CONTRACT & AGREEMENT TEMPLATES

« These in-character contract templates are designed to formalize RP agreements, trades, and pacts. Use them as-is or adapt them to your guild, phase, or personal setting. »


Mercenary Contract

Mercenary Agreement Let it be known on this day, [Date], that [Mercenary Name] enters into paid martial service under the authority of [Employer Name], for the task of [Mission or Assignment]. Duration of service: [X days/weeks/until task completion] Payment: [Amount of silver/gold] per day or [Flat fee upon completion] Bonus: [Any hazard or performance-based pay] Terms: - The mercenary shall follow reasonable commands. - Dereliction, treachery, or theft will void this contract and invoke punishment. - Injury or death sustained during duty absolves the employer of liability. Signed, [Employer Signature] [Mercenary Signature]

Apprenticeship Oath

Apprenticeship Pact On this date, [Date], [Master Name] agrees to take [Apprentice Name] into apprenticeship for the art of [Profession or Discipline]. Duration: Until the apprentice is deemed competent or until [agreed milestone]. Duties: - Apprentice will serve with diligence and discretion. - Master will provide instruction, housing, and meals. Termination: - Either party may dissolve this agreement by written notice. - Breach of conduct may result in expulsion. Signed under witness, [Master Signature] [Apprentice Signature]

Noble Retainer Agreement

Formal Vassal Oath On the authority of House [House Name], [Retainer Name] enters sworn service under [Lord/Lady Name]. Position: [Guard, Scribe, Advisor, etc.] Payment: [Weekly/Monthly wage or upkeep] Lodging: Provided within estate grounds. Expectations: - Absolute discretion and loyalty. - Uphold the reputation and security of House [Name]. - Obey lawful orders. This oath is binding until formally released. Signed and sealed, [Noble Signature] [Retainer Signature]

Trade / Delivery Contract

Trade & Delivery Agreement [Seller Name] agrees to deliver [Goods/Items] to [Buyer Name] at [Location] by [Date]. Price: [Agreed sum in silver/gold] Failure to deliver shall result in a penalty of [X%] refund or forfeiture. Both parties agree to act in good faith and uphold the terms as stated. Signed, [Seller Signature] [Buyer Signature]

Bounty Writ

Official Bounty Writ Issued by: [Authority / Guild / Town Name] Target: [Name or Description] Crime: [Murder, Theft, Treason, etc.] Reward: [X silver/gold] upon capture or confirmed kill Conditions: - Proof required: [Item, witness, body] - Dead or alive [specify preference] This writ is valid until revoked. Signed, [Issuer Signature] [Date]

Magical Binding Pact

Arcane Covenant By ink and intent, [Party One] and [Party Two] enter an arcane pact. Terms: - [Describe magical service or exchange] - Duration: [Time or condition of end] - Consequences for breaking the pact: [Curse, backlash, retribution clause] Witnessed under full moon / specified arcane seal. [Signatures – both parties] [Mage or Ritualist Seal]

Oath of Silence / Secrecy

Oath of Silence By this writ, [Oathgiver Name] swears to preserve the secrecy of [Subject / Knowledge] on pain of consequence. Duration: Eternal or until released Breach of this oath permits: - [Punishment – banishment, magical sealing, curse] - Loss of position or standing Signed in the presence of [Witness or Authority]. [Oathgiver Signature] [Witness Signature]