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[size=20pt]Rules of Honor Combat[/size]
Challenge
In order to initiate the honor combat, the Challenger must provide what he feels the Challenged has done to besmirch his honor, or the honor of whomever is being defended. The Challenged has the option to turn down the honor combat, but then must publicly admit that what he has done was wrong and dishonorable. If the Challenged accepts the honor combat, he does not have to admit to anything whether he wins or loses. Both the Challenged and the Challenger then meet on neutral ground in order to discuss the terms.
Terms
Both the Challenger and the Challenged meet to discuss the terms of the combat. Both the Challenged and the Challenger choose Seconds in the discussion of these terms. A fifth person who is of a neutral party is called in as well for this discussion. The Challenged sets the first term, which both parties must agree on. The Challenger then decides the second term, which both parties must agree on. The Challenged then decides the third and final term, which both parties must agree on. If both parties cannot agree on a term, it is the responsibility of the neutral party to decide if the term is fair or unfair. If the term is decided to be unfair then another term must be decided upon. Once all terms are agreed upon both parties must decide on where and when the Honor Combat is to occur, and will then meet at the appointed time and place.
Combat
A noble of the land wherein the duel is occurring must be present to oversee the fight. No outside help may be given to either party for the duration of the combat. Observers must remain silent during the fight. Failure to observe these rules will result in the person violating them being removed from the area and charged as if they have interfered with the conduct of a noble. Once the fight has ended, the victor is announced and the matter is settled.
An honor combat must be condoned by the highest noble of the land wherein the combat is to occur.
Fleeing from combat or breaking any of the agreed upon terms will result in disqualification of the offending party, who will be named the loser by the overseeing noble.
If one of the parties breaks the laws of the land they are disqualified and to be charged for their crimes in the highest of punishments.
If the combat is interrupted, both parties will agree upon a time to reconvene and continue the combat.
- Squire Sorel D. Argentblade
Squire to Sir Cinder Draa'Velvin of Winterdark
Doctor Edward D. Walker
OOG:
Liam Neary
