Astrid addressed Arvid's statement with a sad grin. "Einar knows I wield some power, but not exactly what I can do. He knew I was a daughter of my father and could inherit his skills. For some time I assumed that is why he pursued me so vigorously, hoping to have magic at his side."
"As for me, with the goal of finding my daughter, I vow to do everything in my power to destroy this cult, and if that means injury to Einar, so be it. I also vow to hold anyone who breaks their promise here today accountable for their actions."
Eben had been silent, listening intently after his rebukes. Still he was here and had as much of a purpose as anyone. "I too swear to find Karsii, and hold those who have harmed her, or Astrid, to justice. Further, as Einar is behind this, I vow to help destroy him, not only for Karsii, but for the injuries he has done to me personally and to Thorir."
Astrid gave him a smile from across the table, his devotion to a child he never met was commendable, not that she expected less from him.
"So it is done. We go now to Grandael."