I don't want to hear any more about having to be tested, or hold the Oath Rod, or any of it.

With the Oath Rod in my hands I will swear.

If you can trust me without the Oath Rod.

Just as was done with the Oath Rod.

The Oath Rod rolled from her limp hand down the sloping gray surface.

And what of the Oath Rod and your promise to the Kin?

It is unknown if the Oath Rod can force actions to fulfill the oaths.

Still clutching the Oath Rod, she writhed on her bench.

We considered having you speak them anyway, but without the Oath Rod, it might be taken for a sham.

She could not wait to hold the Oath Rod.