>>5646156Traditionally, when someone is executed legally, there are two executioners — First Sword and Second Sword. The first will deliver a cut to the neck and decapitate them with a single cut, and the second executioner is there in case the first cut doesn’t kill immediately.
Before the execution itself, the swords used must be 'invited'. Food offerings and chants are given.
The executioners must be dressed in red clothing, blessed with enchantments.
Although executioners are supposed to be skilled in fencing, knowledgeable in magic, and have good fortune, Red Winter does things slightly differently — the ones most closely related to the prisoner will be the First Sword. That person may elect anyone to be the Second Sword.
For the swords, Sira decide to choose..
>Occult Darbs Single handed swords with a single edge. This is what is traditionally used to execute someone. The seniors will be pleased, although Sira isn’t very familiar with it. It’s easier to mess up this cut.
>Executioner SwordsTwo handed swords with a wide blade and rounded tips. This is what is traditionally used to execute someone in the western countries that Sablestream trade with. The seniors won’t be pleased with using foreign weapons, but Sira is familiar with it. It will be a single cut, no doubt.
For the position of Second Sword, he chooses..
>BowThe seniors will be pleased with this option, although the associates might not be. Her natural strength will ensure a proper kill if he falters.
>WarinA safe option that will not anger any group, but won’t show support to any, either. However, Warin is not the best when it comes to fencing, and is more skilled at using a knife or a polearm. She might not land a proper cut.
>CrisThe associates will be pleased, although the seniors might be disappointed. Her skills in using the falchion will translate nicely.
