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[@Invader Len] But the magical contract lasts a year and a day, so wouldn't they be essentially powerless?
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The contract does, yes. However, in cases like this, the sacramentum can be dissolved and a new one take its place. So if there were characters A and B and A was expelled, the sacramentum between B and A would be dissolved, and B would have a new sacramentum made with C. Once that new bond is made, B and C now rely on each other for power, instead of A and B.

In the cases where a pair has irreconcilable differences, the sacramentum can also be dissolved and a new pair made. However, this is extremely rare, and only done as a last resort.

I hope this has made more sense. If not, I can always try to clarify again. We’ve made this plan in case people drop out of the RP and leave others without a partner, so it’s not something we haven’t forseen. Players will not be penalized in terms of points or progress if their partner drops, and we will make arrangements for them until a new person fills the slot. For this reason, the Int Chk will always be open and accepting of new people after we launch. :)