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The ''' | The '''Shaikû Trials''' are the ultimate rite of passage for warriors seeking to join the [[Shaikû Order]], the elite protectors of the [[Royal Army]]. These trials test physical endurance, combat proficiency, survival skills, and mental fortitude. Only the most resilient warriors can hope to succeed.{{Ritual | ||
| name = | | name = Shaikû Trials | ||
| image = | | image = Shaikû_Trials.jpg | ||
| caption-image = A depiction of a warrior undergoing the final sparring challenge. | | caption-image = A depiction of a warrior undergoing the final sparring challenge. | ||
| core_details = The ultimate rite of passage for aspiring [[ | | core_details = The ultimate rite of passage for aspiring [[Shaikû Warriors]]. | ||
| type = Warrior Rite of Passage | | type = Warrior Rite of Passage | ||
| universe = [[ | | universe = [[Lethurîa]] | ||
| origin= [[ | | origin= [[Shaikû Order]] | ||
| significance = The trials determine whether a warrior is worthy of joining the elite ranks of the [[ | | significance = The trials determine whether a warrior is worthy of joining the elite ranks of the [[Shaikû Order]]. | ||
| affiliation = [[Royal Army]], [[ | | affiliation = [[Royal Army]], [[Shaikû Crypt]] | ||
| participation = Completion of extensive training under a [[ | | participation = Completion of extensive training under a [[Shaikû Master]]. | ||
| frequency = Once per candidate's lifetime | | frequency = Once per candidate's lifetime | ||
| participants = Aspiring warriors from the [[Royal Army]] seeking to join the [[ | | participants = Aspiring warriors from the [[Royal Army]] seeking to join the [[Shaikû Order]]. | ||
| presiders = [[ | | presiders = [[Shaikû Masters]], who oversee and evaluate the trials. | ||
| requirements = | | requirements = | ||
* Completion of rigorous training under a | * Completion of rigorous training under a Shaikû Master. | ||
* Mastery of three deadly martial arts. | * Mastery of three deadly martial arts. | ||
* Peak physical and mental conditioning. | * Peak physical and mental conditioning. | ||
| setting = Various harsh and controlled environments including wilderness, mountains, and obstacle courses. | | setting = Various harsh and controlled environments including wilderness, mountains, and obstacle courses. | ||
| location = [[ | | location = [[Shaikû Headquarters]] and surrounding territories. | ||
| challenges= | | challenges= | ||
* Sparring multiple opponents, from one to five simultaneously, without being knocked down. | * Sparring multiple opponents, from one to five simultaneously, without being knocked down. | ||
* Staying submerged in a freezing lake for three consecutive days. | * Staying submerged in a freezing lake for three consecutive days. | ||
* Sparring with a [[ | * Sparring with a [[Shaikû Master]] for ten days straight, with no rest. | ||
* Completing a hundred-mile obstacle course. | * Completing a hundred-mile obstacle course. | ||
* Underwater combat against three opponents with hands tied and weights attached, surfacing within five minutes. | * Underwater combat against three opponents with hands tied and weights attached, surfacing within five minutes. | ||
* Running one thousand miles in five days with minimal rest. | * Running one thousand miles in five days with minimal rest. | ||
* Surviving in mountainous wilderness naked and without gear, returning to headquarters alive. | * Surviving in mountainous wilderness naked and without gear, returning to headquarters alive. | ||
* Knocking a [[ | * Knocking a [[Shaikû Master]] to the ground in a final sparring match. | ||
| duration = Typically eight days, though some trials span longer periods. | | duration = Typically eight days, though some trials span longer periods. | ||
| outcome = Success determines rank: | | outcome = Success determines rank: | ||
* '''Flawless Completion:''' Title of [[ | * '''Flawless Completion:''' Title of [[Shaikû Commander]]. | ||
* '''Skilled Completion:''' Title of [[ | * '''Skilled Completion:''' Title of [[Shaikû Knight]]. | ||
* '''Failure:''' Return to the [[Royal Army]]. | * '''Failure:''' Return to the [[Royal Army]]. | ||
* '''Death:''' Honorable burial in the [[ | * '''Death:''' Honorable burial in the [[Shaikû Crypt]]. | ||
| rewards = | | rewards = | ||
* Elevated rank within the | * Elevated rank within the Shaikû Order. | ||
* Prestigious titles such as [[ | * Prestigious titles such as [[Shaikû Knight]] or [[Shaikû Commander]]. | ||
* Access to elite missions and responsibilities. | * Access to elite missions and responsibilities. | ||
| risks = | | risks = | ||
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Warriors who complete the trials may earn one of three fates: | Warriors who complete the trials may earn one of three fates: | ||
* '''Flawless Completion:''' Title of [[ | * '''Flawless Completion:''' Title of [[Shaikû Commander]], with eligibility for Master status after serving their tour and completing binding rituals. | ||
* '''Skilled Completion:''' Title of [[ | * '''Skilled Completion:''' Title of [[Shaikû Knight]], marking exceptional performance in most challenges. | ||
* '''Failure:''' A return to their original [[Army ( | * '''Failure:''' A return to their original [[Army (Valorîin)|Army]] without dishonor, though lacking the prestige of the [[Shaikû Order]]. | ||
* '''Death:''' Participants who perish during the trials are honored with burial in the legendary [[ | * '''Death:''' Participants who perish during the trials are honored with burial in the legendary [[Shaikû Crypt]], a mile-wide, mile-high complex. Every thousand [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar|Lethurîan-years]], the lower levels of the crypt are cremated to make room for new warriors. | ||
==Purpose== | ==Purpose== | ||
The | The Shaikû Trials serve to: | ||
*Prove a warrior's readiness for the elite ranks of the | *Prove a warrior's readiness for the elite ranks of the Shaikû Order. | ||
*Preserve and uphold the traditions of the order. | *Preserve and uphold the traditions of the order. | ||
*Forge warriors capable of enduring the most extreme conditions and challenges. | *Forge warriors capable of enduring the most extreme conditions and challenges. | ||
==Structure of the Trials== | ==Structure of the Trials== | ||
The | The Shaikû Trials consist of eight rigorous challenges, each designed to test a specific skill or quality: | ||
===1. Sparring Multiple Opponents=== | ===1. Sparring Multiple Opponents=== | ||
* '''Objective:''' Face an increasing number of opponents, beginning with one and escalating to five simultaneously. | * '''Objective:''' Face an increasing number of opponents, beginning with one and escalating to five simultaneously. | ||
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* '''Focus:''' Physical endurance and mastery over bodily discomfort. | * '''Focus:''' Physical endurance and mastery over bodily discomfort. | ||
===3. Ten Days of Sparring with a Master=== | ===3. Ten Days of Sparring with a Master=== | ||
* '''Objective:''' Engage in continuous sparring with a [[ | * '''Objective:''' Engage in continuous sparring with a [[Shaikû Master]] for ten consecutive days. | ||
* '''Outcome:''' Winning or losing individual matches is irrelevant; the focus is on perseverance and adaptability. | * '''Outcome:''' Winning or losing individual matches is irrelevant; the focus is on perseverance and adaptability. | ||
===4. Hundred-Mile Obstacle Course=== | ===4. Hundred-Mile Obstacle Course=== | ||
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* '''Focus:''' Extreme physical and mental endurance. | * '''Focus:''' Extreme physical and mental endurance. | ||
===7. Survival in the Mountains=== | ===7. Survival in the Mountains=== | ||
* '''Objective:''' Survive in a mountainous wilderness, naked and without gear, and return to the | * '''Objective:''' Survive in a mountainous wilderness, naked and without gear, and return to the Shaikû Headquarters. | ||
* '''Focus:''' Resourcefulness, adaptability, and survival instincts. | * '''Focus:''' Resourcefulness, adaptability, and survival instincts. | ||
===8. Defeating a Master=== | ===8. Defeating a Master=== | ||
* '''Objective:''' Successfully knock a [[ | * '''Objective:''' Successfully knock a [[Shaikû Master]] to one knee in a sparring match. | ||
* '''Focus:''' Demonstrating growth, skill, and readiness to stand among the | * '''Focus:''' Demonstrating growth, skill, and readiness to stand among the Shaikû elite. | ||
==Cultural and Symbolic Importance== | ==Cultural and Symbolic Importance== | ||
The | The Shaikû Trials are not just a test of strength; they are a transformative journey, reflecting the values of the [[Shaikû Order]]: | ||
* '''Honor Through Adversity:''' Each challenge embodies the principles of perseverance and sacrifice. | * '''Honor Through Adversity:''' Each challenge embodies the principles of perseverance and sacrifice. | ||
* '''Legacy of Excellence:''' The trials connect every new | * '''Legacy of Excellence:''' The trials connect every new Shaikû Warrior to a lineage of legendary fighters who have proven their worth. | ||
* '''Sacred Tradition:''' The trials are revered as both a rite of passage and a spiritual test. | * '''Sacred Tradition:''' The trials are revered as both a rite of passage and a spiritual test. | ||
==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
*[[ | *[[Shaikû Order]] | ||
*[[Royal Army]] | *[[Royal Army]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Shaikû Knight]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Shaikû Commander]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Shaikû Crypt]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Lethurîa universe]] | ||
[[Category:Rituals]] | [[Category:Rituals]] | ||
[[Category:Lore]] | [[Category:Lore]] | ||