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Message: <blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4585844" data-attributes="member: 3285">Purity and Corruption: Part 8 – And Justice for AllIn an occurrence nearly unheard of elsewhere, Vlad was hauled off to the gaol in the Menagerie of the Red Fist. His gear was stripped from him, and in a matter of hours he found himself in a Court of the City, in the Temple Quarter. Nearly a week went by, with only a sullen guard who slipped him moldy bread and dirty water to speak to.Finally, a Nierite clerk appeared. “Do you wish a legal advisor?” asked the bored-looking Nierite clerk.“How much?”“A mere 100 Baht an hour,” said the clerk.Vlad blinked.  “I’m not sure if I have that much…”Another clerk handed the first clerk a note.  He read it, looked up at Vlad, and back at the note.  “Not to worry.  A defense counsel has been assigned to you.”  He left.Not one but four Sarishan barristers appeared soon after.“Do I really need all of you?” asked Vlad in disbelief.“You need all the help you can get,” said clerk number one.  “We have crafted a statement for you.  You will be required to swear on Sarish to the truth; failure means the Vorlerath.”  Vlad swallowed hard.“Don’t worry,” said the second clerk. “You must only tell the literal truth.  And the literal truth can mean many things.  For example, you did hit a Nierite soldier, that’s true.  But if the Nierite was threatening you, that’s something else.”The third clerk handed him the note.  “Now memorize it.”Vlad looked over at the fourth clerk. “And what are you here for?”“Me?” the clerk smiled.  “I am dedicated to ‘speaking’ to the judge on your behalf.” Once he had memorized his defense, they left him.  Shortly afterward, Vlad was brought in chains before a judge.A Red Fist soldier, along with several civilian witnesses, stood opposite him. Then the judge walked in, and the rest of the court was seated. Guards kept Vlad standing throughout the proceedings. He was asked to swear his oath by Sarish…His Oath was witnessed, as were those of the opposing Swords of Nier. The Red Fist and witnesses then left the court. No questions were permitted. The Erdukeen judge then carefully considered…and reached a verdict.</blockquote>

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