#lantern oaths

[shadowhunters4life-me-blog]

Lantern oaths. What’s your favorite?

I added the different version of the red lantern one that Razer says. I didn’t add Aya’s cause hers didn’t actually work :(

Sorry I also didn’t add the black or white lantern oath. Maybe I’ll do a separate post for those.

And here’s the English version (or a version so to speak) of the indigo lantern oath.

I think my favorites are the red and green lantern oaths. :D

[strawberrytalia]

i’m always so fascinated by the dual natures of every lantern corps. i know a lot of GL fans rightfully don’t like the entity concept (and i hate parts of it myself for sure), but the exploration of emotions in their most primal states is something i just find so interesting. like despite writers depicting them as good or bad, i like that they’re technically all neutral because there is no moral application to emotions, the main reason it is in the comics is because it’s the most emotionally charged people to ever exist all fighting. like rage and love go so hand in hand, and one can argue that rage is born from love. a love for justice, a love for oneself, a love for people suffering (Atrocitus). you feel anger because it’s a secondhand emotion, it comes from pain of not being seen or understood or being failed or losing what’s dear to you. when their hearts are replaced by their rings which need constant anger to function, and that’s just the epitome of how sometimes anger is ALL you have, the only thing you allow yourself to feel if you want to survive. likewise, hope is so interesting to me. the way that blue lanterns will literally die if they lose hope, like it’s just a double edged sword that beautifully represents what hope actually is in real life. and the indigo tribe is one of the most obvious applications of neutrality given that they indoctrinate “bad people” like a cult and i really love that too. compassion means nothing if it’s forced or fake, it’s not kindness it’s being nice. and lastly the sinestro corps… arguably the only corps that’s shown fully antagonistic given that instilling fear is a self-serving action. and given what we know about bleez’s backstory, they commit a lot of crimes in the name of fear. but fear conversely is a survival tactic, it is the caution that keeps you alive, it’s not a bad thing to feel, and i think jessica’s arc really illustrates that. fear is something to move on from, but like all the others, it has its own merit.

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[snikt111]

the way 5e paladin’s oath of watchers is perfect for green lanterns

the sinestro corps are like? oath of conquest, im thinking. if the corps member was part of a different corps originally, then they were an oathbreaker, and THEN oath of conquest

i could see sinestro being a monk paladin multiclasser.

kyle is 100% a college of creation bard + oath of watchers paladin multiclass

hal is a oath of watchers paladin who went oathbreaker, and then retook his oath

[evilhorse]

The Green Lantern oath

(Green Lantern #173)

[it-happened-one-fic]

A Lover's Oath - Xiao

Author Notes: This one was largely inspired by the song "Lover's Oath" from the Genshin Impact OST and some of Xiao's voice lines which I used within the fic itself. Fun fact: The only place within Genshin Impact that plays "Lover's Oath" that I know of is when you meet Xiao. As usual the reader is gender-neutral.

Type: Fluff/romance implied/perhaps a dash of angst because its Xiao

Word count: 869

“If you awake to a knife at your throat, if monsters dig their claws into you, if death comes knocking at your door, call out my name. Adeptus Xiao. I will be here when you call.” 

They were words I would never forget. A solemn oath that was sure to catch one’s attention and stay in your memory for a lifetime. Perhaps that was why meeting Xiao was a memory that would last for longer than eternity. 

What’s more is that he upheld his promise. A promise that would be impossible for anyone else to keep. If I called for him he was sure to appear in the blink of an eye.

I looked out across the view of Liyue from Wangshu Inn, bathed in the light of the setting sun like it had been that day. That day when I’d first met the ancient being that sat next to me, gazing out across the same landscape that I looked at. The same landscape that he watched over in silent, solitary guardianship. My eyes flicked over to him as shared memories danced through my thoughts.

“I'm willing to protect you. But don't think about getting close, and stay out of my way, or all that awaits you is regret.” 

Such bitter words. But they were why I knew better than to voice my thoughts and affections for him. Xiao’s walls could come up frighteningly fast as he withdrew. Because he was always trying to protect me from himself in the same way he protected me from everything else.

Telling him that he reminded me of my very own guardian angel would only be met with a cold scoff. He more likely thought of himself as a demon trying to atone for the sins that haunted him. Sins he could never atone for even though it was an unjust burden.

And then he would tell me what he always did, “If a day comes where even you are taken by the darkness, it will be up to me. So do not fall prey to the darkness. I have no mercy.

Though perhaps you can stand your ground alone.”

He always looked away just as he finished, not able to meet my eyes when he admitted that I was capable of standing on my own two feet. It always made me wonder if he was afraid of being alone. He’d been alone for so long… And though I wasn’t always around, I liked to think that I eased his loneliness.

Even if he only wanted me to view him as a weapon…. After all that was what his promise was. One that he reminded me of every time I went away to handle a commission or explore some new area.

“I deal in death. If you cannot bring yourself to kill — speak my name.” 

The meaning behind his words was all too obvious and one that pained me whenever I remembered them.

Don’t forget me. And remember that I will always come when you call. Don’t sully your hands when mine are already too stained to ever be cleansed.

It was almost like a plea for help and swift refusal of assistance all at once. Don’t get too close or you’ll get hurt. These are my burdens, not yours. 

 I was accustomed to such thoughts myself, but thinking of him feeling that way…. Well, it was upsetting to say the least. After all, I had learned to accept help. I’d been forced to. Being an adventurer wasn’t always easy. Especially with the Abyss order constantly lurking around every corner.

I looked over at Xiao once more, studying his profile that was shadowed in the dusk of the day’s slow death. Would he ever learn to accept other’s help?

He met my gaze, a solemn look on his face as we silently looked towards each other. Understanding the other’s thoughts without saying anything. It was there, in his golden eyes. The quiet request for me to withdraw. To distance myself from his cursed self. 

I didn’t get to refuse his silent request though as he sighed and began to speak, possibly more to himself than to me, “It's too late. The connection between us is too strong. Even if you wanted to, it's too late to sever it.” 

He paused, his eyebrows arching at my speedy headshake, “Hm? You've never thought to sever it?” I smiled at his correct assumption but that just seemed to exhaust him more as he sighed, a sound of long suffering.

“This eternal dance of demon subjugation... My fight goes on. But I would like to know more about you.” His eyes flicked around, looking at me one second and looking away the next. Almost like he really didn’t know where to look.

I felt my smile widening as I reached out and took his hand, “So you’ll come with me to the lantern festival this year?”

He looked down at our tentatively interlocked hands and flipped his palm over, returning my grip with a gentle squeeze as the faintest of smiles spread across his face. “As If I could refuse. All you need to do is call and I’ll come…. Even if it is something inconsequential.”

[halsthighhighboots]

How many different green lantern oaths have there been?

[fatherofchaos]

In brightest day, in whitest snow

Ohio bruhs will feel me, yo

My ring is fire, most lit it is

Behold my sigma, green skibity rizz

[skylarmoon71]

HR Wells (Flash) Chapter 19- Final

Getting back to your apartment that night, you have a lot to think about. You cast your gaze to HR.

“Are you getting the hang of it?”

You’ve just stepped inside. HR has slipped on the ring, but he still looks like he’s trying to figure it out.

“I haven’t been able to materialize a suit.” You giggle.

“You’ll get there. It takes time.”

Yours came from the need to protect. When the time was right, so would HR’s.

“HR, thank you.”

He stops his little survey on the ring, now focused on you.

“If I’m being honest, the last thing I wanted to do is run off to fight in some war. Before I met you I guess I got used to being alone. The pain I carried with me after Eobard hurt us..it consumed me. I made sure to keep myself separated. Even when I was a part of Team Flash, I wasn’t. Not really. Then you came and..everything changed. I guess I just wanted to have this happiness for as long as I could. Even if it meant that there was a chance I wouldn’t come back.”

His eyes hold so much pain just at the mention.

“If I were to lose you I..that would break me. I know that for you it’s exactly the same. Selfishly I wanted to be the one giving a sacrifice, rather than losing it this time around.”

“Nothing is going to happen to you.”

There’s not a speck of doubt in his words.

“To either of us. We’ll stop this war and come back stronger than ever. I believe that.” He takes your hand, leaving a kiss on your knuckles. You smile.

“So do I.”

HR looks a bit more reassured.

There’s no guarantee what the future is going to hold. But you know as long as you have HR, then it would be much easier to handle.

You’re fortunate.

The next morning is nothing but goodbyes.

Team Flash is situated in the cortex, and Cisco has already opened the portal. Your suit is shining in the room.

“I can’t believe you’re leaving us. I’m used to you taking trips. But this time feels like goodbye.” Barry says. You can only offer a smile.

“I’m going to be back as soon as I can, and I won’t be alone.” You look over at HR who’s standing right by your side. Harry takes a step forward.

“Please come back safely.”

When you both first met, it was a little messy for obvious reasons. His personality was hard to get used to sometimes. But the both of you had gotten close. All of the people that stood here, they were your family.

“I’ll do my best.”

He pulls you into a hug, and you do your best not to let the tears flow.

“I love you (Y/N).”He says.

The words are like the breaking point, and you squeeze him tighter.

“I love you too Harry. I love all of you so much.”

It’s never been easy. Bouncing back from Eobard’s betrayal. But his wounds had left a lot of room for you to grow. To love. When you pull back, Harry wipes your cheeks with a smile, leaving a kiss on your forehead. Of course the rest of Team Flash can’t resist.

“Group hug!!”

HR yells.

Everyone laughs, joining in.

It’s incredible how far you’ve come.

When you pull back, you take HR’s hand and you both step towards the breech.

“Until next time.” HR salutes.

Barry and the others wave. Cisco is wagging his lollipop. Harry adjusts his glasses and both Caitlin and Iris are wiping at their eyes. You give HR one last look as you both step inside.

You aren’t sure what’s waiting for you on the other side.

But, you have someone explore this new adventure.

That’s all you need.

[ufonaut]

I’ve had enough o’ you people! This man dies, I might burn down this whole town m’self!

Henry Lee Jordan, an ancestor of Hal Jordan, and Abin Sur in Legends of the DC Universe (1998) #21

(Steven Grant, Mike Zeck)

[katmaatui]

there's something about hal's last words being his green lantern oath

[comicsiswild]

Batman: Fortress (2022) #4

[covertblizzard]

I reject this notion that they suddenly decided to input towards the end where he suddenly cares about the oath and the words actually, one of my favourite touch was that it isn’t the oath that drives or ground him and I’m sticking to that actually

[comicavalcade]

In Brightest Day

Fun Comic Book Trivia! The first use of the "Brightest Day" Green Lantern oath currently associated with Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps was actually in Green Lantern #9, 1943, used by Alan Scott in a wonderfully dramatic scene.

He would go on to use it for the rest of the Golden Age; the idea that Alan never used it was a retcon put in place in the Silver Age.

((panels from Green Lantern #s 10,11,20,21,30,31,37,&38, published 1943-1949)) Also note, everyone thinks of Alan Scott's Lantern as tall and skinny, which is how it originally appeared. However, as you can see above by the end of the Golden Age they were already drawing it as short and round, like the later Green Lantern Corps lanterns. So both the oath AND the design of the lantern/power battery were reused from the Golden Age status quo.

[cookieofearthbread]

If you were a deity, what would you be the god of?

Agriculture and the home generous and nurturing,

You represent and protect the home and family. Those who pray to you are often blessed with calm and happy lives and a bountiful harvest. Celebrations and festivals are held every fall in your honor and a candle burns for you through the winter, hoping no one goes hungry during the harsher months.

Weather and calamity

Tempestuous and fearsome. Your moods are hard to read and you strike on a whim. Not a soul can avoid you as disasters strike across the land. You have your own standards for what makes sense and what you value, and if anyone dares challenge you there will be nowhere for them to run.

Balance and revenge

Another seemingly intimidating figure. Some only know you for revenge and fear you. However, you’re fair and provide justice and balance to your worshippers. You are regarded as the judge, jury, and executioner and no one can escape.

Desire and sexuality

You’re mysterious and alluring. When lovers seek a magnetic connection, they pray to you. You’re particularly associated with eros, erotic love, and mania, obsessive love. You exude intense magnetism and your voice is like a siren call, luring anyone and everyone you desire.

[evilhorse]

In an Elseworlds story, even Oliver can be a Green Lantern.