Realms Society Law

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21st April, 2020.

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LAW, MILITARY & FORTIFICATIONS

Use this page to determine what the laws of the land are and who enforces them, as well as the strength of the realm's military, including fortifications.

You might want to note the realm's Law Modifier here as well as in the At a Glance section. This modifier should have some bearing on how functional and capable the authorities are.

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Laws & Rules

Outline some typical laws and rules and the punishments that go with them. Who deals out this punishment? Is there a legal system, law courts, etc.?

Idea Charts & Resources

Names & Descriptions	Resource
Ambassadors	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p91
Crimes & Punishment	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p98-9
Legal code	3E D&D Dungeon Master's Guide 2 p102
Trials	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p101

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Patrols & Guards

Detail a typical patrol (including what stat blocks you will use). Is there a town sheriff?

Idea Charts & Resources

Names & Descriptions	Resource
City Official Titles	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p96
Patrols	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p156
Ranger Orders	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p28
Town Guards	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p97

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Soldiers & Army

Who are the soldiers of the realm? What type: cavalry, infantry, heavy, light, skirmishers, etc. How are they armed? What rule mechanics are common to them, such as a fighting style or feat?

Idea Charts & Resources

Names & Descriptions	Resource
Brutes	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p319
Evil Warriors	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p321
Military Ranks	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p96, 387
Ship Captains	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p182
Troop Types	1E D&D Dungeon Master's Guide p30

Examples & Samples

Name	Type (Level)	Known Traits/Features	Resource
Knights of Lastwall	Organisation (4-5)	Sentinels, fight undead	PF2 Lost Omens Character Guide p88
Hellknights	Organisation (6)	Enforcers, tyrannical	PF2 Lost Omens Character Guide p78
Azorius Senate	Organisation (15)	Law enforcement, police, judges	5E D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica p32, 129, 183
Blademarks Guild of House Deneith	Organisation (9-10)	Mercenaries, guards, humans	5E D&D Explorer's Guide to Eberron p45
Boros Legion	Organisation (15)	Righteous army	5E D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica p38, 132, 183
Finder's Guild of House Tharashk	Organisation (5-6)	Bounty hunters, investigators, prospecting, half-orc, human	5E D&D Explorer's Guide to Eberron p41
Warning Guild of House Medani	Organisation (6-7)	Bodyguards, investigators, risk management, half-elf	5E D&D Explorer's Guide to Eberron p40

Sample NPC Stat Blocks

Name	CR	Reference
Guard	1/8	5E D&D Monster Manual p347
Frontline Medic	1/4	5E D&D Guildmaster's Guid to Ravnica p231
Scout	1/2	5E D&D Monster Manual p349
Soldier	1/2	5E D&D Guildmaster's Guid to Ravnica p226
Sergeant	1	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p323
Skirmisher	1	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p325
Bodyguard	2	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p314
Bounty Hunter	2	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p315
Captain	2	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p316
Archer	3	5E D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters p210
Hoplite - Acroan	3	5E D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros p228
Hoplite - Meletian (magic)	3	5E D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros p229
Martial Arts Adept	3	5E D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters p216
Knight	3	5E D&D Monster Manual p347
Sharpshooter	3	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p290
Swashbuckler	3	5E D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters p217
Veteran	3	5E D&D Monster Manual p350
Bodyguard Elite	4	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p314
Arcane Guard	4	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p312
City Watch Captain	4	5E D&D Tome of Beasts p419
Foe Hunter	4	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p319
Hoplite - Setessan	4	5E D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros p229
Reckoner	4	5E D&D Guildmaster's Guid to Ravnica p231
Skirmisher Elite	4	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p326
Black Knight Commander	5	5E D&D Tome of Beasts p418
Bounty Hunter Elite	5	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p315
Gladiator	5	5E D&D Monster Manual p346
Inquisitor	5	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p322
Marshal	5	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p322
Arcane Archer	6	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p266
Artillerist	6	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p270
Battle Smith	6	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p270
Cavalier	6	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p276
Lawmage	6	5E D&D Guildmaster's Guid to Ravnica p228
Mage Slayer	6	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p285
Skald	6	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p325
Arcane Knight	7	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p312
Duelist	7	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p282
Elite Sharpshooter	8	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p291
Arcane Archer Elite	9	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p267
Champion	9	5E D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters p212
Elite Mage Slayer	10	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p286
Warlord	12	5E D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters p220
Grand Cavalier	14	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p277
Master Duelist	15	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded II p283
High Inquisitor	16	5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded p321

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Fortifications & Defences

In this section you detail the realm’s fortifications such as the presence of a wall, keep or castle, as well as places like the town jail and barracks. Does the realm make use of siege engines, ships or other vehicles?

Idea Charts & Resources

Names & Descriptions	Resource
Castles / Forts	1E D&D Dungeon Master's Guide p182; AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p58
City Gatehouses	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p82
Prisons	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p97
Siege Engines	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p387
Strongholds / Towers	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p59
Ships	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p186-9
Stronghold rooms	5E D&D Dungeon Master's Guide p294
Traps	AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p234

Examples & Samples

Name	Type (Level)	Known Traits/Features	Resource
Arbor Watchtower	Civilised (1)	Watch post in giant trees, could be elven.	5E D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros p139
Tollway Watchtower	Civilised (1)	Small fortress overlooking bridge.	5E D&D Arcadia Magazine #4 p25
Castle	Civilised (2-3)	-	Sly Flourish The Lazy DM's Workbook p25

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