d20 Top Fashion Games Stupid Fantasy Laws Vol. 1.pdf

STUPID FANTASY LAWS, VOL. 1:

Credits:

Written And Edited By David Woodrum

Published By Top Fashion Games

www.topfashiongames.com

CONTACT:

Game Label:

Top Fashion Games

594 Stoney Battery Road

Marion, VA 24354

Author:

David (Dave) Woodrum

davewoodrum@comcast.net

Original Graphics:

David (Dave) Woodrum

About The Author:

Dave Woodrum has worked in the role playing game industry for over seven years. Most of

his success, however, has been over the last two years writing on various related products.

Dave lives in the Eastern part of the United States.

UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE:

This product contains information that is designed to be universally compatible with most

forms of paper and dice, fantasy role playing games. Information regarding coinage, etc.

has been explained within the text of the product to allow ease of conversion.

EXPLORING THE MOST WONDROUSLY STUPID AND QUITE

CERTAINLY PERHAPS THE MOST OPPRESSIVE LAWS OF THE

LAND:

While murder, rape, exploitation, theft, and abuse are certainly novel selections for crimes

appropriately punished these infractions against society are rather… well, terribly bland and a bit

too straight to the point. So straight to the point, in fact, that any true, red blooded village

wracked with superstitious idealizations should have little to fear from the threat of such obvious

crimes. Real villages and communities need crimes rooted from pathetic inner fears. Real

villages need stupid, oppressive laws.

Based on both the superstitions of the past and the inactive laws still written on the books

throughout the real world comes Stupid Fantasy Laws, Volume 1. In this role playing product

you will find a dozen different laws that are based on the erratic judgment of rulers, the irrational

fears of villagers, oppressive social customs, and the unusual outcomes of very seldom occurring

situations. From the black cat possession law to the fines of shaving or trimming one’s hair

during a full moon there are a dozen laws in this volume of Stupid Fantasy Laws designed to

cause local villagers and adventuring characters alike a considerable amount of trouble, grief, and

hardship. So much trouble, grief, and hardship, in fact, that it is liable to keep the adventurers

from wandering into a nearby village or town for weeks to come.

THE SYSTEM:

The laws are presented in a manner that makes them truly universal with most role playing

products of a fantasy nature. For the most part actual game statistics are avoided. For fines where

a currency value is set, consult the below notes regarding the relative values of listed currency

amounts.

1copper= a small amount of money, equal in value to the purchase of a simple torch, a very small

loaf of bread, or the petty offering to a beggar.

1silver= a staple monetary sum, equal to a poor, unskilled laborer’s work for one day or a plain,

simple meal at a small inn. One silver coin is worth around ten copper coins.

1gold= a sum of money mostly used by skilled craftsmen, merchants, and aristocrats. One gold

coin is worth around ten silver coins.

In addition to monetary fines, various forms of punishment are also listed. This might range from

a day in the stocks to execution or exile. Also provided in the notes is a section called Probable

Cause. This area reflects upon a possible reason as to why the law might have been established. If

desired the game master should feel free to develop their own reasoning for the establishment of

such a law.

THE LAWS:

Below are the dozen laws presented in Stupid Fantasy Laws, Volume 1.

Black Cat Possession:

It is deemed illegal for any individual,

citizen or otherwise, to be in knowing or

unknowing possession of a black cat or

kitten. Possession of such a creature is a

violation no matter whether or not the cat is

alive or dead, tame or wild. Likewise, it is

illegal for any individual to bury a black cat

or have a black cat buried on property

established within the boundaries of the

ruling government.

Punishment: Possession or determined

burial of a deceased black cat is punishable

by no less than twenty lashings and a fine

equal to that of three day’s wages. Such a

fine is not to exceed an amount greater than

30 gold coins and must be a bare minimum

of 1 silver coin. Should the guilty party be in

possession of a live black cat then the guilty

party shall be punished with no less than

thirty lashings and a fine equal to that of five

day’s wages. The party guilty of possessing

a live black cat shall also be required to

spend up to two weeks of imprisonment for

such possession.

In the event that the guilty party has raven or

very dark brown hair then it is also required

that the guilty party’s head be shaven and

their hair burnt in the center of the village

square under the direction of an authorized

cleric or other such member of clergy. This

addition of punishment applies to possession

of either a live or dead black cat, and also

applies to a guilty party with raven or dark

colored hair and who has buried a black cat

or has a buried black cat on their personal

property.

Probable Cause: Black cats have

maintained a popular place of unluckiness

amongst the superstitious. Combined with

the fact that many wizards and witches

choose such a creature for their personal

familiar, the black cat symbolizes an image

of wickedness, deception, and treachery for

many a simple villager.

Black Cloak Law:

It is unlawful for any individual other than

an authorized member of the governing

authority to be found wearing or in the

immediate possession of a black cloak or

cape.

Punishment: Upon discovery of such an

item the black cloak or cape shall be

removed from the guilty party’s possession

and burnt in the center of the village square

under the guidance of a local official. The

guilty party shall then be fined an amount

equal to five day’s worth of wages. The total

amount of this fine shall not be less than 2

silver coins or greater than 50 gold coins.

Individuals who are deemed impoverished

and thus unable to provide the amount of

such a fine within reasonable fine shall be

sentenced to either three days in the stocks

or two days worth of hard labor.

Probable Cause: Black cloaks and capes

have often been popularly symbolized with

the dark arts of magic.

Breath Of Wild Onions:

It is considered to be unlawful for an

individual’s breath to reek of wild onions

when such an individual happens to be

within a public accessible location.

Punishment: Individuals found guilty with

their breaths reeking of wild onions shall be

fined an amount equal to 3 copper coins.

Should an individual not be able to pay such

a fine then the individual will be ordered to

spend a day in the stocks.

Probable Cause: This “hygiene” law was

most likely passed under the interests of the

wealthier folk of the community. While

having a breath reeking of wild onions

would seem to be an offense suffered only

by those forced to gather their simple meals

in the wild many an adventurer has been

charged with this offense as well. The reason

for such charges usually roots from the fact

that many cheaper taverns and inns have

been known to flavor up their meals and

broths with chopped wild onions.

Dancing During A New Moon:

It is considered to be unlawful for an

individual to be caught dancing during the

time of a new moon.

Punishment: Individuals found guilty of

dancing during this time will be sentenced to

a punishment consisting of no less than ten

lashings and two days of time in the stocks.

Probable Cause: It is quite probable that

the law forbidding one to dance during a

new moon is related to the superstitious

beliefs that dancing during a full moon

encourages infertility within the community,

as well as the encouragement of prostitution.

Many villagers also believe that witches and

warlocks dance during this time in an effort

to encourage the return of the full moon,

which most superstitious feel gives evil

entities and creatures their power.

Coughing In The Moonlight:

It is considered to be unlawful for an

individual to be found coughing under the

open, outdoor moonlight within the grounds

of the community.

Punishment: Individuals found guilty of

this offense shall be charged a set fine equal

to 2 copper coins per offense. Should an

individual be found guilty of coughing under

the moonlight for more than three different

offenses then the individual shall be given

no less than five floggings with a whip.

Probable Cause: It is believed by many

superstitious individuals that the moon,

particularly a full moon, empowers the arts

of evil. Likewise, such superstitions also

imply that many diseases are the cause of

evil beings. If one is found coughing under

the direct light of the moon then it is

believed that one is attempting to aid the

spread of disease and evil corruption by

passing out the diseases sent down through

the moon’s glow. Coughing at night indoors

or underneath the shade of a leaf bearing

tree, however, is not considered to be an

offense as the tree’s leaves or the roof of the

building block out the moon’s evil glow.

Drinking From An Uncovered Vessel:

It is considered to be unlawful for an

individual to drink any potable substance out

of an uncovered vessel while physically

within an area that is immediately and/or

freely accessible to the general public.

Punishment: Individuals found guilty of

drinking from an uncovered vessel in such a

location shall be fined a set fee of 1 silver

coin. Should an individual be charged with

this offense more than three times then the

individual shall also be confined to the

stocks for a period of one day per offense.

Probable Cause: With the rampant spread

of terrible diseases it was required for

anyone visiting a tavern or otherwise

drinking in an open, public place to drink

their beverages from a vessel with a lid, such

as stein.

Drinking Alcohol Before Lunch:

It is considered to be unlawful for an

individual to be caught drinking any form of

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