Exclusion Pact
The divine law that banned war and forced the world to settle disputes through games.
The Exclusion Pact is the foundational legal framework governing the world of Disboard, established by the deity Tet following the end of the War of Colors. This divine treaty fundamentally altered the nature of conflict among the Sixteen Species by prohibiting all forms of physical violence and warfare between races. Instead of armies and weapons, disputes over territory, resources, and sovereignty must be settled through competitive games.
- Creator
- Tet
- Jurisdiction
- Disboard (All Sixteen Species)
- Core Principle
- No Violence or War
- Enforcement Method
- Divine Authority
- Status
- Active and Binding
- Origin Event
- Post-War of Colors
Lore & Background
This agreement has maintained peace for centuries, though it often masks underlying tensions between species like the Humans, Elves, and Blancs. The Pact ensures that no single race can dominate through military might alone, forcing them to rely on skill and cunning. It remains the central pillar of Disboard's society, upheld by Tet as the ultimate arbiter.
In Their Own Story
Two merchants stood face-to-face in the bustling market square, hands hovering near their pouches where weapons usually rested. One reached for a dagger instinctively when the other claimed his goods were stolen. Suddenly, the air shimmered with a faint warning light from above. They froze, remembering the law. Slowly, they lowered their hands and produced playing cards instead.
Reader's Guide
The Exclusion Pact dictates why Sora and Shiro cannot simply conquer territory with armies. Instead of traditional warfare, political power shifts through high-stakes gambling matches. This rule ensures that even the strongest races must rely on intellect rather than brute force to maintain sovereignty. It creates a fragile peace where diplomacy is conducted through dice and cards. This system explains the current tension between species like the Blancs and Humans. Without the Pact, the Elven Empire might have already been overrun by stronger nations. The law forces cooperation while simultaneously fueling competition within legal bounds. It turns every negotiation into a potential life-or-death match. Ultimately, Tet remains the final arbiter of these disputes. His authority ensures that no race can unilaterally break the peace without facing divine retribution. This structure allows the protagonists to rise from outcasts to rulers by mastering the very system designed to keep them contained.
Did You Know?
- The Exclusion Pact was established by the deity Tet after the War of Colors ended.
- It prohibits all forms of physical violence and warfare between the Sixteen Species.
- Disputes over territory, resources, and sovereignty must be settled through competitive games instead of armies.
- Tet remains the ultimate arbiter of disputes under the Pact, ensuring no race can break the peace without divine retribution.
- The Pact forces even the strongest races to rely on intellect and skill rather than brute force to maintain sovereignty.