Difference between revisions of "Right of Challenge"

The '''Right of Challenge''' is a tradition said to have been instituted by the Heralds offered to a [[lighteyed]] warrior who has proven themselves before the [[Almighty]] and the king. It gives them the chance to demand justice from one who wronged them through combat. Many lighteyes know of the tradition but it is ignored in modern circumstances.{{book ref|wor|55}} The Right of Challenge, used in conjunction with the [[King's Boon]] has been used twice in Alethkar's recent history: once by Prince [[Adolin Kholin]] against Highprince [[Torol Sadeas]] {{book ref|wor|57}} and once by Sadeas against Highprince [[Yenev]] eighteen years earlier. {{book ref|wor|55}} It was also used by [[Kaladin]] against [[Meridas Amaram]], despite being a lighteyesdarkeyes, though his attempt landed him in prison. {{book ref|wor|57}}{{book ref|wor|58}}