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Gorōntoh could have been put in a position to take sides if Mosk-Sopoh was to demand her support. This was dangerous as the coalition against Mosk-Sopoh was considerable, and Gorōntoh did not want to be forced to make a choice. She then reached out to the [[Mōrtoh]] elder [[Goven Bylyk]] who was responsible for [[Beejetoh Dolysoh|Beejetoh Dolysoh's]] bid to the throne, and asked him to intervene. This was a clever move, as involving Mōrtoh basically meant that the stance of the principle of the Chamber of War was quite irrelevant.
Gorōntoh could have been put in a position to take sides if Mosk-Sopoh was to demand her support. This was dangerous as the coalition against Mosk-Sopoh was considerable, and Gorōntoh did not want to be forced to make a choice. She then reached out to the [[Mōrtoh]] elder [[Goven Bylyk]] who was responsible for [[Beejetoh Dolysoh|Beejetoh Dolysoh's]] bid to the throne, and asked him to intervene. This was a clever move, as involving Mōrtoh basically meant that the stance of the principle of the Chamber of War was quite irrelevant.
Mosk-Sopoh's reaction to the challenge was also unorthodox, as he suggested a series of physical challenges to be organized between Raad and himself. One who proves to be the stronger warrior takes the throne. This was a dangerous path to follow, as it undermined the whole idea of Dolysohs as the ruling family and Mosk-Sopoh
Mosk-Sopoh's reaction to the challenge was also unorthodox, as he suggested a series of physical challenges to be organized between Raad and himself. One who proves to be the stronger warrior takes the throne. This was a dangerous path to follow, as it undermined the whole idea of Dolysohs as the ruling family, but on the other hand it did satisfy nobility who felt that this is a fair way to resolve the conflict. Goven Bylyk was able to convince Mosk-Sopoh to keep the contest a secret from the outside world until the time he defeats Raad.
The contest began in early 1870 [[FR]]. It was in several parts, each of which was attended by around 50 people, among them guards, ooron and representatives of the royal house. Both Mosk-Sopoh and Raad were experienced warriors in excellent physical shape and both kept clearing the challenges on par. The resolution came suddenly during a routine spear contest when Raad hit Mosk-Sopoh in the chest, killing him on the spot.
