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<blockquote data-quote="Elder-Basilisk" data-source="post: 1536818" data-attributes="member: 3146">That's pretty much how I would rule it. But, I differ as to the situation below--that would depend very much upon the king.Some kings would be willing to grant pardon for offenses against other people (particularly against people they don't like) just because a friend asked them. In the sagas, it was fairly common for people to make amends with their enemies because one of their friends pleaded on that enemy's behalf. Some kings would grant pardon if a good enough argument were presented to them as well. A king might decide not to do so if the crime were grave or he had some ill-will toward the particular individual in prison. Still, it's important to remember that most ancient societies were not bound by the idea of the rule of law and, even in those that were, kings generally have the power to pardon wrongdoing. Heck, in our society, presidents and governers still have that power.The king also wouldn't necessarily free the companion if evidence of innocence were presented. The king might decide to suppress the evidence or arrange to have someone kill the companion before the official declaration of innocence became active. (&quot;Tragic. Just tragic. It appears that he was killed by rats in his cell/died of heart failure the day before he was to be released.&quot;) Not all kings are just.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Elder-Basilisk, post: 1536818, member: 3146"] That's pretty much how I would rule it. But, I differ as to the situation below--that would depend very much upon the king. Some kings would be willing to grant pardon for offenses against other people (particularly against people they don't like) just because a friend asked them. In the sagas, it was fairly common for people to make amends with their enemies because one of their friends pleaded on that enemy's behalf. Some kings would grant pardon if a good enough argument were presented to them as well. A king might decide not to do so if the crime were grave or he had some ill-will toward the particular individual in prison. Still, it's important to remember that most ancient societies were not bound by the idea of the rule of law and, even in those that were, kings generally have the power to pardon wrongdoing. Heck, in our society, presidents and governers still have that power. The king also wouldn't necessarily free the companion if evidence of innocence were presented. The king might decide to suppress the evidence or arrange to have someone kill the companion before the official declaration of innocence became active. ("Tragic. Just tragic. It appears that he was killed by rats in his cell/died of heart failure the day before he was to be released.") Not all kings are just. [/QUOTE]

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