Town of Verr Fjord

Open Letter by Lady Bri to All Gorean Cities

2008-09-02T00:56:00.000-07:00

Tal Free,

My name is Lady Bri and I am from Verr Fjord. I am writing to you to see if your town/village might be interested in being a part of an event I am planning. I call it the "GOR Amazing Race".

I am planning for it to be on Sept 20th, at noon SL time. The time is not set in stone.

Your town/village would need come up with a simple or unique task...when completed the next clue woud be given. Or if you wish, they could just land...find the clue spot and get the next clue. I am sure many of you have seen or heard of the RL "Amazing Race".

There will be an OOC dance that night, and all are invited to attend.

If you are interested please send me an IM.

Bridgette Boyd
Verr Fjord

Prizes:
Pixy Greenwood, makes silks ...she belongs to Mick Casanova.

Spreading the word of the Verr

2008-09-02T00:52:00.000-07:00

The travels of Mesh Carter

Kasra
To the shores of the lower Fayeen lies a jewel of a city made of stone.
I have arrived at this city after an old friend, a retired bounty hunter mountain of a woman, heard of my position at the Verr and decided we might be able to establish a trade.
I have met with the lady Joelle at the time and hour of her convenience, in which I have discovered a wise and esteemed friend to the Verr and myself.

The trade was easy enough, apparently our ice glaciers produce would be of great assistance to them whereas red salts are, after all, red salts, as every innkeeper would love to tire your ear about.

Thus, it was established, at the August 03, 2008 and by consent of our esteemed commander, the lady Joelle, my friend and superior Hano and myself, to sign a treaty of commerce between our village and the city of Kasra.
As the business was over it was time of pleasantries, in which my friend shared with me her new obsession of Sul Paga home preparation. I was being given a tour at the quaint city and returned home with a signed scroll of the highest fidelity.

May we know nothing but prosperity and happy days.

Safe travels and well wishes
Mesh Carter
Acting chief merchant,
Travelling merchant,
Son and friend of Verr Fjord

Guidelines for a good role play. Lady Bri advices.

2008-08-30T19:53:00.000-07:00

Salutations Everyone,

I am Lady Bridgette Boyd, or simply Bri. I am the Town Busybody. I monitor the RP going on in the village (village only..not the homes). If role play is being introduced from outside of the town, I should be notified first. I will make sure it is and stays within our guidelines.

If there is a role play that is going on in the village, do NOT disturb it. If you do not agree with it, send me a note card, state specifically why you disagree with it. I will look into it, research it if I have to, and will show you what I have found. It may simply be you do not like that side of Gor life... that is fine. Your choice, and you may choose to be elsewhere in the village as it goes on, but do NOT disturb the role play.

My main focus is to help a role play run smoothly... and correctly. If it is not correct, it is fixed... or it is stopped. There will be no drama allowed. One warning, and it will be in writing, and you will be banned if there is another instance.

We are a town, and we need work together. It is the only way to survive in Gor. Free and slaves have their place, things they need do, to help this town thrive. As we move forward, you will notice things changing. Not only bonds and thralls are working, but the Free as well. How can a meal be cooked... if it was not hunted, gathered and if not cooked... then be served? We work together, we survive together.

It is hoped that in that process, we have fun doing it. All townspeople will be expected to participate in the town. If you can not find the time to come to your homestone and help suport it, then it is not your homestone.

I look forward to working with you all. If at any time you have a question or and idea about some role play, please let me know.

Town Busybody
Lady Bri

Jarlswoman Carol Bandler addresses Town of Verr Fjord

2008-08-29T21:57:00.001-07:00

A note from the Jarlswoman

A sense of sadness surrounds me as I think of those lost in the storm. But I am pleased that you have survived and can share in the joy of living in the Town of Verr Fjord and the rebuilding effort.

To all Free and slaves alike, are you ready for Gorean roleplay? Become active in your town. Some of you know me well and others yet to meet. I want to let you all know, my heart and ears are open to listen, chat and to help you reach your goals in Verr Fjord.

To the men, you are strong, wise and provide protection and guidance to us all, we need you in Verr Fjord. I encourage you to take every moment in your travels to inform your friends and family about your town. Every moment is a recruiting opportunity.

To the women, you are beautiful and serve in unique ways throughout the town, I think its time we share our knowledge. I will be available in the Tea Room located across from the Scribery each Saturday 10am slt for anyone interested in joining an informal women's group. We can talk about courting, self defense and more. Your bonds and thralls are welcome to attend with you.
To the bonds and thralls, if you do not know it now, I will tell you. You are valued property. You serve the Free with fire and dedication. I expect it and I appreciate it.

To our family, friends and neighboring mercs and others that may live around us and may help to protect us, I welcome you.

Carol Bandler

Work in progress! Devastation after Storm hits Town!

2008-08-28T13:31:00.000-07:00

Town of Verr Fjord hit by severe storm!

Village of Verr Fjord' physician was buried in the infirmary when the building collapsed on top of her - eventually rescued by panthers and owing a life debt, she joined the tribe has healer - they valued her more as a free healer..

The storm raged unabated with flooding rains - which built up behind an ice dam on the glacier.

When the dam finally broke - it swept away the indepent slaver's school and kennel - with the loss of the Slaver and all but one of his girls.

As the flood tore through the fjord, the grain mill was swept clean and the vats in the brewery floated away. The brewer tried valliantly - but he too was swallowed by the wave.

Yet the worst however was yet to come - as the surging flood swept out to the Thassa - it triggered a landslide which made the panther cave collapse - homeless, the surviving panthers left to seek a new home.

As the rebuilding continued it was discovered that two others were missing and presumed lost - the Head Scribe and the Magistrate...

We are happy to say that the town has survived - and we now have some open positions. Just recently, the old wooded bridge was turned into a stronger stone structure and the landslide made the building of a new Merchant's market possible!

Verr Fjord lives on - as a stricter Torvaldland town - no panthers - no healers objecting to death and punishments...

Merchant Magistrate in Love!

2008-08-26T00:59:00.001-07:00

It is whispered that Merchant Magistrate Hano Kohime only just recently found the girl of his dreams. By stumbling over a stone he fell and found himself landing behind a waterfall, where he discovered a cave. In the cave a girl was hiding: she seemed afraid of his sudden presence.

After flipping out his practical camp chair from his side pocket, putting it down on the ground to sit on it, he watched the girl shiver. When he offered her to come closer to the fire, she hesitantly did, seemingly afraid of what was going to come.

Speaking not for ages, Merchant Magistrate Kohime, observed the girl. She had bright red hair, the body of a nearly adult girl and wet rags hanging about her. "She reminded me stronly of a she-urt I once knew," Magistrate Kohime said. "... seemed unable to articulate and shivered with fear."

They sat there for hours, the girl moving closer towards the fire as time passed. Every now and then Magistrate Kohime asked her question, which she answered in a sparingly and broken fashion.

When the day turned to night, Magistrate Kohime and the girl, who's name is Fallen Teardrop, got to know each other better and better. It seemed as if the girl wasnt at all afraid of the Master opposite her. He took her to his small cottage, gave her water and a towel so she could wash herself, before putting on the fresh kirtle he had laid out for her.

Fallen went downstairs, looked at Magistrate Kohime, who was intensively reading scrolls of some sort. When he finally looked up, Fallen fell in love, flowed to rounded knees at the feet of the Jarl lifting sculpted arms to kiss at the wrist, an auburn curtain closed around her lowered head as she tucked in respect searching deep within to find the right words to say, "Jarl, please, will you take this girl and mold her with your wisdom and strength, keep her safe from her fears? Jarl, I will serve your every desire and need, I offer you absolute obedience and will bring only honour to your name. Please accept my surrender, Jarl!"

Magistrate Kohime rose to his feet, taking Fallens hands in his, raising her to her feet, slightly kissing the tips of her finger, whispering "yes, girl. I will accept your surrender!"

It is rumoured they then went upstairs again to explore further depths of their blooming relationship.

House Rieko - Slaver of Verr Fjord - Disappeared!!

2008-08-24T08:35:00.000-07:00

Verr Fjord Slaver Tomlin Rieko disappeared last night, after being swept away by massive wave.

Tomlin Rieko's whereabouts are unknown at this time.

Underneath you can find excerpts from Rieko's Mission Statement as Slaver of Verr Fjord.

Ever like the feel of total loss of control? Like the idea of being sold. Helpless to prevent. Terrified at the prospect. Excited at the challenge of it?

House Rieko is a Slaver House participating in white slavery, kidnap and capture roleplay. Many participants use Real Restraint and Susan's Relay Ring. Participation is voluntary. Play within rp limits can be extreme.

The truth is house Rieko has turned into gor101 for many. We introduce people into how to play with Real Restraint in a safe, sane and consentual manner. We explain how to roleplay in some of the rich traditions of gor. We teach people how to shoot and how to capture and what to expect as valid roleplay for being captured. We show people how to use some of these wonderful second life toys to enhance roleplay == not replace it. While not kidnap/capture play... this is fun for our Trainers too.

Gor is not a walk-through Disney land. However, fulfillment of fantasy is not a license for abuse either. House Rieko fully supports and encourages the use of safewords during roleplay. Communicate with your partner what your wants are, what your dislikes are. House Rieko strongly encourages all participants to have their roleplay limits in their picks

We strongly discourage dominants from being "push button" doms. Slaves like to *feel* the sense of control in the essence or soul of a dominant.

Gorean RolePlay means you could be captured. That is what the Gorean Meter (GM) is for. If your rp limits are being violated, communciate with your captor. Find a solution that is equitable between the two of you.

If you are capturing look at your victim's profile for RP limits. These are usually in their Picks. If you do not see "limits", ask. Other than that, enjoy the capture experience...

You'll find that honorable losses and wins enriches your Gor experience introducing you to new friends ;o)

Landslide in Verr Fjord

2008-08-24T03:23:00.000-07:00

"Landslides are always possible, dear Sir!" says Tinker Willis, expert on gorean earth movement. "More than once we had to dig out houses and even people, who got caught in a landslide."

Now that the Panters have left the area around the village it seems the earth is not very stable anymore. Could it be that their housing functioned as a counter weight to the masses of earth surrounding their camp?

"That may very well be possible, Sir. In recent times, we have witnessed landslides happening in areas that were suddenly deserted, causing unhappiness and havoc!"

Captain Lynn Homewood, when asked to comment to the landslide happening, stated: "We will address this problem at our earliest convenience."

We are thus waiting for a mass of slaves, digging earth from houses, clearing them again. Archeologist Tinker Willis: "Given the fact that not much earth moved, we can only expect that this was the last of it."
We shall see.

Rooster - Where Is The Rooster?

2008-08-23T04:40:00.001-07:00

"Rooster - Where is the Rooster?" some of our agonized Citizens asked. "The Henhouse is without a Jarl!"

And indeed! No Rooster to be found anywhere near the place. The Village of Verr Fjord, therefore, is looking for a Rooster that will see to our hen's needs.

Applications for low prim Roosters to: Lyndal Homewood, Captain.

Laws of Verr Fjord

2008-08-23T00:56:00.000-07:00

Warning
The VILLAGE of VERR FJORD and the surrounding Camps and Tribes – are personal GOREAN lands with mature content. -- Gor IS a harsh, male dominated world and there are strict rules. Sexual and violent scenarios are role-played here. Visitors must be age 18 or over. If this is disturbing to you, or if you are under legal age, please do not enter.

== Racial or ethnic jokes that are not specifically Gorean of nature - such as bonds picking on southern silk girls - will not be tolerated. Violators of this - which is also an Second Llife TOS - will receive only one warning before a ban.
== Homes are OOC and private – forced entry without permission is an SL TOS violation. “Knock” in chat.
== Use of SL Voice in RP is also not permitted: It is way too easy for RL to get mixed into RP - and it discriminates against any wishing to RP as the opposite sex or a different age. Voice is fine in your own home – but NOT for RP – and be aware that it leaves you with no defense if accused of improper behavior.
== We are Gorean – not BDSM – and we do not condone activities that invade a person’s RL privacy or abusive practices inappropriate to Gorean Role Play.

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~~~~ VILLAGE of VERR FJORD ~~~~
~~~ LAWS AND CUSTOMS ~~~ Updated August 23, 2008
Please read all Laws before entering Our Village
IGNORANCE OF THE LAW and RULES IS NO EXCUSE
Verr Fjord is fairly strict Gorean (lifestyle) yet allows RP for enjoyment.
EVERYONE MUST wear the GOREAN METER combat meter found on the dock.
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Verr Fjord is a village on the southern edge of Torvaldsland – it borders the Northern forest – and hardy – cold tolerant panthers can survive the winter in it’s forest and caves. It is a landing with a road leading to the interior cities and villages of the North – and Inn and small market, even a clinic, support travelers. It is more welcoming of strangers than most of the north – and even some nomadic red savages have made camp. The ruins of Torvald’s Tower have been restored by a Mercenary band. There have been reports of Kurii sightings – even rumors of a hidden base for the beasts. We moved from the south – and retain some southern customs..

ROLE PLAY RULES

OUR RULES vs OTHER SIM RULES:

If it happens or starts here OUR RULES apply. If you abduct someone from here, OUR branding, sale and death RULES APPLY in that SIM - including the 3 day buy back. If action starts in another SIM and one of ours is collared, captured, killed, etc.,, THAT SIMs rules apply. If you catch one of ours elsewhere and bring them here - we will honor the rules of the SIM where it started.

SAFE ZONES

The only safe zones within the Village (including all it's upper “plateau” levels) are the 3 docks (Merc’s panther’s and village), inside residences (if you are not chased into them) and the arena level which has it's own rules! The DOCKs are a safe zone for 10 minutes after arrival... OOC people or meterless people MUST be respected... Our shopping is integrated into the SIM and shoppers are ALWAYS neutral!

AVATARS
Speaking Human or Kurii avatars are allowed. (No Furries, robots, dragons, vampires or elves, etc.)
Non- speaking AV animals native to Gor ARE permitted - IF they behave as an animals – chat restricted to emotes.
NO child avatars are allowed in this mature SIM. -- All avatars must appear a tleast 18 years of age, there is no exception of this rule, any childlike avatars will be asked to change to an adult AV or leave or be ejected.

OBSERVERS AND OOC (Out-Of-Character)
OBSERVERS should use GOREAN METER and set it to OOC. NO repeated observer visits - first visit only - (If you are new to Gor we will treat you as described in Norman's books, so be careful, but you won't learn by just watching.)
OOC is to be avoided - if you wish to speak OOC do it in IM's PLEASE USE “/22” for OOC - dispenser near Meter – USE IT.

Our goal is to BE Gorean - IC (In-Character) as much as possible. Gorean dress is expected – dress like an earth person – you will be treated as a new arrival – and probably enslaved.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (Combat Laws)

GOREAN WEAPONS ONLY!! (The Priest kings do not allow any modern weapons.)
==No jumping , no movement enhancers, no push weapons are prermitted. This includes exploiting any of SL’s glitches during combat.. .No spacebar running or jumping!
==No fly zone (people do not fly – only admin’s when OOC) - see tarns in Raids section
==Resetting your combat meter during battle will result in automatic capture unless the reset has been discussed with an Admin/Magistrate or agreed by all parties.
==Kills are three complete sentences and had better have a justifiable reason - or we will issue a warrant for you.
==Fighting slaves ARE allowed – and may serve as escorts to a FW
==Trained animals (AV – or scripted) with a meter may be used.
==We have no weapons restrictions by vendor – BUT weapons reported as “overspeed, “over-range”, or “over-strength” by the Meter will render combat invalid.

CAPTURES AND DEATH

==Captivity lasts 72 hours from time are bound, you may escape captivity provided your r/p is valid. No teleporting out except at the dock!
==Death is managed by your Meter – but not less than 24 hours RL. And please ghost yourself – ELSEWHERE. Use the ghost to go shopping and do not interact with the living. No Meter, you are OOC and not dead – and no damage you inflict is valid.
==Your persona does NOT have to die (unless YOU choose to RP that as would be better RP) and may resume after the ghost - recovered from a fever nightmare.
==Suicide is a 7 day BAN - AND a mandatory change of persona. This includes a slave intentionally assaulting a Free to be killed.

RAIDS AND TARNS

SCOUT WELL! We may have no walls and few if any visible guards - but we do have a few nasty surprises..
==Tarns do not like cold - and do not cross the Thassa - so they may not be FLOWN IN (rezzed on arrival) - unless a suitable ship to carry them is also rezzed first.. They are limited to the airspace above the fjord - the village plateau is too high and cold.
==SURPRISE raids are allowed but be careful – the Mercenaries and even the panthers – are on good terms with the village – and likely to help defend it.
==The Mercs and panthers have their own rules – and “turf”. The village trys to remain neutral – and will not block raids on their neighbors – but we may aid the Mercs if they ask.
==RESCUES of captives
A panther tribe or others may try to rescue a captured sister, warrior or FW - ONLY if he/she has no brand or bill of sale (past 3 days) - once branded or sold, she can not be rescued (stolen perhaps - but we onwn her). Same for outlaws, although a captured outlaw is unlikely to live long enough to be rescued.
==No Climbing walls or towers -- use a ladder or hooks. No rezzing ladders, wear them. (This does not mean when you get to your destination you put the ladder on and then drop it, you must be wearing it from the time you come off of the docks)

ASSASSINS
==Assassins are allowed to travel or live in the village. IF they conduct an attack they MUST wear the mark of a dagger on the forehead - from the time they enter the Village. Any attack must be planned - including an escape - no walk in and kill.. SCOUTING and ALL KILLS must be logged and a log submitted to the RP Moderator, Bridgette Boyd. Resident assassins must refuse contracts on other villagers – or residents of the village lands.

VILLAGE CUSTOMS AND BEHAVIOR

TRUCE
Any may enter the village to seek medical aid – dress codes, weapons and capture rules will not be enforced – as long weapons remain sheathed. The village will honor neutrality – but anyone other than a guard who draws a weapon or shoots first – will be killed or captured.

CURRENCY
Gorean Exchange Rate:
a copper bit = 1L$, a copper coin is 10L$,
a silver tarsk is 100L$, and 1 gold tarn =1000L$
Trade in the village is by either Lindens or RP of coin and trade goods: Furs and animals including slaves are acceptable - we really don't want arrow heads. (consider lindens as a tip)

FREE MEN (FM)

Slaves will call the Free Men “Jarl”. Free Men may also call a Leader “Jarl” Free women should address a man by his title or “Sir”
Free Men of the north are warriors -- ALL men are allowed and expected to protect the village.
We still have a caste system in Verr Fjord for the various other roles..
Disputes may be settled by any of the appropriate weapons in the arena, with at least one Village Citizen in attendance. The RULES of the arena apply - and the agreed terms and results WILL be enforced.

FREE WOMEN (FW)

Veils are optional. Showing heat, getting drunk, dancing, or visiting the tavern's alcoves will justify an immediate and permanent collar.
==FW are not permitted to wear or use MENS weapons – large bows, crossbows, swords or axes. They may carry, display and use dagger/knife or throwing knives and hairpins. They may wear and use some concealed ranged weapons: an up the sleeve mini crossbow; a concealed sectional spear - or concealed throwing knives. If you come in the village with an improper or unconcealed ranged weapon you will be asked to remove it. Failure to comply will justify an immediate and permanent collar. Any woman who dares to draw a weapon on a free man may be captured or killed.
==All Free Women WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS should have a FREE MALE designated protector - should she find herself in trouble. All may visit - we respect the rights of properly behaved FW and welcome them. An escort is NOT required - though it is a good idea if you walk the road to Runes Village on the far side of the village.
==Unescorted FW will be offered and provided Room and Board in the Tavern and discouraged from leaving without escort. She will be endebted to the tavernkeeper and the villlage for room and board and if she can not pay will be bonded. Payment must be provided in trade goods at the rate of one "(RP) barrel of kalana" per day.
==A she-urt is a FW - we won't collar/bond one in rags if that is all she can afford - as long as she is respectful.
==Outlaws - regardless of sex - if we know of a warrant - you are fair game for capture. (FW laws say no skin and so if you cover up - and have proper weapons - you are just a FW in tasteless clothing.)
==Panthers and Talunas – May enter – dressed as a Huntress – with escort – or to trade – simply wandering about will lead to their being treated as improperly dressed or armed FW.

F R E E W O M A N A N D T H E T A V E R N

1) The tavern in Verr Fjord - is located in the Valiant Verr Inn - and the Inn also serves as our longhouse.
Anyone may enter the longhouse - so there are NO restrictions or escort requirements to enter the Tavern.
2) Free women are expected to be have properly - getting drunk, etc will NOT be tolerated.
3) Free Women may not complain about any events happening in the tavern, you are in a mans domain, the bonds are there to please the Free Men, not make you feel comfortable.
4) If there are no bonds around, a Free woman may be asked to serve the men. This is one of your duties as well. All FW are taught to serve at a young age incase the time arises where their life may depend upon on it. Beware if you show heat during your serve you may remain on your knees..
5) Free women should never drink Kalana in a tavern. This is an aphrodesiac which will make a FW a slave for a hour....if you're lucky its that short. FM in the books did put Tassa powder in the drinks to render the FW unconscious, later to wake up in a collar.
6) There are rooms above the tavern - they are community sleeping area - the ones with doors would be used by companioned couples - BUT as the longhouse is also an Inn - they may be rented - as guest quarters - OR furring alcoves. Unless a public disturbance makes it obvious - no one may disturb occupants - EVEN if it is suspected that a FW is engaging in furring..

KURII

The Kurii are here in the north - just as we can not stop the snows - all we can do is survive. They must be classed as Free Men. We have a truce with ONE Kur - rugrah Grut - a Hand (leader of six) - he and his will not attack first - or steal our slaves. And we will give him condemned prisoners or slaves - or any that attack them - and live to be caught by us. Other Kurii – we will not shoot first – but must be considered a danger to life and property.

SLAVES

There two type of slave in the north, thralls and bondmaids - owned by a Jarl or a Mistress -- BUT we are southern exiles and respect Kajira and Kajirus and Master as well! In the north, Masters are called Jarl's - but we are southerners and mess this up all the time.
==Slaves must obey all Free of the village - or visiting Free if the orders do not violate their owner’s restrictions.
==Slaves MAY BE permitted weapons - trained male slaves may guard a Free.
Trusted bonds may carry a knife – appropriate to cleaning fish – it may NOT be concealed. Red Savage slaves may be armed according to tribal customs.
==By northern custom – female slaves are naked indoors – this is to prevent sweating before returning outdoors in the cold (wet clothes will freeze) (Thralls may retain limited coverings.) Slaves performing a dance – may wear silks to accompany their performance.
==Slaves of the north are bold. outspoken and sexual – expect it – and enjoy it.
Verr Fjord Village custom: When on SNOW - unless demanded by their owner, girls may stand (hands behind) (Also known as ‘bind’ on the amethyst collar) and are NOT expected to kneel - everywhere else, they do..
An unrestricted girl - is available to all inhabitants of these lands - Villager, Huntress or Mercenary - BUT the owner always has priority - and may call for a slave - even if that leaves things, "unfullfilled" - They are NOT available to people from other places - UNLESS they are working in the Inn's tavern and available as part of that task.

COLLARING

ALL COLLARING WITHIN VERR FJORD IS TO THE VILLAGE UNLESS RESULTING FROM A SALE -OR- A SUBMISSION of a FW. Slaves who submit – become village property as follows: All village slaves will be turned over to the Kennel for training in Village customs and Gor as needed. When deemed "saleable" by the slaver, they will be offered at cost first the one who collared her, second, to the city, and third as the slaver sees fit - retention, private sale or auction.

==If anyone is captured and refuses to submit to a collar – we kill them. They may be given to Kurii, fed to sleen, or executed with honor if they are a warrior – captor’s choice.
==If one is collared and found have lied and actually have an owner - and be a runaway, the owner will be notified and the slave may be bought back for 5 silver coins (or 500L$).
==If a FW is collared, relatives or family may buy her freedom for five silver or 500L$ within 3 days.
==If an outlaw, Panther or Taluna is collared - if they submit we hold them for 3 days for their tribe or band to buy them out - with L$, another slave or furs or animals.. If not bought out, after 3 days we sentence them to serve as arena bait girls or hold them as village bonds.
==Conviction for crimes, including couching law violations - the collar is immediate and permanent and sale at auction is likely with notice to all of Gor.
==AFTER 3 days, ALL collaring and ownership becomes permanent - and unbranded slaves will be branded.

**If you wish to submit and become a village slave contact the Slaver, or Village Captain Lyndal Homewood. Subsequent sales are permanent.

When collared permanently, all property is forfeited - your slaves become city slaves unless someone else holds title (an FC or your business partner). Rentals may only be rented by the Free - your new owner will take over for the term of the lease. (The Captain MAY assign a rental to a slave - to be maintained for an absentee owner - see Abandoned property.)

FREEING OF SLAVES

If a slave is privately owned by a citizen of Verr Fjord - and that citizen chooses to FREE the slave - they must provide a Letter of Manumission. As of the instant that letter is passed, the now freed slave becomes a citizen of Verr Fjord in their own right.

DESTRUCTION OF INFERIOR ANIMALS
A truly displeasing or unsaleable slave should be turned over to the village to feed to the village sleen, or be given to the Kurii as feed cattle. Keep our village and fjord clean - don't cut them up or drown them.

ABANDONED PROPERTY:

Slaves not having a response or contact with their owner for 14 days are deemed abandoned and become bond to the Village. If you need to be offline for more than two weeks - you may ask the Captain to assign maintenance of your home and property to a slave - You must also have your slave report to the Village Slaver or a Free Villager of your choice to act as Master/Jarl in your absence.
==Property (prim items) left in the village - without paying rent will be returned.
==Failure to pay your rent - after a 4 days grace period - you will be evicted and all property returned - AND your slave(s) are forfeit to the Village.

RUNAWAYS from Verr Fjord:

Any collared or submitted slave who runs (leaves without release or sales papers) - their next master will be required to pay their training costs and the cost of the collar (600L$) if it is not returned, but not less than 500L$ ) or barter equivalent in slaves, furs, food or animals. If paid, a Bill of Sale will be provided - if not paid, notices will be posted offering the slave to any who catch the slave - for that fee. Fees for runaways ARE in Lindens..

CRIMINAL PROCESS

CAPITAL CRIMES, which might include but are not limited to:
~~ Theft of the Homestone, vandalism of the Homestone, assault on the Captain or his FC, griefing or spamming are subject to torture, and/or death - and possible - ejection and banishment.
~~ Terms of truce with Kurii require that ANY attack on a Kurii be a death sentence - usually carried out by the Kurii. Remember, humans are cattle - food beasts to them..
~~ Murder - (of a free) - except when conducted by a Black Caste assassin - who has properly notified the Village Captain, magistrate or Guard Commander prior to the act - is punishable by collaring or death as decided by the Village Captain.
~~Traitorous actions – or actions leading to attacks on the village is punishable by exile – torture, and/or death with ejection and banishment MAY be the result.

The magistrate, in both civil and criminal matters, will judge all cases – with the exception of panthers and other outlaws, NO FREE OR ONE WHO CLAIMS TO BE A FREE WILL BE EXECUTED WITHOUT JUDICIAL PROCESS. If there is no serving or available Magistrate – the Captain or the First Axe will perform this function. There is limited appeal to the Village captain - BUT he will be sure to increase the severity of a sentence if your appeal fails... Trial is swift - but you will be given an opportunity to be heard and offer evidence.
LOGGING OF CHAT (NOT IM) - IS ALLOWED - AND IS THE ONLY ACCEPTED FORM OF TESTIMONY.

LESSER CRIMES:
** Theft - first offense - ear notch, second enslaved, if slave – facial brand, third, fed to sleen.
** Assault, rape, shooting or stabbing, etc - collared to the victim.
** ANY THREAT of Rape or death made against a FW is considered as bad as comitting the act!
** Attempting to collar or abduct any free - you will be collared to the victim.
**Attempting to blackmail any city official or interfere with villager performing a job in the village in an attempt to prevent him or her from doing their job will result in jail time. Jail time that will be RL logged on non-idle hours. It’s not pleasant, don’t do it!

The Council of Verr Fjord thank you for adhering to these laws so everyone may enjoy their time in Verr Fjord. Safe Paths and Well Wishes!

Village of Verr Fjord -- Arena Rules

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The village is fairly strict Gorean (lifestyler) yet allows RP for enjoyment.

Rules as of 08/23/2007.

- This arena (southwest of the sim) is A LIMITED SAFE ZONE.

- NO COMBAT OR COLLARING is permitted outside the arena.

- ALL combat between humans or Kurii - is by terms agreed upon in chat and preferably logged prior to entry to the arena.

- There are NO RESTRICTIONS- if you choose and agree to fight to the death - whether for a ghost period or permanent death of the character - that is your choice.

If you choose to fight for possession of a slave - the results are binding and permanent for the agreed term - or forever.

- If you choose to collar your losing opponent - again you set the terms - or it is invalid.

- Combat with SLEEN - may be either arena mode - or normal combat. YOU MAY NOT SWITCH METER MODES IN COMBAT. IF YOU DIE USING A REGULAR METER - you are subject to the Village of Verr Fjord rules:

Death

Period determined by how long it takes to expire the Meter's Ghost - but NOT LESS THAN 1 DAY. No Meter, you are OOC and not dead. Your persona does NOT die (unless you choose to RP that) and may resume after the ghost - recovered from a fever nightmare. Suicide is a 7 day ban - and mandatory change of persona. Use the ghost to go shopping and do not interact with the living.

Our rules vs other sim rules

If it happens or starts here OUR RULES apply. If you abduct someone from here, OUR branding, sale and death RULES APPLY in that SIM - including the 3 day buy back. If one of ours is collared, captured, killed, etc in another SIM, THAT SIMs rules apply. If you catch one of ours elsewhere and bring them here - we will honor the rules of the SIM where it started.

Things to do at the Village of Verr Fjord

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Some activities for roleplay and fun

The village has a variety of businesses and attractions:

1) The ARENA - has SLEEN HUNTING! Can you kill a sleen - before it kills you?
The sleen hunting arena has it's own rules which you will be able to read in the post hereafter.

2) Enjoy a ride down the LOG FLUME - but watch out for the tharlarion in the fjord..
(We are NOT disney gor - but we could not resist the joke of a log flume ride.)

3) The village longhourse serves as a huge Inn with a feasting hall (available for catered parties).

4) A tavern (with alcoves for all forms of sleeping..) Come eat drink and make merry with the slaves. (Who knows, you might even find a FW willing to be exceedingly friendly for coin - if you ask the right person.)

5) Market shops and product placements are also rented. (limited stalls are available - and keep your vendor panel inside - Set up a place for ROLE PLAY.))

6) Furnished houses for rent ( Gorean bed, bath, living (mini tavern), and OOC living.
(Rezz selectable gorean and OOC rooms for -included - 200L$/week plus 50 prims for your use.)

7) The caverns under the village have private indoor pools- ideal for a weary FW.

8) Fishing at the Mill - catch whatever you can, take it home with you and make a good meal out of it.

Summary

There are hidden caves to try to find - slave chores all over the place - and opportunities to be a person - and talk to other people - In Character (try to keep OOC to IMs or use the /22 in the meter)

New villagers are always welcome. We have many roles and openings if you wish to be a part of the community. Look for the "Open positions" scroll dispenser shield. Or create a new role or character (contact Lyndal Homewood, Bridget Boyd or Carol Bandler for information).

Above all: read the laws!