crime and punishment

[Isa Karun]

Are deserters really killed or just imprisoned?

[Nyarai Khartuul]

depends.

who is presiding over the trial and why did they desert? like Dun said, there's no set rules (there's no constitution to protect people nor are laws codified). If you desert because you felt like it, the military tribunal might decide to kill you. or not. they might go, WELL OKAY BUT PAY 5 BUCKS OKAY/??????

[Isa Karun]

Well, I just figured there has to be a precedent.

[Barez Damask]

Treason is usually death.

Everything else depends on a few factors. Its not out of the question you might be hanged, though i wouldn't go as far to say its common enough that people start saying, 'oh gurrl, you gone be hanged'... though they might say that.

Zaman would say that.

The end.

[Galia Baryk]

i don't know how or when

but i now fully expect zaman to say that at some point in this game

[Dun]

If a case comes up that needs to go to trial, you guys can determine what happens to your characters based on the crime, the circumstances surrounding it, the level of mercy or understanding that might come from the judge, etc. Because all of this stuff could reasonably factor in according to how Escovan law works, we can't give you a list of a bunch of scenarios to go by that may not really apply to your characters or say "The punishment for X will be Y".

You'd be better off- if you're not sure about what's reasonable- contacting an admin when the judicial system might directly involve a plot of yours and you want some guidance based on specific circumstances so you can work things out.

Also, if you're looking to be surprised, you could hand the judgment over to another player (player of someone who could be judging your criminal) who could be responsible for determining the punishment or whether your character's even guilty.

[Kier Te'Hal]

Thanks Uz! Since lee already gave you her heart I present to thy!

Color changing oreos!

P.S. Laney asking about traitors gives me a sense of impending doom