“Ur-Lord, we have sworn an Oath of Peace which brooks no compromise. Consider—forgive me, my friend, but I must give you a clear example—consider the fate of Atiaran Trell-mate. She dared powers which were beyond her, and was destroyed. Yet the result could have been far worse. She might have destroyed others, or hurt the Land. How could we, the Lords—we who have sworn to uphold all health and beauty—how could we justify such hazards?
The Oath of Peace also seems to block expressing proper punishment of Covenant as well as the defense of the Land.
Perhaps an Oath of Self Defense and Justice would have been a better option in the face of Kevin's actions and Lord Foul's threat.
When faced with an existential threat, tying one hand behind your back is simply not a smart option.
