AabahranExcerpt from the Codex
Government History · by Academician Eldrigal Shrythara
What follows is an excerpt from the Justice Codex dealing with the criminal code in affect in some of the cities of the land. It is pre- sented here to make the code more readily accessible to all the land's citizens, in the hopes of improving the knowledge of and obedience to those laws. It is recommended that all should journey to the Justice headquarters in Ofcol to read the Codex in its entirety.
Sheathing
When in protected areas, citizens are required to have all weapons sheathed. Up to two warnings should be given before issuing a fine. Justices or Royals MUST look at the individual, and only when weapons are noticed to be DRAWM may a fine or wanted flag be issued. Failure to obey this procedure will result in penalties against the Justice. NOTE: Criminals cannot be wanted for this offense.
Looting
The taking of items from the corpse of anyone other than an outlaw in protected cities is against the law. When Justice or Royal sees a person loot another's corpse within the town the offender MUST first be given opportunity to return the belongings to the rightful owner. If they do not comply in timely manner they are to be marked a criminal.
Theft
The stealing of items from anyone other than an outlaw within a pro- tected city is against the law, this includes weapons and shields that are disarmed during the course of a battle.
Assault
Attacking any creature within a protected city is against the law, be it a guard, guild servant, bystander, or an animal. Any spells causing a yell and spells of summon, faerie fog, and gate like spells are subject to this law.
Murder
Killing, or attempting to kill, a non-outlaw within a protected city is against the law. Any spells causing a yell and spells of summon, faerie fog, and gate like spells are subject to this law.
Obstruction
The law of Obstruction was added sometime after the Codex was origi- nally written. Obstruction is defined as any assault, attempted theft, or murder on any member of Justice.
I have taken the liberty of correcting certain errors in spelling. I again urge all to travel to Ofcol to read the Codex in it's entirety.