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Line 1: {{otheruses|the Clan term|the short story|Surkai (short story)}} {{otheruses|the Clan term|the short story|Surkai (short story)}} ==Description== ==Description== − '''''Surkai''''' is the Rite of Forgiveness, a ritual undertaken by a member of the [[Clans]]. When two parties disagree, or when one offends the other, Clan society expects the wrongdoer to undergo ''surkai'', admit their mistake and accept punishment from those they've insulted. Typically ''surkai'' is invoked when a subordinate disagrees with a superior, not only on an individual level but as a group (e.g., an entire [[Caste]] asking ''surkai'' of their [[Clan Council]]).<ref name=CWoK43>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 43, "Rituas, Trials and Traditions"</ref><ref name=CWoK121>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 121, "Glossary"</ref> + '''''Surkai''''' is the Rite of Forgiveness, a ritual undertaken by a member of the [[Clans]]. When two parties disagree, or when one offends the other, Clan society expects the wrongdoer to undergo ''surkai'', admit their mistake and accept punishment from those they've insulted. Typically ''surkai'' is invoked when a subordinate disagrees with a superior, not only on an individual level but as a group (i.e. an entire [[Caste]] asking ''surkai'' of their [[Clan Council]]).<ref name=CWoK43>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 43, "Rituas, Trials and Traditions"</ref><ref name=CWoK121>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 121, "Glossary"</ref> As a matter of honor and pride, a Clansman is expected to have the strength to admit when they are wrong and accept the consequences. Likewise the wronged party is expected to accept ''surkai'' and move on from the original offense. The Clan views those who do not honor ''surkai'' as a divisive influence and finds another way to deal with such members. However, for some actions which are too severe to be excused by ''surkai'', the wronged party is able to demand a [[Trial of Grievance]].<ref name=CWoK43>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 43, "Rituas, Trials and Traditions"</ref><ref name=CWoK121>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 121, "Glossary"</ref> As a matter of honor and pride, a Clansman is expected to have the strength to admit when they are wrong and accept the consequences. Likewise the wronged party is expected to accept ''surkai'' and move on from the original offense. The Clan views those who do not honor ''surkai'' as a divisive influence and finds another way to deal with such members. However, for some actions which are too severe to be excused by ''surkai'', the wronged party is able to demand a [[Trial of Grievance]].<ref name=CWoK43>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 43, "Rituas, Trials and Traditions"</ref><ref name=CWoK121>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 121, "Glossary"</ref>
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| − | '''''Surkai''''' is the Rite of Forgiveness, a ritual undertaken by a member of the [[Clans]]. When two parties disagree, or when one offends the other, Clan society expects the wrongdoer to undergo ''surkai'', admit their mistake and accept punishment from those they've insulted. Typically ''surkai'' is invoked when a subordinate disagrees with a superior, not only on an individual level but as a group (e. | + | '''''Surkai''''' is the Rite of Forgiveness, a ritual undertaken by a member of the [[Clans]]. When two parties disagree, or when one offends the other, Clan society expects the wrongdoer to undergo ''surkai'', admit their mistake and accept punishment from those they've insulted. Typically ''surkai'' is invoked when a subordinate disagrees with a superior, not only on an individual level but as a group (i.e. an entire [[Caste]] asking ''surkai'' of their [[Clan Council]]).<ref name=CWoK43>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 43, "Rituas, Trials and Traditions"</ref><ref name=CWoK121>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 121, "Glossary"</ref> |
As a matter of honor and pride, a Clansman is expected to have the strength to admit when they are wrong and accept the consequences. Likewise the wronged party is expected to accept ''surkai'' and move on from the original offense. The Clan views those who do not honor ''surkai'' as a divisive influence and finds another way to deal with such members. However, for some actions which are too severe to be excused by ''surkai'', the wronged party is able to demand a [[Trial of Grievance]].<ref name=CWoK43>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 43, "Rituas, Trials and Traditions"</ref><ref name=CWoK121>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 121, "Glossary"</ref> | As a matter of honor and pride, a Clansman is expected to have the strength to admit when they are wrong and accept the consequences. Likewise the wronged party is expected to accept ''surkai'' and move on from the original offense. The Clan views those who do not honor ''surkai'' as a divisive influence and finds another way to deal with such members. However, for some actions which are too severe to be excused by ''surkai'', the wronged party is able to demand a [[Trial of Grievance]].<ref name=CWoK43>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 43, "Rituas, Trials and Traditions"</ref><ref name=CWoK121>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 121, "Glossary"</ref> | ||