Brotherhood in Arms

Brotherhood in Arms is a pledge between warriors taken before entering battle.

Overview
The pledge between a liege and his vassal is not the only combat-oriented pledge. The oath of Brotherhood in Arms is one between equals taken to reassure one another that neither will flee from battle — that each can trust the other to have his back.

The Vow
''— By my side, shield by sword, sword by shield. Though our mettle be tested, no foe shall break our honor, no fear shall thwart our goal. For so long as your shield is by my side, our brotherhood protects us both, bolstering our bravery until the end of battle. True brothers in arms are we, until the battle be through, or death or cowardice separates us forever. ''

''— I got your back if you’ve got mine. No turning, no running, we win together, or we die together, right? Only cowards dump their family.''

Characteristics
Type: Vow Tasks: Forbiddance (–3, no yielding on the battlefield) Boons: Adroitness (+1; +1 to Weaponry rolls), blessing (+2; Fighting Finesse) Sanction: Flaw (–2; Coward; see p. 219 of World of Darkness Rulebook) Duration: Season (+2; these pledges are often made before a series of battles, or before going on campaign) Invocation: 1 Willpower