1.) The capture area is clearly defined as DESERT terrain to the SOUTH of the city, with obelisks and signs marking the edge of the capture zone near Ground Zero. (Note, the CZ is on the surface only.)

2.) A witness must be present during a capture.

3.) All concerned parties must be on the ground when capture is made. No flying or shifting is allowed by either party.

4.) Any attempt to make a capture by asking the intended victim to join, whether from another location in the Oasis, or a location in another world, when the intended victim is not aware of the fact that they are going to be entering a capture zone, will be considered null and void.

5.) Term of capture is agreed to be for a 24 hour period unless decided in advance by mutual agreement of participating parties.

6.) If the personal stakes are set higher by the parties concerned, then the intent for the wager must be posted publicly in advance, so other Goreans can bear witness to the terms of capture.

No responsibility for any terms over and above the grounds set for capture by GorOasis will be accepted by GorOasis.

Remember: Just because someone holds much property, be it world or human, does not mean anyone is less Gorean if he or she chooses NOT to wager everything they own. Sometimes discretion is a wiser move than wanton acts of valor.

Remember that your human property is a heavy responsibility, and may very well leave you if you prove to be rash in your consideration of them. We are dealing with real people here.

7.) The 24 hour capture period does NOT include confiscation of the captive's human or world property by the captor. All properties, whether human or material, will be commended by the captive into the care of a guardian designated by the captive, be it family or friends. After 24 hours, unless mutually agreed on by both parties, the captive will be restored to his or her original position within the community, regaining caste and title.

8.) Anyone wishing to observe a capture in action may do so provided that they use the wheedlebot avatar at the bottom of the avatar list, and stay clear of the action in progress.

9.) Anyone caught in the capture zone wearing an avatar other than the small dragon will be considered fair game for capture.

No interference with a capture attempt by observers will be allowed. Any non-participant seen impeding a capture by their presence may be ejected by GorOasis management without warning.

10.) Freewomen are not considered strong enough to make a capture of their own, unless certain methods are used. A Freewoman might hire a male to do her capturing for her.

A Freewoman also might defend herself during a capture attempt by using a dagger concealed beneath her clothing, or a poison needle tucked in her hair or bodice. If a poison is used, it must be one that is recognized as being Gorean by name.

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