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Line 1: − The '''Six Trials of Combat''' were combat rituals [[Nicholas Kerensky]] implemented during the formation of the [[Clans]] as a way of settling disputes. While not wanting to see civil war consume his new society as it had [[Pentagon Civil War|the previous one]], Nicholas also viewed warfare as part of what it meant to be human. Rather than outlaw fighting altogether he sought to limit it through regulation and thereby lessen the "collateral damage" which might normally occur during a total war. Trials were overseen by the respective [[Clan Council]] or [[Grand Council]] to ensure fair play and that all rules were followed.<ref name=CWoK>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', pp. 42–43</ref><ref name=FMCC>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 13–14</ref><ref name=FMWC>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 16–17</ref><ref name=WCS>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 18</ref> + The '''Six Trials of Combat''' were combat rituals [[Nicholas Kerensky]] implemented during the formation of the [[Clans]] as a way of settling disputes. While not wanting to see civil war consume his new society as it had [[Pentagon Civil War|the previous one]], Nicholas also viewed warfare as part of what it meant to be human. Rather than outlaw fighting altogether he sought to limit it through regulation and thereby lessen the "collateral damage" which might normally occur during a total war. Trials were overseen by the respective [[Clan Council]] or [[Grand Council]] to ensure fair play and that all rules were followed.<ref name=CWoK>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 42-43</ref><ref name=FMCC>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 13-14</ref><ref name=FMWC>''Field Manual: Warden Clan'', p. 16-17</ref><ref name=WCS>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 18</ref> In practice Trials were used in relation to members of the same [[Clan Caste System|caste]], such as a dispute between two warriors. In matters involving two different castes or two different Clans, the Clan Council or Grand Council would render judgment. Although there may appear to be a conflict of interest if a Clan Council had to resolve a dispute between a warrior and a scientist or merchant, in most cases the resulting decision was seen through the Clan viewpoint as fair and honorable to both sides.<ref name=CWoK/> In practice Trials were used in relation to members of the same [[Clan Caste System|caste]], such as a dispute between two warriors. In matters involving two different castes or two different Clans, the Clan Council or Grand Council would render judgment. Although there may appear to be a conflict of interest if a Clan Council had to resolve a dispute between a warrior and a scientist or merchant, in most cases the resulting decision was seen through the Clan viewpoint as fair and honorable to both sides.<ref name=CWoK/> − Many Trials began with a ''[[batchall]]'' as one party formally announced their challenge to another.<ref name=WCS/> Many also involved a [[Circle of Equals]] as a designated battlefield, although this was more common with Trials of a personal nature, ''i.e.'' a duel between two individuals.<ref name=FMCC/><ref name=FMWC/> While primarily martial in nature, some Trials were adapted for and adopted by members of the civilian castes as a way of settling disputes.<ref name=CWoK/> + Many Trials began with a ''[[batchall]]'' as one party formally announced their challenge to another.<ref name=WCS/> Many also involved a [[Circle of Equals]] as a designated battlefield, although this was more common with Trials of a personal nature, i.e. a duel between two individuals.<ref name=FMCC/><ref name=FMWC/> While primarily martial in nature, some Trials were adapted for and adopted by members of the civilian castes as a way of settling disputes.<ref name=CWoK/> − Officially there were six Trials of Combat, each listed below. In addition were several other rituals often associated with and known as Trials themselves: the [[Ritual of Abjuration]], the [[Rite of Absorption]], and [[Ritual of Adoption]].<ref name=CWoK/> + Officially there were six Trials of Combat, each listed below. In addition were several other rituals often associated with and known as Trials themselves: the [[Ritual of Abjuration]], the [[Rite of Absorption]], and [[Ritual of Adoption]].<ref name=CWoK/> ====Trial of Grievance==== ====Trial of Grievance==== Line 30:
Line 30: {{main|Trial of Annihilation}} {{main|Trial of Annihilation}} A Trial of Annihilation was the most extreme punishment the Clans could declare, going beyond the question of right and wrong. A Trial of Annihilation virtually guaranteed that the warrior would die and that his genes would be eliminated from the Clans' gene pool. This Trial could only be invoked by a unanimous vote of the appropriate council, and only for the most heinous crimes against Clan society. A Trial of Annihilation was the most extreme punishment the Clans could declare, going beyond the question of right and wrong. A Trial of Annihilation virtually guaranteed that the warrior would die and that his genes would be eliminated from the Clans' gene pool. This Trial could only be invoked by a unanimous vote of the appropriate council, and only for the most heinous crimes against Clan society. + ==References== ==References==
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| − | The '''Six Trials of Combat''' were combat rituals [[Nicholas Kerensky]] implemented during the formation of the [[Clans]] as a way of settling disputes. While not wanting to see civil war consume his new society as it had [[Pentagon Civil War|the previous one]], Nicholas also viewed warfare as part of what it meant to be human. Rather than outlaw fighting altogether he sought to limit it through regulation and thereby lessen the "collateral damage" which might normally occur during a total war. Trials were overseen by the respective [[Clan Council]] or [[Grand Council]] to ensure fair play and that all rules were followed.<ref name=CWoK>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', | + | The '''Six Trials of Combat''' were combat rituals [[Nicholas Kerensky]] implemented during the formation of the [[Clans]] as a way of settling disputes. While not wanting to see civil war consume his new society as it had [[Pentagon Civil War|the previous one]], Nicholas also viewed warfare as part of what it meant to be human. Rather than outlaw fighting altogether he sought to limit it through regulation and thereby lessen the "collateral damage" which might normally occur during a total war. Trials were overseen by the respective [[Clan Council]] or [[Grand Council]] to ensure fair play and that all rules were followed.<ref name=CWoK>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 42-43</ref><ref name=FMCC>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 13-14</ref><ref name=FMWC>''Field Manual: Warden Clan'', p. 16-17</ref><ref name=WCS>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 18</ref> |
In practice Trials were used in relation to members of the same [[Clan Caste System|caste]], such as a dispute between two warriors. In matters involving two different castes or two different Clans, the Clan Council or Grand Council would render judgment. Although there may appear to be a conflict of interest if a Clan Council had to resolve a dispute between a warrior and a scientist or merchant, in most cases the resulting decision was seen through the Clan viewpoint as fair and honorable to both sides.<ref name=CWoK/> | In practice Trials were used in relation to members of the same [[Clan Caste System|caste]], such as a dispute between two warriors. In matters involving two different castes or two different Clans, the Clan Council or Grand Council would render judgment. Although there may appear to be a conflict of interest if a Clan Council had to resolve a dispute between a warrior and a scientist or merchant, in most cases the resulting decision was seen through the Clan viewpoint as fair and honorable to both sides.<ref name=CWoK/> | ||
| − | Many Trials began with a ''[[batchall]]'' as one party formally announced their challenge to another.<ref name=WCS/> Many also involved a [[Circle of Equals]] as a designated battlefield, although this was more common with Trials of a personal nature, | + | Many Trials began with a ''[[batchall]]'' as one party formally announced their challenge to another.<ref name=WCS/> Many also involved a [[Circle of Equals]] as a designated battlefield, although this was more common with Trials of a personal nature, i.e. a duel between two individuals.<ref name=FMCC/><ref name=FMWC/> While primarily martial in nature, some Trials were adapted for and adopted by members of the civilian castes as a way of settling disputes.<ref name=CWoK/> |
| − | Officially there were six Trials of Combat, each listed below. In addition were several other rituals often associated with and known as Trials themselves: the [[Ritual of Abjuration]], the [[Rite of Absorption]], and [[Ritual of Adoption]].<ref name=CWoK/> | + | Officially there were six Trials of Combat, each listed below. In addition were several other rituals often associated with and known as Trials themselves: the [[Ritual of Abjuration]], the [[Rite of Absorption]], and [[Ritual of Adoption]].<ref name=CWoK/> |
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A Trial of Annihilation was the most extreme punishment the Clans could declare, going beyond the question of right and wrong. A Trial of Annihilation virtually guaranteed that the warrior would die and that his genes would be eliminated from the Clans' gene pool. This Trial could only be invoked by a unanimous vote of the appropriate council, and only for the most heinous crimes against Clan society. | A Trial of Annihilation was the most extreme punishment the Clans could declare, going beyond the question of right and wrong. A Trial of Annihilation virtually guaranteed that the warrior would die and that his genes would be eliminated from the Clans' gene pool. This Trial could only be invoked by a unanimous vote of the appropriate council, and only for the most heinous crimes against Clan society. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||