The Archduke listens to the Baron, and as he ends, William begins to speak.
“Your Imperial Excellency,” he begins.
“None here dispute the actions which precipitated this duel; your Imperial Excellency was present for such, this I will not dispute the veracity of your own eyes and ears,” he says. “And while I do not condone this duel, or the lack of civility which gave it rise, a challenge was offered all the same, accepted in good faith and in full understanding of the possible implications. In this regard, all here are judged guilty.”
“It leaves only the duel in which to speak, though I shall speak of the Sword Mage firstly.” Osoer says.
“In offering a challenge, the Sword Mage, by her very words, acknowledged that her ‘honor’ was so damaged that only by gaining some form ‘satisfaction’ from His Excellency, Baron Tshalen, would she be appeased and made whole. While such did not necessarily require or demand death, it is often a reality in these events, and all n who would turn to the sword instead of his words, willingly accepts that he is wagering his life,” he says.
“She fought well and so with her I see no fault, only that next time, perhaps, she will show more wisdom in her challenges,” he says.
“Your Imperial Excellency, it was not until Baron Roesone interfered in the duel that this ancient of Anuirean traditions descended into little more than a brawl. Yet, Your Imperial Excellency, even in this, there are very clear distinctions to be made.”
“Until the duel was completed to whatever end deemed by the duelers, and in observance of Anuirean Tradition, no interference helpful or woeful, was to be given. All circumstance from that point after continues to interference, until the interrupting by the Imperial Legion – furthermore, with the exception of Guildmaster Ghieste, all interfered with weapons brandished. By my judgment, when they did this, the Green Knight was now acting in his defense and all injury resulting from their ill-advised actions rests solely in their hands,” he says.
“I do not believe that the Green Knight is without fault, his abandon of self-control was very reminiscent of Baron Roesone’s, and while perhaps acceptable for the faithful Cuiraecen, and I’ve doubts on that, it was clearly unacceptable from both the precepts of Haelynic pillars: Honor, Justice and Courage”, Osoer says.
“Even if his actions came as a result of the actions of others,” he says.
"Nonetheless, this event gave us a clear window into the state of Anuirean character. I, for one, am not pleased by that looking glass.”
