Realms Society Law
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.
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 |
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 |
| Inqusitive/Investigative Agency tables | Eberron Rising… p85 |
| Patrols | AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p156 |
| Ranger Orders | AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p28 |
| Town Guards | AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p97 |
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 Force tables | Eberron Rising… p88 |
| 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 |
| Sharn Watch | Organisation (3) | Incs tables and hooks | 5E D&D Eberron Rising… p256-259 |
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 |
Fortifications, Defences & Other Places
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 |
|---|---|
| Battlegrounds | Sly Flourish The Lazy DM's Companion p41 |
| Castles / Forts | 1E D&D Dungeon Master's Guide p182; AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p58 |
| Chambers (in a kep etc) | Sly Flourish The DM's Lazy Companion p7 |
| City Gatehouses | AEG's Ultimate Toolbox p82 |
| Moniments of War | Sly Flourish The Lazy DM's Companion p41 |
| 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 |
| Fortified Outpost | Civilized (1) | Incs tables and maps | 5E D&D Eberron Rising… p210 |
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