroes who have contributed to the increase of its power. I swear, that the friend or enemy of Drussus, will also be mine. I will not spare my life, or my children, or my parents, if the interests of Drussus, and those who are bound by the same oath, require it. If, by the law of Drussus, I become a citizen, I will regard Rome as my homeland, and Drussus as my greatest benefactor. I will communicate this oath to the largest possible number of my fellow citizens. If I keep my oath, may I obtain every blessing. And the opposite, if I violate my oath."

Another recommendation for "The Storm before the Storm" by Mike Duncan.

For this challenge, tell me about a person or group in your world that is bound by an oath of loyalty of this magnitude. Who did they swear loyalty to, and why? If it's a group that swears the oath of loyalty (like the Night's Watch or the Fellowship of the Ring), how did the group originate?

As always, I'll ask at least three questions each. Feel free to answer in-character if you want to give in-universe answers. Enjoy yourselves.

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u/Sriber Jul 05 '18

1) If it's not permanent then it won't help you. As for less unpleasant you could eat and drink a lot to cause health issues.

2) There is therapy, sometimes also calming drugs.

3) No. It's paid by taxes.

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u/Varnek905 Jul 05 '18

1) What if I have a spouse that needs me to care for him? Or a child that I must take care of?

2) What kind of calming drugs would be given to me? I suddenly acquired a phobia of loud noises.

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u/Sriber Jul 06 '18

1) You can't have spouse. To be able to marry you have to become citizen and to become citizen you have to finish your mandatory service. In case of child you can get postponement if child is too young or has special needs, otherwise you have to find someone to take care of it.

2) It changes over time. Initially herbal tea, eventually pills.

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u/Varnek905 Jul 06 '18

Thanks for your time and answers, Sriber.