Desnind Laws

Overview

Crime does not occur frequently in Desnind, as the Sev'ryn are people that help one another. If they did not, their race would have perished in the plague. When crime does occur, it seems to affect everyone within the city. It is taken very seriously and manhunts have occurred in the past to track the perpetrator and bring justice to the victims.

Arson

Defined as setting a fire with the intent to destroy property or cause harm to a being; or letting a fire spread out of control. Not to be confused with spontaneous combustion, magical incidents, or wildfires. Fire is taken very seriously in Desnind. Since the city is mostly made of wood, fire can spread easily from building to building.

Felling

Defined as cutting down a tree in Desnind or the Makubwa Lori for personal gain. Trees are sacred to the Sev'ryn and will only be cut down after serious consideration, deliberation, and with Moseke's blessing. 'Poaching' trees is a serious crime and often winds up in exile.

Murder

Defined as knowingly causing another person's death or aiding in it with no justifiable reason (such as in self-defense). By far one of the most heinous crimes committed in Desnind.

Sexual Misconduct

Defined as forcing someone to partake in acts of a sexual nature against their will, usually through violent acts or threats. Highly despicable in Desnind. The offender can choose between genital mutilation or exile.

Assault

Defined as intentionally causing harm to a person or animal. Assault is abhorrent to Desninders. This is considered a petty crime and the punishment is decided by the victim.

Disorderly Conduct

Anything from making rude gestures to excessive noise to swearing loudly in public to stripping naked. The latter is less frowned upon than the first three. This is one of the less severe crimes one can be charged with, but citizens of Desnind tend to frown upon offenders. This is considered a petty crime and the punishment is decided by the victim.

Theft

Defined as knowingly taking something belonging to another person. The punishment is decided by the victim and the value/importance of the item.

Credit

Originally written by Nymph