Invocation of the Lists

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The Invocation of the Lists serves several purposes:

  • Provides the ceremonial start of list activities for the day.
  • Provides an opportunity to discuss anything of import for those activities.
  • Remind participants that combat is a risky activity.

Citation from the Middle Kingdom Marshal's Handbook

(Version 12.1)

Invocation of the Lists

Before the commencement of combat at an event, the Marshal in Charge shall gather all fighters together to discuss the particulars of the day.

1. Check with the Sovereigns or Their representatives to see if they have any words for the combatants before starting the Invocation.
2. Check for any experimental weapons and ask the owner for details – see below.
3. Ask the following questions, designed to remind all participants of the rules of the list:
  a. Have you read and understand the Rules of the List of the Middle Kingdom?
  b. Are you aware that this is a potentially dangerous activity?
  c. Do you bear any offensive steel?
4. Once all fighters have answered appropriately, the marshal or the presiding herald may conduct a mass round of honors to the Crowns, Consorts, and Opponents, depending upon the scenarios for the day.

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