Philosophy of K’lais

Legal Code · Culture · Justice

Overview

On K’lais, murder is considered one of the gravest offenses imaginable. An act so deeply aberrant that it warrants only one outcome: death. Any being, citizen or visitor, who is found guilty of killing without just cause is sentenced to death following a fair trial and a meticulous investigation. This principle is rooted in centuries of societal study, where attempts at rehabilitating unjustified killers consistently resulted in repeat offenses.

Just Reason & the Definition of Murder

K’laisians distinguish clearly between justified killing and murder:

• Just Killings:
• Self-defense
• Defense of another
• Lawful Duels
• Accidental Deaths
• Murder:
  Killing outside these bounds, without justification, intent, or necessity.

To kill without just reason is not merely a crime. It is classified as a mental illness that K’laisians believe cannot be cured. Because of this belief, those convicted are executed to protect society from an irreparable threat.

Trials & Investigations

K’lais justice prioritizes thoroughness and fairness:

• Extensive questioning of the accused
• Full psychological, physiological, and emotional evaluations by healers
• Evidence-based investigations
• Publicly accessible documentation of proceedings to ensure transparency
• No sentencing until all healers agree that the act was unjustified

Only after every avenue is explored does execution become the mandated legal consequence.

Healers & Mental Health Philosophy

K’laisians hold a unique cultural belief:
Negative emotions and harmful prejudices—xenophobia, racism, notions of racial superiority, and related biases—are considered mental illnesses.
These conditions are treated with the same seriousness as any bodily ailment.

Seeking Treatment as Strength

In K’lais society, asking for help is a sign of maturity and courage.

• Treatment of any kind—physical, psychological, or otherwise—is encouraged.
• Refusing necessary help is viewed as weakness.
• Healers are available to all, regardless of wealth or status.
• Employers are required to allow individuals time to receive care without penalty.

Health is seen as a communal responsibility, and healers serve as vital pillars of social stability.

Cultural Impact

The strict legal stance on murder and the deep-rooted respect for healers shape K’laisi culture profoundly:

• Citizens grow up with an understanding that life is protected, but responsibility is absolute.
• Visitors are briefed immediately on the laws to prevent misunderstandings.
• Social harmony is maintained through early intervention, universal access to care, and swift justice when necessary.