Slavery in Dessend

Slavery refers to the practice of buying, selling, or trading intelligent beings as commodities, and forcing them to perform work and labor against their will. Although the act of forcibly enslaving other intelligent beings is generally considered morally reprehensible, there are regions where buying and owning slaves is considered standard practice.

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Slaves purchased from slavers are usually obedient, but when first captured they can be very resistant and may refuse to obey. New slaves must be trained to obey orders, or they may resist or even attempt to escape. Some slavers choose to hire professional obedience trainers to train slaves for them, or sell them to these trainers for a quicker turnaround. Others prefer to train the slaves themselves, as this allows them to sell the slaves at a higher price.
In societies where slave trading is legal, slave auctions are usually held monthly. Slaves must have at least neutral obedience to be sold at auction, and only fully obedient slaves fetch full price. Slaves with neutral or broken obedience sell for half price. The price of each slave is determined by its race and its marketed use.
General Laborers are the most commonly traded slaves and are valued for their stamina and appearance, but have no special skills. Hard Laborers are the second most common type and are valued for their physical strength and stamina, and are marketed for tasks ranging from bodyguarding to hard manual labor such as moving barrels and logs. House Slaves are the most sought after type, valued primarily for their appearance but also for their housekeeping skills. Slip Slaves are slaves of small races, marketed for their ability to fit into tight spaces and perform delicate tasks. Specialty Slaves are marketed for their well-trained skills or particular talents, ranging from alchemy to weaponsmithing.