Vargor, Laws

Vargor Law Page.

Let it be known that the following laws are in effect for the town of Vargor. Let it further be made clear that the laws of Vargor extend only to the boundaries of the town and districts.

Modesty

It is the privilege and obligation of free women to maintain their modesty. Any person who reduces a free woman's right to traditional modesty, including themselves, are subject to fines as a first offense. <Read More>

In Progress Notes

• Guards are not required by either Free Women or Slaves within the city limits.
• Slaves can be punished by any free person.
• Free Women who are breaking or suspect of breaking any "conduct laws" can be restrained (coffled) and brought to the town hall for consideration.
• No fighting in town, take it out of the city limits or to the arena.

Definitions

Bet

A challenge that doesn't require the skill of both players is considered a bet, however, honoring one's bets is expected. Refusing to honor a bet can grounds for challenge, mediation or litigation.

Challenge

If a free man challenges another to any type of duel it is considered binding by tradition. What the challenge is, where it is, what it is for and how it is settled are a factor of tradition and negotiation. Duels are typically weapon-duels but can be anything requiring skill such as Kaissa or other feats of strength. Weapon-Duels must happen either at the town arena or outside of the town's boundaries. Refusal to accept a challenge, specifically that of a weapon-duel is usually cause for the other party to demand a forfeit. If both challenge and forfeit are refused mediation or litigation maybe sought.

Judgement (vs Ruling)

Judgements are passed down during town meetings or court sessions, and are usually by consensus from the officials and magistrates present at the session. Judgements are recorded into the session logs and typically published.

Litigation

Bringing a matter before the court which would result in a judgement.

Magistrate

A magistrate is someone who has been trained in Gorean law, they are often of the scribe caste but the training can be independent of caste, for example in Torvaldsland Rune Priest act as magistrates and law keepers for the thing-fair law assemblies. If you are trained as a magistrate and wish to work for the town as such, please present yourself to the Administrator/Ubar.

Mediation

Bringing a matter before a magistrate or other higher ranked official for the purposes of making a ruling.

Ruling (vs Judgement)

Rulings are unofficial but are generally binding and made by any town official or trained town magistrate. Rulings can be made anywhere at any time and do not require formal documentation nor any specific procedure. Rulings can be appealed.

Ruling, Caste

Caste Head can rule on caste specific business but it could still go to a the court if not settled.

Ruling, District

If one of the three districts has chosen a district representative, such as a Jarl for Torvald's Quarter, a Pasha for Turan Quarter, or Patrician for the Argentum Quarter, they may also make rulings as it relates to district specific business. Any district ruling can be appealed to a court session where a final judgement can be made.

OOC Clarifications

Modesty

This means you can not remove a free woman's clothes or veils to any state below that of "tradition". This includes removing a veil if they choose to wear one - this is called "face stripping" in Gor. The minimum level of traditional modesty is defined on the IC restrictions page. This law also applies to the free woman HERSELF who can also be charged with immodesty.