The Dark Side Of Fate

Chapter 343 Clarification On Treason and Familicide

As per the Oxford Dictionary, Treason is defined as the act of betraying one’s country, especially through attempts to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government. On the other hand, Familicide refers to the deliberate and unlawful act of one family member killing multiple or all members of their own family. The term “family” in this context usually encompasses immediate relatives like parents, children, siblings, or other close knitted people residing in the same household. However, in the context of the werewolf world, I liken the concept of “family” to a “pack.”

Essentially, Familicide is a form of Homicide within this context.

those seeking clarification on the laws in the story, it’s essential to understand the distinction between Treason and Familicide, which are two separate crimes. In book two, we discover that Dimitri accused Adrik of Treason as a means to eliminate the Stepanov family without facing guilt for Familicide/ Homicide. The reason for abolishing the punishment of an entire family for the crimes of one member was primarily due to the prevalence of treason, a significant issue

such occurrences can happen. In handling this

Familicide punishment has not been abolished, and each region operates under a distinct governing system, as established in book one. Only escalated issues reach the council and become part