Accused in this trial stands Darithos the Seaman, for the crimes of theft, harassment of a fellow guild member, and for conduct unbecoming of a Wessex member.

The following have been selected to attend as jury: Chrono, herald to the Duke of Wessex, Tewdric Mawrson, Footman of the Ducal Garrison, Synge, bowman of the Ducal Garrison, Tagrun, clerk of the Ducal Court, Cynric Oakheart, clerk of the Ducal Court, Elix Eviear, villein of Wessex.

The defendant has four days to either respond, or select a representative to respond in his place. If four days pass without reply, the defendant shall be banished from Wessex and marked as an outlaw.