“The right vow for the right need.”

The Council keeps the registry of vowed Questors and matches requests to the right person. It verifies vows, tracks signs, and ensures that work tied to a vow serves the public good. Settlements value their speed and standards. Critics call them meddlesome when a match cuts across local politics.

History

The Council formed after the Return to prevent fraud by false vow makers and to protect settlements that hired the wrong help. Early registrars compared records, set common terms for vows and signs, and created a traveling circuit to reach distant towns. The registry is public to read, and joining requires a witnessed vow and a short record of service.

Structure

Registry clerks, mediators, and matchmakers. Panels review misconduct and disputes.

Values

Service. Clarity. Accountability.