No one can challenge, or be challenged twice in a 30-day period. This is 30 days from the date that the last challenge was issued so it is in the best interest of both players to complete the challenge as quickly as possible. Those challenged must be responded to within 2 weeks of the initial issuance of the challenge or the challenged player forfeits. The player challenged must also send a copy of his response to the Captains. There are only two acceptable responses to a challenge.
Players can either accept the challenge, or step down from their position.
If they step down the challenger takes the position uncontested. Once the challenge has been accepted the parties must set a date for the duel no later than 30 days from the original date the challenge was issued. If no date within this time can be agreed upon the challenge is void and both parties are free to challenge again immediately. The players will pick a neutral Captain or sword to be present at the duel. This neutral party will oversee, witness, and report the outcome of the challenge duel, to the Captains.