Sunday, August 24, 2025

Questions & Answers

Here are 30 questions for a test to distinguish between a Magistrate and an Advocate in Gor. The questions focus on the distinct roles and responsibilities of each profession within the Gorean legal system.

Magistrate vs. Advocate: A Test of Gorean Law

  • A Magistrate is a judge, interpreter of the law, and enforcer of justice. They oversee legal proceedings and pronounce judgments.

  • An Advocate is a legal representative who pleads cases, argues on behalf of a client, and provides legal counsel.

The questions are designed to highlight this difference in their functions.

  1. What is the primary function of the High Magistrate's office?

  2. Which role is responsible for interpreting the Law of the Home Stone?

  3. Would you, in your official capacity, be expected to argue a case before the Free Citizens of the city?

  4. A man is accused of theft. Who would be responsible for pronouncing the verdict?

  5. What is the purpose of an oath on the Home Stone?

  6. Are you permitted to take a fee from a client for your services in a legal case?

  7. A woman seeks legal counsel regarding a property dispute. To whom would she go?

  8. Which role carries the authority to pronounce a sentence of outlawry?

  9. During a legal proceeding, who is responsible for ensuring the testimony of a witness is heard?

  10. A citizen is accused of a crime. Who would speak on their behalf to defend them?

  11. Which role's primary duty is to the city and its laws, rather than to a specific individual?

  12. How would you handle a case of perjury in your courtroom?

  13. If you were presenting a case, what would be your most important goal?

  14. Who has the final say in a legal dispute between two citizens?

  15. A slave is seeking manumission. Who would you be if you were advising them on their legal options?

  16. In a trial by combat, what is the role of the person overseeing the duel?

  17. Would you ever be referred to as "The Voice of Justice"?

  18. Which profession is more concerned with gathering evidence to support a claim?

  19. A legal precedent is being set. Whose judgment would establish it?

  20. A free man is accused of violating a Scribe’s right to a public square. Who would defend the Scribe?

  21. What is the difference between a judgment and a plea?

  22. What would be your primary duty if a citizen's right to trial by their peers was being violated?

  23. If a citizen wanted to sue a merchant for damages, who would represent them?

  24. A legal edict is issued by the Ubar. Whose responsibility is it to enforce it?

  25. Who would be present in the courtroom to maintain order and ensure fair proceedings?

  26. Which role requires a deep understanding of legal rhetoric and argumentation?

  27. A man admits guilt to a crime. Who would be responsible for deciding his punishment?

  28. Which role is more likely to be involved in the creation of new laws?

  29. If you are a practitioner of law, who is the audience for your arguments?

  30. Who stands as the ultimate authority in a legal proceeding held at the Home Stone?

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Answers: Magistrate vs. Advocate

Here are the answers to the questions, clarifying the distinct roles of a Magistrate and an Advocate in Gorean society.

  1. Magistrate. The High Magistrate's office is the highest legal authority in the city.

  2. Magistrate. They are the judges who interpret and apply the law.

  3. Advocate. An advocate's role is to present a case on behalf of a client.

  4. Magistrate. The verdict and sentence are pronounced by the judge.

  5. An oath on the Home Stone is a solemn pledge of truthfulness and is binding on all citizens, whether in a courtroom or otherwise.

  6. Advocate. An advocate is a paid representative and is permitted to charge a fee.

  7. She would go to an Advocate, who provides legal counsel.

  8. Magistrate. Only a Magistrate has the authority to declare someone an outlaw.

  9. Magistrate. They oversee the proceedings and ensure all legal protocols are followed.

  10. Advocate. The advocate is the legal representative who defends the accused.

  11. Magistrate. Their duty is to the law and the city's integrity, not to a single client.

  12. A Magistrate would punish the act of perjury as a serious offense against the integrity of the law.

  13. Advocate. The most important goal is to win the case for their client.

  14. Magistrate. The Magistrate's judgment is the final word in a dispute.

  15. You would be an Advocate, advising them on their legal options.

  16. The Magistrate oversees the duel to ensure it is carried out fairly and according to the law.

  17. Magistrate. This title reflects their role as the embodiment of justice within the legal system.

  18. Advocate. They must gather evidence and build a case to support their client's position.

  19. Magistrate. A Magistrate's judgment can establish a new legal precedent.

  20. An Advocate.

  21. judgment is the final decision of a court, while a plea is a formal statement of guilt or innocence.

  22. Magistrate. Your duty is to ensure the integrity of the legal system and uphold the rights of a citizen.

  23. An Advocate.

  24. Magistrate. It is the Magistrate's role to enforce legal edicts.

  25. Magistrate.

  26. Advocate. Legal rhetoric and argumentation are the tools of their trade.

  27. Magistrate. The Magistrate is responsible for sentencing.

  28. Magistrate. While they do not make laws, their judgments can shape the legal landscape.

  29. Advocate. The audience is the Magistrate and the assembled peers of the accused.

  30. Magistrate.

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