Item from Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Basgiath's official rulebook governing challenges, duels, rankings, and cadet conduct — everything is legal if the Codex allows it, and knowing its fine print is a weapon in itself.
The War Codex is the governing document of Basgiath War College, laying out the rules for everything from squad assignments to lethal challenges. It defines when cadets can fight, how duels are conducted, what constitutes a legal kill versus murder, and how rankings determine privilege. The Codex is both a shield and a weapon: those who know its provisions can exploit loopholes to protect themselves or destroy rivals within the law. Violet's scribe training gives her an edge here — she reads the Codex like a contract lawyer, finding protections and technicalities that combat-focused cadets never notice.