Journal Entry: February 6, 2026
Location: Ar's Station
Mood/Title: Scribe Talk and Theoretical Cases at the Bakery
Spent a fascinating morning at the bakery, though the conversation was much heavier than the fresh bread and cakes being pulled from the ovens. I met with Thomas Moore, an advocate who handles private legal matters, and we were later joined by Lady Jacquie.
Thomas brought up some deeply complex theoretical cases—specifically the legal "loophole" regarding free women captured under duress outside of official warrior actions. We debated the ethics and legality of men collaring women without a magistrate’s oversight. I maintained that a citizen of the city must be protected by the city; if a woman is found in a tavern, she should be confined properly until a magistrate can decide her fate. Thomas suggested a practical safeguard: requiring a slave to show a sign of submission in front of a legal scribe during registration to ensure they aren't being collared through simple kidnapping or illegal force. It’s a messy area of the law, but witnessing the submission on paper is a step toward clarity.
The talk then shifted to rumors of the central banks issuing writs for old debts. Lady Jacquie and Thomas seem to think the kennels might swell if men start selling off daughters or companions to clear their accounts. I haven't heard much about the banks myself—my head has been buried in the Academy project. I shared my class list with them, and it felt good to finally talk about the "Introduction to Gorean Civilization" program I’m launching.
To Do:
Finalize the dates for the first Academy classes and post them on the wall.
Draft the official scroll for the "Introduction to Gorean Civilization" curriculum.
Keep an ear out for any official news regarding the central bank and debt collections.
Follow up with the Head Merchant regarding Lady Jacquie’s pending meeting.
Research the legal precedents for "submission under duress" in the city archives.
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