In rule 2.6 “Duels” replace the text “The first two Clansmen to do so are considered to be the Duel’s Combatants.” with the following:

The first Clansman to do so is considered to be a Prepared Combatant. When the second Clansman does so, both Clansman become the Duel’s Combatants and the first Clansman is no longer considered a Prepared Combatant. The Duel begins at this point. A Prepared Combatant may withdraw his intention to fight by posting a comment containing the words “I withdraw” to the Duel’s blog entry, at which point he is no longer considered a Prepared Combatant.

In rule 2.6 “Duels” replace the text “Any Clansman who is not already a Combatant in a Duel” with “Any Clansman who is not already a Combatant or a Prepared Combatant in a Duel”.

In rule 2.9 “Rituals” replace the text “A Clansmen may not perform a ritual while being a Combatant in a Duel.” with “A Clansmen may not perform a ritual while he is a Combatant in a Duel.”

Add the following to the list of traditions in rule 2.10 “Traditions”:

The Fallen Lesser God Tzasix has proclaimed that no Clansman may withdraw their intention to fight until 72 hours have passed since they first became a Prepared Combatant.