The Laws of Shadowdale

((If a Moderator can update the stickied post the Storyteller made for us. If possible an update to the placard in Shadowdale would be excellent for the folks who don't check the forum regularly.))

*Old postings of the laws in Shadowdale have been removed and replaced with the following posting*

Criminal Acts –
1) Murder, attempted murder – Taking a life outside the defense of Shadowdale or its citizens, either by magic or weapon, shall be punishable to the fullest extent of the law.

2) Assault – Any physical or magical incursion upon one’s person, either to injure or otherwise, shall be punishable by the laws of Shadowdale.

3) Rape or its attempt shall be punishable to the fullest extent of the law.

4) Abduction – No person in Shadowdale, unless found in violation of the law, shall be conveyed against their will or forced into servitude.

5) Intentional destruction of crops, livestock or city property shall be punishable by law, unless deemed to be necessary to prevent the spread of disease.

6) Burglary/theft shall be punishable by law and shall require the offending party to make restitution to the slighted party.

7) Disturbing the peace – The law of Shadowdale reserves the right to remove any presence that disturbs the peace of this town, including but not limited to:
a. The preaching of dark gods
b. The brandishing of weapons or excessive shows of martial force
c. Excessive, public use of magic in a way that is not fitting within a small farming community.

8 ) The use of magic to summon demons, or the undead, shall be punishable by law, including the possibility of the practitioner being branded for the crime.

9) No full-blooded member of a monster race shall be allowed within town.

10) Anything which covers ones face must be removed within town.

The Zhentarim, or any former Zhentarim, are declared enemies of Shadowdale, and shall be subject to trial for war crimes if apprehended. Any who are known to be associates of the Zhentarim are barred from entry into Shadowdale.