Forward to the adventurer's guild.

Adrian hesitated for several seconds before sighing and signing the parchment. This in-game action he knew would also be logged on the server's database as his consent to the rules whilst he was in Zyrsu.

"Spendid!" The NPC official beamed a smile at the paladin. "Might I informally ask your purpose in Zyrsu? An answer is not required, all are welcome, but it is of interest to the ruling council so that might make our fair city more attractive to adventurers such as yourself."

"I intend to go bounty hunting in the wilderness for those declared criminal." Adrian saw no reason not be honest as one of his first places to go would be to view the bounties available.

"Oh my, then you have a noble if rather dangerous mission." The official replied. "The adventurers guild will be able to provide you a list of such bounties and no doubt have all the necessary information on the miscreants and what level of danger they pose. I expect they will offer advice to where you might look for them and what equipment you may need also."

The paladin got the directions to the guild hall and set off through the city. He strolled leisurely, taking his time to study those around him on the fairly short walk. The most notable difference to Lyris, beside the architecture and clothing was the abundance of slaves here in the city. Almost half of those he saw during the short walk wore metal collars locked about their necks. Most were clearly NPC's, dressed in simple white tunics and performing menial tasks. However he also noted quite a few that were player's avatars wearing collars, these wore less generic collars and had more elaborate clothing and equipment and some were dressed and armed as if normal adventurers.

The adventurer's guild once he entered was not much different to the one he frequented on his usual server. Various tradesfolk had stalls buying and selling weapons, armour and potions. One stall though differed to what he had seen in Lyris and the goods laid out were collars and restraints of a surprisingly wide variety.

"Can I interest you in my wares adventurer?" The well dressed trader asked seeing Adrian's interest in his goods. "Restraints for every occasion, sturdy metal collars and shackles for criminals and more elegant and intricate pieces for style and pleasure."

Adrian reddened and glanced around at those that were most obviously player characters, just as he had seen on the streets around half wore collars of some description though they were clearly free to go where they pleased.

"Your first visit to Zyrsu I take it?" A woman's voice close beside him asked.

"Uh, yeah. Is it that obvious?" Adrian replied as he turned to inspect the adventurer who had spoken.