Remember the setting, is this misuse or theft of services and property of Ramalan, or rape? Civilizations would deem this differently. The real question comes in, were your men On or Off duty. If On, then yes is a military matter, if off duty, is a civil responsibility and as such you can act as their counsel, but would fall under Heron's jurisdiction. Or have we already moved beyond this question in the side thread?<br/><br/>I could easily see castration as a means of punishment for such behavior, it is seen throughout nature, that the unmanageable cur is weeded from the breeding stock to foster approved and stronger traits. Though this may occur after the punishment of Ramalan and Talitha is metted out.<br/><br/>As to adventuring out, I would secure previous contacts before venturing further abroad to other manses and more dicey options. We are outward looking again, but caution is still the better part of valor. Ashen Heron will be with his lord until Umari steps down or falls down.<br/>