"By the strength of stone and the life of roots, we stand as one.
Our hearts bound by the forge, our souls rooted in the earth.
We vow to protect our kin and preserve the legacy of our forebears.
We vow to nurture growth and sow the seeds of hope in barren lands.
As the mountain shelters all beneath its peak,
And as the roots bind the soil against the storm,
So too shall we shield the weak, uphold justice, and defend the sacred.
With honor in our hands and unity in our hearts,
We pledge to serve the balance of stone and roots,
Under the light of Berronar Truesilver’s blessing.
Together, we are the Order of Rock and Roots,
Eternal as the mountains, enduring as the trees."
Setting: The oath is recited in a circle around a central Ceremonial Forge, with a ring of saplings planted by the Dwarves.
Symbols: A glowing stone and a small bowl of soil are passed from member to member, representing the shared strength and growth of the order.
Ritual: At the conclusion of the oath, the High Matron/Patron strikes the forge, sending a resonant tone through the gathering, signifying the enduring unity of the order.
This oath serves to renew the commitment of the order to its ideals of community, tradition, and the harmony between strength and life.