Rak'Shir

Rak'Shir is a formalized duel system used by the Tal'darim. It takes place at the Pits of Ascension on Slayn.

The duels are infrequent, and often involve long planning ahead of time. It is rare to be surprised by a duel. They are generally watched by thousands of Tal'darim.

Rules
Rak'Shir duels have two "primaries", the challenger and the higher-ranking challenged. Others may participate, with some duels involving thousands of Tal'darim on each side. The declarants "bond" with the primaries, enhancing their psionic power. The winner is expected to push or throw their opponent into the pit. A long duel may take hours as the winner slowly pushes the loser toward the pit.

Rak'Shir duels start at sunrise.

Laws
By law, Tal'darim may not kill a Tal'darim superior except in a Rak'Shir. Doing so results in a long and public death.

When someone declares, they are bound to their primary until victory or death.

Customs
Tal'darim are expected to declare for one combatant at the start of the battle. Joining a duel without declaring was considered surprising.