Their rules are, by far, more complicated than Battle's.

I don't see them being written down for applicants.

That is because part of the journey, is LEARNING. It not only buffers roleplay, increases reasons for interaction and gives people an opportunity to get to know you - but it allows you to grow as a character. These are all positive things, why would you want to take them away?

The only reason Empire needs the laws written out is because failure carries such a harsh and unparalleled penalty! You still have to go through the act of bloodoathing to discover them (as far as I know) making it so it's not even a complete loss publishing them. This leaves the Tribunal as the only cabal that gives out the rules so readily.

Authors note: For godsake, you are not born with an intimate knowledge of every god damn thing in the game - please stop telling my hero how to fight with your lvl 12. Thanks

Yhorian