The Magistrate

Vampire the Requiem - Covenant - Carthians

Large domains often breed disputes that cannot be resolved by the moderation of The Myrmidon. A Magistrate may be appointed on a case-by-case basis, or may be permanently appointed in a troubled domain. Magistrates must be experts on both universal Carthian Law, and the laws of their specific domains. They must also be excellent negotiators, able to create compromises that hotly opposed sides will abide by. They must have the respect and authority to pass down judgments impartially and finally. They must also be proficient in non-lethal combat, in case their judgments cause those who are offended by them to frenzy. It is important that the Magistrate not need others to defend her from frenzying claimants in her court, because of the underlying truth of undead existence that she cannot trust her fellow Kindred.
To be a Magistrate often requires at least Covenant Status (Carthians) •• and City Status •••. More respect is required in the city than the Movement, because the Magistrate will have to pass judgment on non–Carthians as well. All of the city’s Kindred must be able to trust the Magistrate to pass fair and impartial judgments, at least in the ideal situation. More often, the Magistrate is a skilled manipulator, who has convinced all sides that she favors them. The line between integrity and corruption is very blurry in the real world of tonight, creating a gray area where Magistrates balance keeping the peace, the law and their own profit.

Type

Legal

Used By

• The Carthian Movement