Slave Conduct

The following is purposed codes of conduct for slave.  A slave will follow these codes of conduct to the letter as it means that she is made more pleasing to her Master, which in turn brings to herself that pleasure in return.

OOC note: WHile the following are considered traits of an ideal slave your character is in no way forced to be played sticking to them all the time. Having a personality or even being rebellious can lead to interesting roleplay, though going too far would also be implied OOC consent for any actions taken by the IG and the ISA regarding that slave.

• The slave will speak in a respectful manner.  This includes the use of Master or Mistress for their owner, and possibly others at the discretion of their Owner.  When  in the company of free people a slave will use a respectful title until told to do otherwise.  This includes the words Lord, Lady, Ma’am, Miss, Missus, and Sir.
• The slave will always keep thier appearance fitting within the rules of their owner.    The slave will follow any guidelines in appearance no matter how strict for they strive to be pleasing in their Owner’s eyes.
• The slave will in no way be disrespectful in their behavior.  While it is understood that a slave may have differing opinions than their owner there is always a time and a place for polite disagreement.  When expressing a differing opinion or belief a well trained slave will always speak with respect, and listen to the opposing point of view with thought and an open mind.  This type of disagreement does not include yelling, and will only be discussed at the Owner’s permission.  If a discussion is deemed closed by the Owner the slave will immediately halt his or her argument.
• A slave will not engage in acts of senseless violence.  A slave’s only purpose is to be pleasing to their Owner.  A slave will never provoke an attack, nor initiate one.  However, the bond between Owner and slave is so deep that a slave would be likely to do anything for their Owner to save them.  It is common that Owners do not permit their slaves to act in their defense, as they are the protectors rather than the slave, however should an Owner be unconscious and near death it is possible that a slave would attempt to save their owner by whatever means possible.  However, there would be no seeking of revenge or retaliation afterwards.
• A slave will not disobey a direct order from their Owner. This includes all matters, be they sexual, domestic, or otherwise, no matter how frightening the task the slave will obey and do his or her best to appear pleasant in the completion of such.
• A slave will be honest at all times.  The only time a slave may possibly lie would be to protect their Owner, but that would only be in the most desperate of situations.  When asked information that is too personal of a slave he or she would rather state that they would prefer not to answer than to speak in a lie.
• As all slaves are people they are bound to make mistakes at times. A slave will accept punishment with grace and poise.  They will not argue their punishment and they will not beg to have it rescinded.  Instead slave will do as required for their punishment and will do so with complete obedience and respect for their Owner.

 General guide to offenses and punishments for slaves and their owners

1st degree offenses...including but not limited too..

• Causing bodily injury to a free person by hitting kicking biting scratching.
• The use of non Lethal weapons such as mugs, plates, whips on a free person.
• The use of none lethal spells such as sleep, stun bolt, and other on a free person
• Being caught stealing or destroying others property.

2nd degree Offenses...including but not limited too..

• The use of Deadly weapons or spells against any free person or slave.
• Any type of offense against the Emporer or Noble.
• Any type of threat or action against the empire.
• Murder, Kidnapping or rape of anyone.

Of course each case will be judged individually and the slave allowed to tell their side of the story. If the slave had good reason for their actions such as fighting off rape or an attempt to kill them.

Punishment for each degree of offense for slaves

1st degree..

• 1st offense...1 day in slave kennels at ISA office
• 2nd offense...2 days in slave kennels and 2 sessions with a slave trainer
• 3rd offense...5 days in slave kennels at the ISA office and 5 sessions with a slave trainer
• 4th offense...3 days in the stocks in the town square.
• Any more offenses will double the 4th offense punishment each time.

2nd degree..

• 1st offense...5 days in the slave Kennels at the ISA office and 5 sessions with a slave trainer
• 2nd offense...3 days in the stocks in town square and 10 lashes from a whip in public.
• 3rd offense...5 days in the stocks in town square and 25 lashes with a whip in public.
• 4th offense...Loss of collar and 30 days in ISA kennels under ISA collar.

Punishment for each degree of offense for owners

1st degree..

• 1st offense...10mhl fine
• 2nd offense...25mhl fine
• 3rd offense...50mhl fine
• 4th offense...50mhl fine and 1 day in stocks in town square.
• Any more offenses will double the 4th offense punishment each time.

2nd degree

• 1st offense...50 mhl fine and 1 day in the stocks in town square
• 2nd offense...100 mhl fine and 2 days in stocks in town square.
• 3rd offense...200 mhl fine and 3 days in stocks in town square with 10 lashs from a whip in public.
• 4th offense...loss of the slave and 5 days in the stocks in town square with 25 lashes from the whip in public.

Offenses made against a slave made by a free person such as kidnapping, or rape resulting in a very badly injured slave that can no longer serve its owner without healing, or of course killing someones slave may result in fines, stocks and public whippings or even an Isa collar for a period of time if the free person is found guilty. Of course if someone kills a slave and is found guilty they will pay the owner the cost to rez that slave. They could also be made to pay the owner for healing if they injury a slave to the point of it needing a healer.