Invoke sacred methods of enforcing an oath

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From: Prosecution of (Trial)


If a contract was made, there are powers before London that might take an interest in enforcing it.

Game Instructions: Success here will significantly increase the prestige – and difficulty – of the case.

Unlocked with  exactly 1,  1000,  2-4 (You are prosecuting a matter of oaths between private parties.)

Locked with  1 (A Cedar-Trial cannot be held on a matter between individual and state.)


Challenge information

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  • 0 - high-risk (30%)
  • 1 - tough (40%)
  • 2 - very chancy (50%)
  • 3 - chancy (60%)
  • 4 - modest (70%)
  • 5 - very modest (80%)
  • 6 - low-risk (90%)
  • 7 and above - straightforward (100%)

Success

Truth in wood and root

The sapling that grows in the courtyard shall serve to find the balance of the participants' oaths. [...] the verdict will not be the judge's. Both parties are induced to clasp hands before the tree. Each thinks this method will benefit them most of all.
  • Pocketwatchsmall.png Examination of the witnesses is to begin. (Sets Progress of a Trial to 2)
  • Fistsmall.png You've gained 3 x Prestige of a Legal Case
  • Judgesmall.png You have changed the terms of this trial. It is now conducted under the Cedar Authority. Oaths made must be honoured; debts incurred must be repaid. (Sets Format of Trial to 20)


Failure

Denied

The judge seems testy today. The trial shall proceed under the common law, and the verdict shall be the court's.