Feint of Honor

A Feint of honor was an ancient rite that allowed two dragons (or two parties of dragons each represented by a leading figure) to settle a dispute without the need for mortal combat.

Description
The rite consisted of a battle between two dragons, each with one or more witnesses who did not take part, until one was subdued or surrendered, at which point the feint was concluded. The use of breath weapons and magic during the combat was forbidden. Dragons were bound by their honor to adhere to the terms and the outcome of the feint.

History
Although feints of honor were almost always exclusively between dragons, in -205 DR, the elf Iliphar Nelnueve challenged the black dragon Thauglor to a feint of honor.

Notable feints of honor

 * The Passing of Power: In -205 DR, the elf Iliphar Nelnueve triumphed over the black dragon Thauglor.
 * Azure Bonds: Alias and Dragonbait both successfully engaged in a Feint of Honor against the red dragon known as Mist.