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The [[Trial of Seven]] is an old and particular form of judicial duel, linked to the [[Faith of the Seven]] and [[Andal]] tradition, placing fourteen opponents in two groups of seven. The only known use of this procedure was during the [[Ashford Tourney]] in year [[209 AL]] . It was initiated after a dispute between Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]] and Ser [[Dunk|Duncan the Tall]]<ref>[[The Hedge Knight]].</ref>.
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The '''Trial of Seven''', is another form of [[Trial by combat]] an offended party can demand during trial. that linked to the [[Faith of the Seven]] and [[Andal]] tradition.
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The Andals believed that if seven champions fought on each side, the gods thus honored would be more likely to see justice done. If a man cannot find six others to stand with him, then he is obviously guilty.<ref>[[The Hedge Knight]] p.508</ref>. There had not been a trial by seven in more than a hundred years, The Last known use of this procedure was during the [[Ashford Tourney]] in year {{Date|209}}. It was initiated after a dispute between Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]] and Ser [[Dunk|Duncan the Tall]]<ref>[[The Hedge Knight]] p.509</ref>.
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==See Also==
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* [[Laws & Justice]]
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* [[Trial by combat]]
  
 
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Revision as of 08:36, 5 November 2011

The Trial of Seven, is another form of Trial by combat an offended party can demand during trial. that linked to the Faith of the Seven and Andal tradition.

The Andals believed that if seven champions fought on each side, the gods thus honored would be more likely to see justice done. If a man cannot find six others to stand with him, then he is obviously guilty.[1]. There had not been a trial by seven in more than a hundred years, The Last known use of this procedure was during the Ashford Tourney in year 209 AC. It was initiated after a dispute between Prince Aerion Targaryen and Ser Duncan the Tall[2].

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