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'''Surkai''' is the rite of forgiveness. When two parties disagree, or when one offends the other, Clan society expects the opponents to undergo surkai. As a matter of honor, the offending party admits his or her wrongdoing and requests punishment. The Clan views those who do not request surkai as a divisive influence and finds another way to deal with such members. Actions too severe to be excused by surkai result in a [[Trial of Grievance]].<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 121, "Glossary"</ref> | '''Surkai''' is the rite of forgiveness. When two parties disagree, or when one offends the other, Clan society expects the opponents to undergo surkai. As a matter of honor, the offending party admits his or her wrongdoing and requests punishment. The Clan views those who do not request surkai as a divisive influence and finds another way to deal with such members. Actions too severe to be excused by surkai result in a [[Trial of Grievance]].<ref>''The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky'', p. 121, "Glossary"</ref> | ||
Revision as of 19:22, 6 January 2012
- This article is about the Clan term. For the short story, see Surkai (short story).
Description
Surkai is the rite of forgiveness. When two parties disagree, or when one offends the other, Clan society expects the opponents to undergo surkai. As a matter of honor, the offending party admits his or her wrongdoing and requests punishment. The Clan views those who do not request surkai as a divisive influence and finds another way to deal with such members. Actions too severe to be excused by surkai result in a Trial of Grievance.[1]
References
- ↑ The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky, p. 121, "Glossary"