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Archives of Nethys

Archives of Nethys

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Chapter 3: Age of Lost Omens / Settlements / Settlements in a Game / Power Structures

Law Enforcement

Source GM Core pg. 169
Most settlements have systems in place to enforce their laws. In a small village, residents might police themselves, holding one another accountable to their shared values. Towns and larger settlements usually have some system of guards, whether that’s a post filled by a rotation of volunteers or a city guard of professionals paid by the city’s government to maintain order. Many settlements have some way of dealing with criminals, from fines to public stocks to prison cells, as well as individuals responsible for meting out those sentences.