Talk:Corvo Attano/@comment-72.171.24.186-20130627050403/@comment-27202257-20140824174739

I would point out that Corvo isn't honorable according to Gristol's honor culture, but that's only worthwhile if you interpret theirs as the only acceptable one. As that article notes, Corvo's behaviors match much better with Italian honor culture, which espouses the vendetta. It's entirely likely that Serkonos has a much different vision of what honor is than Gristol, and Corvo follows that very well.

(I think it's also worth noting that even if Corvo wanted to adhere to Gristol's honor culture, those around him have put in an a position where that's basically impossible. He's framed and wrongfully convicted, and those who wronged him surround themselves with private armies, so an honor duel isn't exactly in the cards for him.)