Crime & Punishment in Korvosa

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Punishment for violent crimes in Korvosa is harsh, but the general populace considers them fair. Non-violent crimes carry differing punishments depending on the disposition of the criminal - a member of the Cerulean Society (thieves’ guild, the only legal guild in the city) or a registered gang might receive a lighter sentence than does afreelancer, depending on the crime in question. The following selection of crimes and their associated punishment (listed in order they are applied) should not be construed as all-inclusive. Korvosa’s legal code fills multiple thick volumes.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT
Treason - Torture, death; no appeal
Murder - Torture, death; no appeal
Rape - Torture and castration, imprisonment (10–20 years), death; no appeal
Armed Robbery - Pay restitution or lose a hand, imprisonment (10–20 years)
Arson - Pay restitution or branding, imprisonment (10+ years); plus murder charge if fire kills
Unionizing - Branding, imprisonment (5–10 years); no appeal
Accidental Death - Pay restitution or torture, imprisonment (5–8 years)
Robbery - Pay restitution or lose a hand, imprisonment (2–10 years)
Drug Use - Imprisonment (4–6 months pre-trial, plus 2–3 years if guilty)
Burglary - Pay restitution, imprisonment (1–2 years)

an overabundance of imps

One of the several blights upon Korvosa is the overabundance of imps plaguing the rooftops and skies of the majestic city.  The students of the Acadamae are required to summon the infernal beasts as part of their curriculum and too often the little devils get loose.  Fortunately, the numerous pseudodragons in the city do their part to keep the imp population down.