City Dwarves: Episode 14

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==Synopsis==
In Cobbleton, the Dwarf Demigod Einhard has do great labors to prove himself to be Wise, Kind, and Just, in order to officially become the king of the dwarves.
Einhard sits in court on his throne and casts judgement on 3 situation, showing wisdom, justice and kindess. It is decided he should be made officially king afterwards.
==Recap==
===Intro===
In Cobbleton, the Dwarf Demigod Einhard sits in court to pass judgement over matters that have occured in his kingdom. He has to prove himself Wise, Kind, and Just, in order to officially become the king of the dwarves.
===The Landslide Case===
There has been a landslide that destroyed someone's house and killed a few people. In digging out of the house, the people have found raw un-cut gems, peridots, in the debris. The owner of the house who survived, Ling'ga, claim the gems belonged to her because is on her land. But the owner of the land from the landslide, Einst, says that the gems are theirs.
The ownership of the gems is to be decided by Einhard. Einhard has 2 advisers, Annev and Ahhhtvizier. Annev advises out it will create legal precedent. Ahhhtvizier asks Einhard to be more introspective with the situation and not to take his position for granted. 
Einhard asks about the nature of the landslide and if anyone knew of the gems prior to the event. It appears the landslide was due to an act of god and not negligence. The dwarves moved here from a place without landslides, so no measures were taken to prevent it. 
Einst had collected 20 peridots from the landslide, despite them laying on Ling'ga's property. Einst was unaware of the gems being on his property prior to the landslide. Ling'ga says since the gods moved the land, it is now hers.
Einhard leaves the court to confer with his uncles Malkis and Astair. Is unhappy with the disrespect Einhard used in summoning them. Astair says mountains are unmoving except if acted by an outside force, Malkis insists erosion exists. Astair explains the landslide was caused by the ground becoming wet and it lost stability. Einhard realises the landside was caused by his mother Nadinis who caused the storm. Malkis then bad-mouths Nadinis. Einhard asks about justice, and Astair summons his son, Velmontarious, the god of justice.
: Shades of grey are made up of patches of light and dark. Right and wrong are absolutes, and can only be judged from a seat of dispassion. You may not like it at times, but justice is the path and the price of a good world. - Velmontarious
Velmontarious recommends with justice you have to divorce yourself from all bias when seeking to be just. Velmontarious also gives the option of making all decisions of justice for the dwarves if they built a great temple for him. 
Einhard calls for his godly mother, Nadinis. She appears from a magically growing flower. She explains the rain has many effects on the world, not just landslides. Einhard is surprised to learn he has a mortal lifespan and will one day die. His divine soul will go back to Nadinis, and his mortal soul will go to Felumbra. Nadinis says she doesn't target landslides on people or make direct effects on purpose, unless she accepts a prayer, but there was no prayer on this topic.
Everyone goes back into the court. The gods are in the audience watching the proceedings, making everyone else in the room feel the awe.
Einhard sits in his throne.
Einhard first ruling is that the dwarves are to learn from this incident and never let it occur again, so levies and such are to be constructed to prevent future landslides.
Einhard is indecisive when it comes to the ownership of the peridots. A dwarf in the audience, Deft, proclaims that Einhard is no true leader, despite his half-divine nature. Einhard refuses to be rushed into a decision. Deft is forced to leave the room, and continues to complain outside.
Einhard says the gems in the landslide will be to build the levies and repair the damaged home. Einst pushes back saying this means that no one owns the gems on their own land, but the state. Owning land has no meaning as a result. Einhard says he will compensate Einst for his efforts in gathering the peridots, but he is firm in the state owning the gems to be distributed where they are needed.
Ling'ga is also unhappy as she also has be denied any ownership of the peridots that ended up on her property. She lost her children and her husband in the landslide. 
Ahhhtvizier advises Einhard to retain personal property laws, while Annev supports Einhard's words about the state-owned property laws.
Ling'ga wants compensation for the family she has lost. She wants payment of 30 years labor. Einhard agrees to this.
Ling'ga will be compensated for the loss of her family, her house will be rebuilt, the levy will be built to prevent future landslides. Einst will be compensated for the work he did.
The matter is settled and the two litigants leave.
===Deft's Complaint===
Outside Deft is still complaining about Einhard's lack of ability to lead. He suggests instead the oldest dwarf should lead instead.
Einhard decides to talk with Deft, one of one. 
Deft wants for a leader with experience. Also isn't happy how Einhard decided the previous matter. He expected a demigod to be better. Einhard says he will remain in power, so Deft leaves, still disgruntled.
===Zump the Wild Mage===
In town is Zump the human, a wild mage. He tried to cast , but his wild magic turned the spell into a . The fireball accidently killed Asitine the Dwarf.
Asitine's family want justice. Zump says the gods gave him wild magic he cannot control, so he can't be held responsible.
Zump claims he had no idea that fireball was even a possibility from a wild surge.
Einhard and his advisors are of the opinion that magic can only be cast inside the city if they have a licence to do so. All spellcasters must pass a test for such a licence. They can of course cast spells outside the city limits without a licence (3 fireballs distance from the city limits).
The decision is for a council of wizards to be formed to self-regulate spellcasters. Any spellcasters who break the rules will be exiled from the city. 
Zump is to make a memorial to Asitine, which will be used in the future to show why magic is regulated. 
===The Labor of Justice===
The Cobblefeet sisters decide that Einhard shows that he understands justice, and will be a Just, Wise and Kind king.
Einhard realises how hard justice is, and realises how complex it can be.
Cobblefeet sisters decide they can return to The First City next episode.
==Experience==
No experience given this episode.
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