Sylvanholt Oaths & Sayings

Common Phrases

"The roots remember."

Response to: "The Song endures." Used as: A traditional saying acknowledging the connection to the First Oak and the Song. Said during ceremonies and as a sign of unity.

"The Song endures."

Response to: "The roots remember." Used as: The answering phrase completing the traditional exchange.

Oaths by Reference

By the First Song

• "By the roots..."
• "Roots preserve us..."
• "Song shelter me..."
• "In the Stag's name..." (reverent)

By the Golden Stag

• "Stag's breath..."
• "By the Stag's light..."
• "Stag above..."
• "Bright antlers..." (playful Skwirl slang)

By the First Oak

• "Oak witness..."
• "Oak preserve us..."
• "By the Great Root..."
• "Deep roots..." (Mycen exasperation)

Shadow/Noctimancy Curses (rarely used by heroes)

• "Shadow take it..."
• "Blight it..."
• "Rot's mercy..."

Tribal Variants

• Skwirl casual: "Bright antlers...", "Stag's breath..."
• Mycen mild exasperation: "Deep roots..."
• Bavar tradition-leaning: "Oak witness..."