Laws of Syrinx
In Syrinx it is important to remember each island city-state is an independent government. There are some national laws that apply to all the Empire but there may be more laws depending on the island.
Arson: The willful destruction of another's property without consent by any means. (The willful destruction or damage by fire to any property of another or of the state. Also the destruction of ones own property by fire if it is done so for profit and or if some collateral damage or destruction to the property of another or of the state ensues.)
First Offense: Death on the Tree and loss of all property.
Second Offense: Obliteration.
Assassination: While the taking of another's life is covered by the crime of murder, assassination is both the premeditated murder of another for a fee and the hiring of such assassins. It is thus treated, if possible, as a more callous crime.
First Offense: Death by sword followed by Death on the Tree and loss of all property.
Second Offense: Obliteration and Banishment.
Assault: The willful attack on another citizen by any means including weapon, spell, alchemy, potion or trap. An unlawful attempt or declaration (written or unwritten) on the part of one or several with force or violence or malice to cause unwanted harm or mischief upon another. An attempt or offer to harm another without touching them, as one lifts their arms in a threatening manner to another or strikes at them and misses. If the assault causes death the charge will become murder.
First Offense: One fight in the Circle, Monetary fine.
Second Offense: Death by the sword and monetary Fine.
Bribery: The offering, giving or receiving or solicitation of something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of a person in the responsible discharge of his or her public or legal duties.
First Offense: 50 gold piece fine.
Second Offense: One Year of fighting in the Circle or until death.
Burglary: This law covers breaking into another citizen’s home and consequently stealing property of another while in their home or business.
First Offense: Return of property stolen and equal value paid in reparation.
Second Offense: Return of property, Death by beheading and loss of all property.
Counterfeiting\Forgery: While the obvious cause of this crime is the use of false monies, it also includes the sale or trade of false formal components represented as real components and the use of a counterfeited signature or writ. If a Noble signature or writ is counterfeited this becomes treason. (Falsely making or materially altering by hand or otherwise with intent to defraud, any document or symbol which if genuine might apparently be of legal efficacy or the foundation of a legal claim.)
First Offense: Death on the Tree
Second Offense: Death by beheading, Death on the Tree and loss of all property.
Impersonating a Noble: This involves not only the act of pretending to have noble title when you do not have such but also acting as if a noble has given you authority to act in their name when they have not. If you commit a crime while doing this the charge is elevated to Treason. (To knowingly present oneself by document, raiment, statement to be of a noble station.)
First Offense: On One Year of fighting in the Circle or until death.
Second Offense: Death on the Tree, Banishment, and loss of property.
Kidnapping: This crime involves the unlawful taking and holding of a citizen against his or her will, and attempts to ransom these captives to friends or family. Also, the forcible and unlawful confinement of an individual.
First offense: Death on the Tree, loss of property.
Second Offense: Obliteration and Banishment.
Making false Statements: One person or group of persons issuing or presenting a prejudicial or false statement or accusation pertaining to any other by the use of print, writing, pictures, or signs. It is a crime to print, write, etc. knowingly false statements with the intent to injure the character or image of another.
First Offense: Monetary fine.
Second Offense: One year of Circle fights or until death and loss of property.
Murder: The willful taking of another citizen's life, premeditated or in the heat of anger is murder. Even if the victim receives a Life spell, you are still held accountable for this crime. (Deliberate action to cause the death of any individual)
First Offense: Death on the tree, one year of Circle fights, Loss of all property.
Second Offense: Obliteration, Loss of all property and Banishment to the East side of Helikia.
Necromancy: Necromancy is not illegal in Syrinx. But there are strict controls on its use. All persons that use the magic of Chaos must declare them self a Necromancer and openly wear the raiment’s of a Necromancer. Necromancers are also the only persons permitted to Grant the Gift of Death. By admitting and declaring ones self to be a Necromancer they give up the right to cast the healing magic’s of the Earth. No Necromancer shall cast Healing magic or Grant Life.
Creating Undead without license from the citadel of Death is forbidden and punishable by permanent death.
Controlling any sentient undead from Helikia is forbidden and punishable by permanent death.
Earth Magic: Those spell casters that claim the healing power of Tyrra are forbidden to cast magic's that call on chaos or Death. No one that Grants the Gift of Life is also permitted to Grant the Gift of Death.
First Offense: Monetary fine (determined according to severity of infraction)
Second Offence: One year of Circle Fights or until Death plus fine.
Slavery: The buying, selling or trade of sentient beings as well as the ownership of such is slavery. The use of Enslavement elixirs is also a form of slavery. (The willful buying, selling, or holding of an individual against their will such that said individual shall have no freedom of action and whose person and services are wholly under the control of another.) This also covers the use of mind altering elixirs and potions, such as charm, Love, Love 9, Forget it Well, Forget me Not, Enslavement.
First Offense: Death by beheading and Death on the Tree, Loss of all property.
Second Offense: Obliteration, Loss of all property and Banishment.
Tax Evasion: This is simply the failure to pay any taxes levied by the Kingdom, Principality, County, or any Baronies of which you are a citizen. Note: Visiting adventurers are also subject to some of these taxes.
First Offense: Double Payment of Taxes.
Second Offense: Fighting in the Circle until debt is paid.
Theft: The taking of another citizen's property without permission is theft. Looting another's body is a form of theft and will be treated as such. (To use any portion of or to take possession of the property of another against there will.)
First Offense: Return of property stolen and equal value paid in reparation.
Second Offense: Return of property, Death by beheading and loss of all property.
Time Magic: The using of Magic to Travel in Time to the Past or Future. The using of Magic to change things that occurred in Time (whether in the past, or things that will occur in the future).
First Offense: Death on the tree, Loss of all property.
Second Offense: Obliteration, Loss of all property and Banishment.
Treason: Any act that is deemed a threat to the stability, safety, or independence of Syrinx.
First Offense: Obliteration to Permanent Death.
Second Offense: There is no second offense.
