DRAFT OF CONTRACT FOR FC

Contract of Free Companionship

"There is no marriage as we know it on Gor, but there is the institution of free companionship, which is its nearest correspondent. More commendably, a free woman may herself, of her own free will, agree to be such a companion. Such relationships are not entered into lightly, and they are normally sundered only by death." ---Outlaw of Gor, p 54

The setting down of this legal document in written form by Angeline Blackstone of Lara Caste of Scribes, on this, the May 19, 2013 serves as the Contract of Companionship between two Gorean Free Persons:

Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara

Lady Rayn Blackstone of Lara, Scribe

This contract may only be severed in the following cases: Death, Slavery, Non-Renewal, or by the breaking of terms set down in the legal contract below. Any breaking of the written terms will result in the immediate dissolvement of the Contract, and all written penalties shall immediately apply. Legal representation of the Caste of Scribes shall oversee and enforce the application of all terms if such event occurs. If the Free Man named in this contract is a Warrior, the enforcing of terms will be exercised by the Caste of Scribes in conjunction with the Caste of Warriors of the Free Man's Home Stone. Guilt incurred by either party of this Contract shall in all due fairness be investigated, testimony gathered and evidence studied, by the Caste of Scribes and the ruling Warrior presence of the Free Man's Home Stone in order to reach the fair and just ruling under Gorean Law.

I, Angeline Blackstone of Lara, of the Caste of Scribes do hereby attest that both parties are resolute in entering into this Free Companionship of their own free will.

I. Companionship Price.

The companionship price ('bridal price') for the Lady Rayn Blackstone of Lara in the amount of list A home to reside in Lara and her weigh in stone in gold demanded has been paid by the Free Man entering into the companionship, to her Guardian Angeline Blackstone of Lara


II. Dowry.

The Free Man entering this companionship contract has received a Dowry for the Lady in the amount of State Estate home and 4 trunks of Gold Tarn Disks. This dowry is non-refundable to the lady's family, should the companionship contract be dissolved. Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara , to verify receipt of Dowry.

III. Personal Assets and Holdings of the Free Man and Free Woman.

(I, Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara  , of the Caste of Warriors, do hereby attest that these are my sole assets, possessions and holdings as of the date of the signing of this Contract:)

The City of Lara and all of it's holdings

These assets and holdings shall remain the sole, legal property of Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara , yet may be shared freely at His own discretion, with the Lady Rayn Blackstone of Lara during the length of their Companionship.

Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara
Rayn Blackstone of Lara

Should the companionship contract be dissolved for any reason except Death of the Free Man, these holdings remain the sole property of Enter Free Man's Name here. BDR RB

Should the companionship contract be severed by the Death of Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara , the Free Man's last Will and Testament will be enacted by the Executor of his Will in distributing his sole assets and holdings. Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara  If there is no Will at the time of Death, all of the Free Man's assets and Holdings are transferred to his children; if no children, then to the lady named in this contract Enter Rayn Blackstone of Lara, if Death occurs during the length of the Companionship.

I, Lady Rayn Blackstone of Lara of the Caste of Scribes, do hereby attest that these are my sole assets, possessions and holdings as of the date of the signing of this Contract:

An Estate and 4 trunks of Gold Tarn Disks, no slaves

These assets and holdings shall remain the sole property of lady FW's name listed here, yet will be shared freely with her Free Companion, Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara  during the length of their Companionship. Rayn Blackstone of Lara

Should the companionship contract be dissolved for any reason except Death, Slavery, or Breaking Contract Terms by the Lady named in this contract, these holdings will remain the sole property of FW's name listed here. BDR RB

Should the Lady Rayn Blackstone of Lara be legally enslaved under Gorean Law by a Man not her Free Companion during the length of this Companionship, Gorean Law will apply to all assets, coin and holdings she owns defaulting to the ownership of the Free Man who enslaves her. This property ownership cannot be overturned by her male Free Companion except by a combat challenge to the Man who has enslaved her; and if the Free Woman was legally enslaved, that enslavement ruling cannot be overturned in any Court. Legal enslavement of the Lady can be appealed by the Lady's male family members, or by her Free Companion, in a Gorean Court of Law, normally the Court of the Ubar or Administrator in the city where enslavement occurred.

Should the Lady List the Rayn Blackstone of Lara be legally enslaved by her Free Companion Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara  during their Companionship, Gorean Law will apply to all assets, coin and holdings, sole and shared, defaulting to her Free Companion, Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara . Enslavement and property default therefore cannot be overturned in any court of law.

Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara
Rayn Blackstone of Lara

Should the companionship contract be dissolved by the Death of Rayn Balckstone of Lara during the length of their companionship, all listed holdings shall become the sole property of Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara  and any children born of their companionship and previous companionship's of the Lady, thus no children will be excluded in the properties and holdings of their deceased Mother. Rayn Balckstone of Lara and Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara

V. Properties, assets, holdings acquired during the Companionship Contract.

I, Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara  do hereby attest that any profits, properties, coin, assets and holdings I acquire during the length of this Companionship Contract Shall be shared with my Free Companion, Rayn Balckstone of Lara.

I, Rayn Blackstone of Lara do hereby attest that any profits, properties, coin, assets and holdings I acquire during the length of this companionship term shall be shared freely with my Free Companion, Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara .

The Scribe preparing this contract has advised both parties that should the contract be Dissolved for any reason other than Death, Slavery, or Breaking of terms, the Shared and Acquired assets and properties gained during the Companionship Term shall be appropriated as follows: Any assets and holdings the Free Man has acquired during the Companionship through his own endeavors will then become His sole property. Any assets, coin, and holdings the Free Woman has acquired during the Companionship through her own endeavors will then become her sole property. Any jointly owned property that can be verified with a Deed as belonging to both the Free Woman and Free Man must be divided equally, or an agreement reached by both parties as to how it will continue to be shared; or its liquidation into coin to be equally distributed between both parties. Any disputes concerning jointly owned property and its proper distribution will be settled by the Highest-Ranking Scribe of the Free Man's Home Stone.

Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara
Rayn Blackstone of Lara

V. Child Custody

Legal custody of any children born of the companionship between Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara AND Rayn Blackstone of Lara shall be appropriated under Gorean Law which specifies that a Free Man has rights to his own Heirs:

I: Should this Companionship Contract be dissolved or is not renewed for any reason, I, (Free Man's Signature Here) as Father of my Heirs hereby retain full custody of the following children born of this Companionship upon the contract's dissolvement:  The Lady Rayn Blackstone of Lara here's privileges of Visitation and/or to Instruct the children may or may not be given, and are subject to My discretion alone. I still retain my rights to Visitation and the choosing of Suitors and Companions for any female children I allow the Mother full custody of.

Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara
Rayn Blackstone of Lara

VI. Terms and Penalties.

Both parties attest and agree that in the case of the Lady, Rayn Blackstone of Lara Sexual Relations with any Free Person not her Free Companion named in this contract will result in this contract becoming Dissolved and the total loss of all sole and shared assets she possessed before and during the period of companionship. It is further understood by the Lady named in this contract that she can, under Gorean Law, be enslaved for engaging in Sexual Relations with another man not her Free Companion, further resulting in stripping of Caste, Citizenship and loss of any and all rights to her Children.

Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara
Rayn Blackstone of Lara

In the case of enslavement of the Lady Rayn Blackstone of Lara, consequences will follow Gorean Laws for Enslavement; and any children born of this companionship Term shall be delivered immediately into the sole custody of the father, Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara . Couching Law will also be enforced if such a case occurs.

CLAUSE of the Ubar or Administrator

Scribe Note: This portion is to be filled out to specifically Define the Rights, Privileges and City Powers of the Ubar or Administrator's Free Companion in times of War and Peace. This is a highly vital portion of the Joining Contract for a Ruler of a City.

I, Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara  Do hereby attest that my Free Companion named in this contract, Rayn Blackstone of Lara, shall have the following privileges, rights and powers that are due her status as my Free Companion in times of Peace:

(List any and all additional privileges, rights and City Powers not named above here)

Additionally, I, Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara  do hereby attest that During times of War, my Free Companion Rayn Blackstone of Lara Shall be granted the title of "Ubara." If granted the title of "Ubara", she must abide by my authority at all times. She may not act upon military matters without my expressed permission; she will not serve as Regent or lead my Armies without both my written permission and the granting of my Signet Ring into her personal keeping unless I personally command otherwise. Unless otherwise stated, if I fall in battle, I name Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara to serve as temporary Ubar until such time of Peace that an Administrator is Elected by the High Council.

Should my Free Companion, Rayn Blackstone of Lara act, or attempt to act against the above Decrees it will be charged as an act of Treason against her ruler and her Home Stone and therefore be subject to trial and sentencing for Treason by the Caste of Warriors. Should my Free Companion at any time attempt or plot to coup, to overthrow my leadership or attempt become a military Ubara, she will be executed for Treason.

Should this companionship contract be Dissolved, Lady Rayn Blackstone of Lara, can no longer claim the authorities, privileges and powers granted to her by me as my Free Companion. Additionally, any children born of this companionship will not be taken out of my City without my expressed permission.

Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara
Rayn Blackstone of Lara

I, Angeline Blackstone of Lara, as Witness to the wishes of the Ubar/Administrator of Lara, attest that the Lady entering this Free Companionship, Rayn Blackstone of Lara has been made fully aware of the stipulations and decrees written above.

In the case of a mutually agreed Dissolution of this contract before its expiration date, all properties and assets acquired during the length of the companionship shall be divided between both parties as specified above in the Clause above addressing property distribution and appropriation. A dissolution agreement must be filed with the proper authorities and signed by a minimum of two (2) witnesses.

With the affixing of my personal signature below, I attest that I enter into this Contract of Companionship of my own free will, and with full agreement to all terms, stipulations and penalties set forth.

Bebrus Da Rooq Ubar of Lara, May 19, 2013







With the affixing of my personal signature below, I attest that I enter into this Contract of Companionship of my own free will, and with full agreement to all terms, stipulations and penalties set forth.

Rayn Blackstone of Lara, Scribe May 19, 2013







Witnessed, Signed and Sealed:









Angeline Blackstone of Lara, Gorean Date and official seal affixed here)







To be Filled out by the Scribe Performing the Joining Ceremony: Lara Mountains, performed in the presence of at least two witnesses: (State Home Stone and House or place in the city where it was performed) Date of Ceremony: (List Gorean Date and Earthen Date here) Ceremony performed by: Angeline Blackstone of Lara, (Official's Seal Here)

This contract must be renewed by the 20th ahn, Gorean midnight of its Anniversary date [ List the Earthern Mun Date for the couple to remember it ] or it shall become Dissolved under Gorean Law.

"At that point, in Gorean law, the companionship had been dissolved. The companionship had not been renewed by the twentieth hour, the Gorean Midnight, of its anniversary" -Marauders of Gor

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