people can fight the battles if they wish, but the decision is already to the Clans(via 3 out of a potential 5 wins).
Because CSA forces were not present, they are considered to have refrained from participating, without formally saying such. Any battles that take place would be retro-active, because the Trial was indeed supposed to be limited to T 43 and not spilled over. And in any case, the Clans win, so its not like the battles are decicing much(except for any potential ToRs, but I see that as unlikly as the Clans won).
Dave/Josh: is this acceptable? I didn't mean to sound GMish, but i figured its my little show, and u might be okay with it.