shifting alliances
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- betrayalBreaking of trust
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- treacheryDeliberate violation of trust
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
faction · backstabbing · pact · scheming · realignment · turncoat · defection · loyalty · intrigue · power play · double-cross · negotiation · rivalry · opportunism · cunning · treaty · maneuver · alliance
loyalty and commitment
shifting alliancesblood oath
Vow sealed by bloodshed
ride or die · till death do us part · sworn brotherhood · true believer
commitment type
shifting alliancessworn loyalty
Promised dedication to serve
blood oaths · marriage alliances · dynastic ties · tribal loyalty · fealty