Looking at the Matriarch seriously at the time and nodding his head at the time, the young mage wondered about what to think about the situation, and how serious it had become. Obviously this was beyond mere suspicions, mere idle worries. This was a serious threat that was lurking in the darkness, and from the sounds of it he was about to hear a new part of the puzzle that he needed to know in order to figure out what might help them all come ahead as winners in this scenario. Troubling as the thoughts were, the presentation of the jeweled clip and the mention of an Oath-stone had him blink but shook his head slightly, not having heard of them though the name was rather telling, her explanation seeming simple enough.<br/><br/>Reaching out to take up the clip, he smiled slightly and then placed the clip on his head, into his hair, showing it was in place proper before drawing a long breath and sighing out there. Contemplating his words a moment, and then looking ahead serious and determined.<br/><br/><em><strong>"I swear on my life and my magic that I shall fight to protect this village and its people with any means at my disposal and without mercy if necessary. I felt I owed it to Lunari to help her to begin with, and having come here I've come to like the people I see around myself. I like the village, and the people in it. I swear this oath on top of my earlier promise to seek to help with the diggers and other troubles there might come, having hoped to first deal with this fiend's chase but not sure when and where a threat might come. I have already chosen that even if I might not stay permanently, I would at least consider this place sacred and want to visit from time to time, and offer my aid where it might be needed. So at this time of a threat I reaffirm my promise. I will stay and fight for the village and the people. I swear to shed blood, whether mine or that of your enemies, to protect the people and hopefully to keep the village safe. On my life and my magic, I will not flee unless every last one of the elves is gone and a command has been given to retreat and return another day. I shall fight even if I am the only one still standing here, up until either the foe or I lay down to awaken nevermore."</strong></em><br/><br/>He was determined to do his best, and hoped that his words would convey his emotions and intentions clearly.