Once a city watchman bound by law, Caelum Steelwind's transformation into a feared blackguard marks his descent into darkness. In the realm of Aetheria, where justice and tyranny intertwine, he builds his power through manipulation, violence, and forbidden magic.Caelum's travels lead him to Ebonheart, a city that presents a mask of order and justice, but is actually a hotbed of corruption and chaos. There, he meets Evangeline, a captivating bard whose music evolves from songs of re...

Since the 1970s, sentencing in many countries has evolved from a system in which courts enjoyed wide discretion to one where courts must follow or at least consider guideline recommendations. This movement towards greater structure has also led to the creation of independent bodies-sentencing commissions or councils-which now sit alongside courts of appeal and play a pivotal role in guiding courts, advising legislators, and communicating with the public. Sentencing commissions and councils...