Night of the Long Spear

The Night of the Long Spear is an ancient tradition of the nomadic tribes of the Great Plain. During this time, any crime committed by a local is considered legal and will not be punished. This includes attacks on foreigners inside the territory. When the Georgic Alliance was established, Archslain Tegus tried to outlaw the tradition, but failed to do so under fierce opposition from Nobunaga Oda back in 582 UB

Origins
It is unclear how the Night of the Long Spear traditions began, since documentation of the crimes committed is generally frowned upon. It is known that the tradition has been in use since at least the reign of Aeris Rawle began in 577 UB. This is since Aeris formally seceded control of the plain after the Night of the Long Spear.

Many folk tales suggest that the tradition began as a way to combat civil unrest that had occurred in the distant past, when the nomads were considered part of the Republic of Setfaross. The tradition is popular amongst the younger generation, who see it to purge the country of their fathers who have grown too weak to rule the family. Statistically, more clan leaders die on this single night alone than the rest of the year combined.

Controversy
Often described as a barbaric purging of a population tantamount to genocide, the Night of the Long Spear traditions has drawn many critics from many of Liken's nations. In particular, the current leader of the Georgic Alliance Archslain Tegus tried to abolish, but had fierce resistance from Nobunaga Oda. He claimed that the tradition strengthened the population by removing the weak and promoting the strong.

Another notable critic is Vallogo Desway, the leader of the Theocracy of Melsa, who has said that the tradition is not what the One True God would have wanted for the world.