Challenge

To challenge is to engage into a fight to the death. Challenging has been a part of Valusian culture since the age of colonisation. Challenging was introduced into culture as a way to replace lordships. Minia the Subjugator saw challenging as a way to put her own vassals in charge of states during the Valusian Conquest.

Laws of challenging
Legal challenges are regulated using four laws which diferentiate challenging from murder. Originally there was only three laws but a fourth was added to make sure that the challenges are legitimate.
 * 1) One cannot challenge another if the opponent is younger than the challenger.
 * 2) Both parties must be armed with a longsword and a shortsword. Shields are not permitted.
 * 3) The monarchy cannot be challenged. However, if the King challenges someone and dies, the victor is crowned King through bleeding.

Notable challenges
0024 - Taeris Eigril challenges the Lord of Stormspire, Mairco Thoron, for lordship. The defeat of Thoron was followed by the eradication of house Thoron.

0231 - Although not an traditional Valusian challenge; Kahar dueled the warlord of the Ezin, Dizif Eze'Rahal, won and claimed Dizif's militia and city.

0239 - Riccord Arthos challenges his father, Ronn, for lordship. Riccord won and sparked Riccord's Revolution.