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Patricia Reding
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Oathtaker
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
Time Redeemed
Among the faith-related lessons I've learned over the years, is how God can redeem the things lost to us and how He is likely to do so when we lose things in our service to Him. So, if we spend time or money on a cause for Him, often we find it returned to us in another fashion. Another faith-related lesson I've learned is about how, when we give to or for others, that giving will later come back--often multiplied. These are the concepts behind the "rules" of the Oathtakers. With an oath to protect one of Ehyeh's chosen--usually taken when an Oathtaker is quite young--that Oathtaker loses the ability to commit to another for so long as his charge lives. In exchange, he does not physically age. Consequently, after the death of his charge, the Oathtaker can begin life anew. He or she can marry and have a family. Imagine doing something in your young years--at perhaps 20 or so--and then not physically aging for what could be decades. Imagine having a body that is quick and strong and agile with a mind that has grown in wisdom and experience. Imagine how different your later relationships might be. Is this a deal you might make?
Book Excerpt
Oathtaker
They headed to sanctuary. Francis and Patrick led Sherman, Cheryl, and Spot, a horse Ted provided for Nina, so named because of a single white patch on its forehead.
As they walked and visited, the day came alive. People scurried past, children laughed and ran, buggies clattered, roosters crowed, and dogs barked. Several townspeople greeted them. It was clear by their smiles and waves that Ted and Faith were neighborhood favorites.
“Faith here,” Ted said, putting an arm around her, “was quite the Oathtaker back in the day, and is a great healer. People come from all around to see her when they need things. I bet she’s birthed—what, Faith, about a hundred babies?” He pulled her closer and smiled at her.
“I suppose that’s about right. With Polesk having swelled so terrifically in size in the last years, and now with the mission home up and running, my skills are called upon fairly frequently.”
“How long since you—” Mara began.
“Were an active Oathtaker?” Faith completed the question. “My charge died of natural causes about forty years ago. Shortly after that I met my husband and had my family and now— Well, just think, now I have grandchildren!”
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