Dukelidhur
Dukelidhur is a fictional term used to describe a ceremonial oath-taking and investiture practice in the duchy of Eldmere within the constructed world of Arion. It denotes both the rite and the public event.
In the in-world etymology, dukelidhur derives from Old Duchic roots, with duce meaning leader and lidhur meaning
The ritual typically occurs during annual investiture or succession events and involves the ruler or heir,
The process includes a proclamation of authority, a pledge of fealty by participants, and the exchange of
Symbolically, the oath ring and related tokens symbolize the binding nature of the vows and the social
In fiction and media, dukelidhur appears in novels and role-playing games as a narrative device to explore