Case: #457662109837641
Parties Involved: Valexia, Illia, An'arouth, Nienna, Laera, Trixie Jelle, Lorelei
Accused Parties: Nienna, Lorelei
Crimes Involved: Murder, Assault, Obstruction of Justice
See: "Report: Riot in the Spirit - Interviews, Signed, Measure A.M."
Preliminary Verdict: Based on the information extracted from the Harmonium interviewing process conducted with each of the involved parties, two verdicts can rather easily be handed down. First, it is preeminently evident that Lorelei is guilty of the murder of the succubus Valexia, and three counts of assault to the persons of Illia, Trixie Jelle, and Laera; perpetrated in the process of conducting the aforementioned murder. Secondly, Nienna is found by the author to be guilty of murdering An'arouth and obstructing justice by attempting to prevent the former victim's revival.
I would like to take the time to address two predictable objections to my verdicts based on the interviews. Foremost being that some imbeciles will undoubtedly object that both Valexia and An'arouth were raised from the dead following their slaying at the hands of the accused, and as such murder is too "harsh" of a verdict for either accused. I would draw my answer to such objections from our laws on assault. Is it written that if the wounds from assault are healed, the perpetrator is unable to be charged with assault (thus requiring victims to haul their bleeding selves to the court to stake their claim to justice before being healed)? Of course not. The very thought is absurd to contemplate. Likewise, it is absurd to argue that ressurecting a victim negates the act of murder.
Additionally, some will claim that Nienna ought not to be charged with murder or any crime at all, given that An'arouth attacked her first. Let us look at the facts: By Nienna's own words, An'arouth did not appear to have landed a single blow on Nienna's person; and as such her actions can only be deemed "threatening in nature" rather than physically harmful. The more reliable interviews (ie those not given by the accused) agree that An'arouth was attempting to revive Valexia when she was felt forced to respond to whatever threats Nienna was making toward her. Lastly, if subduing a threat to her person lawfully before calling upon the harmonium to deal with the assault properly was Nienna's aim, she would have utilized blunt-tip arrows or some other means of non-lethally subduing her opponent; while the evidence clearly indicates that she contrarily attacked with lethal force (which is legally the sole province of the Harmonium when dealing with such assaults). These circumstances, in addition to the files submitted with regards to the most recent case (See: "Nienna: Death Threats") indicate a strong likelihood, in corroboration with interview testimonial, that An'arouth's threatening charge was provoked with the intent of producing an excuse to murder her. Coupled with the unanimously reported fact that Nienna was clearly attempting to interfere with the revival of Valexia, a key witness to a murder (her own), it should be preeminently obvious to the observer that Nienna is not a citizen with a notable regard for the law that subsequently ought to be given the benefit of the doubt in her testimonial.
In conclusion, it is my recommendation that Lorelei and Nienna both be given to the care of the Mercykillers for the crimes of murder, and the subsequent charges of assault and obstruction of justice respectively.
Signed
A-5 Caelus Nin
Murders in the Foul Olde Sprit
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*Vercimer
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Lorelei Tsiimhe's defense, among them legal experts under the Guvnors, would argue that she was aware at the time of the 'victim' of her crime, being a succubus and an outsider, would have reformed shortly after 'death' on her home plane, and therefore would posit that the charge of 'murder' as would apply to a demi-human or native outsider is not valid. Furthermore, that her act was not meditated before or during the act, and that she lashed out as a result of mounting fear and uncertainty.
Furthermore, she personally deeply regrets the entire incident, saying that she would not act in the same way or even have become involved if she knew then what she does now. In penance, she offers to perform works for the benefit of the people of Sigil, to use her gifts to ease suffering, rather than to further it. She so rests her defense.
Furthermore, she personally deeply regrets the entire incident, saying that she would not act in the same way or even have become involved if she knew then what she does now. In penance, she offers to perform works for the benefit of the people of Sigil, to use her gifts to ease suffering, rather than to further it. She so rests her defense.
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*Captain Vanguard
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The testimonal of the victim Valexia is as follows:
Valexia believes both Lorelei and Nienna are troubled women in need of support and care. She herself personally believes certain rules must be enforced, but also believes that the location of their imprisonment should not necessarily be the mercykillers but the gatehouse.
She believes rehabilitation would serve both women better than the tourture and minestrations of the red death. She would protest the following for each case individually:
Lorelei:
She protests that she believes Lorelei is a confused victim in the affair, believing that the subject needs support but does indeed need to be disiciplined for what was done. She believes Lorelei needs an overwatch and a proper, respectable guide who can help her familiarise herself with the cage so that history doesnt repeat itself.
Nienna:
She believes Nienna to be the more extreme circumstance and believes that though her intentions may have a cold sense of justice, her methods and zeal are dangerous to everyone around her. She believes Nienna needs intensive and long-term care in the gatehouse so that she might be given a gradual but reassuring reformation that would lead to her betterment in the future.
She does however note, that of the two, she believes Nienna is the more extreme case in need of alot more urgent mental care. She believes of Nienna should be condemned to the gatehouse, it is best to consider her an extreme subject, that she remains quarenteened there for her duriation of rehabilitation.
Valexia herself:
The victim claims to be afraid for her life and claims her revival was entirley due to a broach that she wears at all times. One that is anchored to her being while she remains physically present in the multiverse. If it had been removed, she reinforces that logically, she would have returned to the Abyss though she equally feared her fate there.
She wishes to point out that she did not want to die and that in her own words "that decision has been forced on me against my will, though after alot of discussion with friends and supporters, I feel the circumstances may not have been intentional so much as tragedy of zealiousness." She finally added: "I hope in my heart of hearts, for what little a demon can have of such, that Nienna is given full recovery and perhaps made better because of rehabilitation. But I do not believe condemning her to the Mercykillers will yield a possitive effect at all, nor do I believe the same of Lorelei. I believe both women have minds challanged by unstable histories, and from what I know, the Bleakers are adept at dealing with such instabilities. That is why I strongly recommend them to the bleak cabal and not the red death, though I do not revoke the crime that was commited, thus, what ever length of time they are given for their punishment I would remain content with."
Valexia believes both Lorelei and Nienna are troubled women in need of support and care. She herself personally believes certain rules must be enforced, but also believes that the location of their imprisonment should not necessarily be the mercykillers but the gatehouse.
She believes rehabilitation would serve both women better than the tourture and minestrations of the red death. She would protest the following for each case individually:
Lorelei:
She protests that she believes Lorelei is a confused victim in the affair, believing that the subject needs support but does indeed need to be disiciplined for what was done. She believes Lorelei needs an overwatch and a proper, respectable guide who can help her familiarise herself with the cage so that history doesnt repeat itself.
Nienna:
She believes Nienna to be the more extreme circumstance and believes that though her intentions may have a cold sense of justice, her methods and zeal are dangerous to everyone around her. She believes Nienna needs intensive and long-term care in the gatehouse so that she might be given a gradual but reassuring reformation that would lead to her betterment in the future.
She does however note, that of the two, she believes Nienna is the more extreme case in need of alot more urgent mental care. She believes of Nienna should be condemned to the gatehouse, it is best to consider her an extreme subject, that she remains quarenteened there for her duriation of rehabilitation.
Valexia herself:
The victim claims to be afraid for her life and claims her revival was entirley due to a broach that she wears at all times. One that is anchored to her being while she remains physically present in the multiverse. If it had been removed, she reinforces that logically, she would have returned to the Abyss though she equally feared her fate there.
She wishes to point out that she did not want to die and that in her own words "that decision has been forced on me against my will, though after alot of discussion with friends and supporters, I feel the circumstances may not have been intentional so much as tragedy of zealiousness." She finally added: "I hope in my heart of hearts, for what little a demon can have of such, that Nienna is given full recovery and perhaps made better because of rehabilitation. But I do not believe condemning her to the Mercykillers will yield a possitive effect at all, nor do I believe the same of Lorelei. I believe both women have minds challanged by unstable histories, and from what I know, the Bleakers are adept at dealing with such instabilities. That is why I strongly recommend them to the bleak cabal and not the red death, though I do not revoke the crime that was commited, thus, what ever length of time they are given for their punishment I would remain content with."
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*Captain Vanguard
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((Additional to those who havent posted yet: This topic is for those involved in the crime, Otyugh will pose as the forum judge and decide the ultimate verdict for Lorelei and Nienna based on evidence given and the severeity of the crime.
Witnesses "may" recommend a sentance if they wish but the recommendtions will be subject to the judges decision weather they choose to listen, or not.
The remaining witness statements required:
Illia
Trixie
Laera
An'aroluth
and the offical statement from Annavkah, the Harmonium presense involved.))
Witnesses "may" recommend a sentance if they wish but the recommendtions will be subject to the judges decision weather they choose to listen, or not.
The remaining witness statements required:
Illia
Trixie
Laera
An'aroluth
and the offical statement from Annavkah, the Harmonium presense involved.))
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*Xndar
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Prosecution's Rebuttal: Re Lorelei
The argument that destroying Valexia within Sigil would not result in her permanent demise and consignation to oblivion, and thus should not be considered murder is frankly laughable. Sigil plays host to no outsiders or petitioners save for perhaps the Dabus, and as such, inflicting mortal injury on any party within Sigil's boundaries whatsoever would result in the same consequences as those experienced by an outside such as Valexia: a trip to their designated plane of afterlife, not irrevocable destruction. Thus, the prosecution argues that were we to accept the defense's definition of "murder", then murder would cease to exist in Sigil. While this would undoubtedly come as a relief to those who keep tally of this city's crime rates, I think we can all agree that this would be nothing short of nonsense. Valexia suffered mortal injury that caused the spiritual essence of her being to vacate her body, otherwise known in laymen's terms as "death". This "death" was visited upon her by Lorelei, in a violent fashion and certainly against the will of Valexia, thus it is considered "murder".
The argument that destroying Valexia within Sigil would not result in her permanent demise and consignation to oblivion, and thus should not be considered murder is frankly laughable. Sigil plays host to no outsiders or petitioners save for perhaps the Dabus, and as such, inflicting mortal injury on any party within Sigil's boundaries whatsoever would result in the same consequences as those experienced by an outside such as Valexia: a trip to their designated plane of afterlife, not irrevocable destruction. Thus, the prosecution argues that were we to accept the defense's definition of "murder", then murder would cease to exist in Sigil. While this would undoubtedly come as a relief to those who keep tally of this city's crime rates, I think we can all agree that this would be nothing short of nonsense. Valexia suffered mortal injury that caused the spiritual essence of her being to vacate her body, otherwise known in laymen's terms as "death". This "death" was visited upon her by Lorelei, in a violent fashion and certainly against the will of Valexia, thus it is considered "murder".
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*Reptiller
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Nienna's Defense
*A hooded man in elaborate gray and black robes waits untill the cross-examination begins. As soon as the defendant is allowed to speak stands up and pulls down the hood. Hildmor's cold gray eyes were saying little of what he is feeling when he looks at the judge, like always.*
"Your honour, I need to make a request. My client never claimed anything of what was stated by the prosecutor and to prove it I need to present her original statement to the Harmonium, if you permit. Also I would love to point out that reviving a Succubus is typically impossible. It was one of the reasons Nienna didn't want it attempted, Valexia's case being pretty unique. Anyone would be suspicious of a persisting corpse of outsider if they saw one. I have to add that ressurection before arrival of proper authorities can easily disturb a crime scene."
*If the original statement was brought in as requested*
*A hooded man in elaborate gray and black robes waits untill the cross-examination begins. As soon as the defendant is allowed to speak stands up and pulls down the hood. Hildmor's cold gray eyes were saying little of what he is feeling when he looks at the judge, like always.*
"Your honour, I need to make a request. My client never claimed anything of what was stated by the prosecutor and to prove it I need to present her original statement to the Harmonium, if you permit. Also I would love to point out that reviving a Succubus is typically impossible. It was one of the reasons Nienna didn't want it attempted, Valexia's case being pretty unique. Anyone would be suspicious of a persisting corpse of outsider if they saw one. I have to add that ressurection before arrival of proper authorities can easily disturb a crime scene."
*If the original statement was brought in as requested*
wrote:Nienna
Nienna began by giving a reasoning behind the actions. Valexia had broken Laera, twisted her and convinced her to turn from Sune, while Nienna, Lorelei and several others had promised to protect her. They attacked knowing that Valexia simply would be sent back to the abyss.
Lorelei had told Valexia to stay away from Laera or be banished. Valexia returned the threat with an aggressive gesture, and Lorelei threw the spell that slew Valexia and injured several others.
Lorelei tried to keep An'aroluth from acting to revive Valexia, while Nienna kept Laera. An'aroluth drew her sword and began threatening all who would stand in her way of reviving Valexia, and charged after Nienna, who was unarmed at this point. Nienna drew her bow and shot An'aroluth down, Nienna herself half dead.
The harmonium arrived at this point.
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*silinrul357
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The "Dark Dancer" An'aroluth, Swordancer of Eilistraee had this to say in official statement about one accused, Lorelei:
"While it is true that Lorelei did indeed act first with what may be called "murderous" intent, I stand by what I stated in my questioning with measure Annavkah: she was perhaps a bit too young, fearful, and even foolish to truly realize what she was doing was wrong. I am not so foolish as to think that she should get away with that, as what she did was indeed wrong, I make no illusion about it.
Instead, I ask, even plead, that she be given a more lenient sentence. Certainly, she is not worth mercykiller attention, and I honestly feel that will do more harm than good, perhaps only creating even more resentment towards the attacked inadvertently. Instead, I might argue for perhaps a fine and a period of probation and rehabilitation, where she is required to check in and have her activity monitored, particularly under the care of another whom could observe that she is not repeating her past mistakes."
When asked to comment upon Nienna, An'aroluth politely refused, stating "I do not want what may be my potential bias to enter into it; I feel the statement I gave measure Annavkah sufficient and I stand by it even now."
She further stated with finality that, unless they require her to by law give a statement upon Nienna, she will otherwise keep silent.
"While it is true that Lorelei did indeed act first with what may be called "murderous" intent, I stand by what I stated in my questioning with measure Annavkah: she was perhaps a bit too young, fearful, and even foolish to truly realize what she was doing was wrong. I am not so foolish as to think that she should get away with that, as what she did was indeed wrong, I make no illusion about it.
Instead, I ask, even plead, that she be given a more lenient sentence. Certainly, she is not worth mercykiller attention, and I honestly feel that will do more harm than good, perhaps only creating even more resentment towards the attacked inadvertently. Instead, I might argue for perhaps a fine and a period of probation and rehabilitation, where she is required to check in and have her activity monitored, particularly under the care of another whom could observe that she is not repeating her past mistakes."
When asked to comment upon Nienna, An'aroluth politely refused, stating "I do not want what may be my potential bias to enter into it; I feel the statement I gave measure Annavkah sufficient and I stand by it even now."
She further stated with finality that, unless they require her to by law give a statement upon Nienna, she will otherwise keep silent.
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*Mr_Otyugh
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Brief information of trial:
Judge: Halmar Thawnbrew (254 year old male shield dwarf, rank: Bureau Chief B1)
Jury: -
Accused: Lorelei (Pleads: Not Guilty), Nienna (Pleads: Not Guilty)
Charges (Lorelei): Murder of Valexia, assault on Illia, Trixie and Laera. Preventing revival of Valexia.
Charges (Nienna): Murder of An'arouth. Preventing revival of Valexia.
Defense Lawyer: Hildmor d'Kridis (defense lawyer of Nienna only)
Victim: Valexia
Prosecution: Caelus Nin
Witnesses: An'arouth, Illia, Laera, Trixie Jelle. (Illia, Laera and Trixie, also please post your IC witness testimonies if possible :) )
Evidences: Written Harmonium reports.
Basics: *every participant are stripped from weaponry, armors (no they're not sent in nude) and spells they have on are studied on as well as requested to be removed before they are allowed access to the courtroom*
The process of trials:
Judge Halmar: "Time ta get tha soddin' thin' organized. Ye be like bunch of goblinoids in tha smithy. Just a bloody mess ruinin' good materials... first of all, we be hearin' all 'tis testimonies one after tha anoth'r... Would the prosecution or tha defense want ta question tha victim... one of tha accused... or any of tha witness?"
Judge: Halmar Thawnbrew (254 year old male shield dwarf, rank: Bureau Chief B1)
Jury: -
Accused: Lorelei (Pleads: Not Guilty), Nienna (Pleads: Not Guilty)
Charges (Lorelei): Murder of Valexia, assault on Illia, Trixie and Laera. Preventing revival of Valexia.
Charges (Nienna): Murder of An'arouth. Preventing revival of Valexia.
Defense Lawyer: Hildmor d'Kridis (defense lawyer of Nienna only)
Victim: Valexia
Prosecution: Caelus Nin
Witnesses: An'arouth, Illia, Laera, Trixie Jelle. (Illia, Laera and Trixie, also please post your IC witness testimonies if possible :) )
Evidences: Written Harmonium reports.
Basics: *every participant are stripped from weaponry, armors (no they're not sent in nude) and spells they have on are studied on as well as requested to be removed before they are allowed access to the courtroom*
The process of trials:
- [s]Opening Speeches[/s] [s]Testimonies of the Victim[/s] - Questioning the Victim ((3 questions tops.. to save everyones time)) [s]Testimonies of the Accused[/s] - Questioning the accused ((3 questions tops.. to save everyones time)) Witness testimonies - Questioning the witnesses ((3 questions tops.. to save everyones time)) Judge decision [/li]
Judge Halmar: "Time ta get tha soddin' thin' organized. Ye be like bunch of goblinoids in tha smithy. Just a bloody mess ruinin' good materials... first of all, we be hearin' all 'tis testimonies one after tha anoth'r... Would the prosecution or tha defense want ta question tha victim... one of tha accused... or any of tha witness?"
Judge Halmar: "If ye give no other statement, then we'll use tha Harmonium statements as well as the words of the others, ye'll only get one more chance if either prosecution or tha defense wants ta question ye."silinrul357 wrote:When asked to comment upon Nienna, An'aroluth politely refused, stating "I do not want what may be my potential bias to enter into it; I feel the statement I gave measure Annavkah sufficient and I stand by it even now."
She further stated with finality that, unless they require her to by law give a statement upon Nienna, she will otherwise keep silent.
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*Xndar
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Prosecution's Questions for the Victim:
1) Do you deny that Lorelei, without going into the unnecessary ancillary details of how young, foolish or confused she was, cast a spell which directly resulted in your death?
2) Was Lorelei being coerced or threatened in such a way as to force her to commit said actions? Noting that "concern for one's friend" is not a valid excuse for murder and assault.
Prosecution's Questions for An'aroluth:
1) Did you, in fact, inflict any injuries upon Nienna's person?
2) Did you, or Nienna, strike a blow first?
3) Did the actions of Nienna and Lorelei work to prevent your revival of the victim?
Understand miss, that I am not asking for your opinions which might be swayed by bias, I am asking for the facts.
Prosecution's Questions for the Accused (Nienna):
1) Given that you did not specify the source of your injuries in your statement, merely that by the end of things you were "half dead", and that no one else mentioned your having been injured, I presumed that your injuries had been sustained by the spell that killed Valexia and injured many others. Could you please elaborate as to how you suffered injury in this debacle?
2) Did you, or An'aroluth, strike a blow first?
3) Did your actions result in An'aroluth becoming twice as dead as you apparently were by the end of this nonsense, rather than crippling or subduing her as would have sufficed for self-defense?
If it please the court, might I request a ban on any further discussion of sentencing in this courtroom? Those present ought to be aware by this point that the Mercykillers handle any and all matters with regards to the punishment of the guilty, whether it be sending them to the gatehouse or removing their heads with a large rusty blade. This trial's sole purpose is to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.
1) Do you deny that Lorelei, without going into the unnecessary ancillary details of how young, foolish or confused she was, cast a spell which directly resulted in your death?
2) Was Lorelei being coerced or threatened in such a way as to force her to commit said actions? Noting that "concern for one's friend" is not a valid excuse for murder and assault.
Prosecution's Questions for An'aroluth:
1) Did you, in fact, inflict any injuries upon Nienna's person?
2) Did you, or Nienna, strike a blow first?
3) Did the actions of Nienna and Lorelei work to prevent your revival of the victim?
Understand miss, that I am not asking for your opinions which might be swayed by bias, I am asking for the facts.
Prosecution's Questions for the Accused (Nienna):
1) Given that you did not specify the source of your injuries in your statement, merely that by the end of things you were "half dead", and that no one else mentioned your having been injured, I presumed that your injuries had been sustained by the spell that killed Valexia and injured many others. Could you please elaborate as to how you suffered injury in this debacle?
2) Did you, or An'aroluth, strike a blow first?
3) Did your actions result in An'aroluth becoming twice as dead as you apparently were by the end of this nonsense, rather than crippling or subduing her as would have sufficed for self-defense?
If it please the court, might I request a ban on any further discussion of sentencing in this courtroom? Those present ought to be aware by this point that the Mercykillers handle any and all matters with regards to the punishment of the guilty, whether it be sending them to the gatehouse or removing their heads with a large rusty blade. This trial's sole purpose is to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.
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*Kersus
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Trixie says that what the harmonium have on record for her is accurate and can be used as her official statement.
Her recommendations are that the black tentacles should be held responsible for any unplanned pregnancies that occurred, and that marriage proposals along with support for any squid-like children are expected.
Her recommendations are that the black tentacles should be held responsible for any unplanned pregnancies that occurred, and that marriage proposals along with support for any squid-like children are expected.