The Lewran Case Files: Taipan Lewra V Alwin, Governance of Osrona, 1891
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PREAMBLE
We had hoped the first announcement of the LAAA would be... more pleasant than this. Though it would appear that crime does not wait, it will spring up on the innocent when they least expect it. Taipan Lewra, (the man who can only walk with the help of a cane, mind you), was on his way to meet with an Osronan associate to discuss how he may aid Osrona in constructing the bridge. This was meant to be the first of many of LAAA's philanthropic exploits, nothing could be more symbolic than the literal building of a bridge.
On his way there however, Taipan was accosted. Two youths with some dedication to Osrona, Kendle and Alwin, ACCUSED him of being an occultist. Why, might you ask? For being nearby when another man they were capturing, one known as Searlas (We are unsure of how this individual's name is spelled at this time.), was present. The two claimed he had colluded with him, that he was an occultist themselves. Taipan Lewra does not know this "Searlas" personally, and so he will not make any comments in any official capacity on his guilt nor innocence of the crimes he is accused of.
So, these two teenaged magi encounter a cripple whom they assume to be an occultist. What do they do? Fight him of course. Nevermind that Taipan simply asked to leave, that clear to all present he did not wish to fight, the boy named Alwin simply thrashed and defeated this crippled man, one who is not a fighter whatsoever. Had the boy kindly requested Taipan accompany him to Osrona, he would have gladly cooperated, as evidenced by the fact that when an Osronan knight arrived on the scene, Taipan immediately opted to come willingly rather than to run or escape.
...This however... came at a dreadful loss. The boy showed Taipan no mercy, permanently infusing his arm with magic that would render it useless. Permanently, Taipan's arm would limp, he would no longer feel it nor be able to move it whatsoever. This was a death sentence to a crafter.
On his way there however, Taipan was accosted. Two youths with some dedication to Osrona, Kendle and Alwin, ACCUSED him of being an occultist. Why, might you ask? For being nearby when another man they were capturing, one known as Searlas (We are unsure of how this individual's name is spelled at this time.), was present. The two claimed he had colluded with him, that he was an occultist themselves. Taipan Lewra does not know this "Searlas" personally, and so he will not make any comments in any official capacity on his guilt nor innocence of the crimes he is accused of.
So, these two teenaged magi encounter a cripple whom they assume to be an occultist. What do they do? Fight him of course. Nevermind that Taipan simply asked to leave, that clear to all present he did not wish to fight, the boy named Alwin simply thrashed and defeated this crippled man, one who is not a fighter whatsoever. Had the boy kindly requested Taipan accompany him to Osrona, he would have gladly cooperated, as evidenced by the fact that when an Osronan knight arrived on the scene, Taipan immediately opted to come willingly rather than to run or escape.
...This however... came at a dreadful loss. The boy showed Taipan no mercy, permanently infusing his arm with magic that would render it useless. Permanently, Taipan's arm would limp, he would no longer feel it nor be able to move it whatsoever. This was a death sentence to a crafter.
TURNABOUT: JUSTICE
Naturally, Taipan requested a fair trial, which he was granted. His evidence was staggering, all who were present could attest to his desire to not fight, the knight that took him in witnessed Alwin attempt to sucker punch the cripple once he had already announced that he would willingly comply, were it not for her providing a barrier to block the punch, Taipan would have fell on the floor. Additionally, Taipan had letters on hand from his associate, CLEARLY detailing that he was on his way to offer his help to the Pelleaux family to help fix the bridge. Something that will have to be delayed due to what occurred to his arm. It did not help that his attacker made no excuses, ADMITTING that he had not even thought things through before he took the cripple's livelihood from him.
Law itself needed Taipan to endure this it would seem, as it was the perfect chance to show the world that the powerful can not hurt the weak and never have to live with the consequences. Taipan wrote a contract in the trial, one that would force him to be truthful. Of course, forcing an innocent man to speak a compelled truth is not quite justice, and so the energy for the contract was drawn from Taipan himself rather than Law, rendering unable to compel others in this way for quite some time. If he lied, the contract would take his life. Using this, he proved to the knight of the order of the first light that he was no occultist.
The trial was complete. Taipan proved he was not guilty, and in doing so proved the guilt of his aggressor, Alwin.
THE WEAK MUST NO LONGER FEAR THE STRONG
This... can become proof of a better world. Proof that simple strength and the ability to fight and hurt others does not allow you to hurt as you please, without a care in the world. Proof, that the weak now have the option to survive against the strong, that they do not simply have to live with the pain inflicted on them while aggressors run free with slaps on the wrist for their power. Proof, that you do not need to fight in this world to survive, that Taipan Lewra was willing to fight for YOU instead. It would seem an approximation of justice has been met no? As close to justice as we can produce? The boy, Alwin, will be made to pay for prosthetics that Taipan will be forced to utilize. Note that if Taipan was not against the use of prosthetics, he would have fixed his leg long ago, a fear of losing himself drives him to avoid them at all costs. This... does not sound like justice does it?
Well, true justice may be met. "An eye for an eye" is one of the oldest tenets of law, and therefore it is a contract that Taipan can easily forge. True justice can be met, the boy is capable of acknowledging his wrongdoing and signing a contract. This contract will move the injury the boy placed on Taipan onto him. Healing Taipan, and allowing the boy to experience what he was willing to inflict on his fellow man without a care in the world.
Well, true justice may be met. "An eye for an eye" is one of the oldest tenets of law, and therefore it is a contract that Taipan can easily forge. True justice can be met, the boy is capable of acknowledging his wrongdoing and signing a contract. This contract will move the injury the boy placed on Taipan onto him. Healing Taipan, and allowing the boy to experience what he was willing to inflict on his fellow man without a care in the world.
The knight that held the trial, in her magnanimity, offered to accept the injury on behalf of the boy. To this Taipan responded with an answer befitting of one that represents justice. Offer the boy a choice. Let him prove that he has learned from his mistakes.
Will he shoulder the responsibility of his actions? Or will he divert them on others?
Taipan does not wish to hurt the boy. He only wishes to enact justice, he wishes for the boy to reform. Making the right decision is part of that reformation.
So do not attack Alwin, instead guide him to the right decision. Teach him to take responsibility for his actions... so that we may build a better Esshar. One where the powerful can not attack the weak without a care in the world.
An Esshar, where you can all be safe and protected, under justice.
If you still wish to contact Taipan Lewra for any inquiries, you may still send him a letter, additionally, he has purchased an office space within the Waystone Bazarr (No official cooperation between management and LAAA as of yet). His office is on the second floor, third room from the stairs. A mailbox is placed outside for when he is not available at the moment.