Measures the strictness of laws, enforcement, and overall orderliness.
Cultural Keys:
- Stat 10 (DC 10): Average lawfulness; common respect for laws and standard enforcement.
- Stat 15 (DC 15): Above-average lawfulness; strict enforcement and low crime rates.
- Stat 20 (DC 20): Exceptionally lawful; severe penalties and highly organized legal systems.
| Stat Score | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anarchic: No functioning laws; chaos and disorder prevail. |
| 2 | Lawless: Laws are absent or ignored; might makes right. |
| 3 | Unstable Law: Inconsistent laws; corruption is rampant. |
| 4 | Weak Law Enforcement: Laws exist but are poorly enforced. |
| 5 | Lax Lawfulness: Enforcement is sporadic; minor crimes often unpunished. |
| 6 | Moderate Lawfulness: Laws are in place; enforcement is average. |
| 7 | Standard Lawfulness: Common respect for laws; typical crime rates. |
| 8 | Orderly: Laws are generally followed; enforcement is consistent. |
| 9 | Law-Abiding: Citizens respect laws; community involvement in enforcement. |
| 10 | Average Lawfulness: Standard legal system; common level of order. |
| 11 | Above-Average Lawfulness: Laws are well-enforced; crime rates are low. |
| 12 | Strict Law Enforcement: Laws are strictly applied; penalties are significant. |
| 13 | Highly Lawful: Strong legal institutions; corruption is minimal. |
| 14 | Very Lawful: Society values order; laws are comprehensive. |
| 15 | Exceptional Lawfulness: Above-average orderliness; uncommon levels of law adherence. |
| 16 | Authoritarian: Laws are stringent; individual freedoms may be limited. |
| 17 | Draconian: Harsh laws and severe punishments; dissent is discouraged. |
| 18 | Totalitarian: State control is pervasive; laws govern all aspects of life. |
| 19 | Oppressive Lawfulness: Absolute adherence to laws; personal freedoms are minimal. |
| 20 | Lawful Perfection: Unparalleled order; laws are inflexible and strictly enforced. |