Old Kuk is a gaunt, elderly man with jaundiced yet piercing eyes. He listens carefully to the Roaming Swordsman - no, Prince Sirshana's words. Unmistakable joy floods his withered face.

"Your Highness... Your Highness, do you truly intend to... kill that... bastard? By the Highlord who illuminates our mountains, the Prince will avenge us all!" He weeps, face covered. After composing himself, he produces a ledger-like book for the swordsman. "When our kingdom fell, witnessed by the Star-Souled, we who remained faithful pressed blood prints onto this contract... One day, we would answer the Oath of Gilded Blood's call and restore our rightful succession... Since His Highness has decided, we'll gladly die to become your stepping stones to the throne."

He performs an almost-forgotten ritual bow to his prince. "Visit the nobles recorded in this sacred contract, Your Highness! Let them know the promised day has arrived!"

Conditions:

• Slot #2 Has Card = Roaming Swordsman

Result:

• Card (Testaments to Bygone Oaths):
  • Tag (Owned): +1

Action:

• Enable Event: Proof of Oath 1 to 2
• Enable Event: Proof of Oath 2 to 3
• Enable Event: Proof of Oath 3 to 4
• Enable Event: Initiating the King-Killing Plan

Old Kuk is a gaunt, elderly man with jaundiced yet piercing eyes. He listens intently as [s2.name] relays the story of the Roaming Swordsman - no, Prince Sirshana. Unmistakable joy floods his withered face.

"His Highness truly said this? That he would... kill that... monster? Yes, he must have, giving you the sword as proof... By the Highlord who illuminates our mountains, the Prince will avenge us all!" He weeps, face covered. After composing himself, he presses a ledger-like object into your arms.

"When our kingdom fell, witnessed by the Star-Souled, we who remained faithful pressed blood prints onto this contract... One day, we would answer the Oath of Gilded Blood's call and restore our rightful succession... Since His Highness has decided, we'll gladly die to become his stepping stones to the throne."

He bows deeply, then kneels to kiss your foot - the mixed etiquette reflecting his dual station. "Visit the nobles recorded in this sacred document! Tell them the promised day has arrived!"

His fervor spent, the old informant's eyes gleam with cunning: "Many spaces remain unfilled in this book... These are promised positions... Find more allies!"

Conditions:

• Not Slot #2 Has Card = Roaming Swordsman

Result:

• Card (Testaments to Bygone Oaths):
  • Tag (Owned): +1

Action:

• Enable Event: Proof of Oath 1 to 2
• Enable Event: Proof of Oath 2 to 3
• Enable Event: Proof of Oath 3 to 4
• Enable Event: Initiating the King-Killing Plan