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 ====== Âdaho'te (Dueling) ====== ====== Âdaho'te (Dueling) ======
  
-Within the //[[:hidden_sun_clan]]// dueling has several purposes. A duel can be for sport, honor, or to resolve a major conflict between influential //[[hidden_sun_clan:house|Ruokai (Houses)]]// or //[[hidden_sun_clan:family|Punlai (Families)]]//.+Within the //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan]]//dueling has several purposes. A duel can be for sport, for honor, or to resolve a major conflict between influential //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:house|Ruokai (Houses)]]// or //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:family|Punlai (Families)]]//.
  
-==== Kamu'ka Âdaho'te (Sport Dueling) ==== +===== Kamu'ka Âdaho'te (Sport Dueling) ===== 
-This is a competition between individuals, most of the time they are for personal satisfaction, but can also be a sponsored event. As it is a competition the rules are different.+This is a competition between individuals. Most of the time they are for personal satisfaction, but can also be a sponsored event. As it is a competition the rules are different. Many sport duels are held in [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:location:drinking_place#wearis|Wearisii (Pubs)]]. Aboard ships, such duels are held in the vessel's [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:ships:compartments:fitness_chamber]].
  
-The participants each wear a Lapur (belt) with a sensor on it, and a umatli (kilt). Each of the [[hidden_sun_clan:clan_people]] are issued a small arm shield and a //[[hidden_sun_clan:blade_weapon:shock_blade]]// in place of a //[[hidden_sun_clan:blade_weapon:duel_blade]]// A shock blade is the same size and weight as a duel blade, but instead of a cutting edge the end has two electrodes. When a proper strike is made the target receives a slightly painful shock, but one that does not cause permanent injury. The lapur sensor records the hit, and lets the observer know the wearers status.+The participants each wear a Lapur (belt) with a sensor on it, as well as an umatli (kilt). Each of the participants are issued a small arm shield and a //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:blade_weapon:shock_blade]]// in place of a //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:blade_weapon:duel_blade]]// A shock blade is the same size and weight as a duel blade, but instead of a cutting edge the end has two electrodes. The shock blade is configured with a low setting, so that when a proper strike ismade the target receives a slightly painful shock that does not cause permanent injury. The lapur sensor records the hit, and lets the observer know the wearersstatus.
  
-A friendly competition is to a three count. A sponsored competition is typically to a 5 count.+A friendly competition is to a three count. A sponsored competition is typically to a 5 count. A judge is appointed to oversee the bout, in case there are disputes over the techniques used during the fight
  
-==== Gely Âdaho'te (Honor Dueling) ====+===== Gely Âdaho'te (Honor Dueling) =====
 This form of dueling is performed to resolve a conflict, or make amends for an insult. This form of dueling is performed to resolve a conflict, or make amends for an insult.
  
-Each participant is armed with a //[[hidden_sun_clan:blade_weapon:duel_blade]]//and an arm shield. The combatants determine the number of blood cuts it takes to win. A cut must freely bleed, and vital areas are prohibited. Normally the worse the offense or conflict the more cuts The first person to inflict the necessary number of cuts wins, and honor is served.+Each participant is armed with a //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:blade_weapon:duel_blade]]// and an arm shield. The combatants determine the number of blood cuts it takes to win. A cut must freely bleed, and vital areas are prohibited from being targetedThe number of cuts is often determined by the severity of the offense which prompted the duel. The first person to inflict the necessary number of cuts wins, and honor is served. In Clan society, the conclusion of an Honor Duel means the resolution of the initiating conflict; retaining ill feelings or grudges after such a duel is dishonorable. There is no dishonor in losing a well-fought Honor Duel. There is dishonor, however, in demanding an honor duel against an opponent who cannot fight
  
  
-==== Syat Tâvygoai (Judge by Weapons) ==== +===== Syat Tâvygoai (Judge by Weapons) ===== 
-This is the most serious form of dueling in the //[[:hidden_sun_clan]]//. This form is actually considered a ritual, and is used to  resolve a major conflict between influential //[[hidden_sun_clan:house|Ruokai (Houses)]]// or //[[hidden_sun_clan:family|Punlai (Families)]]//+This is the most serious form of dueling in the //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan]]//. This form is actually considered a ritual, and is used to  resolve a major conflict between influential //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:house|Ruokai (Houses)]]// or //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:family|Punlai (Families)]]//
-  * Learn more about the //[[hidden_sun_clan:rituals:syat_tavygoai]]//.+  * Learn more about the //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:rituals:syat_tavygoai]]//
 + 
 +===== OOC Notes ===== 
 +  *Article by [[members:nashoba]].

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