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===Law & Order===
===Law & Order===
Actions and offenses which are recognized as criminal activity are broken down into several classes of crime.
====Assault====
Attacking another person with intent to injure is a crime. Interpreted by three classifications; ''Unarmed Assault, Armed Assault-Lesser, Armed Assault-Greater''.
* '''Unarmed Assault:''' Attacking someone with your fists or appendage without the use of a weapon. This is recognized as a '''Class 1''' crime.
* '''Armed Assault-Lesser:''' Attacking someone with improvised weapons such as benches, bottles, etc. This is recognized as a '''Class 2''' crime.
* '''Armed Assault-Greater:''' Attacking someone with a deadly weapon or with magic. This is recognized as a '''Class 4''' crime.
====Endangerment====
Endangerment is classified as deliberately exposing someone to danger. This crime is only charged to the accused when the victim was in danger of losing their life. This crime includes inciting a crowd to riot or panic. This is recognized as a '''Class 4''' crime.
====Escape/Flight====
Any attempt to escape, evade, or otherwise flee from authorities in order to escape the consequence(s) of a crime is recognized as a '''Class 3''' crime.
====Fraud====
The wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
====Murder====
Attempting to deliberately take the life of another person. Portarosa breaks down murder into five distinct classifications; ''Accidental Murder, Attempted Murder (Spontaneous), Attempted Murder (Deliberate), Murder (Spontaneous), and Murder (Deliberate). Accidental Murder is any death which has been brought about by a character's exceptional carelessness or stupidity. Spontaneous Murder means that the character suddenly decided to kill. Finally, Deliberate means that the character planned the death.
* '''Accidental Murder''' is recognized as a '''Class 4''' crime.
* '''Attempted Murder (Spontaneous)''' is recognized as a '''Class 5''' crime.
* '''Attempted Murder (Deliberate)''' is recognized as a '''Class 6''' crime.
* '''Murder (Spontaneous)''' is recognized as a '''Class 6''' crime.
* '''Murder (Deliberate)''' is recognized as a '''Class 7''' crime.
====Slander====
Any efforts to deliberately spread rumors which may or are detrimental to the reputation of the affected person(s). The prosecution must prove that the rumors are false, caused significant damage to the reputation to the victim(s), and caused harm to their health or fortune. This is recognized as a '''Class 3''' crime.
====Tax Avoidance====
Any falsification of the reported income in order to lessen one's taxes. Paying less tax than required by law is a crime. Refusing to pay required taxes is a crime. Tax avoidance is considered Theft.
====Theft====
The deliberate theft of money or goods from another person(s). The degree is relative to the value of goods stolen.
* '''Less than 10gp''' stolen is recognized as a '''Class 1''' crime.
* '''11gp to 100gp''' stolen is recognized as a '''Class 2''' crime.
* '''101gp to 1,000gp''' stolen is recognized as a '''Class 3''' crime.
* '''1,001gp to 10,000gp''' stolen is recognized as a '''Class 4''' crime.
* '''10,001gp or Greater''' stolen is recognized as a '''Class 5''' crime.
====Treason====
Betrayal of state secrets to any foreign power, the assault against any member of the Royal Family, disobedience of a direct command from the Duke or Duchess, mutiny, and disobedience by any military personnel of a direct order are recognized as Treason. Most instances of treason are recognized as '''Class 7''' crimes. However, mutiny and disobedience of orders in peace time are recognized as lesser offenses, designated '''Class 6'''.


====Classes of Punishment====
====Classes of Punishment====

Revision as of 16:11, 12 August 2023

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Portarosa
Aliases City of the Rose
Region Varcia, Western Estora
Society
Demonym Portarosan, 'Rosan
Races Humans, Elves, Half-elves
Religion Almyra, Avaridon, Ceilaesa,
Imelyen, Iriden, Mordherus,
Quelana, Tholsir, Vaelaren
Mother Gaelena
Alignments All
Politics
Gov't Type Monarchy
Ruler Queen Tatiana Castevel
Commerce
Resources Alcohol, Armor/Weapons,
Books/Lore, Fruits,
Jewelry/Jems, Lumber,
Luxury Goods and Art,
Olive Oil, Salt, Seafood,
Wine
Factions
The Adventurer's Society
The Knights of the Rose
The Seekers


Description

Geography

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Law & Order

Actions and offenses which are recognized as criminal activity are broken down into several classes of crime.

Assault

Attacking another person with intent to injure is a crime. Interpreted by three classifications; Unarmed Assault, Armed Assault-Lesser, Armed Assault-Greater.

  • Unarmed Assault: Attacking someone with your fists or appendage without the use of a weapon. This is recognized as a Class 1 crime.
  • Armed Assault-Lesser: Attacking someone with improvised weapons such as benches, bottles, etc. This is recognized as a Class 2 crime.
  • Armed Assault-Greater: Attacking someone with a deadly weapon or with magic. This is recognized as a Class 4 crime.

Endangerment

Endangerment is classified as deliberately exposing someone to danger. This crime is only charged to the accused when the victim was in danger of losing their life. This crime includes inciting a crowd to riot or panic. This is recognized as a Class 4 crime.

Escape/Flight

Any attempt to escape, evade, or otherwise flee from authorities in order to escape the consequence(s) of a crime is recognized as a Class 3 crime.

Fraud

The wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

Murder

Attempting to deliberately take the life of another person. Portarosa breaks down murder into five distinct classifications; Accidental Murder, Attempted Murder (Spontaneous), Attempted Murder (Deliberate), Murder (Spontaneous), and Murder (Deliberate). Accidental Murder is any death which has been brought about by a character's exceptional carelessness or stupidity. Spontaneous Murder means that the character suddenly decided to kill. Finally, Deliberate means that the character planned the death.

  • Accidental Murder is recognized as a Class 4 crime.
  • Attempted Murder (Spontaneous) is recognized as a Class 5 crime.
  • Attempted Murder (Deliberate) is recognized as a Class 6 crime.
  • Murder (Spontaneous) is recognized as a Class 6 crime.
  • Murder (Deliberate) is recognized as a Class 7 crime.

Slander

Any efforts to deliberately spread rumors which may or are detrimental to the reputation of the affected person(s). The prosecution must prove that the rumors are false, caused significant damage to the reputation to the victim(s), and caused harm to their health or fortune. This is recognized as a Class 3 crime.

Tax Avoidance

Any falsification of the reported income in order to lessen one's taxes. Paying less tax than required by law is a crime. Refusing to pay required taxes is a crime. Tax avoidance is considered Theft.

Theft

The deliberate theft of money or goods from another person(s). The degree is relative to the value of goods stolen.

  • Less than 10gp stolen is recognized as a Class 1 crime.
  • 11gp to 100gp stolen is recognized as a Class 2 crime.
  • 101gp to 1,000gp stolen is recognized as a Class 3 crime.
  • 1,001gp to 10,000gp stolen is recognized as a Class 4 crime.
  • 10,001gp or Greater stolen is recognized as a Class 5 crime.

Treason

Betrayal of state secrets to any foreign power, the assault against any member of the Royal Family, disobedience of a direct command from the Duke or Duchess, mutiny, and disobedience by any military personnel of a direct order are recognized as Treason. Most instances of treason are recognized as Class 7 crimes. However, mutiny and disobedience of orders in peace time are recognized as lesser offenses, designated Class 6.

Classes of Punishment

Type of Crime Recommended types of Punishment
Class 1 Fine: 1d6 gp /or/ Jail: 1 Day /or/ Both
Class 2 Fine: 10d6 gp /or/ Jail: 1d6 Weeks /or/ Both
Class 3 Fine: 100x1d6 gp /or/ Jail: 1d6 Months /or/ Both
Class 4 Fine: 1,000x1d6 gp /or/ Jail: 1d6 Years /or/ Both
Class 5 Fine: 5,000x1d6 gp /or/ Jail: 1d6 Years /or/ Both
Class 6 Fine: 10,000x1d6 gp /or/ Jail: 5x1d6 Years /or/ Both /or/ Death
Class 7 Death

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  • Temple Shrine
  • Temple Shrine #2
  • Massive Tree
  • Ornate Temple

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  • Woodcarver, copper, bowyer (x2)
  • Wagon-makers + wheelwrights
  • Tinkers, pewterers, and casters
  • Masons & Stonecutters
  • Leatherworkers, Skinners and tanners
  • Cooks & Bakers
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  • Tattoo Artist
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