tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Fri Jan 16 13:15:46 2004
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Re: Klingon WOTD: vItHay' (n)
>This is the Klingon Word Of The Day for Friday, January 16, 2004.
>
>Klingon word: vItHay'
>Part of Speech: noun
>Definition: the truth test
I have "truthtest" (one word) in my notes. Is it listed in KGT?
>Additional Notes: KCD.
As described in KCD, the "truth duel" is a ritual challenge analogous to
trial by combat. Klingons believe that in mortal combat the honorable
fighter, and the fighter on the side of truth in a situation, is always
victorious. The truth will always have more inner strength than a lie.
{vItHay'} is issued by the accused against his accuser: "I challenge my
accuser to a {vItHay'}. A test of innocence." (KCD novel, p.171f) The
ritual chamber for a {vItHay'} has a fire in the center. The combatants
are dressed in ritual fighting robes. Those who watch form a circle and
the two fight within the circle of warriors. The one making the charge has
the first choice of weapons: bat'leth, knife, or bare hands. It is a fight
to the death.
--
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons