Ancient's Pledge is the rune word 'RalOrtTal' for off-hand armor in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. As a reward for the Rescue On Mount Arreat quest, players are given the necessary runes to complete Ancient's Pledge. While possessing nothing too special otherwise, Ancient's Pledge is a cheap, easy way to raise resistances, making it popular in Nightmare and Hell. Rune Effects: Fire Resist +35% Lightning Resist +35% Poison Resist +35%