ALLOW-UR DRAFT SUBJECT TO CHANGE --- By order of the royal crown this doctrine is to take affect in the great year of 15 and is to be titled the “First great royal law of instituted servitude” codized as §5 and is to amend the rules and regulations set in the first inaugural general doctrine of the kingdom of Sylven. This doctrine is to modify §1.1.7.0.1(iii) and §1.10.1.0. §5.1.0.0 Definitions §5.1.1.0 Slave pact “Slave pact”, “Slave contract”, or “Contract of servitude” notwithstanding of later defined rules and regulations is the term for a formal and/or legal binding contract in which a slave(§5.1.2.0) agrees to a conditional enslavement with magical and/or nonmagical enforcement of the intentions of the master(§5.1.3.0). A contracted slave is entitled to at least 5 copper a month from their master in meager earnings(§5.1.4.0). §5.1.2.0 Slave “Slave”, “Servant”, or “Indentured servant” is the term for the non-dominant in a slave pact(§5.1.1.0) who – within regulation voluntarily, often as an alternative way of atonement forms a slave pact(§5.1.1.0) with a master(§5.1.3.0) for a limited or unlimited timeframe. §5.1.2.1 War slave “War slave” is the term used for a slave(§5.1.2.0) taken as spoils of war, either through capture in battle or surrender under treaty. A war slave is not considered to have entered the slave pact(§5.1.1.0) voluntarily, but through conquest. The duration of servitude is often indefinite, but certain accords between nations may mandate release upon peace declaration or prisoner exchange. War slaves are entitled to meager earnings(§5.1.4.0) unless specifically exempted by crown edict. §5.1.2.2 indebted Slave “Indebted slave” is the term used for a slave(§5.1.2.0) who forms a slave pact(§5.1.1.0) as an alternative to debtor’s prison or asset seizure. The term of such servitude is fixed to the repayment of the original debt, plus interest as set forth by the court. Indebted slaves are required to be given meager earnings(§5.1.4.0), though said earnings may be deducted toward repayment at the master’s discretion. Should the indebted slave(§5.1.2.2) secure repayment through third parties, the pact is rendered void. §5.1.2.3 Capital Slave “Capital Slave” is the term used for a slave(§5.1.2.0) who forms a slave pact(§5.1.1.0) with a master(§5.1.3.0) by order of the crown of a nation due to capital crimes. Notwithstanding the other types of slaves capital slaves do not have a choice in forming a slave pact(§5.1.1.0) in most cases due to the nature of the crime. Though in some cases they are given the choice of execution as an alternative. Along with this capital slaves aren’t required to be given meager earnings(§5.1.4.0). §5.1.2.4 Voluntary slave “Voluntary slave” is the term used for a person who became a slave by their own discretion. Voluntary slaves often have more rights than other forms of slaves. §5.1.2.5 Political slave “Political slave”, “Political servant”, or “Political pawn" is a sub-set of war slaves(§5.1.2.1) who are given by one kingdom to another as a way of appeasement. Often as part of a peace treaty or forced political marriage. Furthermore, in rare cases political slaves can be taken by force, however this is its own subset called a political hostage. §5.1.2.6 Political hostage “Political hostage” is the term for by far one of the categories of slaves with the least rights. A political hostage is taken forcefully in the conquest of another kingdom and often used for political leverage. While commoners are often not allowed to purchase political hostages, and political hostages are often not actually forced to do any labor or work. They’re often kept isolated due to their political significance. §5.1.3.0 Master “Master”, “Contractor”, or “Controlling party” is the term for the dominant party in a slave pact(§5.1.1.0) who controls the slave(§5.1.2.0)(withstanding regulation), claims ownership, takes responsibility for any actions they order their slave to partake in, and can use a reasonable enforcement method to discipline the slave. §5.1.4.0 Meager earnings “Meager earnings” is the term used for the small amounts of money a master(§5.1.3.0) pays their servant for noncritical personal items. §5.1.5.0 Unreasonable resistance “Unreasonable resistance” is the term used for resistance to commands by a master(§5.1.3.0). Examples include refusing to do basic actions such as bathing, eating, or refusing to follow their master withstanding that the master isn’t being unreasonable or cruel from the viewpoint of the slave(§5.1.2.0). §5.1.6.0 Demi-humans “Demi-humans” and/or “Demi human” are the terms used for non-human species such as elves, dwarves, demons, beastfolk, et cetera. This is sometimes seen as a derogatory term in some contexts. §5.1.7.0 Reasonable enforcement method “Reasonable enforcement method” and/or “Reasonable enforcement methods” are method which are reasonable for a certain scenario, these methods must be proportional to the unreasonable resistance(§5.1.5.0) given by the slave. Simply, if a slave refuses to carry something, a reasonable response would be scolding, a “Light” slap, or similar – whipping would be seen as unreasonable unless there is no reason for the resistance. The definition of this changes if the slave is being enforced via magic methods. §5.1.8.0 Magical enforcement “Magical enforcement” is the term for any form of magic used to make a slave(§5.1.2.0) obedient. Examples include slave collars and magical slave pacts that force obedience. §5.1.9.0 Various §5.1.9.1 Manumission Manumission is the act of freeing a slave from a slave pact(§5.1.1.0). §5.2.0.0 Enstatement §5.2.1.0 Eligible parties Overall several different categories of people can become slaves. Either as a way of alternative punishment for a crime, due to being a political or war slave, or by voluntary contraction. §5.2.2.0 Instatement terms by order of the law (a) A person can be instated as a slave at any time. Either as a way of decreasing their sentence for a crime or as an alternative punishment for a crime. Except in special circumstances(See §5.1.2.1 and §5.1.2.3) a person is given the option to become a slave or an alternative punishment. There is no hard age limit on general slavery, however slaves under 15 cannot partake in sexual activities(§5.2.2.2) or overly exerting hard labor. (b) §5.1.1.7.0.1(iii) still stands in affect in the case of instatement terms by order of the law §5.2.2.1 Special case: War slaves (a) War slaves are a special case here as they are forced into servitude without consent and do not enjoy many of the protections other types do. (b) War slaves may be shackled and/or restrained, their magic sealed, et cetera, if they are seen as a potential threat to anyone including themselves. §5.2.3.0 Enstatement terms by discretion of a person Furthermore any person can voluntarily become a voluntary slave(§5.1.2.4) at any time as a way of self-punishment or reflection. Voluntary slaves have by far the most rights out of all types of slaves - and, in some cases, can apply to revoke their status as a slave with a court. If such an event happens they must state why they originally chose to become a slave, and why they now think they should be restored to full citizenship. §5.2.4.0 Sexual activities It can be determined at the discretion of the slave at the forming of a contract whether or not sexual activity will be permitted. If sexual activity is allowed by consent of the slave their sentence may be shortened. If a slave decided they’d like to revoke this at a later date they may do so at any local court and with then receive the rest of the original, unshortened sentence. The age of consent is still taken into account, this clause is void if the slave is under the age of consent (15). §5.2.5.0 Demi-humans The terms of a contract should not be altered, or sentences increased based on race. However specific clauses may be added based of the race of the slave. e.g. It may be put in the contract whether or not an elf can use nature magic not at all, always, or with permission. §5.2.6.0 Political slaves and political hostages Both political slaves(§5.1.2.5) and political hostages(§5.1.2.6) are allowed under the first great royal law of instituted servitude. However certain protections are put in place to prevent unneeded harm to political figures(§5.3.3.0). §5.2.6.1 Enstatement of Political Slaves and hostages Political slaves and hostages can be enstated in several ways, which vary highly based on circumstances. However there are two primary methods for a foreign state official to become a political slave or hostage, one by force, and the other aforementioned method by treaty. §5.2.6.2 Enstatement of Political Slaves by treaty A political official can become a political slave by treaty. Such treaties should lay out exactly how the transferred official is to be treated in detail. Alongside this stipulation, treaties can also be used to transfer political slaves between one country to another. §5.2.6.3 Enstatement of Political hostage by force A political official can also become a hostage by force. Such force shall be of a form not unnecessary harming to the aforementioned official. Such actions are often take covertly, with the hostage being secretly taken from their home nation to the enslaving nation. In most cases a political hostage is property of the state, however they can also be purchased by nobles in some cases. §5.2.7.0 Assignment and sale (a) There are two possible distribution method for newly enslaved persons. (b) The first option is that they are sold to a local slave market who then sells them to a master. (c) The second, much rarer option is that the court directly assigns them to a noble or wealthy merchant - though this only occurs with “Docile” slaves. §5.3.0.0 Servitude §5.3.1.0 Allowed conduct of a slave §5.3.1.1 Right to refusal A slave has the right to refuse any overly painful or cruel requests. A slave is not forced to give their life as a way of servitude. §5.3.2.0 Allowed conduct of a master §5.3.2.1 Mental and/or physical torment A master is forbade from causing unnecessary mental and/or physical torment to a slave without just reason. §5.3.2.2 Minimum necessities A master is required to provide for their slave(s) access to livable and humane shelter, food, clean water, bathroom breaks every 5 hours at minimum, along with time for other required activities such as bathing. §5.3.2.3 Violence and general harm A master is generally prohibited from intentionally harming a slave without just reason. However special circumstances such as unreasonable resistance may constitute minor, non-lethal, and non-permanently damaging punishment. §5.3.3.0 Treatment of Political Slaves and hostages Political Slaves and hostages have certain protections under the law. Protections include, but are not limited to prohibition of harm, torture, and other torment, protection by at least one guard of the kingdom at all times, and the protection from unneeded fear. §5.3.4.0 Magical enforcement in detail (a) Magical enforcement methods(§5.1.8.0) are allowed under the law of the kingdom. However several caveats and a small set of restrictions apply to this circumstance. (b) Such magical enforcement method must not prevent such slave from reporting crime(s) committed by the master to the courts. (c) Such magical enforcement method must not prevent the slave from reporting to the courts in the case that they believe that their treatment is unfair. (d) Such magical enforcement methods may modify or alter the mind of the individual only if the slave is a threat to themselves or others, refuses to do their tasks within regulation, or otherwise committed a high or royal crime. §5.3.5.0 Caging and housing (a) Caging a slave is only allowed if such cage both is covered from the elements, and doesn’t have anything that could harm the slave(e.g. Sharp points or spikes) (b) Any other form of shelter must be covered from the elements, not be unsanitary, and not harm the slave. §5.4.0.0 Manumission and alienation §5.4.1.0 Manumission through approval by a master A master can release their slave at any time at their own cost if they see it fit. Furthermore a master can transfer ownership of a slave to another person at any time at their discretion. However a judge can block a transfer if the new master is known to be cruel. §5.4.2.0 Manumission through paying of debts If the slave in question is a indebted slave(§5.1.2.2) who was forced into servitude due to immense debt may be released if they earn enough money to pay off their debts through meager earnings §5.4.3.0 Transference to a new master by request of a court At any time a slave can request a hearing by a court. If such a court finds that the slave is being treated unfairly they will be assigned a new master. §5.4.4.0 Manumission through political treaty Political slaves(§5.1.2.5) and Political hostages(§5.1.2.6) can be released from servitude if the corresponding kingdom signs a treaty for their return in exchange for reparations or land. §5.4.5.0 Manumission of capital slaves Capital slaves(§5.1.2.3) can normally not be released, except if pardoned by the king. The only other circumstance in which a capital slave can be released if is the original person drops the charges or they’re otherwise retried and found not guilty. §5.4.6.0 Manumission of slaves by age Except for capital slaves(§5.1.2.3) and Demi-humans with longer life spans such as elves, all slaves must be released at the age of 55. In the case of demi-humans with longer life spans this will be calculated by either 25 years from the age they were when enslaved, or half of their average life span, whichever is shorter. §5.5.0.0 Author notes §5.5.1.0 interpretation The law stated is to be interpreted by the presiding judge to fit the circumstances of the scenario. Exempli gratia: If a slave denied a request to join the purchasers adventurer party or otherwise refuse a overly dangerous scenario and the master punished them harshly for fearing for their life, the slave then retaliating. A judge might rule they had improper justification under §5.3.1.1 & §5.3.2.1 and for the master to be punishing fittingly. This would overrule the slave pact’s mutual clause for a servant not injuring their master. However would still be just in the eyes of this law.