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<blockquote data-quote="silentspace" data-source="post: 1246820" data-attributes="member: 14316">Laws of ShillenSince power lies in the body of the King or Queen, the study of Law is not the study of a written code or rules.&nbsp; There are no Books of Law.&nbsp; Rather, the practice of Law is an exercise in extending the power of the King.&nbsp; The King cannot be everywhere and make all decisions.&nbsp; To help in this regard, there are a series of agents which have been empowered to enforce the Law.&nbsp; These include not only governing nobility (Dukes, Earls, Barons etc), but also local Lords and Sheriffs.&nbsp; In cases where a Greater Noble is unavailable, or unwilling, to make a ruling, a judge is used.&nbsp;&nbsp; Judges are usually well-known, important members of the community, such as priests (esp. the High Priests of Shillen), wealthy landowners, or guildmasters. In the case of a trial, Lawyers may present arguments.&nbsp; In the case of a hearing by the King or a Greater Noble, Lawyers may petition to present a case, but the petition is not always granted.&nbsp; Shillen is a lawful good kingdom, founded by Greater Noble Families who worship Heironeous.&nbsp; This should give a fair basis as to what the King believes is Lawful or Unlawful.Authorities and civilians make arrests when something is done that is believed to offend either the King or the King’s Peace.&nbsp; In addition to the obvious crimes (murder, robbery, etc), slavery and necromancy (creating and/or using undead) have historically offended the King.&nbsp; At least this was the case when House Dharnan held the throne.&nbsp; There is some question as to how the Venerable Zenfan will make judgements.&nbsp; He has been in power for twenty years, but Law is a broad topic with many subtleties and nuances.Punishments are swift and severe.&nbsp; Usually the punishment is a fine or execution.&nbsp; Jails are used while waiting for trial, or to hold persons unable to pay their fines until such time as they can be paid (or the prisoner dies).&nbsp; Occasionally public flogging or exile are used.&nbsp; Permanent mutilation, however, is frowned upon.--As a professional Lawyer, Manzanita has studied the records of judgements and trials in and around Masar.&nbsp; Prior judgements are often used as a basis for new cases, especially if the prior judgement was decided by a Greater Noble or Royalty.&nbsp; Since there are no written laws, and the circumstances of each case are different, precedent can have an impact on a case.Manzanita has no recollection of any case specifically dealing with the hunting of centaurs.&nbsp; However, she is certain that this would offend the King or the King’s Peace.&nbsp; Probably both.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="silentspace, post: 1246820, member: 14316"] [B]Laws of Shillen[/B] Since power lies in the body of the King or Queen, the study of Law is not the study of a written code or rules. There are no Books of Law. Rather, the practice of Law is an exercise in extending the power of the King. The King cannot be everywhere and make all decisions. To help in this regard, there are a series of agents which have been empowered to enforce the Law. These include not only governing nobility (Dukes, Earls, Barons etc), but also local Lords and Sheriffs. In cases where a Greater Noble is unavailable, or unwilling, to make a ruling, a judge is used. Judges are usually well-known, important members of the community, such as priests (esp. the High Priests of Shillen), wealthy landowners, or guildmasters. In the case of a trial, Lawyers may present arguments. In the case of a hearing by the King or a Greater Noble, Lawyers may petition to present a case, but the petition is not always granted. Shillen is a lawful good kingdom, founded by Greater Noble Families who worship Heironeous. This should give a fair basis as to what the King believes is Lawful or Unlawful. Authorities and civilians make arrests when something is done that is believed to offend either the King or the King’s Peace. In addition to the obvious crimes (murder, robbery, etc), slavery and necromancy (creating and/or using undead) have historically offended the King. At least this was the case when House Dharnan held the throne. There is some question as to how the Venerable Zenfan will make judgements. He has been in power for twenty years, but Law is a broad topic with many subtleties and nuances. Punishments are swift and severe. Usually the punishment is a fine or execution. Jails are used while waiting for trial, or to hold persons unable to pay their fines until such time as they can be paid (or the prisoner dies). Occasionally public flogging or exile are used. Permanent mutilation, however, is frowned upon. -- As a professional Lawyer, Manzanita has studied the records of judgements and trials in and around Masar. Prior judgements are often used as a basis for new cases, especially if the prior judgement was decided by a Greater Noble or Royalty. Since there are no written laws, and the circumstances of each case are different, precedent can have an impact on a case. Manzanita has no recollection of any case specifically dealing with the hunting of centaurs. However, she is certain that this would offend the King or the King’s Peace. Probably both. [/QUOTE]

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