Judicial Functionnary

a Judicial Functionary is an individual who serves within the legal and justice system, ensuring that laws are upheld and justice is administered. They hold a position of authority and are often responsible for interpreting the law, overseeing trials, and delivering verdicts. Judicial Functionaries can range from local magistrates and judges to inquisitors or law keepers, depending on the structure of the legal system in the setting. Their roles and activities include: Interpreters of the Law: Judicial Functionaries are experts in the laws and customs of their land. They interpret and apply these laws to various cases, ensuring that justice is served according to the established legal framework. This might involve complex legal principles, ancient customs, or divine mandates, depending on the setting.
Overseeing Trials and Hearings: They preside over trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings. As judges or magistrates, they listen to evidence, question witnesses, and make rulings on the guilt or innocence of the accused. Their decisions can have significant consequences, affecting individuals, families, or entire communities.
Administering Justice: Beyond interpreting the law, Judicial Functionaries are responsible for enforcing it. They might pass sentences, impose fines, or order other forms of punishment, such as imprisonment, community service, or banishment. In some cases, they may also have the power to grant pardons or commute sentences.
Investigators of Crime: In settings where law enforcement is part of their duties, Judicial Functionaries might also take on investigative roles. They gather evidence, conduct interrogations, and work to uncover the truth behind criminal activities. This role might overlap with that of an inquisitor or a detective.

Arbiters and Mediators: They often serve as neutral parties in disputes, acting as mediators to resolve conflicts between individuals, families, or factions. This can involve negotiating settlements, interpreting contracts, or providing binding rulings to prevent further discord.
Guardians of Legal and Moral Order: Judicial Functionaries uphold not just the letter of the law but also the moral and ethical standards of their society. They might be tasked with protecting sacred laws, maintaining social order, or upholding divine justice, especially in settings where law and religion are closely intertwined.
Agents of the Ruling Power: Often, they represent the authority of the ruling power, whether it be a king, council, or religious order. Their position grants them a level of power and responsibility, but it also requires them to act in the best interests of their ruler or the state, which can sometimes lead to ethical dilemmas.
Record Keepers and Scholars: Judicial Functionaries are also responsible for maintaining legal records and documenting proceedings. They might be well-versed in legal texts, historical precedents, and the intricacies of case law. This scholarly aspect ensures that the law is applied consistently and fairly.
Champions of Justice or Tools of Oppression: Depending on the setting and the alignment of the judicial system, they can be seen as champions of justice, working to protect the innocent and uphold fairness, or as tools of an oppressive regime, enforcing harsh laws and silencing dissent.

Legal Authority
You have the authority to enforce the laws of  the land, and that status inspires a certain amount of respect and even fear in the populace. People mind their manners in your presence and avoid drawing your attention; they assume you have the right to be wherever you are. Showing your Judiciar's insignia gets you an audience with anyone you want to talk to (though it might cause more problems than it solves when you're dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). lf you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and even be stripped of your position.

Judicial Functionaries get
Insight and Intimidation skills
Two extra languages

• An Judiciar's insignia
• a scroll containing the text of a law important to you
• a bottle of blue ink
• a pen
• a set of fine clothes
• a belt pouch containing 10 gp