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:When [[Sköharna|Sköharna I]] was crowned he insisted that the other great chiefs swear fealty to him. In addition to the smelting of their gold circlets to make his [[Crown of Kythus|crown]] they each contributed a copper armlet to the crafting of a great cup, from which they all drank. The original royal cup has since been replaced, and a new royal cup is crafted for each subsequent monarch's coronation. The Brëathapäpysë or "Oathcup" is an important symbol of loyalty and adherence to the noble practice of vassalage and sub-infeudination.
:When [[Sköharna|Sköharna I]] was crowned he insisted that the other great chiefs swear fealty to him. In addition to the smelting of their gold circlets to make his [[Crown of Kythus|crown]] they each contributed a copper armlet to the crafting of a great cup, from which they all drank. The original royal cup has since been replaced, and a new royal cup is crafted for each subsequent monarch's coronation. The Brëathapäpysë or "Oathcup" is an important symbol of loyalty and adherence to the noble practice of vassalage and sub-infeudination.
:It is now tradition in Kythus to drink pure water from a copper cup when swearing an oath of loyalty. Most Nobles of import possess a unique copper vessel explicitly for this purpose.
:It is now tradition in Kythus to drink pure water from a copper cup when swearing an oath of loyalty. Most Nobles of import possess a unique copper vessel explicitly for this purpose.
==Appearance==
:Oathcups are always made from copper, but may incorporate additional materials in the design. Each such cup is a unique object singularly crafted explicitly for the purpose of oath swearing.


==Powers==
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==Persons==
==Persons==
:[[Sköhar]] (founding Üprewyna of Kythus)
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==Stories==
==Stories==
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==See Also==
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Latest revision as of 01:05, 10 February 2022

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Other Names
Brëathapäpysë - Oathcup (Kythus)
When Sköharna I was crowned he insisted that the other great chiefs swear fealty to him. In addition to the smelting of their gold circlets to make his crown they each contributed a copper armlet to the crafting of a great cup, from which they all drank. The original royal cup has since been replaced, and a new royal cup is crafted for each subsequent monarch's coronation. The Brëathapäpysë or "Oathcup" is an important symbol of loyalty and adherence to the noble practice of vassalage and sub-infeudination.
It is now tradition in Kythus to drink pure water from a copper cup when swearing an oath of loyalty. Most Nobles of import possess a unique copper vessel explicitly for this purpose.

Appearance

Oathcups are always made from copper, but may incorporate additional materials in the design. Each such cup is a unique object singularly crafted explicitly for the purpose of oath swearing.

Powers

Other than the symbolic importance as a act of loyalty and vassalage, these objects have no other powers.

Location

Oathcups of various designs and value, are a common inclusion in the personal treasure of any noble landholder in Kythus.

Persons

Sköharna (founding Üprewyna of Kythus)

Stories

See Also