To Goodman Shield-Breaker, and all others:

Galavast, and the Shadowlands, being part of Stonegate follows the Kingdom's Book of Laws. Any crime in the Book, is a crime in the Shadowlands. In addition to the crimes in the Book of Law, is the touching of the Traveler's Stone. This might seem a moot point, as the Stone appears to no longer be there, but the Law is still in effect, in case it is actually there and is just not visible due to the Void Rift.

In addition it is illegal to bring harm to the Tree of Order in the center of Mid-town, including, but not limited to: touching, casting spells, or using alchemy, upon or around the Tree.

As Cedarlock stated, the punishment carried out for all crimes in Galavast is Death. As adventurers, we should all know better then to break laws, however, it seems that there are those who find it necessary to do so. In order to curtail the breaking of the Laws, the punishment is Death at the minimum. The punishment actually is loss of all possessions, permanent banishment from the County of the Shadowlands, and Death, but that is usually lightened to just Death for first offenders.

Cedarlock is wrong on one account though. In accordance to the Book of Law all criminals do receive trial. However, also in accordance with the Book of Law, the accused need not be present, nor consulted, during this trial.

I would like to announce another Law. There is a group of Ogres living in Galavast, near the Dragon Fire's Peaks. There is a Peace Treaty between these Ogres and Stonegate. We are not to violate their grounds, nor they ours. We are on very good terms and both the Ogres and Stonegate are benefitting from this Treaty. If anyone is found trespassing upon their grounds, you will most likely be killed by them for breaking said Treaty. Upon my finding out that you broke the Treaty and trespassed, you will be found guilty of Treason and banished from the Shadowlands, if not all of Stonegate, though I will not presume to speak for His Majesty. If anyone sees the Ogres out of their territory, they are to come to a Noble of the Shadowlands, preferably myself, as soon as possible.

Gunter Gorloch
Baron of Galavast

Goodman Shield-Breaker and all else,
It is not illegal to defend yourself if attacked by the Ogres. I know of no other tribe of Ogres in the area, however, that may not be true as Ogres can move as they will. That being said, if you are attacked, defend yourselves. If you see Ogres and they do not attack you, don't attack them. Ogres are generally warlike and most likely will attack you, unless they are part of this tribe. If they break the law by coming into our lands, I will deal with it, as that is in violation of the Treaty. We do, however, have an arrangement that they can come to Galavast in times of great trouble or need, as the Nobles of the Shadowlands have permission to enter their lands. So, it is possible if you see an Ogre, he is coming into town on a matter of urgency. Feel free to escort the Ogre to me, if you feel it necessary or prudent. If it attacks you, by all means defend yourself, up to and including killing the offender. If an Ogre is coming to Galavast in peace, then there should be no reason for him to attack anyone, unless he is attacked first. There is a signal that will be used by any Ogre coming into Galavast in Peace, and the Nobles will use the same symbol if we need to enter their lands, but I will not say what that is. It should be apparent if or when used/seen. I would assume that if an Ogre seeking to come to Galavast for aid or news is using the symbol, but is still attacked unprovoked that they would try to defend themselves, but hopefully, would try to explain that they have permission.
Please, respect this Treaty, as both the Ogres and Stonegate want peace between our peoples. As always, use your best judgement if you see an Ogre. If you see an Ogre, come to me or another Noble of the Shadowlands as soon as possible and let us know, whether it results in fighting, or not.

Gunter Gorloch
Baron of Galavast

Yes, this I also would like to know. I was told they was going to change from Count Vala. I don't know if they had changed or it was just a mere rumor.

Tordex Stronghold

Sir Brock,
There is plenty of chaos that can be cast that has nothing to do with undead. There can be plenty of debate on whether or not chaos tainted beings are drawn to this casting of chaos or not, but that is a different topic. Very few undead in my many years of experience are actually drawn to chaos solely by others casting it. Dark earth can draw undead to it, perhaps, but it takes a great deal of concerted effort to create dark earth in sufficient amounts to do so.

I would be interested to hear clarifications or further details on the subject of what is and is not attracted to chaos/dark earth.

Besides Goodman Laramin that is. (haha)

Iniro Whitebriar