Talk:Zed/Background/@comment-89.204.225.88-20121102030337/@comment-3067750-20121102181103

"But it just doesn't make sence... Master is usually the one supervising the ceremony, and making him being tortured would be stupid as no one would be competent enough to determine if Shen was ready."

The ceremony itself was a trial that had the soon-to-be Eye of Twilight watch his father be tortured in front of his own eyes. Shen's lore even states "Any reaction whatsoever would have resulted in his immediate disqualification". Shen's father, regardless of title or rank, was that person.

Considering the culture and background, it really shouldnt be surprising to see that Shen (or more specifically his father) wasn't given special treatment.

In any case, an order can have multiple people with the title of Master. (Bad example, but take the similiarly-fictional Jedi Order from Star Wars)