YEAR OF THE FLEDGLING

4. Rules

rules

OF THE ERADICATOR

An Eradicator must never enter the village, save for medical reasons, the procurement of supplies needed for survival, or official Eradicator business.

Or he shall receive five lashes as punishment.

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An Eradicator must never show his face or any skin, save for his hands, in public.

Or he shall receive ten lashes as punishment.

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An Eradicator must never enter a storefront, but instead, go around to the back, knock four times, and then wait for service.

Or he shall be put in the stocks for a week as punishment.

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An Eradicator must never approach a villager for any personal reason.

Or he shall be put in the stocks for a fortnight as punishment.

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An Eradicator must never attend social functions in the village.

Or he shall be hanged for five minutes as punishment, whether it kills him or not.

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An Eradicator must never get within two meters of a female.

Or he shall receive an immediate beheading as punishment.