The law of initiates, also known as newcomer laws, is a code of conduct maintained at Cloud Mountain and other secret citadels. Its purpose is to help protect the Cause from would-be traitors.
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Cloud Mountain[]
At Cloud Mountain, the law of initiates included a waiting and testing period before participants began Initiation, which was intended to help them find their place in the Cause. As part of this, certain information was withheld from newcomers until they begin their initiation, as a precaution against treachery. The system was not perfect, as Kylen was able to successfully infiltrate the Cloud Mountain community.
Harbone Citadel[]
At Harbone Citadel, newcomer laws were in place for new arrivals to the fortress. Dev Meeker once countermanded these laws in order to allow Lord Captain Helmer and Picket Longtreader to speak with Harbone's council immediately.
Seventh District[]
A similar code was known to exist in the Seventh District, which typically waited several months before welcoming new members. Whittle Longtreader persuaded the council to hear his daughter Heather far in advance. They agreed to this only on the condition that, were any to speak against Heather after her hearing, she would be put to death as stipulated by a long-standing rule.