
Originally Posted by
Tedric
However, the person invoking it would have to be in possession of arms and armour to use to defend himself. Which would be a limiting factor to those in the lower social ranks.
Not so. Tyrion asks for trial and finds a Champion to fight for him on two occasions (Bronn and the Red Viper). Technically, even a woman can ask to use that right. Of course, if nobody wants to be her champion, the right will be denied.
Indeed, this right is common among the nobility, knights included. This is cultural and smallfolk will even not think at it..this is beyond their way of thinking. Not the same world...
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