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[[Justicar]] (JST)—The [[Justicar]] is charged with minimizing internal strife and works to maintain stability within the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. The [[Justicar]] serves primarily as the chief judicial officer of the Brotherhood. He is the interpreter of the [[Covenant]] and upholds the laws and regulations of the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. He has authority to administer justice as it pertains to those laws and conduct investigations as needed to keep the peace. It is important that the [[Justicar]] is a long-standing member who carries little bias, as he will often be placed in a neutral role within cases. He works constantly with the [[Grand Master]] to mitigate problems and damages as issues arise. The [[Justicar]] is charged with ensuring the proper function of the entire [[Chamber of Justice]].
The '''Justicar''' (JST) is charged with minimizing internal strife and works to maintain stability within the [[Brotherhood]]. The Justicar serves primarily as the chief judicial officer of the Brotherhood. They are the interpreter of the [[Covenant]] and uphold the laws and regulations of the Brotherhood. They have authority to administer justice as it pertains to those laws and conduct investigations as needed to keep the peace. It is important that the Justicar is a long-standing member who carries little bias, as they will often be placed in a neutral role within cases. They work constantly with the [[Grand Master]] to mitigate problems and damages as issues arise. The Justicar is charged with ensuring the proper function of the entire [[Chamber of Justice]].




'''General Duties:'''
'''General Duties:'''


* Interprets the [[Covenant]] and [[Dark Brotherhood]] rules and regulations
* Interprets the [[Covenant]] and [[:Category:Policies|rules and regulations]]
* Directs administration of justice, mitigates problems
* Directs administration of justice, mitigates problems
* Coordinates between the [[Grand Master]] and the [[Chamber of Justice]]
* Coordinates between the [[Grand Master]] and the [[Chamber of Justice]]
* Oversees all operations of the [[Chamber of Justice]]   
* Oversees all operations of the [[Chamber of Justice]]   


The Justicar is assisted by two members:
The Justicar is assisted by five members:


* [[Left Hand of Justice]]
* The [[Left Hand of Justice]] assists in investigations and acts as a public defender in trials.
* [[Right Hand of Justice]]
* The [[Right Hand of Justice]] assists in investigations and acts as a prosecutor in trials.
 
* Three members serve on the [[Appeals Panel]] and review judgments and Orders of Advanced Incarceration as defined by the Covenant.
See: [[Organizational Chart]]


== Fictional Role ==
== Fictional Role ==
The Justicar is hand-picked by the Grand Master to serve as the sole arbiter and administrator of the Brotherhood's laws and order. The Justicar oversees the Hands of Justice: one acting as the prosecution while the other serves as the defender. The Justicar has final say over any judicial decision and are responsible for carrying out and delivering verdicts and sentences with all the weight and power of the Dark Council. The Justicar is one of the few Dark Councilor roles that can directly challenge the actions of a Grand Master, limited only by the Star Chamber itself, giving them a unique kind of power that other Dark Councilors lack.
The Justicar is hand-picked by the Grand Master to serve as the sole arbiter and administrator of the Brotherhood's laws and order. The Justicar oversees the Hands of Justice: one acting as the prosecution while the other serves as the defender. The Justicar has final say over any judicial decision and are responsible for carrying out and delivering verdicts and sentences with all the weight and power of the Council. The Justicar is one of the few Councilor roles that can directly challenge the actions of a Grand Master, limited only by the Star Chamber itself, giving them a unique kind of power that other Councilors lack.


==  Roll of Justicars  ==
==  Roll of Justicars  ==
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The Justicar (JST) is charged with minimizing internal strife and works to maintain stability within the Brotherhood. The Justicar serves primarily as the chief judicial officer of the Brotherhood. They are the interpreter of the Covenant and uphold the laws and regulations of the Brotherhood. They have authority to administer justice as it pertains to those laws and conduct investigations as needed to keep the peace. It is important that the Justicar is a long-standing member who carries little bias, as they will often be placed in a neutral role within cases. They work constantly with the Grand Master to mitigate problems and damages as issues arise. The Justicar is charged with ensuring the proper function of the entire Chamber of Justice.


General Duties:

The Justicar is assisted by five members:

  • The Left Hand of Justice assists in investigations and acts as a public defender in trials.
  • The Right Hand of Justice assists in investigations and acts as a prosecutor in trials.
  • Three members serve on the Appeals Panel and review judgments and Orders of Advanced Incarceration as defined by the Covenant.

Fictional Role

The Justicar is hand-picked by the Grand Master to serve as the sole arbiter and administrator of the Brotherhood's laws and order. The Justicar oversees the Hands of Justice: one acting as the prosecution while the other serves as the defender. The Justicar has final say over any judicial decision and are responsible for carrying out and delivering verdicts and sentences with all the weight and power of the Council. The Justicar is one of the few Councilor roles that can directly challenge the actions of a Grand Master, limited only by the Star Chamber itself, giving them a unique kind of power that other Councilors lack.

Roll of Justicars

The current Justicar is Kamjin "Maverick" Lap'lamiz.

Justicars of the Brotherhood
Name Service Dates
Jedgar O. Paladin 1999 - 2002
Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor May 6, 2003 - September 20, 2005
Firefox September 22, 2005 - January 12, 2007
Kir Katarn February 1, 2007 - February 20, 2012
Taigikori Aybara February 27, 2012 - February 24, 2015
Jac Cotelin February 26, 2015 - May 4, 2018
Dacien Victae May 4, 2018 - March 22, 2021
Atra Ventus March 22, 2021 - October 18, 2023
Kamjin "Maverick" Lap'lamiz October 18, 2023 - Present

Heraldry of the Justicar

Upon appointment to the bench, each Justicar works with artists to design his own crest. This symbol is then used throughout the Chamber of Justice and on every official Chamber document during the Justicar's term. Below are the crests of current and past Justicar's.

JST Yack's Crest
JST Firefox's Crest
JST Kir's Crest
JST Taigikori's Crest
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