Crime & Punishment

The Code Legal

Below is a high-level outline of various crimes and punishments for said crimes. Obviously, every crime can't be listed here, so this just a general listing. While some town/cities/areas might be more harsh or lenient when dealing out sentences, this scale is generally accepted throughout the land as "fair." Additionally, most of these punishments assume "first-time" or "one-time" offenses. Committing a crime more than once or committing multiple crimes at once can elevate a punishment to higher tiers. Lastly, attempting to commit a crime is generally viewed, in the eyes of the law, the same as if the crime was actually committed.

Tier I: Crimes Against the Nation

These are pure evil acts and crimes that typically can lead to war (which can put a great number of lives at risk and devastate an area) or crimes that can threaten the nation (or the entire world).

• Assassination
• Circumventing Justice (e.g. Fleeing/Avoiding Capture, Breaking Out of Prison, etc.)
• Soulless Conduct
• Military Desertion Before or During Battle
• Mass Murder
• Performance of the Dark Arts (e.g. Summoning an Evil Entity)
• Treason/Rebellion/Espionage
• Using Magic on a Head of State Without Consent

Punishments

• Forfeiture of lands, titles, possessions
• Prolonged torture
• Execution
• Dismemberment
• Possible punishments levied against guilty party's family/loved ones/associates
• Cursing the guilty party's soul to eternal unrest
• Any of the punishments from any of the lower tiers.

Tier II: Unforgivable Crimes

These are highly serious crimes that have a permanent effect on a victim's physical and/or mental well-being and/or livelihood, and possibly also on a victim's family's mental and/or physical well-being and/or livelihood, or could have a great negative effect on a large part of society.

• Conduct Detrimental to a Safe and Civilized Society
• Kidnapping
• Military Desertion In Times of War
• Murder
• Using Magic on a Noble, Official, or Authority Figure Without Consent

Punishments

• Forfeiture of lands, titles, possessions
• Flagellation
• Execution
• Possible monetary fines levied against guilty party's family/loved ones/associates
• Any of the punishments from any of the lower tiers.

Tier III: Major Crimes

These are more serious crimes that can have lasting effect on a victim's physical and/or mental well-being and/or livelihood, or could have a noticeable effect on a significant part of a society.

• Arson
• Battery (e.g. beating someone into unconsciousness, breaking someone's arm, etc.)
• Bribery
• Criminal Business Action (e.g. Money Laundering, Embezzlement, etc.)
• Extortion
• False Testimony to Authoritative or Judicial Personnel
• Illegal Drug Distribution
• Lawless Conduct
• Military Desertion In Times of Peace
• Negligence Resulting in Great Harm or Death
• Smuggling
• Thievery/Robbery/Fencing
• Using Magic on a Citizen Without Consent.
• Wanton Destruction of Property of Significant Value

Punishment(s)

One or any combination of the below:

• Fine (minimum 50gp, maximum 500gp)
• Extended jail sentence (from 3 months up to life in prison)
• Flagellation
• Monetary reparations (up to the value lost)
• Punitive Labor
• Any of the punishments from any of the lower tiers

Tier IV: Minor Crimes

These are small crimes that temporarily have mild negative effects on a victim's physical and/or mental well-being and/or livelihood, or mild negative effects on a small part of a society.

• Assault (e.g. Punching someone once in the face, shoving someone over a table)
• Illegal Drug Use/Possession
• Negligence Resulting in Minor Injury
• Poaching
• Trespassing
• Unruly Conduct
• Vandalism

Punishment(s)

One or any combination of the below:

• Community service
• Public humiliation
• Fine (1gp-10gp)
• Short prison sentence (1-30 days)
• Flagellation
• Any of the punishments from the lower tier

Tier V: Frowned Upon, But Not Illegal

These are acts of less-than-decent behavior and are associated with uncouth individuals, but the acts tend to lack any significant malicious intent. These acts typically result in personal inconveniences, hurt feelings, anger, or resentment - all of which are relatively minor, but can be catalysts for more significant crimes.

• Adultery
• Gambling
• General Mischief
• Public Intoxication

Punishment(s)

One or any combination of the below:

• Warning, and/or stern lecture
• Public declaration of dishonor
• Officially entered into the records as "Disturber of the Peace"