Phase 3: Commerce & Contracts
Week 9: Contracts & Property
- Scribes: The necessity of the Seal (Validating contracts).
- Property: Inheritance (Who gets your things when you die?).
- Story: The unsigned Will (A cautionary tale).
- Kajirae: Using slaves in business (Limitations).
- Q&A: Merchant Law disputes.
Week 9 Production Package.
This is the week of Blood and Steel. It covers the laws that keep the streets safe. The punishments in Teletus are physical and permanent (branding, notching, amputation), so this week serves as a grim warning to the rougher elements of the city.
📂 PROJECT: THE CIRCLE - WEEK 9 (CRIMINAL LAW I)
Theme: Theft, Assault, & Property Damage Goal: Explain the physical cost of crime: Ear Notching, Hand Loss, and Execution.
🔔 LOGISTICS: CRIER MACROS
Give these to the slave running the streets.
15-Minute Warning: /shout 🔔 HEAR YE! The Circle gathers in 15 minutes! Do you value your hands? Do you value your ears? Come learn the price of theft before you pay it! 🔔
Start of Event: /shout 🔔 THE CIRCLE is now in session! The Magistrate's ledger is open. Gather round to learn the Laws of Blood! 🔔
📜 DAY 1: THE LECTURE (Script for Kati)
Topic: The Cost of Greed (Theft & Arson)
[OPENING] "Tal. Welcome to Week 9. Look at your hands. Look at your ears. You are fond of them, yes? Then listen closely." "In Teletus, we do not put thieves in a cage to think about their crimes. We mark them, so you know who they are."
[SECTION 1: THEFT] "Law 4.4.1 covers Theft. The taking of what is not yours." "First Offense: Ear Notching. We cut a piece of your ear off. It is a badge of shame that says, 'I am a thief.'" "Second Offense: If you are a Free Man, you lose a hand. If you are a Free Woman, you are Enslaved." "Think on that. Is that loaf of bread worth your hand? Is that necklace worth your freedom?"
[SECTION 2: PROPERTY DAMAGE & ARSON] "Law 4.3.1 says if you break it, you pay for it. If you cannot pay? You take a whipping." "But Law 4.3.2 is the terror of the city: Arson. Fire spreads. Fire kills." "If you set a fire negligently or willfully, the punishment is fines, enslavement, or Death. There is no mercy for the fire-starter."
[CLOSING] "Tomorrow, our players will show you the story of a man who did not learn his lesson the first time. Come watch 'The Second Cut.' Dismissed!"
🎠DAY 2: CREATIVE BRIEF (For Aria/Actors)
Topic: The Second Cut
To: Aria / Caste of Players From: Kati Evans Theme: Law 4.4.1 (Theft Punishments)
The Goal: A dramatic reenactment showing the progression from First Offense to Second Offense.
Characters:
GARETH: A thief. He already wears a bandage on one ear (or has a notched ear shape).
THE VICTIM: A wealthy citizen.
THE WARRIOR: The executioner.
Plot Outline:
Scene 1: Gareth is bragging to a friend. "It's just a little notch. I can hide it with my hair. I'm going to steal that purse."
The Act: Gareth tries to cut the purse of the Victim.
The Capture: The Warrior catches him red-handed.
The Judgment: The Warrior checks Gareth's ear. "Ah. I see the Scribes have marked you before. This is your Second Offense."
The Punishment: The Warrior draws his blade. "Law 4.4.1.b: Loss of a hand."
The Climax: (Simulated violence/emote). Gareth screams. The Warrior holds up a (fake) hand.
Moral: The Law keeps its promises.
🖋️ DAY 3: CREATIVE BRIEF (For Aria/Poets)
Topic: The Mark of the Beast
To: Aria / Caste of Players From: Kati Evans Theme: Law 4.4.1.a (Ear Notching / Shame)
The Goal: A poem about the shame of the "Notched Ear." It is not just pain; it is social death. No one trusts you. No one hires you.
Key Elements:
The Silence: When a notched man walks into a room, everyone goes quiet and checks their pockets.
The Mirror: Looking in the mirror and seeing the criminal staring back.
The Warning: The scar is a living warning to others.
Sample Imagery: "A sliver of flesh, a drop of red, Better the notch than to be dead. But walk the street and see them stare, At the gap beneath my matted hair. No merchant trusts, no father lends, The Thief has neither coin nor friends."
📖 DAY 4: STORY BRIEF (For Guest Speaker)
Topic: The Sacred Official
To: Guest Speaker / Storyteller Theme: Law 4.4.3.c (Assault on Officials)
The Goal: A story emphasizing that hitting a Guard or Magistrate is much worse than a bar brawl.
Story Arc:
The Brawl: Two men fight in a tavern. It is just Assault (Law 4.4.3). They might pay fines or sit in the stocks.
The Mistake: A Guard steps in to stop them. One of the men, in a blind rage, punches the Guard.
The Shift: The room goes silent. The charge just changed.
The Law: Law 4.4.3.c: 'Assault upon a Teletian official... shall result in loss of a hand (Free Men) or enslavement (Free Women).'
The Outcome: The man who punched the guard is dragged away, not to the drunk tank, but to the chopping block.
Moral: Never, ever raise a hand against the City's authority.
🗣️ DAY 5: THE FORUM (Script for Kati)
Topic: "Judge the Crime" (Interactive Game)
[OPENING] "Tal. We end Week 9. We have seen blood and severed hands." "Now, you will be the Magistrate. I will give you a crime. You tell me the punishment."
[SCENARIO 1: THE BROKEN WINDOW] "A man gets drunk and throws a rock through a shop window. He did not mean to hurt anyone. What is the punishment?" (Ask Crowd) Answer: "Restitution (Law 4.3.1). He pays for the window. If he cannot pay? Public Whipping."
[SCENARIO 2: THE SLANDER] "A woman stands in the market screaming lies that the baker puts sawdust in his bread. It is proven false. What happens?" (Ask Crowd) Answer: "Fine (Law 4.3.3). Slander incurs a fine for the first offense. If she keeps doing it, the Magistrate decides worse."
[SCENARIO 3: THE ASSASSIN'S DAGGER] "An Assassin draws his Black Dagger in the street to kill a target. The Guards see him. Do they arrest him for Assault?" (Ask Crowd) Answer: "NO. Law 1.5.2 says if they draw their weapon, Guards act according to their Codes. But generally, the Assassin is allowed his work unless he attacks the City itself. It is a trick question! Stay out of his way."
[CLOSING] "Next week, we enter the courtroom. Week 10: The Trial Process. How are you arrested? Do you get a lawyer? And what happens if you lie to the Judge? The Circle is closed!"
Here are two distinct hosting scripts for Week 9 at THE CIRCLE.
Since the specific academic topic for Week 9 (e.g., Advanced Contract Law, Cartography, Philosophy, etc.) wasn't specified, I have designed these as structural templates.
Script 1 (The Lecture) is designed for a formal presentation where you are delivering information.
Script 2 (The Salon) is designed for an interactive session, debate, or performance review.
📜 SCRIPT 1: The Formal Instruction (Lecture Style)
Setting: A quiet, focused atmosphere within The Circle. Host: Kati Focus: Delivering core knowledge, maintaining order.
[00] PRE-START / GATHERING Kati: Tal, everyone. Please find a comfortable spot within The Circle. We will begin in moments. Kati: [Looks over her notes, adjusting the lighting in the area] Kati: Please ensure your chaotic devices are silenced. The Circle requires your full attention today.
[01] THE OPENING Kati: Tal and welcome to The Circle. Kati: I am Kati, and I have the privilege of hosting our Week 9 session. Kati: As we have transitioned to this new designation—The Circle—we are reminded that knowledge, like a circle, has no beginning and no end. It is a continuous journey. Kati: Today, we move into advanced territory. Week 9 is a pivot point in your studies.
[02] THE PROTOCOLS Kati: Before we begin, a reminder of our protocols: Kati: 1. Please hold your questions until the designated pauses. Kati: 2. Keep conversation relevant to the topic at hand. Kati: 3. Respect the caste and rank of all present within The Circle.
[03] THE CONTENT (WEEK 9) Kati: Let us begin. Our focus for Week 9 is... Kati: [INSERT WEEK 9 TOPIC HERE - e.g., "The Nuances of Caste Law"] Kati: [Gestures to the display/board] Kati: This topic is crucial because it bridges the gap between theory and application. Kati: [Insert Key Point A] Kati: [Insert Key Point B] Kati: Consider this: how does this knowledge serve the city? It is not enough to know; one must understand why.
[04] THE REVIEW & CLOSE Kati: We have covered significant ground today. Kati: To summarize: [Recap the main point briefly]. Kati: I leave you with this thought for your journals. How will you apply this within your own Caste? Kati: Thank you for attending The Circle. Kati: You are dismissed. Tal.
🗣️ SCRIPT 2: The Interactive Seminar (Discussion/Performance)
Setting: A slightly more relaxed, but still intellectual arrangement. Host: Kati Focus: Facilitating student participation, Q&A, or practical demonstrations.
[00] THE GATHERING Kati: Tal. Come in, come in. Form up around The Circle. Kati: [Smiles warmly] Today is about your voices, not just mine. Kati: Prepare your notes. I expect lively engagement for Week 9.
[01] THE INTRODUCTION Kati: Welcome back to The Circle. I am Kati. Kati: In our previous sessions, you listened. In Week 9, you participate. Kati: The strength of The Circle is that we face one another. We are equals in the pursuit of truth today.
[02] THE ACTIVITY / PROMPT Kati: We are examining the practical application of our studies. Kati: I pose this question to the group: Kati: [INSERT DISCUSSION PROMPT - e.g., "Is a Scribe responsible for the truth, or merely the record?"] Kati: [Looks around the room, waiting for a volunteer] Kati: Who will step into The Circle first?
[03] MODERATING (Use as needed) Kati: An excellent point. But consider the counter-argument... Kati: [Nods thoughtfully] Kati: Let us stay focused on the core principle. Kati: Does anyone wish to challenge that assertion?
[04] THE CHALLENGE Kati: Very well. Now, a practical test. Kati: [INSERT TASK - e.g., "Draft a contract clause for X" or "Identify the error in this seal"] Kati: You have two ahns (minutes) to formulate your response. Kati: [Watches the group, marking a scroll]
[05] THE CLOSING Kati: Well done. The flow of ideas today was invigorating. Kati: Remember: In The Circle, iron sharpens iron. You have all sharpened one another today. Kati: Review your notes. Week 10 awaits. Kati: Be well. Tal.
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Week 9 - To Do Items
🛠️ Immediate Setup (Administrative)
[ ] Create Notecards: Create 6 separate Notecards inside Second Life (Logistics/Crier + Days 1–5).
[ ] Distribute to Staff: Pass the relevant Notecards to your staff and talent pool.
[ ] Update the Crier: Ensure the street slave deletes Week 8 macros and installs the Week 9 versions (Topic: Blood and Steel / The Price of Theft).
[ ] OOC Safety Notice: Inform your actors for Day 2 that they will be roleplaying severe physical trauma. Ensure "Gareth" is comfortable emoting pain/amputation in text.
🎠Creative Assignments (Delegation)
[ ] Send Brief to Aria (Day 2): Deliver "The Second Cut" brief.
Action Item: SFX/Prop Check: This is the most complex visual yet. Gareth needs a "Bandaged Ear" (or notched ear texture) for the start of the scene, and potentially a "Bloody Stump" attachment or a very strong text emote for the hand-chopping climax.
[ ] Send Brief to Aria/Poets (Day 3): Deliver "The Mark of the Beast" brief.
Action Item: The tone is "Shame." Ask the poet to perform this slowly, perhaps covering their own ear as they speak.
[ ] Recruit Guest Speaker (Day 4): Select the Storyteller for "The Sacred Official."
Action Item: Ensure the speaker emphasizes the silence that falls when the Guard is struck. That pause is where the terror lies.
🗓️ Daily Execution Checklist
Day 1: The Lecture (Kati)
[ ] Review Script: Memorize the escalation: First Offense = Ear / Second Offense = Hand or Collar.
[ ] Tone Check: This is a "Scared Straight" session. Don't smile. Be the grim messenger of the law.
Day 2: The Play (Aria/Actors)
[ ] Blocking: The Warrior needs to be swift. The judgment should feel automatic, not debated.
[ ] Emote Check: Verify Gareth has his "Scream" emote ready to go the moment the blade comes down.
Day 3: The Poem (Aria/Poets)
[ ] Crowd Reaction: If you have confederates in the crowd, have them instinctively check their own pockets when the poet mentions "No one trusts... the Thief."
Day 4: The Story (Guest Speaker)
[ ] Law Check: Verify the speaker hits Law 4.4.3.c clearly—attacking an Official is a specific, higher tier of crime than a regular assault.
Day 5: The Forum (Kati)
[ ] Prep the Trick Question: Review the "Assassin" scenario. Be ready to explain why they aren't arrested (Law 1.5.2 / The Codes) if the crowd gets angry about it.
[ ] Prep Plant Questions: Ensure your confederate is ready with the answers for "Restitution" vs. "Fines" in case the audience stays silent.
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