Book of Law

The **Book of Law** is a list of laws, papal decrees, and ways of life that are strictly upheld by Glazic Society and primarily the Second Inquisition. Its origins are said to have come from the Town of Light, under Grand Royal Emissary of Light Adyssa. Since its creation, it has been spread, revised, and used by a number of County Districts, most notably the Tower of Light under the leadership of the **Dreadpope Aratakrast IV**.

The book is devised into many chapters, yet pamphlets handed out to illiterate Gatekeepers and Inquisitors alike have simplified its massive texts into comprehensible rules.

## The Position of the Holy Hierarchy

REGARDING FAITH
 **Satanism** | Worshippers of dark gods or demons are to be denied entry to the Tower of Light, or if inside, imprisoned in the dungeon for the Inquisition to handle. If no Inquisition is available at the time of their detainment, they may be executed.

*On the matter of Darklanders*
 **Apostates** | Those who have renounced the Glazic faith and deny the Light or state that they are atheistic are to be put to death.

Those accused or exposed of heretical or infidel beliefs fall under the authority of the Inquisitorium once they are imprisoned. Any **possessed or demon afflicted individual**, regardless of their station, are also required to be disarmed and imprisoned or killed if the former is not possible.

The possessions of detained persons are forfeit to the Inquisitorium and Gatekeeper order upon conviction.

## Responsibilities of Gatekeepers, Inquisitors, and Knights

Both the Lower and Higher orders all have specific purposes within society.

**Gatekeepers** are essentially security guards and the army of the Holy Hierarchy, not law enforcers. They are to guard the gate and Tower from threats, prevent fights, and report/detain people for the Inquisition when they commit crimes. Only in rare circumstances when no Inquisition is present will the job of prosecuting a criminal fall to the highest ranking Gatekeeper currently present. Overall, Gatekeepers should not concern themselves with internal matters unless it is absolutely necessary and remain purely focused on defense and external threats.

**Inquisition** are the police, judges, and executioners. They handle most, if not all, internal matters regarding the Tower. It is their job to enforce the Book of Law and interpret its meaning. Anyone who violates the Book of Law, be it from the Higher Orders, the Gatekeepers, or the commoners themselves are subject to their watchful eye. Overall, the Inquisition should focus primarily on internal threats to the Tower, such as deception from believers of different faith or violations of the Book of Law.

**Knights** are elite bodyguards and soldiers. They primarily guard the Ministry and any restricted areas within the Tower, other than the Archives which is primarily maintained by the Inquisition. In addition, Knights often engage in glorious battle on the field and are expected to be an example of the ideal soldier. Overall, Knights concern themselves with trespassing, protecting the Ministry and the Pope, and external threats to the actual Tower itself. In addition, the Knights and the Inquisition work hand in hand, with the Inquisition being the judges and the knights effectively acting as their bailiffs, assisting them with issues of mutiny or corruption when the Inquisition are resisted against.

## The Gate of the Tower

**The Tower of Light** is the epicenter of remaining Glazic civilization in the wastes, and must be treated as such. The opening and closing of the gates must be conducted with the utmost strictness and caution. Guidelines are provided below for common scenarios.

**The following types of individuals are barred from entry into the Tower of Light.**

**Carriers of infectious disease**

* Lepers

**Self admitted infidels**

* Armed groups
	+ Dependent to the number of soldiers at the gate. Anything that may imminently pose a threat to those stationed should be denied.

**Undesirables**

* Those possessed or afflicted by demonic powers.
* Dissidents against the Hierarchy.

In general, Gatekeepers should strive to admit as many Glazic pilgrims or refugees as possible, while denying the entry of those who would cause issue. However, the prevention of hostile persons passing the gate trumps all other priorities. In times of declared siege, the gate shall remain closed.

**In terms of defensive efforts, the following principles should be adhered to.**

1. Defensive actions should center around the usage and protection of musketeers on the guard towers.
2. Prevention or containment of siege ladders.

A. Usage of guard towers to spot possible ladders or extreme flank actions.

B. Trenches as a medium of containing breaches.

3. Maintenance of communication, through both handhelds and stationary sets.

**The gate must be manned at all times by at least two Gatekeepers.**

## The Interior of the Tower

It is in the Hierarchy’s interest to distance themselves and their valuable installations from the unwashed, unbloodied masses. As such, the pilgrims and refugees of the Tower are **restricted from certain zones** on threat of imprisonment or summary execution.

In the interest of maintaining public order, the **brandishing of weapons is forbidden**. Non-weapon order concerns such as carriers of disease or possessed men must also be quarantined in the dungeons. Imminent threats to the safety of Hierarchy officials is grounds for on the spot execution.

Usury, unauthorized money changing, and thievery is strictly forbidden in the Tower. In particular, any theft is punishable by on the spot execution, if required. **Non violent offenders should always be detained if possible**, such that ordeals or examples may be made of them by the Inquisitorium.

Other non violent offenses which warrant imprisonment or simple punishment include sexual deviancy, failure to pay for services rendered, failure to respond to the demands of a Gatekeeper, and disruption of papal congregations. All crimes pertaining to property or commerce typically fall under the Inquisitorium’s jurisdiction, and thus are not managed by the common Gatekeepers.

## Papal Decrees

In addition to the rules described in the Interior of the Tower section, there are a number of Papal Decrees seen as law. Those who violate such decrees are subject to imprisonment and processing by the Inquisitorium.

**DECREES OF ARATAKRAST IV, THE DREADPOPE, OUR GRAND MAGISTRATE, THE SPEAKER OF RATS**
 **Leper Ban** | As an extension of existing policy regarding diseased persons, the entry of lepers into the Tower of Light has been outlawed.

## Discipline of Gatekeepers

While historically a disorganized and peasant based force, recent reforms mirroring the advent of the Second Inquisition have overhauled the Order’s practices considerably.

The chief concern of said reforms, among quality of life assurances such as the keeping of personal names for Gatekeepers, has been discipline. A brief listing of example disciplinary lapses has been provided below.

1. Desertion & cowardice
2. Battlefield looting
3. Disobedience
4. Theft or hoarding of equipment
5. Failure to man posts (Tower gate and perimeter)
6. Permitting wanderer access to restricted zones for no reason
7. Mishandling of equipment

Disciplinary infractions are typically punished by emissaries or higher Hierarchy representatives, although it is **not uncommon for acolytes to enforce such laws** among disciples in an unofficial capacity.

By special decree of the papacy and Master-at-Arms, battlefield cowardice and looting is now to be kept in check. **Cowards and looters will now be shot on the spot** if observed to be doing such in an engagement.

Non violent offenses typically carry lower order punishments, although any incident that jeopardizes battlefield cohesion or concerns watch postings is treated with the highest scrutiny.

## Responsibility of Emissaries

The low order is a markedly top-down structure, in terms of not only hierarchy, but also in terms of delegated responsibilities and equipment. Matters of field command and common administration are typically managed by emissaries, particularly in the following respects.

1. Issuing field commands and enforcing battlefield law
	1. Emissaries are expected to execute soldiers who breach Glazic law, particularly concerning cowardice or looting, on the spot.
2. Distribution of payment and common equipment
	1. New disciples are to be issued the standard equipment bags.
	2. Reserve equipment may be issued to trained men, although musketry and quality steel is to be reserved for capable acolytes and men of talent.
3. Management of subdivisions
	1. The low order has under its employ several Medicae and contracted smiths, who have managers of their respective groups.
	2. Emissaries and trusted men are expected to assist in operations where possible, including monetarily.
	3. Emissaries are also expected to give constant tasks out to the men for resource hunting, scouting parties, or just general raids in the surrounding area.

As evident in the above listings, administrative tasks are primarily managed by emissaries in the absence of the Master-at-Arms. However, **emissaries may delegate such tasks to acolytes** on a case by case basis, as to streamline the burden of responsibility and command. Hierarchy officials of course receive precedence in all matters of decision when present.

All pertinent equipment and payment not standardized by the Coinslot is distributed in the barracks. Considering this centralization of equipment, **all unaccompanied locals in the barracks or forges should be expelled or imprisoned.**

## The Book of Law

The following is for **Inquisition eyes only**.

Do not use this information in-character unless you are an Inquisitor.

The liberal usage of Blood Test kits should be **avoided at all costs**. The kits are very expensive. To allow a constant flow of new citizens to the Tower for the purposes of commerce, Inquisition should only use them for Gatekeeper recruitments or when they are investigating someone for a crime and has found evidence to reasonably suspect them of some wrong doing.