The Arcane Statutes: Compendium of Fantasy Realm Jurisprudence (Digital PDF)
The Arcane Statutes: Compendium of Fantasy Realm Jurisprudence (Digital PDF)
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Justice is blind, but in a realm of illusions, invisibility, and polymorph spells, the law must see through many veils.
Ever wondered what happens when a wizard teleports into a bank vault? How dragon territorial claims are legally enforced? Or what penalties apply when your party's familiar is caught stealing spell components?
The Arcane Statutes provides the definitive legal framework for your fantasy roleplaying game, transforming legal complications from background flavor into engaging gameplay opportunities.
Inside You'll Find:
- Hundreds of Fantasy-Specific Laws covering everything from magical fraud to necromancy regulations
- Regional Legal Variations for elven forests, dwarven mountains, underdark territories, and more
- Trial & Sentencing Systems including magical truth detection, trial by combat, and specialized prisons for spellcasters
- Creative Legal Loopholes that clever players can exploit through roleplay and problem-solving
- GM Implementation Guide for adding legal depth without restricting player agency
This isn't just a list of fantasy crimes — it's a toolkit for creating rich, immersive worlds where actions have meaningful consequences and the rule of law adds narrative depth to your storytelling.
Perfect For:
- Game Masters seeking to create more immersive, logically consistent fantasy worlds
- Players who enjoy solving problems through creativity, negotiation, and clever rule-bending
- Campaigns featuring urban adventures, political intrigue, or morally complex situations
Whether your players are seeking legitimate business licenses for their adventuring company or looking for creative ways to argue that dragon-slaying constitutes "preemptive self-defense," The Arcane Statutes will transform legal challenges from boring restrictions into exciting adventure opportunities.
Important Information
This is a digital download only. No physical item will be shipped.
After purchase, you will gain instant access to the PDF file.
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For non-commercial use only
"Some laws exist because someone, somewhere, did something utterly ridiculous. Others exist because someone did something brilliant but dangerous. The most interesting ones exist because someone did both." — From the Introduction to The Arcane Statutes
Compatible with all fantasy roleplaying games. No specific game system required.





Every group has a rules lawyer type :) This can actually keep them busy. I really enjoyed getting this book. Ideal solo material if I say so. Urban settings and games with thieves and intrigue. It doesn't always need to be about ruins and dungeons. Maybe just some good ole corporate espionage. 46 pages of really intricate role gaming where it isn't about defeating a dragon in battle, you might have violated his rights.