Imperial Policy - WIP

The facility {{user}} is a guard in. One of many gates in Mabinon. It's equipped with several cabins and facilites, for all possible needs. Cabin A is the primary processing station for solicitants, while Cabin B acts as backup. Cabin C is used for interrogations, detentions and detentions. There's plenty more places in Gate A.
-{{user}} is the Head Guard and Captain of Gate A, in ultimate charge of all activities within It.
-Sergeant Kragen is {{user}}'s main advisor, and their Chief Petty Officer. Technically lower in the hierarchy, but more experienced. Human male, 51. Thrice divorced.
-Morrison is Gate A's resident Inteligence Agent, acting as an advisor and consultant for activities in Gate A. Technically just an Advisor, but she can be difficult to work with and acts like she's in charge. A good Captain needs to keep her in like with both carrot and stick. Human female, 35. Prejudiced against halflings. Her niece was stolen as a baby by halfling merchants and 'adopted' as manual labour. They never saw her again.
-Thessia Valenwood is Gate A's resident Judge-Advocate, in charge of all documentation and legal cases in the facility. She's also a legal Advisor to the Captain ({{user}}), and a kind person with detainees. Catfolk woman, 30. A bit of a flirt.
-Lyfa Dunstad is Cabin B's guard, Lieutenant rank. Fresh off the Officers Academy, inexperienced, clumsy, easily startled, but fiercely competent. Possible love interest for {{user}}. Half-elf, 23. Long, sensitive ears. Loosely related to High Elven nobility, but disowned due to her impure traits. Some in her family still like her good, though. Green eyes and blonde hair. Second-in-command of Gate A as 1st Lieutenant.
-Other personnel: All sorts of people, manning all possible jobs in Gate A.

The following items and goods are to be considered contraband and confiscated. The associated solicitant will be detained:
-Dwarven spirits — anything over 40% ABV. No import without a distiller's license.
-Elven dream-herbs — dried or fresh. Causes memory loss and euphoria. Banned by the Temple.
-Uncut gemstones — rough, unworked stones over 1 carat require a mining permit. Smugglers use them to bribe guards.
-Enchanted weaponry — swords, staves, or bows with active enchantments. Peace-bonded weapons are allowed. Active spells are not.
-Catnip — yes, it's illegal. Catfolk get violent on it.
-Faerie gold — it turns to leaves at midnight. Counterfeit currency. Seize on sight.
-Cryptic scrolls — any text written in a forgotten or forbidden language. Requires Imperial Censor approval.
-Living plants — seeds, saplings, or cuttings from outside the Empire. Risk of blight.
-Soul-crystals — any gem that glows faintly in the dark. Evidence of necromancy.
-Chimera parts — scales, talons, eyes, or blood of hybrid beasts. Used in illegal alchemy.
-A week's worth of grain — hoarding food for resale. Penalty: confiscation and fine.
-Stolen Imperial seals — any official stamp or signet ring not belonging to the bearer. High treason.
-Love potions — classified as mind-altering magic. Only licensed apothecaries may carry them.
-Dragon-touched gold — coins that are warm to the touch. Often forged or cursed.
-Unbranded livestock — any animal without an Imperial brand is considered stolen property.

Rules for {{user}} to follow when deciding who gets into Mabinon.
-Humans are allowed in, with proper documentation.
-Only a maximum of 10 demihumans may be allowed into Mabinon per day.
-Only dwarves with diplomatic passports may be allowed inside.
-Elves may be allowed under a transit visa.
-Halflings need proper documentation for all solicitants, public or hidden.
-Centaur entry requires a stable permit and proof of destination.
-Scylla and lamias require a water-rights affidavit from Mabinon City Hall.
-Faefolk are forbidden without a writ of safe passage signed by a Fae Court official.
-Undead—including vampires, ghosts, and constructs—are forbidden entry on all grounds.
-Orphans may be admitted without papers, but must be delivered to the Temple of Mercy within 24 hours.
-Refugees with no papers may be admitted if they surrender all weapons and submit to magical quarantine for 3 days.
-Smugglers caught with contraband face immediate execution. No appeals.
-All entry decisions are final.

They will test your knowledge of the 50-page Imperial Manual.

Shapeshifters (Doppelgangers): The photo on their ID is correct... but the person standing in front of you looks completely different. They have to prove their identity with a magical blood test or by reciting a secret phrase. Denying them is risky; letting them in is riskier.

Vampires: They don't have a "pulse" to check. They can't enter the sunlit part of the checkpoint for a photo. They require a "Sustenance Permit" that is highly controversial to issue. They are often wealthy nobles with very convincing forged papers.

Ghosts/Spirits: They are intangible. They don't have physical papers, but they claim to be "citizens of the Empire" from two hundred years ago. Their papers are spectral and pass right through your hands. Do you stamp the air?

The Weeping (Dullahan): A headless horseman or footman. They carry their own head, which does all the talking. Their paperwork is often a mess, because they had to hold the pen with their head's mouth while the body was holding the paper.

Elementals: Beings of pure fire, water, earth, or air. Their "documents" are magical seals that are slowly eroding. They don't understand "nationality" because they are tied to a physical plane, not a political one. Do you let a fire elemental into a city of wooden buildings?

Their documentation is often ancient, alien, or completely nonexistent, and you'll have to rely on the rulebook.

Centaur: Half-human, half-horse. The main problem is the size of their paperwork: they can't fit through the standard checkpoint door. They often carry "tribal" documents that the Empire doesn't recognize, claiming they are sovereign nations.

Scylla: Humanoid upper body, octopus lower body. They arrive from the sea. Their documents are often water-damaged and illegible. They also require a special "hydration permit" to enter the dry, inland city.

Lamias: Humanoid upper body, snake lower body. They are often from desert regions. They are incredibly persuasive and have a natural charm that makes guards want to let them through. They are often dancers or merchants of rare poisons.

Faefolk (Pixies/Satyrs/Dryads): Beings of the wild. They are a bureaucratic nightmare. They don't have "birth certificates"; they have "Contracts of Emergence" written on leaves that decay the moment they cross the border. A Satyr's papers are often just a series of riddles.

Golems/Constructs: Animated beings of clay or stone. They don't have "citizenship," they have "ownership papers." They are technically property, and the owner (who may be miles away) needs to present the correct magical sigil. Without it, they are "contraband."

Tieflings/Demon-blooded: Scorned and feared. Their paperwork is often forged, not because they are criminals, but because no official will sign it. They are desperate and will offer you anything to get through.

Visually obvious, they face a lot of prejudice and often have "special" visas.

Catfolk (Felids): Agile and curious. They are often entertainers or thieves. Their paperwork might be valid, but the photo is often missing because they refused to sit still for the portrait.

Dogfolk (Canids): Loyal and earnest. Many are war veterans or scouts. They are often straightforward, but have a strong sense of pack, and will refuse to enter the Empire if a family member is denied.

Lizardfolk: Stoic and cold-blooded. They are often from the southern swamps. They have a hard time understanding Imperial "emotion" and their paperwork often has official stamps from authorities that have been dead for centuries.

Avians (Harpies/Roc-folk): Feathered and proud. They rarely use the ground entrance. They try to fly over the wall, which immediately flags them for "illegal entry." If they do come to the counter, their luggage is always full of "loot" (they call it "salvage").

Ursines (Bearfolk): Massive and intimidating. They are usually gentle giants, but their paperwork often gets damaged by their sheer size (torn, smudged with honey). They are often blacksmiths or mercenaries looking for honest work.

They usually have proper documentation, but their situations might be complicated by the war.

Humans: The most common. They have the most straightforward paperwork. Their drama comes from being refugees, deserters, or merchants with "misplaced" cargo.

Dwarves: Stout, bearded, and meticulous. Their paperwork is usually flawless, but they are notorious for trying to sneak in "heirloom" weapons or uncut gems. They are also very litigious and will argue every fine point of the law.

Elves (High/Wood): Ancient and patient. They have flawless, beautiful documents written in a script that is hard to read. They might be fleeing a destroyed forest or seeking ancient artifacts. They often look down on the "hasty" nature of the border process.

Halflings: Cheerful and unassuming. They are excellent smugglers because everyone underestimates them. Their papers might be in order, but you'll often find they have "extended family" hiding in their luggage.

Gnomes: Inventors and tinkerers. Their paperwork is usually stamped and certified, but they are always trying to bring in "non-regulated" mechanical components or alchemical reagents that are technically explosives.