As Adrian was walked through the village by the captors, a strange thought entered his mind. The things he knew about the Banur tribes were mainly from the Church's library.
While he took the things he read about the tribes with a grain of salt, thanks to the Church's habit of altering truth, he was aware of some tribal customs. One of the most prominent customs he knew was partner hunting.
While the outsiders were either turned into slaves or executed, depending on their 'crimes', some of the stronger individuals were given a peculiar opportunity.
It was a unique opportunity to gain their freedom that didn't involve climbing the statue, known as partner hunting. In this ritual, selected captives, chosen for their strength or sometimes their appearance, were released into a forest to try and escape. The tribespeople then pursued them as if in a monster hunt.
