"By strangers? You are expected to keel over and die, hopefuly close enough so your host can get your stuff before somebody else does. So beware of uncalled for hospitality. There are exceptions to this rule in cities with enforcers. Of course, if someone tries to frighten you into keeling, you're within your rights keel him back."
drow grins ferociously.
"But don't worry, it's my job to make sure you don't keel over. Although, by your symbol, I suspect you will have more to do with it then I will.
The country is ruled in name by Daughters of Sora Kell, but, in general, the rule of the land is: the strong rule the weak. Few warlords make their own laws, but all respect Daughters enforcers. Those are ogres by the way, so you may want to thread lightly around those. Harpies, medusas and such are common."