Servorum

Servorum in Utera are essential to the economy and society. They are not slaves, but rather indentured servants. In many cases a Servorum is a person who wishes to learn a trade, and will take on a contract to apprentice within their chosen field, and in return work for a set amount of time, determined by their contract, to pay for their education.

While working, a Servorum is given a small wage, or room and board, which is negotiated into their contract. Petty criminals are often sentenced to menial labor as Servorum, where they earn back their freedom.

Servorum are guaranteed certain rights, they are not property, but all contracts are magically binding.