Magistrate 3

It appears in Chapter 2 (In The Sardar), during the scene where Tarl Cabot is at the gate of the Sardar mountains speaking with a member of the Caste of Initiates.

The Passage:

"...and sometimes they are outlaws fleeing from Gor's harsh justice, hoping to find at least brief sanctuary in the cruel, mysterious domain of Priest-Kings, a country into which they may be assured no mortal magistrate or vengeful band of human warriors will penetrate."

What this says about Magistrates:

1. Limitation of Jurisdiction: The power and authority of a Gorean magistrate end at the boundary of the Sardar (the territory of the Priest-Kings).

2. Mortal Status: They are referred to as "mortal," distinguishing their human laws from the "divine" or mysterious nature of the Priest-Kings.

3. Enforcement: Magistrates are implied to be the active pursuers of "Gor's harsh justice," likely working in tandem with warriors to capture criminals, but they will not cross the "black palisade" to arrest an outlaw.

There is also a brief mention in Chapter 6 regarding judges (which are often synonymous with magistrates in Gorean lore), noting their high social status:

"On Gor, incidentally, chairs... tend to be reserved for significant personages, such as administrators and judges."

Magistrate 2

Based on the text provided, which contains the full narrative of Outlaw of Gor (Book 2) and a summary of Tarnsman of Gor (Book 1), the word "magistrate" does not appear.

While "magistrates" appeared in the previous book (Tarnsman of Gor) functioning as executioners for the Initiates, this specific passage focuses on the city of Tharna and the siege of Ar. In this text, legal and judicial authority is described differently:

1. In Tharna: Judgment is pronounced by the Tatrix (Queen) or the High Council of Tharna (composed of women wearing silver masks). They condemn prisoners to the mines or the "Amusements" (arena).

2. In Ar (during the siege): The text mentions the Initiates (who usurp control), the Council of High Castes (who eventually judge Marlenus), and Administrators (Kazrak is appointed temporary administrator).

Therefore, this specific passage says nothing about magistrates.

Magistrate 1

Book 1

Based on the text provided, the word "magistrate" appears only once, in Chapter 18 (In The Central Cylinder).

In this specific passage, magistrates are depicted not as judges or administrators, but as executioners acting on behalf of the Caste of Initiates.

Here are the specific details the text provides about them:

• Role: They are the individuals responsible for physically carrying out executions (in this case, the intended impalement of Talena).

• Appearance: They are described as "burly" and "hooded."

• Reason for their function: The text explains that they perform this duty because the Initiates (the religious caste) are forbidden by their sacred beliefs from shedding blood themselves.

• Action: When Tarl Cabot lands his tarn on the Cylinder of Justice, the two magistrates are described as scrambling to their feet and fleeing to safety.

Relevant Quote:

"As the tarn had landed, her executioners, two burly, hooded magistrates, had scrambled to their feet and fled to safety. The Initiates themselves do not execute their victims, as the shedding of blood is forbidden by those beliefs they regard as sacred."