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	[[Storyline\|Circa 1899]], the first [[Maelstrom]] happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth. Around this time, Lady Geist was an old lady stuck in a nursing home, dreaming of her glorious past. At this moment, Oathkeeper revealed himself to Geist with a proposition: he could restore her youth; all she had to do was drain the essence of the living to sustain herself.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}'s background</ref>		[[Storyline\|Circa 1899]], the first [[Maelstrom]] happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth. Around this time, Lady Geist was an old lady stuck in a nursing home, dreaming of her glorious past. At this moment, Oathkeeper revealed himself to Geist with a proposition: he could restore her youth; all she had to do was drain the essence of the living to sustain herself.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}'s background</ref>

	Understanding that Oathkeeper likely couldn't be trusted, Lady Geist had a ward built to bind Oathkeeper to her arm shortly after their deal was made. The purpose of the ward was to limit Oathkeeper's influence over Geist, keeping him under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the bargain," Oathkeeper promised to make Geist suffer if he ever broke free.<ref name=":1">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#3c - A New Deal\|Chapter 3c]]</ref> Since that day, Oathkeeper has been ~~binded~~ to Geist for roughly 50 years.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#Chapter 1: The Oathkeeper Problem\|Chapter 1]] - [[Johann Geist (Jr.)\|Johann Jr.]]: ''"How long have you had Oathkeeper trapped in your arm? Thirty years?" -'' {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Closer to f... 50."''</ref> However, the ward has started to weaken, and it won't be long until he successfully breaks the ward and is released from his prison.<ref name=":0" />		Understanding that Oathkeeper likely couldn't be trusted, Lady Geist had a ward built to bind Oathkeeper to her arm shortly after their deal was made. The purpose of the ward was to limit Oathkeeper's influence over Geist, keeping him under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the bargain," Oathkeeper promised to make Geist suffer if he ever broke free.<ref name=":1">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#3c - A New Deal\|Chapter 3c]]</ref> Since that day, Oathkeeper has been bound to Geist for roughly 50 years.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#Chapter 1: The Oathkeeper Problem\|Chapter 1]] - [[Johann Geist (Jr.)\|Johann Jr.]]: ''"How long have you had Oathkeeper trapped in your arm? Thirty years?" -'' {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Closer to f... 50."''</ref> However, the ward has started to weaken, and it won't be long until he successfully breaks the ward and is released from his prison.<ref name=":0" />

	Lady Geist's visual novel, ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', tells of Lady Geist's story to prevent Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her. This is also Lady Geist's motivation for participating in the ritual.<ref>{{PageRef\|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Patrons\|voice line]] (Lady Geist start): ''"Time is running out, Lady Geist. Summon the Hidden King before Oathkeeper breaks free."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Pre-Game\|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"Soon I'll be free of you, Oathkeeper."''</ref>		Lady Geist's visual novel, ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', tells of Lady Geist's story to prevent Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her. This is also Lady Geist's motivation for participating in the ritual.<ref>{{PageRef\|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Patrons\|voice line]] (Lady Geist start): ''"Time is running out, Lady Geist. Summon the Hidden King before Oathkeeper breaks free."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Pre-Game\|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"Soon I'll be free of you, Oathkeeper."''</ref>

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	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	[[Storyline\|Circa 1899]], the first [[Maelstrom]] happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth. Around this time, Lady Geist was an old lady stuck in a nursing home, dreaming of her glorious past. At this moment, Oathkeeper revealed himself to Geist with a proposition: he could restore her youth; all she had to do was drain the essence of the living to sustain herself.		[[Storyline\|Circa 1899]], the first [[Maelstrom]] happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth. Around this time, Lady Geist was an old lady stuck in a nursing home, dreaming of her glorious past. At this moment, Oathkeeper revealed himself to Geist with a proposition: he could restore her youth; all she had to do was drain the essence of the living to sustain herself.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}'s background</ref>

	Understanding that Oathkeeper likely couldn't be trusted, Lady Geist had a ward built to bind Oathkeeper to her arm shortly after their deal was made. The purpose of the ward was to limit Oathkeeper's influence over Geist, keeping him under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the ~~deal~~," Oathkeeper promised to make Geist suffer if he ever broke free. Since that day, Oathkeeper has been binded to Geist for roughly 50 years.		Understanding that Oathkeeper likely couldn't be trusted, Lady Geist had a ward built to bind Oathkeeper to her arm shortly after their deal was made. The purpose of the ward was to limit Oathkeeper's influence over Geist, keeping him under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the bargain," Oathkeeper promised to make Geist suffer if he ever broke free.<ref name=":1">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#3c - A New Deal\|Chapter 3c]]</ref> Since that day, Oathkeeper has been binded to Geist for roughly 50 years.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#Chapter 1: The Oathkeeper Problem\|Chapter 1]] - [[Johann Geist (Jr.)\|Johann Jr.]]: ''"How long have you had Oathkeeper trapped in your arm? Thirty years?" -'' {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Closer to f... 50."''</ref> However, the ward has started to weaken, and it won't be long until he successfully breaks the ward and is released from his prison.<ref name=":0" />

	~~The ward binding Oathkeeper was originally constructed by~~ Lady Geist's ~~son~~, [[~~Walter Geist~~]]~~. The resposibilities~~ of ~~maintaining and upgrading the ward after Walter~~'s ~~death fell~~ to ~~his son, [[Johann Geist Jr.\|Johann Geist Jr]]. Aside from keeping Oathkeeper under control, the ward also prevents~~ Oathkeeper from ~~interacting with the world outside his prison,~~ and ~~only Lady Geist can hear him speak~~. Lady Geist ~~can choose when she wants Oathkeeper to see or listen to~~ the ~~outside world~~.<ref>~~[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]~~ - [[~~The Binding of Oathkeeper~~/~~Transcription~~#~~4b - Revelation~~\|~~Chapter 4b~~]] - {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"~~Oathkeeper is oblivious to the world outside his prison.~~ I'~~m supposed to~~ be ~~able to choose when he sees~~, ~~w-when he speaks, and - and even then, only I can hear him~~."''</ref>		Lady Geist's visual novel, ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', tells of Lady Geist's story to prevent Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her. This is also Lady Geist's motivation for participating in the ritual.<ref>{{PageRef\|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Patrons\|voice line]] (Lady Geist start): ''"Time is running out, Lady Geist. Summon the Hidden King before Oathkeeper breaks free."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Pre-Game\|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"Soon I'll be free of you, Oathkeeper."''</ref>

	{{PageRef\|name=~~Drifter~~}} ~~knows Oathkeeper~~, ~~claiming~~ to go "~~way back" with him~~. ~~With Abrams~~' ~~ancient Tome being used~~ to ~~summon~~ Oathkeeper to ~~Earth in the first place, it's implied that~~ Oathkeeper ~~existed on Earth long before~~ the ~~First Maelstrom.~~		Oathkeeper's power comes from him feeding on life. The more youthful and "quality" the life is, the longer Oathkeeper is satiated.<ref name=":1" /> If he is starved, his power drains, which causes Lady Geist to return to her old age. Apparently, Oathkeeper's hunger has become harder to satiate, as a year ago Geist could kill one vagrant to stay youthful throughout Summer,<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#3b - Hunger Strike\|Chapter 3b]] - Oathkeeper: ''"My power-" -'' {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Is weakening. You think I haven't noticed? Last year, I could kill a vagrant and enjoy the rest of swimsuit season. Now the same hobo would barely last me a drive to The Hamptons."''</ref> yet in the present day killing three vagrants would only satiate Oathkeeper for 2 months.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#4e - Paying off the Tab\|Chapter 4e]] </ref> It's possible for Oathkeeper to be transferred from Lady Geist to a different host, as seen in The Binding of Oathkeeper where Lady Geist pawns off Oathkeeper to [[Maximilian Fairfax]].<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription\|The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5c - Deal with the Devil\|Chapter 5c]]</ref>

	Oathkeeper ~~has been bound~~ by a ward on Geist'~~s arm~~, but the ward is ~~nearing~~ the ~~point~~ at ~~which~~ it can ~~no longer contain Oathkeeper~~.		The ward binding Oathkeeper was originally constructed by Lady Geist's son, [[Walter Geist]], who did extensive research into Oathkeeper.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#2b - Understanding Oathkeeper\|Chapter 2b]]</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite\|hero1=Lady Geist\|hero2=Grey Talon\|number=1}}</ref> The resposibilities of maintaining and upgrading the ward after Walter's death fell to his son, [[Johann Geist Jr.\|Johann Geist Jr]], who last upgraded the ward 5 years ago.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#Chapter 1: The Oathkeeper Problem\|Chapter 1]] - Johann Jr.: ''"The lock is still intact, but... the ward is getting weaker." -'' {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"You reapplied the ward 5 years ago!"''</ref> According to Lady Geist, the ward acts like a puzzle box that Oathkeeper would be compelled to open, which diverts his attention away from making demands of Geist.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#Chapter 1: The Oathkeeper Problem\|Chapter 1]] - {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Your father described it as a puzzle box that Oathkeeper would be compelled to open... and that the more focus and energy he exerts unraveling the ward the less he has to make demands of me."''</ref> The reason why the ward is failing is because Oathkeeper "got better at multitasking". It isn't possible for Johann Jr. to make a better ward.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#Chapter 1: The Oathkeeper Problem\|Chapter 1]] - [[Johann Geist Jr.\|Johann Jr.]]: ''"Well, after 50 years, it looks like Oathkeeper got better at multitasking." -'' {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"So build a better ward!" -'' [[Johann Geist Jr.\|Johann Jr.]]: ''"I can't."''</ref>

	Lady Geist~~'s visual novel, ''~~[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', ~~tells of~~ Lady Geist~~'s story to prevent~~ Oathkeeper ~~from breaking free and killing her~~.		Aside from keeping Oathkeeper under control, the ward also prevents Oathkeeper from interacting with the world outside his prison. Lady Geist can choose when she wants Oathkeeper to see or listen to the outside world.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#4b - Revelation\|Chapter 4b]] - {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Oathkeeper is oblivious to the world outside his prison. I'm supposed to be able to choose when he sees, w-when he speaks, and - and even then, only I can hear him."''</ref> Only Lady Geist can hear Oathkeeper speak, with the main exception of {{PageRef\|name=Graves}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite\|hero1=Lady Geist\|hero2=Graves\|number=3}}</ref>

	Oathkeeper ~~seems to originate~~ from a ~~ripped page in~~ the tome ~~that~~ {{HeroIcon\|Abrams\|l1=Detective Abrams}} carries.		Oathkeeper originated from a different realm, coming to Earth after being conjured by the tome {{HeroIcon\|Abrams\|l1=Detective Abrams}} carries.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5b - The Binding of Two\|Chapter 5b]] - {{PageRef\|name=Abrams}}: ''"What is the connection between the tome I carry and the spirit in Lady Geist's arm?" -'' {{PageRef\|name=Patron}}: ''"Long ago, the Tome was used to conjure Oathkeeper."''</ref> While it's unknown when Oathkeeper was summoned, he is old friends with {{PageRef\|name=Drifter}} and apparently goes "way back" with him,<ref>[[Lady Geist/Quotes#Conversations\|Lady Geist and Drifter conversations]]</ref> implying that Oathkeeper was on Earth before the First Maelstrom.

	~~It is possible for~~ Oathkeeper ~~to be transferred to another person, this is shown in the novel where one of the options is giving him to [[Maximilian Fairfax]]. He~~ is described as a "parasite" ~~and can~~'~~t survive for long without~~ a host.		Oathkeeper is described as a "parasite" who needs a host to survive.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription\|Chapter 5f]] - {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Parasites like you need a host... and when the ward fails, you'll find no ground to run to."''</ref>

	~~Lady Geist~~ is ~~performing the ritual~~ in ~~order to ask [[Patron\|~~the ~~Patron]] for a solution to Oathkeeper~~.		== Trivia ==

			* Oathkeeper is voiced by Matthew Mercer in the visual novel.

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	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
			[[Storyline\|Circa 1899]], the first [[Maelstrom]] happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth. Around this time, Lady Geist was an old lady stuck in a nursing home, dreaming of her glorious past. At this moment, Oathkeeper revealed himself to Geist with a proposition: he could restore her youth; all she had to do was drain the essence of the living to sustain herself.

			Understanding that Oathkeeper likely couldn't be trusted, Lady Geist had a ward built to bind Oathkeeper to her arm shortly after their deal was made. The purpose of the ward was to limit Oathkeeper's influence over Geist, keeping him under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the deal," Oathkeeper promised to make Geist suffer if he ever broke free. Since that day, Oathkeeper has been binded to Geist for roughly 50 years.

			The ward binding Oathkeeper was originally constructed by Lady Geist's son, [[Walter Geist]]. The resposibilities of maintaining and upgrading the ward after Walter's death fell to his son, [[Johann Geist Jr.\|Johann Geist Jr]]. Aside from keeping Oathkeeper under control, the ward also prevents Oathkeeper from interacting with the world outside his prison, and only Lady Geist can hear him speak. Lady Geist can choose when she wants Oathkeeper to see or listen to the outside world.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#4b - Revelation\|Chapter 4b]] - {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Oathkeeper is oblivious to the world outside his prison. I'm supposed to be able to choose when he sees, w-when he speaks, and - and even then, only I can hear him."''</ref>

			{{PageRef\|name=Drifter}} knows Oathkeeper, claiming to go "way back" with him. With Abrams' ancient Tome being used to summon Oathkeeper to Earth in the first place, it's implied that Oathkeeper existed on Earth long before the First Maelstrom.

	Oathkeeper has been bound by a ward on Geist's arm, but the ward is nearing the point at which it can no longer contain Oathkeeper.		Oathkeeper has been bound by a ward on Geist's arm, but the ward is nearing the point at which it can no longer contain Oathkeeper.

			Lady Geist's visual novel, ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', tells of Lady Geist's story to prevent Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her.

	Oathkeeper seems to originate from a ripped page in the tome that {{HeroIcon\|Abrams\|l1=Detective Abrams}} carries.		Oathkeeper seems to originate from a ripped page in the tome that {{HeroIcon\|Abrams\|l1=Detective Abrams}} carries.

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	[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].\|295x295px]]{{Quotation\|Johann Geist Jr.\|Oathkeeper wasn't named ironically; that thing is like the Patron Saint of [[wikipedia:Deal_with_the_Devil\|Faustian Bargains]].}}		[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].\|295x295px]]{{Quotation\|Johann Geist Jr.\|Oathkeeper wasn't named ironically; that thing is like the Patron Saint of [[wikipedia:Deal_with_the_Devil\|Faustian Bargains]].}}
	'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force of others.		'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in {{HeroIcon\|Lady Geist}}'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force of others.

	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	Oathkeeper has been bound by a ward on Geist's arm, but the ward is nearing the point at which it can no longer contain Oathkeeper.		Oathkeeper has been bound by a ward on Geist's arm, but the ward is nearing the point at which it can no longer contain Oathkeeper.

	Oathkeeper seems to originate from a ripped page in the tome that [[Abrams\|Detective Abrams]] carries.		Oathkeeper seems to originate from a ripped page in the tome that {{HeroIcon\|Abrams\|l1=Detective Abrams}} carries.

	It is possible for Oathkeeper to be transferred to another person, this is shown in the novel where one of the options is giving him to [[Maximilian Fairfax]]. He is described as a "parasite" and can't survive for long without a host.		It is possible for Oathkeeper to be transferred to another person, this is shown in the novel where one of the options is giving him to [[Maximilian Fairfax]]. He is described as a "parasite" and can't survive for long without a host.

	[[Lady Geist]] is performing the ritual in order to ask [[Patron\|the Patron]] for a solution to Oathkeeper.		Lady Geist is performing the ritual in order to ask [[Patron\|the Patron]] for a solution to Oathkeeper.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].\|295x295px]]{{Quotation\|Johann Geist Jr.\|Oathkeeper wasn't named ironically; that thing is like the Patron Saint of [[wikipedia:Deal_with_the_Devil\|Faustian Bargains]].}}		[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].\|295x295px]]{{Quotation\|Johann Geist Jr.\|Oathkeeper wasn't named ironically; that thing is like the Patron Saint of [[wikipedia:Deal_with_the_Devil\|Faustian Bargains]].}}
	'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force on others.		'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force of others.

	== Summary ==		== Summary ==

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	[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].]]{{Quotation\|Johann Geist Jr.\|Oathkeeper wasn't named ironically; that thing is like the Patron Saint of [[wikipedia:Deal_with_the_Devil\|Faustian Bargains]].}}		[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].\|295x295px]]{{Quotation\|Johann Geist Jr.\|Oathkeeper wasn't named ironically; that thing is like the Patron Saint of [[wikipedia:Deal_with_the_Devil\|Faustian Bargains]].}}
	'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force on others.		'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force on others.

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	[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].]]{{Quotation\|Johann Geist Jr.\|Oathkeeper wasn't named ironically; that thing is like the Patron Saint of [~~https~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Deal_with_the_Devil~~\|~~ Faustian Bargains].}}		[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].]]{{Quotation\|Johann Geist Jr.\|Oathkeeper wasn't named ironically; that thing is like the Patron Saint of [[wikipedia:Deal_with_the_Devil\|Faustian Bargains]].}}
	'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force on others.		'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force on others.

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	[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].]]		[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].]]{{Quotation\|Johann Geist Jr.\|Oathkeeper wasn't named ironically; that thing is like the Patron Saint of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deal_with_the_Devil\| Faustian Bargains].}}
	'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force on others.		'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force on others.

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	[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].]]		[[File:Oathkeeper.png\|thumb\|Oathkeeper's true form in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper\|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].]]
	Oathkeeper is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force on others. It has been bound by a ward on ~~her~~ arm, but the ward is nearing the point at which it can no longer contain Oathkeeper.		'''Oathkeeper''' is a spirit residing in [[Lady Geist]]'s arm that provides her with power and a youthful appearance in return for feeding on the life force on others.

			== Summary ==
			Oathkeeper has been bound by a ward on Geist's arm, but the ward is nearing the point at which it can no longer contain Oathkeeper.

	Oathkeeper seems to originate from a ripped page in the tome that [[Abrams\|Detective Abrams]] carries.		Oathkeeper seems to originate from a ripped page in the tome that [[Abrams\|Detective Abrams]] carries.

	It is possible for Oathkeeper to be transferred to another person, this is shown in the novel where one of the options is giving him to [[Maximilian Fairfax]].		It is possible for Oathkeeper to be transferred to another person, this is shown in the novel where one of the options is giving him to [[Maximilian Fairfax]]. He is described as a "parasite" and can't survive for long without a host.

	[[Lady Geist]] is performing the ritual in order to ask [[Patron\|~~The~~ Patron]] for a solution to Oathkeeper.		[[Lady Geist]] is performing the ritual in order to ask [[Patron\|the Patron]] for a solution to Oathkeeper.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	[[Storyline\|Circa 1899]], the first [[Maelstrom]] happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth. Around this time, Lady Geist was an old lady stuck in a nursing home, dreaming of her glorious past. At this moment, Oathkeeper revealed himself to Geist with a proposition: he could restore her youth; all she had to do was drain the essence of the living to sustain herself.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}'s background</ref>		[[Storyline\|Circa 1899]], the first [[Maelstrom]] happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth. Around this time, Lady Geist was an old lady stuck in a nursing home, dreaming of her glorious past. At this moment, Oathkeeper revealed himself to Geist with a proposition: he could restore her youth; all she had to do was drain the essence of the living to sustain herself.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}'s background</ref>

	Understanding that Oathkeeper likely couldn't be trusted, Lady Geist had a ward built to bind Oathkeeper to her arm shortly after their deal was made. The purpose of the ward was to limit Oathkeeper's influence over Geist, keeping him under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the bargain," Oathkeeper promised to make Geist suffer if he ever broke free.<ref name=":1">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#3c - A New Deal\|Chapter 3c]]</ref> Since that day, Oathkeeper has been ~~binded~~ to Geist for roughly 50 years.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#Chapter 1: The Oathkeeper Problem\|Chapter 1]] - [[Johann Geist (Jr.)\|Johann Jr.]]: ''"How long have you had Oathkeeper trapped in your arm? Thirty years?" -'' {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Closer to f... 50."''</ref> However, the ward has started to weaken, and it won't be long until he successfully breaks the ward and is released from his prison.<ref name=":0" />		Understanding that Oathkeeper likely couldn't be trusted, Lady Geist had a ward built to bind Oathkeeper to her arm shortly after their deal was made. The purpose of the ward was to limit Oathkeeper's influence over Geist, keeping him under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the bargain," Oathkeeper promised to make Geist suffer if he ever broke free.<ref name=":1">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#3c - A New Deal\|Chapter 3c]]</ref> Since that day, Oathkeeper has been bound to Geist for roughly 50 years.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#Chapter 1: The Oathkeeper Problem\|Chapter 1]] - [[Johann Geist (Jr.)\|Johann Jr.]]: ''"How long have you had Oathkeeper trapped in your arm? Thirty years?" -'' {{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Closer to f... 50."''</ref> However, the ward has started to weaken, and it won't be long until he successfully breaks the ward and is released from his prison.<ref name=":0" />

	Lady Geist's visual novel, ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', tells of Lady Geist's story to prevent Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her. This is also Lady Geist's motivation for participating in the ritual.<ref>{{PageRef\|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Patrons\|voice line]] (Lady Geist start): ''"Time is running out, Lady Geist. Summon the Hidden King before Oathkeeper breaks free."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Pre-Game\|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"Soon I'll be free of you, Oathkeeper."''</ref>		Lady Geist's visual novel, ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', tells of Lady Geist's story to prevent Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her. This is also Lady Geist's motivation for participating in the ritual.<ref>{{PageRef\|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Patrons\|voice line]] (Lady Geist start): ''"Time is running out, Lady Geist. Summon the Hidden King before Oathkeeper breaks free."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef\|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Pre-Game\|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"Soon I'll be free of you, Oathkeeper."''</ref>