Charles The Bald 1789 Share Posted March 22, 2023 (edited) Stories of Charles "The Bald" II The Bald v. Urguan & The Goldhand Clan Re-written and published by The Hammerfist Clan, original papers by Charles "The Bald" Charles the Bald had always been a daring dwarf, unafraid of taking risks and standing up for what he believed in. His latest stunt had landed him in hot water with the authorities of his homeland, the Grand Kingdom of Urguan. One evening, Charles had been involved in a heated argument with another dwarf, Hekkaes Goldhand, and things had quickly escalated. Charles just couldn’t forget what Hekkaes had done to the Grand Kingdom of Urguan 100 years earlier. Before he knew it, Charles had drawn his weapon and attempted to strike Hekkaes. However, he had been stopped in the nick of time by the quick intervention of some bystanders. The proper authorities were soon notified of the incident, and Charles was summoned to appear before the dwarven judge. Despite his deeds, Charles had a lot of connections and was able to hire the best lawyers in the Kingdom, DwedCorp , the most powerful law firm in the dwarven kingdom at the time. Charles was charged with attempted murder, and the dwarven court was set to decide his fate. However, before the trial, Charles fell extremely sick and was bedridden for days. His lawyers didn't know any of this, Charles developed his illness in silence. When the trial finally began, Charles was weak and barely able to stand. His lawyers were carrying in order to proceed the trial after being surprised by the state of their client. The prosecution presented a strong case against Charles, the evidence was clear. His lawyers were able to argue that attempted murder was not a crime under dwarven law. They presented ancient texts and precedents that supported their argument, but most importantly Zahrer Irongrinder defeated the dwarven judge in a war of words. The trial went on for days, and Charles remained sick and weak throughout. Despite the prosecution's strong case, the court ultimately ruled in Charles's favor, and he was set free. The Goldhand Clan stood up and screeched from the place they were sitting, they were outraged, and many felt that justice had not been served, they were not the only ones. However, Charles's lawyers were praised for their legal prowess, and DwedCorp became even more powerful and influential in the dwarven kingdom. Charles, meanwhile, disappeared from the public eye and was never heard from again for a while. It is possible that after Charles the Bald's trial for attempted murder, he was shunned by the dwarven society for his actions and his perceived lack of justice. The fact that he was able to escape punishment due to a legal loophole may have also contributed to the negative perception of him among his fellow dwarves. Additionally, his illness during the trial may have caused some to view him as weak or unreliable. These factors may have led Charles the Bald to withdraw from dwarven society and become less visible to others. Image representing the DwedCorp Lawyers The Charles The Bald Reforms The trial of Charles the Bald had a significant impact on the legal system of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan. Prior to his trial, attempted murder was not considered a crime under dwarven law. However, the incident brought to light the need for the Grand Kingdom to establish clear laws and penalties for attempted murder. The trial had been long and arduous, lasting for several days, and Charles the Bald had been represented by some of the most renowned lawyers from DwedCorp, a prominent law firm in the dwarven community. Despite the evidence against him, Charles had managed to evade punishment due to a loophole in the law. The judges, however, were not satisfied with the outcome and felt that justice had not been served. As a result, the king began to consider the implementation of new laws that would define attempted murder as a serious crime with severe consequences. The King’s council, the governing body of the Grand Kingdom, held multiple meetings to discuss the issue and eventually passed a new law that made attempted murder a punishable offense with a range of penalties, including imprisonment and exile. The incident also led to an overhaul of the dwarven legal systems to ensure that justice would be delivered fairly and efficiently. The King’s Council also established a legal education program to train new lawyers, ensuring that they were well-versed in the new laws and capable of upholding justice in the Grand Kingdom unlike the lawyers from DwedCorp. In the end, the trial of Charles the Bald may have been a difficult and challenging experience for all involved, but it ultimately led to positive change in the dwarven legal system, ensuring that justice would be upheld and that the safety and security of all dwarves would be protected. Charles "The Bald" was the only person who could sought changes through his actions. It is possible that Charles the Bald believed in the importance of upholding the rule of law and wanted to set a precedent for future cases involving attempted murder or similar crimes, hence he assaulted Hekkaes with a plan in mind. By undergoing a trial, he may also have been trying to demonstrate that even the most powerful or influential individuals in society are not above the law and must be held accountable for their actions. Additionally, he may have wanted to clear his name and demonstrate his innocence to those who may have accused him of the crime. By doing so, he may have hoped to regain the trust and respect of his fellow dwarves and be able to reintegrate into dwarven society. Image representing Zahrer Irongrinder arguing the case against the judge Edited March 22, 2023 by Charles The Bald 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakybandit 1503 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Darek Irongrinder sheds a tear, remembering fondly his time on the dwedcorp legal team and the miracle in the courts that led to their victory 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnusualBrit 2052 Share Posted March 22, 2023 “Damn.” Thalgrim commented. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooblius 5794 Share Posted March 22, 2023 A younger and foolish magistrate of the trial once told the story otherwise, but after spending a month in Room 101 of the Dwedcorp-sponsored Charles the Bald Ministry of Lore, he now correctly recalls that everything occurred just as the scholars of Clan Hammerfist have documented. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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