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In [[Hermetic Society]], certamen is used to resolve both formal and informal disputes. The outcome of | In [[Hermetic Society]], certamen is used to resolve both formal and informal disputes. The outcome of an agreed upon certamen is considered final and legally binding according to the [[Peripheral Code]], however, the challenged can refuse any certamen that includes terms that require him to violate the Code or relinquish rights under the Code. The legal status of Certamen is discussed on [[HoHTL]] 55. | ||
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Revision as of 14:48, 20 November 2012
Certamen is a form of magical duel used by magi to settle disputes.
Mechanics
The mechanics for certamen have existed since ArM1. In ArM5, the basic mechanics of certamen were re-designed to more closely parallel the combat rules.
Certamen in Hermetic Society
In Hermetic Society, certamen is used to resolve both formal and informal disputes. The outcome of an agreed upon certamen is considered final and legally binding according to the Peripheral Code, however, the challenged can refuse any certamen that includes terms that require him to violate the Code or relinquish rights under the Code. The legal status of Certamen is discussed on HoHTL 55.
To-Do
A lot more is needed here, including
- Description of the phantasms
- Comments on legal traditions e.g. how Arts are chosen, no repeat challenges
- Comparison of ArM5 mechanics to ArM4
- Links to Certamen alternatives and house rules incl. diceless certamen at Durenmar and David Chart's
- Link to Peripheral Code
Etymology
The name is Latin for "duel." The correct Latin plural form would be certamina, but ArM prefers an Anglicized usage where "certamen" is both singular and plural.
Legacy Page
The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at Legacy:certamen