1. Overview
The Oath Keepers are a faction of lawful devils who manifest in the mortal realm to enforce the weight of promises. When mortals swear an oath of significance—whether in court, temple, or contract—the Oath Keepers are bound to it, ensuring the word is honoured. When those oaths are broken, the Oath Keepers come to collect, dragging the perjured soul into their dominion within the Void Realm.
They are both dreaded and respected: enforcers of incorruptible law, yet alien in their mercilessness. To invoke an oath in their name is to bind oneself in chains that cannot be broken without dire consequence.
- Type: Misc.
- Base of Operations: The Void Realm
- Core Purpose/Focus: To enforce the sanctity of oaths sworn by mortals, punishing oathbreakers and claiming their souls.
- Reputation: Feared and enigmatic; regarded as impartial arbiters by some, merciless devourers of souls by others.
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2. History
The origins of the Oath Keepers are steeped in contradiction. Some accounts claim they have existed since the dawn of mortal speech, an inevitable consequence of promises given weight by divine witness. Others say they once served under the god Eris, maintaining his doctrines of justice and honour until his disappearance during the Age of Darkness left them without guidance.
3. Leadership & Structure
The hierarchy of the Oath Keepers is opaque. While lesser Keepers handle ordinary cases—minor contracts, broken promises of trade—more powerful entities appear for grievous violations or oaths sworn by kings, generals, or magi.
4. Culture & Practices
The Oath Keepers exist for one purpose alone: to enforce promises. They celebrate nothing, feast on no rituals, and practice no faith beyond their code. To them, every oath is a sacred bond, and every violation a corruption to be purged.
When summoned or invoked, they appear as cold witnesses, silently watching the agreement unfold. Once bound, they act without pity or delay—though some claim rare cases of redemption are permitted, where oathbreakers are tasked with impossible labours to restore their word.
5. Key Figures
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6. Geographic Influence
- Areas of Operation: The Oath Keepers claim no mortal territory. Their realm lies within the Void realm, from here, they dispatch themselves into Staterum, called by broken vows or witnessed seals.
- Allies & Enemies:
- Ally: Quill & Seal, though the guild denies any pact, most oaths sealed in their presence seem to carry the weight of the Oath Keepers’ gaze. Whether partner, tool, or coincidence, the relationship remains shrouded.