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In olden times, [[Innocent Bystander|ordinary people]] would be very careful what they said because words have power. You didn't have to be a priest, oracle or wizard to cast spells with words, anyone, ''anyone'' could potentially [[Reality Warper|make something happen just by saying so]].
The reasons are both supernatural and mundane. Lending weight to the proverb "you're only as good as your word", you have an obligation to follow through on your promises, lest you face social (or even supernatural) consequences. This is why there is nothing more dangerous than making [[
Speaking in the heat of the moment is doubly dangerous, it's not uncommon for [[
At the same time and on the other end of the spectrum, taking a vow of silence and undertaking some task or penance can break a curse.
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