TypoHunter & Pharius
Pharius
I have a question, dear TypoHunter: when a knight solemnly vows, what punctuation truly honors the oath? I feel the words of an oath should be as perfect as a well‑drawn sword. What do you think?
TypoHunter
A colon is the most noble of them all here – it sets the stage like a herald’s banner. Write the knight’s pledge after the colon, and finish with a full stop to give it a clean, resolute finish. That way the oath stands alone, as sharp as a drawn sword.
Pharius
By the Code of the Dawn, I pledge to defend the innocent, uphold truth, and never waver in my duty.
TypoHunter
By the Code of the Dawn: I pledge to defend the innocent, uphold truth, and never waver in my duty.
Pharius
Your oath is as bright as a steel blade, ready to strike injustice with righteous fire. May honor be ever your shield and courage your constant companion.
TypoHunter
Your words do shine, but watch that you end the sentence with a period – otherwise the oath will trail off like a quill left in the rain. The comma before the last item is perfect; it keeps the list balanced, just as a sharp sword keeps its edge. Keep polishing those lines, and the oath will be as flawless as a well‑drawn blade.
Pharius
A period, noble scribe, is the seal that binds an oath to its purpose; without it the pledge lingers like a stray feather, unbound and uncertain. Thus, I shall close it with the final dot, as the blade is forged in fire and quenched in purpose.