Domestikoi

Slaves who prove to be reliable and loyal to their masters have an undeniable, yet certainly prettyslim glimmer of hope for freedom,  or eventual citizenship in the city of Marush. Volunteering for twelve years of duty, these indentured servants keep law and order among the denizens of the Polis, mediate local civil disputes, and serve as judge jury and executioner when performing certain tasks. Domestikoi are integral parts of Marushiite existence, and are certainly though of as such, although not loved, they can rely the cooperaton with the city administration, and most if not all law abiding citizens.
As for less savory characters, the Marush armouries provide these slave lawmen with Light maces, or in more dire of times, batons made of oak, as well as a sling or a Toxon, with they are said to be quite proficient.

Career

Qualifications

Identured Servants are allowed entry into the ranks of the Domestikoi (from Linga Popula "Domesticus": Home-keeper

Career Progression

after twelve years of uninterrupted service, the Domestikos is offered freedom, or the rank of Krateiron Domestikoi (Strongest of the Home-Keepers)

Payment & Reimbursement

they are supplied with equipment, food and lodgings, as well as a meager salary, and care for their family, if they have any, in exhange for their service, in addition Krateiron Domestikoi have prestigeous and coveted rights, wit hthe small caveat of not having personal freedom.

Other Benefits

A child born to a Domestikos is born as a freemen. Some accounts also suggest that they have a strong symbiotic relationship with certain merchant interests and the temples of the Aspects

Perception

Purpose

Maintaining law and order in the city of Marush, providing judgement in civil disputes, protecting merchants and craftsmen under the protection of the Tyrannus.

Demographics

Semi Pariahs with a long list of important responsibilities, people respect them, but only as a necessity, a supposed ladder that the Exoditai leave for lesser races of Humans.

History

The spark of the idea for an estabilishment of police force consisting entirely of slaves broke out of Tyrannus Lycurgos one night, while lamenting one too many marketplace brawls.  The wise ruler called for every rank of human among the denizens of Marush, and posed them a question
"What can the Tyrannus do, to ensure  loyalty, of their faction.
The citizens: replied striking their chests, calling upon their ancestors and the oaths they've sworn.
The freedmen replied: Our loyalty lies with the rightful sovereign of these lands
The Slaves replied: A Chance to prove. The old wily warrior liked the latter answer best, and appointed the slave saying those words, as the first Krateiron Domestikoi.
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Operations

Tools

Light linothorax, toxon, or a sling or pelta. bronze pylos helmets

Materials

Domestikoi carry A'rech pelts Stating their rights as such, and are issued extensions to these when appointed on specific investigations.

Workplace

The Demostikoi barracks are housed in a large, unremarkable building with uniform rooms in rows on either side, right across the Academy building.
Each room is outfitted with a heavy oaken door and a tempered brass lock, Domestikoi are not allowed free roam of the city when not assigned on an exact duty. They spend most of their "free time" training and learning laws and precedent, along with philosophy courtesy of the  Acadmeioi residing in the city.

Provided Services

• Settling low level civil disputes
• Apprehending criminals
• Providing Legal Aid
• Guarding merchants and craftmen for a nominal fee

Dangers & Hazards

Stepping on the toes of criminal organizations and spies from foreign countries can prove to be a considerable health hazard, the punishment Domesticoi face for faliure is also quite well known for being swift and cold in popular culture on Marush's streets

Alternative Names

The Loyal Mutts

Type

Forced Labour

Demand

Slaves covet the job, and there is always a list of names waiting for appointment, but servants who curry favour with certain powerfu parties tend to jump to the top of the queue every few months.

Legality

Domestikoi represents Lycurgid law, and are seen as the Tyrannus's ultimate symbols.