Holmgang

A duel used to end disputes. Traditionally it's fought with swords but magic can also be used. Exactly what's customary varies from region to region.
Markus challenged Elena to one of these and he ended up

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getting his legs chopped off on a riverbank.

Sonja ended up challenging the Mad King's daughter to ritual combat but the noble

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morphed into a vampire thanks to her extensive Witcher Rot.

History

A centuries old way of settling disputes. It's been used by the great old kings and is sometimes known as the King's Duel

Execution

Both parties must agree to the conditions of the fight

Components and tools

The agreed weapons

Participants

Two warriors, the challenged and challenger

Observance

Duels are usually fought on a sacred island or some place significant for both combatants

Primary Related Location

Svalrland

Related Ethnicities

• Nordmenn