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=== Law & Order ===
Most visitors depend upon the fact that virtually anything can be bought or sold in Blackport, so long as the proper taxes are paid.  

Sale or purchase of information about the Sovereign’s armies, armaments, ships, or defenses is considered high treason, but the complex laws and regulations of Blackport do not prevent the sale of any other item, creature, or person.

Violence breaks out often, with the jaded citizens simply turning and walking away from the scene of a crime.

Slavery is both legal and normal in Blackport. It is not considered evil and, although very low in social status, slaves do possess a modicum of rights and protections. In some cases, slaves are more carefully protected and cared for than commoners. 

Gambling is legal in Blackport and games of some type are played in almost every tavern, inn, or barracks one might visit.

While there have been attempts to overthrow the Sovereign in the past, all have failed and resulted only in increased power and support for his rule. Strict enforcement of laws (when the criminals are caught), and a complete lack of religious bigotry on the part of the Sovereign and his laws, keeps the city in order.

==== Crimes ====
Crimes in Blackport are enumerated by their severity, or Circle.  The higher the Circle, the more severe the crime.

* '''1st Circle:''' Desertion, Expectorate on Gentleman, Trip Soldier, Foul Street or Road; 

* '''2nd Circle:''' Probation Violation, Battery, Offensive Poetry or Performance, Ogling, Bribery, Public Drunkenness

* '''3rd Circle:''' Escapee <sup>*</sup>, Property Damage, Vagrancy, Trespass, Disorderly Conduct

* '''4th Circle:''' Fugitive <sup>§</sup>, Theft of Property or Slave, Arson, Pauper, Manslaughter, Rape, Trespass on Noble’s property, Unauthorized dueling or fighting

* '''5th Circle:''' Banditry <sup>#</sup>, Assault, Kidnapping, Robbery, Burglary, Blackmail, Extortion, Speeding, 

* '''6th Circle:''' Outlaw <sup>£</sup>, Expectorate on Noble, Unlawful Entry to City; Trespass on Royal Property

* '''7th Circle:''' Assault on Noble, Murder, Tax Evasion,  

* '''8th Circle:''' Treason, Murder of Nobleman 

* '''9th Circle:''' Any crime against The Sovereign.

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