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'''Fal 'Chavamee'''<ref>[[Halo Waypoint]] "The Duel" Sketchbook</ref> was a Sangheili that held the title of Arbiter at some point in the Covenant's past, and is thus the first Arbiter chronologically depicted in canon. The head of his clan, Fal considered the Great Journey to be a lie, for which he was declared a heretic, but not until he started openly questioning the Sangheili's alliance with the Prophets was he declared an enemy of the Covenant. Seeking to save the clan, a servant allowed [[Haka]] to gain access to Fal's home, where Haka forced him to kill Han, knowing that this would draw Fal into a confrontation with him. Devastated by the loss of his wife, Fal swiftly moved to take Haka up on the challenge, literally ploughing his way through an entire Covenant army to reach his wife's murderer. Though he was mortally wounded by Haka's blade, he also managed to stab his enemy with his own energy sword, both dying at each other's hands.<ref>''[[Halo Legends]]'', [[Duel]]</ref>
{{Quote|I know they will come in force to challenge me, but I will not turn away from them. I will answer their call.|Fal 'Chavamee}}
'''Fal 'Chavamee''', also known as the '''Defiant One''',{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P245}} was a [[Sangheili]] [[Arbiter]] and the leader of his clan sometime before the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Though he was a prominent leader among his people and within the [[Covenant]], he refuted the [[Covenant religion]]'s validity, leading to his condemnation as a heretic.{{Ref/Film|Id=Duel|HLeg|Episode=The Duel}}


Before Fal's actions, the rank of Arbiter was considered a privelege. His heresy would lead to the Prophets declaring the rank of Arbiter to be one without honor, given to those who could be useful to them as a last chance to regain their lost honor before death. It would therefore be fair to say that he was the last honorable Arbiter until [[Thel 'Vadamee]].
==Biography==
===Life as the Arbiter===
As evidenced by his title, Fal 'Chavamee was highly respected and held a considerable degree of recognition among the Sangheili and within the Covenant. He held a considerable degree of command of the [[Covenant military]] and among his clan's forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}} Despite holding such authority within the Covenant, he believed that his people had strayed from their sense of honor and now fought for power and supremacy. He also believed that the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]] was a false belief, used by the [[San'Shyuum]] to achieve and maintain power over the Sangheili, despite their officially equal standing within the hegemony. Eventually, he was called before [[Hierarchs|High]] [[Prophet of Solemnity]], who urged 'Chavamee to profess his faith in the Great Journey. Despite the Prophet's pleas, the Arbiter exclaimed that the Great Journey was a lie; for this, the Hierarch declared 'Chavamee a heretic.{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}}
 
===Rivalry, duel, and death===
[[Haka 'Suukaree]], a member of 'Chavamee's clan and the High Prophet of Solemnity's personal enforcer, was ordered to kill the Arbiter.{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P245}} In doing so, 'Suukaree sought to gain influence within the clan. Wishing his clansman dead and supported by the Hierarch, 'Suukaree initially dispatched assassins to kill 'Chavamee. Predicting treachery, 'Chavamee had [[The Boatman|one of his clansmen]] ferry him up a river, seeking to goad the assassins to attack. He killed them all after a brief struggle.{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}}
 
Upon returning from his fight with the assassins, 'Chavamee gained the resolve to end 'Suukaree's threat, defeating an enormous Covenant military detachment which had been sent to kill him for his alleged heresy. While 'Chavamee was engaged in battle with this force, 'Suukaree came to 'Chavamee's home and forced one of the Arbiter's closest friends, [[Roh]], to kill 'Chavamee's wife, [[Han (Sangheili)|Han]], in order to provoke the Arbiter into a duel. Once Roh killed Han, 'Suukaree murdered him as well. After slaughtering the entire Covenant detachment, 'Chavamee returned home to discover Han and Roh's bodies. Stricken by grief, the Arbiter decided to accept 'Suukaree's demand to duel. When 'Chavamee met 'Suukaree atop a towering [[Forerunner]] structure, their brief duel began.{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}} At the same moment that he was mortally wounded by 'Suukaree's blade, 'Chavamee managed to stab his foe. 'Chavamee thought of his wife as he and 'Suukaree died at each other's hands.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P245}}{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}}
 
===Legacy===
Before 'Chavamee's actions, the rank of Arbiter had been considered a privilege. However, his supposed heresy led the Prophets to declare that the rank of Arbiter would thenceforth be one without honor, given to those who could be useful to them as a last chance to regain their lost honor before death.{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}} It was here that the Hierarchs established the [[Line of Immaculate Succession]], which not only signaled a dramatic shift in role of Arbiter, but also the Sangheili's place within the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P245}}
 
==Trivia==
*Fal 'Chavamee was voiced by [[Wikipedia:John Gremillion|John Gremillion]], who also voiced [[Arthur-079]] in ''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''.{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Episode=The Duel|Detail=[[Halo Legends credits#The Duel|Credits]]}}
*The episode's subtitles mistakenly show Fal's name as "Thel", the name of [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]] from the ''Halo'' games and of [[Thel 'Lodamee|the Major]] from ''The Package''.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:TheDuel Fal Concept.png|Concept art of Fal 'Chavamee.
File:Duel Sangheilios 2.jpg|'Chavamee killing one of 'Suukaree's assassins.
File:Elite Housing.jpg|Fal 'Chavamee's home.
File:Han-Duel.jpg|'Chavamee discussing matters with Han.
File:Elite training Duel.jpg|'Chavamee training other members of his clan.
File:Sangheilios Duel 1.jpg|'Chavamee discussing matters with his close friend Roh.
File:Oncoming army.jpg|A large Covenant force sent to assassinate 'Chavamee for his heresy.
File:Fal_-_The_Duel.png|'Chavamee dual-wielding [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]].
Image:HLHunters.png|'Chavamee battling three gargantuan [[Mgalekgolo]].
File:Han's death.jpg|Fal 'Chavamee upon discovering Han's corpse.
File:Final Duel.jpg|'Chavamee preparing to duel with 'Suukaree.
File:Fal and Haka death.jpg|'Chavamee and 'Suukaree dying at each other's hands.
File:H2A Terminals - Hierarch and Fal.jpg|The Hierarch and 'Chavamee converse in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{'}} [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]].
File:H2A Terminals - Death of Fal.jpg|'Chavamee's death in the ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s terminals.
</gallery>
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[The Duel]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*[[Story Shard]]: ''[[Duality]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:Covenant military personnel]]
[[Category:Arbiters]]
[[Category:Historical figures]]

Latest revision as of 13:04, September 19, 2023

This article is about the Arbiter before the Human-Covenant War. For other articles including "Arbiter", see Arbiter (disambiguation).
Fal 'Chavamee
Fal Arbiter.jpg
Biographical information

Homeworld:

Sanghelios[1]

Died:

c. 2152[2]

Cause of death:

Killed in a duel with Haka 'Suukaree[1][3]

Spouse(s):

Han[1]

Personal details

Species:

Sangheili

Gender:

Male

Eye color:

Yellow[1]

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Covenant (formerly)[1]

Rank:

Arbiter[1][2]

Notable info:

Defied the Hierarchs, bringing shame to the mantle of Arbiter[1][2]

 

"I know they will come in force to challenge me, but I will not turn away from them. I will answer their call."
— Fal 'Chavamee

Fal 'Chavamee, also known as the Defiant One,[2] was a Sangheili Arbiter and the leader of his clan sometime before the Human-Covenant War. Though he was a prominent leader among his people and within the Covenant, he refuted the Covenant religion's validity, leading to his condemnation as a heretic.[1]

Biography[edit]

Life as the Arbiter[edit]

As evidenced by his title, Fal 'Chavamee was highly respected and held a considerable degree of recognition among the Sangheili and within the Covenant. He held a considerable degree of command of the Covenant military and among his clan's forces.[1] Despite holding such authority within the Covenant, he believed that his people had strayed from their sense of honor and now fought for power and supremacy. He also believed that the Great Journey was a false belief, used by the San'Shyuum to achieve and maintain power over the Sangheili, despite their officially equal standing within the hegemony. Eventually, he was called before High Prophet of Solemnity, who urged 'Chavamee to profess his faith in the Great Journey. Despite the Prophet's pleas, the Arbiter exclaimed that the Great Journey was a lie; for this, the Hierarch declared 'Chavamee a heretic.[1]

Rivalry, duel, and death[edit]

Haka 'Suukaree, a member of 'Chavamee's clan and the High Prophet of Solemnity's personal enforcer, was ordered to kill the Arbiter.[1][2] In doing so, 'Suukaree sought to gain influence within the clan. Wishing his clansman dead and supported by the Hierarch, 'Suukaree initially dispatched assassins to kill 'Chavamee. Predicting treachery, 'Chavamee had one of his clansmen ferry him up a river, seeking to goad the assassins to attack. He killed them all after a brief struggle.[1]

Upon returning from his fight with the assassins, 'Chavamee gained the resolve to end 'Suukaree's threat, defeating an enormous Covenant military detachment which had been sent to kill him for his alleged heresy. While 'Chavamee was engaged in battle with this force, 'Suukaree came to 'Chavamee's home and forced one of the Arbiter's closest friends, Roh, to kill 'Chavamee's wife, Han, in order to provoke the Arbiter into a duel. Once Roh killed Han, 'Suukaree murdered him as well. After slaughtering the entire Covenant detachment, 'Chavamee returned home to discover Han and Roh's bodies. Stricken by grief, the Arbiter decided to accept 'Suukaree's demand to duel. When 'Chavamee met 'Suukaree atop a towering Forerunner structure, their brief duel began.[1] At the same moment that he was mortally wounded by 'Suukaree's blade, 'Chavamee managed to stab his foe. 'Chavamee thought of his wife as he and 'Suukaree died at each other's hands.[2][1]

Legacy[edit]

Before 'Chavamee's actions, the rank of Arbiter had been considered a privilege. However, his supposed heresy led the Prophets to declare that the rank of Arbiter would thenceforth be one without honor, given to those who could be useful to them as a last chance to regain their lost honor before death.[1] It was here that the Hierarchs established the Line of Immaculate Succession, which not only signaled a dramatic shift in role of Arbiter, but also the Sangheili's place within the Covenant.[2]

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Concept art of Fal 'Chavamee.

    Concept art of Fal 'Chavamee.

  • 'Chavamee killing one of 'Suukaree's assassins.

    'Chavamee killing one of 'Suukaree's assassins.

  • Fal 'Chavamee's home.

    Fal 'Chavamee's home.

  • 'Chavamee discussing matters with Han.

    'Chavamee discussing matters with Han.

  • 'Chavamee training other members of his clan.

    'Chavamee training other members of his clan.

  • 'Chavamee discussing matters with his close friend Roh.

    'Chavamee discussing matters with his close friend Roh.

  • A large Covenant force sent to assassinate 'Chavamee for his heresy.

    A large Covenant force sent to assassinate 'Chavamee for his heresy.

  • 'Chavamee dual-wielding energy swords.

    'Chavamee dual-wielding energy swords.

  • 'Chavamee battling three gargantuan Mgalekgolo.

    'Chavamee battling three gargantuan Mgalekgolo.

  • Fal 'Chavamee upon discovering Han's corpse.

    Fal 'Chavamee upon discovering Han's corpse.

  • 'Chavamee preparing to duel with 'Suukaree.

    'Chavamee preparing to duel with 'Suukaree.

  • 'Chavamee and 'Suukaree dying at each other's hands.

    'Chavamee and 'Suukaree dying at each other's hands.

  • The Hierarch and 'Chavamee converse in Halo 2: Anniversary' terminals.

    The Hierarch and 'Chavamee converse in Halo 2: Anniversary' terminals.

  • 'Chavamee's death in the Halo 2: Anniversary's terminals.

    'Chavamee's death in the Halo 2: Anniversary's terminals.

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Halo Legends, episode The Duel
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 245
  3. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, Terminal 11
  4. ^ Halo Legends, episode The Duel: Credits
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