Ishar mouthed words of Intent, then touched Honor and drew out a powerful cord of light. “This will start the bond,” Ishar said. “Only once it is complete can Vedel seal immortality upon us—using our Connection to Honor to tap into constantly rejuvenating Investiture from the Spiritual Realm, locking our souls at our current age. This way we can be reborn again and again.” Ishar touched his line to Jezrien first. “I swear this oath to you, Honor,” the king said. “I will hold back the darkness. I will protect this land.”
