@V-Rage
Either a curious adventurer with a zeal for justice, or the militia can hire an investigator should the need rise. I would imagine a marshal could investigate as well.
-Leaf
OOC
A marshal can investigate, but earns the right of enforcement through merit, making it EIG and case by case basis in terms of the PC in question. This minimizes the need for dm involvement and maintenance, and stops the idea from becoming just another militia faction that the dms need to keep track of.
@Crusader-K
How much paperwork you wish to make for this to work, is entirely in your hands Frost Helmet.
-Leaf
The OOC
My idea was to keep it simple, and to minimize the need for DM involvement. The more restrictions we put on an idea such as this, the more "work" we add to the dms to administer. So just to make clear, I was not aiming at making it a special position or needing extensive DM involvement. That would come into play, when a marshal would be allowed to enforce the law infront of blue npcs.
I may be lacking basic understanding of what you stone folk wish to achieve with a registry. Does it HURT, to have ones name be put to parchment? Does it change their way of life? Or is it simply... something to do?
Does being registered make any difference? And what occurs if someone loses the ability to use magic of the third or fourth circle? Should they have the right to pen a missive to be removed from the list?
I agree with the Frost Helmet, that a priest is just as dangerous as an arcanist in this regard, Marius being an excellent example. But I also know that the Oath takers will either take it as an insult to be registered, or simply will not be bothered by it, if it changes little.
Leaf
@V-Rage
No system is perfect. If Lord Cormaeril did not think he could win the fight, he could name a second who might. I see little difference between your example, and It is no different than fighting Knoxx as he did.
And to further debate the example. Knox would have to claim he did NOT serve the God of Murder.
No mortal can put to writing a flawless book of laws. It will always be subject to the wisdom and mind of the one who reads it, and seeks to enforce it.
Leaf
To minimize the anarchy and chaos of the past, I propose that any citizen can be given the title of Marshal, by a simple permit offered by the Crown or the Palace. A marshal tasks themselves with upholding the law, to the best of their ability, outside the confines of the stone walls.
A simple badge is given to said marshal, showing their authority. Their background, their colors of arms, or anything else, is redundant in this situation.
The Marshal is tasked with upholding the law, and investigating potential criminal activity. Should a marshal prove worthy and proficient in their duties, it will be the decision of the Crown or Palace, whether further perks of office are granted.
The OOC
Instead of making a new guard faction, and wasting time with forums and the like, if someone wishes to play an enforcer of the law, they get a "badge" and can enforce it however they wish. If they break the law, so be it. If they are a bit dirty, all the more fun. And if several players band together, create a player faction for it, they can build it into something more. But otherwise, any pc who wants to, can be a "lawenforcer" in areas without blue npcs.