The Sutican Code Duello

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The Sutican Code Duello

 

 

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In the first few years of the reigns of King Georg I and Queen Johanna I, it became increasingly popular amongst the people of Sutica to resolve matters of honor and even minor criminal acts through a duel. By the time the Serene Laws of Sutica were published, dueling had become such a matter of course, that it even had its own section in the code, exempting duelists from being charged with crimes for duelling and even allowing duels to replace trial and judgment in crimes against persons. Over time, a code for duelling was established, to ensure that this sacred matter of honor was properly upheld. Although unofficial, the so-called Sutican Code Duello came to be considered as sacred as the duel itself.

 

Rule 1.

A challenge to a duel is designed to demand satisfaction for a wrong committed. A sincere apology and an attempt to right the wrong is considered sufficient to satisfy this matter of honor.

 

Rule 2.

Persons, known as seconds, must be chosen by the duelists, or principals, to arrange matters between them, so as to prevent any more offense between the principals before meeting again on the field of honor.

 

Rule 3.

Seconds are to be of equal rank in society with the principals they attend, inasmuch as the situation allows.

 

Rule 4.

Seconds should meet to help negotiate a peace between the principals or, if satisfaction cannot be achieved without arms, to negotiate the time, place, and manner of the duel.

 

Rule 5.

The challenged has the right to choose his own weapon, unless the challenger gives his honor that he is no swordsman, in which case, the crossbow should be chosen. If both primaries are mages, then their arcane arts may be chosen.

 

Rule 6.

The only proper arms for a duel are the sword, the saber, and the crossbow.

 

Rule 7.

A doctor and witness should be on hand for the duel, treated civilly, and paid for their time and trouble.

 

Rule 8.

The seconds are to examine the weapons of each principal before the duel, and will load and cock their principal’s crossbow, in the presence of each other, if they are used.

 

Rule 9.

Seconds are bound to attempt a final reconciliation between parties before the duel commences.

 

Rule 10.

Commencement of the duel must be regulated, either by signal, word of command, or at pleasure. If a principal is unable to commence the duel, their second is allowed to take their place with the consent of the other party.

[LithiumSedai 5750]

"I love duels," said the former King of Sutica and former duelist of worldly renown, Corwin von Alstreim.

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Georg, the sickly monarch looked towards his uncle-in-law with apprehension in regards his enthusiasm on duels.

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Nyseia of Felsen recalls a arcane pistol duel he witnessed in 1325, before such weapons disappeared from existence.