The Kingdom of Oren’s Code of Laws, be they Civil, Criminal or Natural

The Revised Orenian Code

INTRODUCTION - General Provisions and Exordium 

TITLE I - Classifications of Crimes

TITLE II - The Ten Tables (Lex Criminalis) or Criminal Law 

CH 201 - On Defining the Tables

CH 202 - Injury against the Person

CH 203 - On Injury against Property

CH 206 - On Injury against Morality

CH 207 - On Injury against Order

CH 208 - On Injury against the State Office and Direct Royal House

CH 209 - On Inchoate Offenses

CH 210 - On Legal Classifications

CH 211 - On Minors 

TITLE III - Lex Haraccene or Civil Law 

CH 301 - Barclay Reform Act (1784): On Personhood

CH 302 - On Paternity, Filiation and Bastardry

CH 304 - On Obligation

CH 305 - On Contracts

CH 306 - On Succession (Elizabeth Roosemoore Succession of 1836)

CH 308 - Judicial Customs

TITLE IV - Lex Aristocratia or Peerage Law 

CH 401 - On the Estates and Nature of the Nobility

CH 402 - On Rights and Privileges of the Nobility

CH 403 - On Duties of the Nobility

CH 404 - On Provision and Regency

CH 405 - On Succession Crisis

CH 406 - Taxes

CH 407 - Excise Act (1803): On Excise Taxation

CH 408  Acts & Edicts

TITLE V - The Ten Laws of Magick

CH 501 - On the Ten Laws of Magicka

GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS 

The Revised Orenian Code, shall be the legal code of all laws pertaining to the Kingdom of Oren and her vassals.

Kingdom of Oren: The country, the nation of which these laws apply. Constitutes both provinces or colonies. 

The King of Oren: The head of state of the Kingdom of Oren. 

The Crown: The sovereign of the Kingdom of Oren, which controls the Petrine Legion and the Peerage and rules under the direction and advice of the Privy Council.

The Revised Orenian Code (ROC): The lawbook of the Kingdom of Oren. 

Peerage: The lettered nobility of the Kingdom of Oren. 

State Inquisition: The judiciary body of the Crown.

ADDENDUM 

Excerpt Upon the Rights of Man,

Humanity, created by God in the image of His Prophets, is bestowed upon through His Divine Power the guaranteed, inalienable rights of Man, held above all law and rule. Through the power of the Crown, they are enforced and protected immaculate and indefinite, only transgressed by committing a mortal sin. 

The Rights of Man include; 

● THE RIGHT TO LIFE, so no man will ever be taken to the Skies so soon. 

● THE RIGHT TO LIBERTY, so no man will ever be bonded by the shackles of slavery. 

● THE RIGHT TO TRIAL, so no man accused of a crime shall be subject to punishment or penalty without first having been judged so by a jury of his peers; having been allowed fair and proper representation; and to always be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

These rights are the backbone of human liberty and law, preventing the slip of chaos as seen in time immemorial, acting as a shield before the dark arrows of tyranny and selfish ambition. All sons of the First Prophet, no matter of blood, language, or culture, carry upon them these golden laurels of freedom, through right of birth and sapienic kinship. 

- Emperor Joseph I, 1718 

ADDENDUM 

General Principles of Law 

The Binding Contract Principle; 

“A binding contract exists by an expressed offer that is taken up upon by an expressed acceptance of said offer”. 

The Eminent Domain Principle; 

“All soil, and the structures and elements upon it, are under Crown ownership, unless specified otherwise by referenceable documents from state government”. 

The Rightful Ownership Principle; 

“A human with uncontested physical ownership of a good, legal tender or produce, with an absent pretext of criminality, is assumed to be the rightful legal owner.”

The Penalty Principle; 

“The gravity of a crime can exceed the amount of justice the conventional punishments could bring, and therefore might require the execution of the criminal”. 

The Exclusion (Leumont) Principle; 

“Everything established within the physical, administrative and diplomatic dimension that is not in accordance with the rule of law; is considered to have never existed.” 

TITLE II - THE TEN TABLES (LEX CRIMINALIS) 

CH 201 - On Defining the Tables 

201.01 - The activity of the Ten Tables is to elucidate our wishes for the dispensation of justice within our realm. At our charge, its precepts are enacted, and in our absence, they shall service the state in contending against iniquity. We thus commit our servants to see to its righteous execution, in accordance with the three principles of law: to live virtuously, to trespass no one, and to give each his due. 

201.02 - Thus we consider all crime as injury against the well being of one of seven parties, each the subject of an equal number of preceding Tables: the individual, property, the state, the faith, the public morality, public order, and state office. Approximately, the ninth table concerns inchoate offenses, and the tenth legal defenses for mitigation of punishment. 

201.03 - Of the offenses enumerated herein, each is classified according to its degree, of which there exist three, and upon which culpability and just punishment shall be evaluated. The applicable sanction for each crime and degree of injury are recorded within Title I. These degrees are: 

201.03A - Infractions, of least severity, include the appropriated sentences: monetary fine up to two thousand mina, disbarring from public office for up to two annum, confinement to prison for up to two annum, banishment up to two annum, conscription up to five annum, designated service to faith up to five annum, flogging up to fifteen lashes, birching up to fifteen lashes, pillory up to one hour, branding by hot iron on the chest or buttocks. 

201.03B - Misdemeanors, of middling severity, include the appropriated sentences: monetary fine up to fifteen thousand mina, disbarring from public office for up to ten annum, confinement to prison for up to ten annum, banishment up to ten annum, conscription up to twenty annum, designated service to faith up to twenty annum, flogging up to thirty lashes, birching up to thirty lashes, pillory up to three hours, branding by hot iron on a limb, chest, or buttocks. 

201.03C - Felonies, of great severity, include the appropriated sentences: monetary fine up to fifty thousand mina, disbarring from public office for up to a lifetime, confinement to prison for up to a lifetime, banishment up to a lifetime, conscription up to a lifetime, designated service to faith up to a lifetime, flogging up to sixty lashes, birching up to sixty lashes, pillory up to three hours, branding by hot iron on a limb, chest, buttocks, or face, execution by hanging. 

201.03D - Treason, of intolerable severity, includes the appropriate sentences: execution by hanging, execution by crossbow or arbalest if offender is an enlisted soldier, attainder. 

201.05 - Retroaction Act (1788): All laws, unless otherwise stated, take effect on the moment of ascent and do not apply retroactively to previous time periods. Laws which act retroactively must state such in an ex post facto clause. 

CH 202 - Injury against the Person 

202.01 - On Assault 

202.01A - Where an individual intentionally makes an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another, this shall be assault, a misdemeanor. 

202.02 - On Battery 

202.02A - Where an individual intentionally commits upon another an unlawful act of violence which brings about lasting but not permanent injury, incapacitates for any length of time, or utilizes a dangerous weapon, this shall be battery, a misdemeanor.

202.03 - On Manslaughter 

202.03A - Where an individual brings about the death of another without malice upon a sudden quarrel or heat of passion, this shall be voluntary manslaughter, a felony. 

202.04 - On Murder 

202.04A - Where an individual intentionally commits such an act of violence upon another which brings about their death, with or without premeditation, a felony. 

202.05 - On Mayhem 

202.05A - Where an individual intentionally or negligently commits such an act as to bring about the dismemberment of another, the destruction of an eye, castration, or other irreparable loss of an appendage or organ, this shall be mayhem, a felony. 

202.06 - On Kidnapping

202.06A - Where an individual intentionally abducts, restrains, or confines another individual against their will without physical harm or endangerment of the victim, this shall be kidnapping, a misdemeanor. 

202.06B - Where an individual intentionally abducts, restrains, or confines another individual against their will, and in the course of this brings about physical harm or endangerment of the victim, this shall be kidnapping, a felony. 

202.07 - On Hostages 

202.07A - Where an individual who commits the offense of kidnapping, as defined in section 202.06, against a person for the purposes of protection from arrest, which substantially increases harm to the victim, these shall be hostages, a felony. 

202.08 - On Defamation 

202.08A - Where an individual disseminates false information about an individual, with intent to harm the reputation of that individual, this shall be defamation, an infraction. 

202.08B - Where an individual disseminates false information about an individual, with intent to harm the reputation of that individual, in a public space or by distribution of printed materials, this shall be defamation, a misdemeanor. 

202.09 - On Impersonation 

202.09A - Where an individual intentionally assumes the identity of another individual for any purpose except the carrying out of high treason, this shall be impersonation in the second degree, an infraction. 

202.09B - Where an individual intentionally assumes the identity of another individual in order to carry out high treason, this shall be impersonation in the first degree, treason. 

202.010 - Criminal Justice Reform Act (1746): On Torture and Cruel and Unusual Punishment 

202.010A - Where an individual intentionally afflicts another with injury for revenge or coercion of one party to another, this shall be torture, a felony.

202.010B - Where an individual sustains the imprisonment of an individual who is below the age of majority, this shall be minor imprisonment, a misdemeanor. 

202.010C - Uses of torture and enhanced interrogation may only be employed with an expressed written and signed writ from the Inquisitor-General in a court of law. The provision of this amendment and due process for the permission of torture by a court of law shall be waived for those deemed as enemy combatants of the Kingdom of Oren. 

202.11 - Medical Validation Act (1738): On Malpractice 

202.11A - Where an individual knowingly mistreats or denies necessary care to a patient to a point of great damage, this shall be defined as malpractice in the second degree, a misdemeanor. 

202.11B - If an individual knowlingly mistreats or denies necessary care to a patient to the point of death, this shall be treated as murder. A felony.

CH 203 - On Injury against Property 

203.01 - On Theft 

203.01A - Where an individual intentionally deprives another of moveable property without the consent of its owner, and this property totals less than fifty minas in value, this shall be theft in the third degree, an infraction. 

203.01B - Where an individual intentionally deprives another of moveable property without the consent of its owner, and this property totals greater than fifty minas but less than five hundred minas in value, this shall be theft in the second degree, a misdemeanor. 

203.01C - Where an individual intentionally deprives another of moveable property without the consent of its owner, and this property totals greater than five hundred minas in value, this shall be theft in the first degree, a felony. 

203.02 - On Burglary 

203.02A - Where an individual unlawfully enters an uninhabited property this shall be burglary in the second degree, a misdemeanor.

203.02B - Where an individual unlawfully enters an inhabited property, this shall be burglary in the first degree, a felony. 

203.03 - On Burglary Tools 

203.03A - Where an individual is in possession of any tool, explosive or any other device commonly used in the commission of a burglary, theft or other crime with the intent to make use thereof in commission of a crime, this shall be burglary tools, an infraction.. 

203.04 - On Robbery 

203.04A - Where an individual intentionally deprives an owner of his moveable property through violence or threat of violence, this shall be robbery, a felony. 

203.05 - On Forgery 

203.05A - Where an individual, with the intent to defraud, knowing that he or she has no authority to do so, signs the name of another person or of a fictitious person, this shall be forgery, an infraction. 

203.06 - On Vandalism 

203.06A - Where an individual intentionally or negligently damages or defaces the property of another, and this damage is of small or moderate amounts, this shall be vandalism in the second degree, an infraction. 

203.06B - Where an individual intentionally or negligently damages or defaces the property of another, and this damage is of great amounts, this shall be vandalism in the first degree, a misdemeanor. 

203.07 - On Arson 

203.07A - Where an individual negligently damages or defaces the property of another through fire, this shall be arson in the second degree, an misdemeanor. 

203.07B - Where an individual intentionally damages or defaces the property of another through fire, this shall be vandalism in the first degree, a felony. 

203.08 - On Trespassing 

203.08A - Where an individual refuses to leave another’s property, or returns to a property they’ve been barred from, this shall be trespassing, an infraction. 

203.10 - On Bad Debt 

203.10A - Where an individual fails to resolve a relatively small or moderate debt to another individual in a reasonable amount of time, this shall be bad debt in the second degree, a misdemeanor. 

203.10B - Where an individual fails to resolve a relatively large debt to another individual in a reasonable amount of time, this shall be bad debt in the first degree, a felony. 

203.10C - Before convicting an individual of bad debt, a court should look to seize an individual's assets. 

CH 204 - On Injury against the State 

204.01 - Treason and Sedition Act (1751): On Treason 

204.01A - Where an individual commits acts with the intent to compromise the integrity of the Crown and its constituent institutions by waging insurrection and seeking the destruction of the Orenian State by impugning the character and person of the Crown through subversive means such as collusion with enemy entities and actors against the State, this shall be the crime of treason. 

204.01B - Where an individual commits acts with the intent to compromise the integrity of the Crown and its constituent institutions by waging insurrection, committing acts of violence, or raising flag in rebellion against the state, this shall be the crime of treason.

204.04 - On Contraband 

204.04A - Where an individual knowingly possesses illegal substances, literature, or items, this shall be the crime of contraband, an infraction. 

204.04B - Where an individual knowingly sells, markets, purchases, or transfers ownership of illegal substances, literature, or items, this shall be the crime of contraband, a misdemeanor. 

204.04C - Where an individual knowingly manufactures illegal substances, literature, or items, this shall be the crime of contraband, a felony. 

204.05 - On Obstruction 

204.05A - Where an individual interferes with, obstructs the progress of, or otherwise hinders government officials and prosecutors during the apprehension or investigation of a criminal or criminal activity, this shall be the crime of obstruction, an infraction. 

204.07 - On Absconding 

204.07A - Where an individual fails or intentionally avoids surrendering oneself to the custody of Crown officials at the appropriate time, this shall be the crime of absconding, and in the case of the awaiting trial immediately confirms guilt, dismissing the need for lawful hearing. 

204.08 - On Bribery 

204.08A - Where an individual persuades or attempts to persuade any judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, public official, government official, or any person who may be authorized by the law to hear or determine any question or controversy, with the intent to influence their vote, opinion or decision with a monetary gift, this shall be bribery, a misdemeanor. 

204.08B - Where an judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, public official, government official, or any person who may be authorized by the law to hear or determine any question or controversy accepts or attempts to accept a monetary gift, for the intent of influencing their vote, opinion or decision, this shall be bribery, a felony. 

204.09 - On Extortion 

204.09A - Where an individual obtains money, titles, or other property from another with his or her consent, or the obtaining of an official act from a public office, induced by a wrongful use of force or fear, this shall be extortion, a misdemeanor. 

204.010 - On Perjury 

204.010A - Where an individual intentionally misleads, deceives, or withholds pertinent information from an interrogating agent of the law during the course of a criminal or civil trial, this shall be perjury, a felony. 

204.010B - Where an individual intentionally misleads, deceives, or withholds pertinent information from an interrogating agent of the law during the course of a trial of treason, this shall be perjury, charged with the penalty of treason. 

204.011 - On Fraud 

204.011A - Where an individual intentionally or negligently fails to abide by the terms of a written or verbal contract, misleads regarding its terms, or provides insufficient consideration for its completion, to the detriment of another, and this detriment is of small or moderate amounts, this shall be fraud , an infraction. 

204.011B - Where an individual intentionally or negligently fails to abide by the terms of a written or verbal contract, misleads regarding its terms, or provides insufficient consideration for its completion, to the detriment of another, and this detriment is of great amounts, this shall be fraud in the first degree, a misdemeanor.

204.012 - On Embezzlement 

204.012A - When a government official intentionally or negligently, steals, withholds, purloins, or knowingly converts to his use or the use of another, or without authority, sells, conveys or disposes of any record, voucher, money, or thing of value of the Orenian State, this shall be embezzlement, treason. 

204.013 - On Unauthorized Military Organizations 

204.013A - When an individual intentionally or negligently operates as a part of an organization that meets the definition of a private military organization and is operating under an expired authorization, this shall be an Unauthorized Military Organization in the second degree, an infraction. 

204.013B - When an individual intentionally or negligently operates as a part of an organization that meets the definition of a private military organization and has not received proper authorization, this shall be an Unauthorized Military Organization in the first degree, a misdemeanor. 

204.014 - On Disobedience

 204.014B - Where an individual refuses to appear before an authorized member of the State Inquisition after being summoned by a presiding Inquisitor, this shall be the crime of disobedience, an infraction. 

204.014C - Where an agent of the law refuses to enforce a ruling, writ or order of an Inquisitor, this shall be the crime of disobedience in second degree, a misdemeanor. 

204.014D - Where an agent of the law refuses a direct order of State Office, this shall be the crime of disobedience, a felony. 

CH 206 - On Injury against Morality 

206.01 - On Indecency 

206.01A - Where an individual intentionally and deliberately dresses in an immoral or obscene fashion, usually in a sexual manner, this shall be the crime of indecency, an infraction. 

206.02 - On Deviancy 

206.02A - Where an individual intentionally acts in unusual or unaccepted standards, especially in social or political behavior, this shall be the crime of deviancy, an infraction. 

206.03- On Obscene Materials 

206.03A - Where an individual possesses materials that are determined to be obscene to a reasonable person, this shall be the crime of obscene materials, an infraction. 

206.04 - On Witchcraft 

206.04A - Where an individual intentionally partakes and practices the dark arts, such as blood magic, or other sacrilegious activities, this shall be the crime of witchcraft, a felony.

205.07 - On Devilry 

205.07A - Where an individual intentionally and actively participates in the worship of demons and devils, evangelizes the worship of demons and devils, or encourages the growth of devilic cults, this shall be the crime of devilry, a felony. 

206.05 - On Fornication

206.05A - Where an unmarried individual intentionally fornicates another individual in a public or private location, this shall be the crime of fornication, an infraction. 

206.06 - On Adultery 

206.06A - Where a married individual intentionally fornicates with another who is not the spouse, this shall be the crime of adultery, a misdemeanor. 

206.07 - On Consanguinity 

206.07A - Where an individual intentionally fornicates or has an immoral relationship with one’s close family, such as with father, with mother, with siblings, or with offspring, this shall be the crime of consanguinity, a misdemeanor. 

206.08 - On Miscegenation

206.08A - Where an individual intentionally fornicates with one not of his race, such as man and elf or man and dwarf, this shall be the crime of miscegenation, a misdemeanor. 

CH 207 - On Injury against Order 

207.01 - On Vagrancy 

207.01A - Where an individual intentionally lives the life of a vagrant, participating in improper begging, and illegally staying in residences and towns, this shall be the crime of vagrancy, a misdemeanor. 

207.02 - On Concealment of Identity 

207.02A - Where an individual intentionally conceals or hides oneself’s identity to an agent of the law, this shall be the crime of concealing one’s identity, an infraction. 

207.03 - On Vigilantism 

207.03A - Where an individual intentionally apprehends, convicts, or punishes another individual of a crime but is not an agent of the law or given permission by State Office, this shall be the crime of vigilantism, a felony. 

207.04 - On Disturbing the Peace 

207.04A - Where an individual intentionally and deliberately hinders or interrupts the common peace by embellished performance or immoral behavior, this shall be the crime of disturbing the peace, a misdemeanor. 

CH 208 - On Injury against State Office, Noble Peers and Direct Royal House 

208.00 - Defining a State Office: A member of the Privy Council.

208.00A - Defining Direct Royal House: A member of the Royal Family.
208.00B - Defining Noble Peers: A member of the Nobility holding a lordly title.

208.01 - On Injured Majesty 

208.01A - Where an individual intentionally and deliberately defames a member of State Office, Noble Peers or the Direct Royal House, this shall be injured majesty, a felony. 

208.02 - On Harmed Majesty

208.02A - Where an individual unintentionally physically harms a member of State Office, Noble Peers or the Direct Royal House, this shall be harmed majesty, a felony. 

208.02B - Where an individual intentionally physically harms a member of State Office, Noble Peers or the Direct Royal House, this shall be harmed majesty, and charged with the punishment of treason. 

208.03 - On Regnal Homicide 

208.03A - Where an individual kills a member of State Office, Noble Peers or the Direct Royal House, this shall be the crime of Regnal Homicide, charged with the punishment of treason. 

CH 209 - On Inchoate Offenses 

209.04 -  Inchoate Offenses Act (1788): On Punishment of Criminal Organizations & Entities

209.04A - Where an individual of a criminal organization, or entity, has been convicted of a minimum of two offenses within the following tables of the TIC; CH202, CH203, CH204, CH206, CH207 & 209 or treason. In which scenario any executive legal bodies of the state may enact the following law to further arrest, investigate and prosecute any individuals of the associated organization or entity, and is subject to the same class of punishment of the crime committed by the instigator.

209.04B - Where an individual of a criminal organization, or entity, has been convicted of a minimum of two offenses within the following tables of the TIC; CH202, CH203, CH204, CH206, CH207 & 209 or treason. In which scenario any executive legal bodies of the state may enact the following law to further cease and withhold any assets belonging to the specified criminal organization or entity.

209.05 -  Inchoate Offenses Act (1788): On Crime by Association

209.05A - Where an individual is directly associated with any convicted criminal, wherein evidence provided suggests cooperation between the convicted criminal and the individual, this shall be crime by association, and is subject to the same class of punishment of the crime of which the individual is associated with.

209.05B - In which scenario any executive legal bodies of the state may enact the following law to further arrest, investigate and     any individuals of the associated organization or entity, and is subject to the same class of punishment of the crime committed by the instigator.

CH 210 - On Legal Classifications 

210.01 - On Conspiracy - Where an individual knowingly signals intent to commit a crime at a future time, this shall be the crime of conspiracy, and is subject to the same class of punishment of the crime which conspiracy is caused for. 

209.02 - On Incitement - Where an individual intentionally incites or encourages another individual into committing a crime, this shall be the crime of incitement, and is subject to the same class of punishment of the crime which incitement is caused for. 

209.03 - On Attempt - Where an individual actively attempts, but fails to commit, a crime, the individual shall be held liable with a mitigated punishment according to the crime which was attempted. 

210.0- From a dishonorable cause an event does not arise - Where an individual accuses another of a crime where evidence was obtained through criminal means, the individual accused is not held liable. 

210.05 - To a willing person, it is not a wrong - Where an individual consents or actively places oneself in a position of harm or danger, that individual may not bring a claim against another party in tort or delict. 

210.06 - In Equal Fault - Where the individual held liable for a crime and the party convicting the individual for a crime is deemed both at fault, whether for the same crime or similar, both the individual and the convicting party shall not be held liable. 

210.07 - On Duress  - Where an individual commits a crime intentionally, but under reasonably proximate threat of force equal to or less than the severity of the crime committed, that individual shall not be held liable. Rather, the individual responsible for the threat shall be held liable. 

210.08 - On Entrapment - Where an individual is encouraged or compelled by an agent of the law to commit a crime they otherwise would not have intended to commit, that individual shall not be held liable. 

210.09 - On Infancy - Where an individual is below the age of twelve years and commits a third degree or lesser crime, that individual shall not be held liable. If the individual commits a second degree or greater crime, the individual shall be held liable with mitigated punishment or lesser conviction. 

210.10 - On Necessity - Where an individual is compelled by circumstances beyond their control, as a last resort, to commit a crime in order to prevent a more injurious outcome, that individual shall not be held liable. 

210.11 - On Provocation - Where an individual is invoked or compelled by another individual to act with a sudden or temporary loss of self control and commits a crime as a response, the individual shall be held liable with mitigated punishment or lesser conviction. 

210.12 - On Incapability - Where an individual is physically or mentally unable to meet the requirements given by law for punishment or conviction, the individual shall not be held liable. 

210.13 - On Immunity - Where an agent of the law, in the course of their duties and acting within the bounds assigned to them, is compelled to commit a violation of the law, that agent shall not be held liable.

CH 211 - Youth Justice Act (1501): On Minors in Court

211.01 - On Definition and Rights of a Minor

211.01A - A minor is defined as any individual below the age of eighteen.

211.01B - Minors may benefit from the advantages provided to legal entities within the Kingdom of Oren, but punishment should not by any means be harsher or surpass that of the punishment for an adult. In cases of serious offenses such as first degree felonies they may be held to the same degree of punishments as adult legal entities depending on the individual case.

TITLE III - LEX HARACCENE 

CH 301 - Barclay Reform Act (1784): On Personhood

301.01 - On Establishing Citizenship

301.01A - A citizen is to be defined as a person who maintains permanent residence within the state and has sworn an oath of fealty to the King.

301.01B - The possession and continued use of property within the state for a period as so judged by a magistrate can be used as legal proof of citizenship if so requested by the citizen.

301.01C - Citizenship may be granted or revoked by decree of the King of Oren.

301.01D - Citizens of the nation shall maintain suffrage in national elections.

301.01E - Criminal Justice Reform Act (1746): In cases of conviction by State Inquisition, suffrage for the individual is waived.

301.01F - Citizens of the nation shall maintain the exclusive right to occupy public or government office.

301.01G - Citizens shall bear the responsibility of heeding the call to arms should the state conscript them.

301.01H - Residency within the state is verified on a regular basis through the officiation of a state census. Refusal to participate in this is an implied, but not explicit, rescission of citizenship.

301.02 - On Establishing Entities

301.02A - Corporations, companies, associations, and foundations are recognised as entities under law and are accountable hereafter to the laws governing them.

301.02B - Legal entities enjoy the same privileges, including the possession and acquisition of property, chattel et al. afforded to citizens, excluding suffrage in national elections.

301.02C - Royal Edict may revoke entity status if so required.

301.03 - On Marriage

301.03A - It is the right of the King, his privy, and the Registrar’s Office to render nullity of marriage should this be deemed necessary.

301.03B - All marriages require the consent of the man and the legal patriarch of the woman participating in matrimony. If this patriarchal prerogative is withheld and the marriage proceeds, it is to be considered unlawful and null.

301.03C - In the case of marriages of the princes, landed lords, and their immediate heirs, express permission to marry must be sought from and granted by the Crown. If this royal prerogative is withheld and the marriage proceeds, it is to be considered unlawful and null.

301.03D- Elizabeth Rosemoore Succession Edict of 1836. All marriages between a man of noble birth and a female peer shall be required to be matrilineal in nature.

(i) Upon his marriage to the bride, the groom shall adopt her family surname and hers alone.

(ii) Any children born of such a marriage are also to bear the surname of the female peer. 

(iii) The property, land, and titles of the bride shall remain under the personal jurisdiction of the female peer following this matrimony

(iv) Should the peer in question become deceased, her family titles and possessions shall be passed onto her eldest child or, in absence of one, her eldest sibling or their progenity.

(v) Rosemoore Addendum Act of 1840. A woman who is married patrilineally is excluded from inheriting a peerage. 

301.04 – On Civil Unions

301.04A – Civil unions shall be defined as the enjoining of heathen non-human individuals into the institution of marriage as recognized by the state.

301.04B – The bride and the groom must be of the same race and opposite sex.

301.04C – Children born of a civil union legally recognized by a court of law in the state shall, by right, be lawfully entitled to their inheritance.

301.04D – Civil unions are dissolved upon the case of legal separation and or death of either spouse.

301.04E – Civil unions shall be performed by the state.

301.04F - There shall be no union without freely given consent from both parties.

301.04G - Persons already joined in a civil union may not enter into another.

301.04H - Children under eighteen years of age may not enter into civil unions.

301.04I - Direct line relatives of consanguinity may not be united with each other. 

301.04J - Collateral relatives by consanguinity of up to and including the third degree may not be united with each other.

301.04K – It shall be the right of the King, and his Privy which created the union, to render the nullity of union should this be deemed necessary.

301.04L – A registry is to be established and maintain a list of marriages officiated under the provision of civil unions in the Registrar's Office. 

301.04M – The Registrar’s Office shall maintain the official record of all civil unions officiated in the Kingdom of Oren.

301.05 - On the Legal Status of Living Things

301.05A - All living things are to be divided into the following four legal classifications:

(i) Persons.

(ii) Intelligent non-persons.

(iii) Flora and fauna.

(iv) Abominations.

301.06 - On Persons

301.06A - Persons shall enjoy the protection of the laws of the state, and the rights they so afford, as well as legal liability for themselves should they breach them. 

301.06B - Persons shall be legally liable for their own actions, lest they be under the age of twelve years, in which case their legal guardians shall be liable.

301.06C - Criminal Justice Reform Act (1746): Persons shall maintain the right to due process when convicted.

301.06D - The aforementioned right shall be waived by agents of foreign states or organizations which are in a state of war with the Kingdom of Oren.

301.06E - Persons are eligible for citizenship.

301.06F - Persons are defined as pure-blooded members of one of the four primary Descendent races (human, elf, dwarf, orc), or mixed-blooded individuals whose blood is a combination of Descendent races. 

301.06G - Goblins do not fall into the category of personhood unless granted a Certificate of Personhood by a court of law.  Ologs do not fall into the category of personhood and are barred from seeking a Certificate of Personhood.

301.07 - On Intelligent Non-Persons

301.07A - An intelligent non-person is afforded the Right to Life.

301.07B - Intelligent non-persons are ineligible for citizenship. 

301.07C - An intelligent non-person must have a legal sponsor, who shall represent them in all legal affairs of state and serve as their legal guardian.

301.07D - An intelligent non-person may not own property, it is instead the duty of their legal sponsor to shelter them.

301.07E - Intelligent non-persons are defined as Hou-Zi, wonks, goblins, ologs, kharajyr, and mixed-blooded individuals who are part orc. 

301.07F - An individual who was previously a pure-blooded or mixed-blooded person, who is no longer a descendant but who is not necrotic in nature, will be regarded as an intelligent non-person and not as their former race.

301.08 - The owner of such property will be legally liable for any damage caused by it.

301.09 - On Abominations

301.09A - Abominations are afforded no legal rights.

301.09B - Abominations are defined as all creatures of a necrotic, demonic, or otherwise unholy nature or origin.. 

301.09C - An individual who was previously a pure-blooded or mixed-blooded person, who is no longer a descendant and who is necrotic in nature, will be regarded as an abomination.

CH 302 - On Paternity, Filiation and Bastardry 

302.01 - On Filiation 

302.01A - Filiation is assumed when the child is born to parents in a marriage or civil union, and is assumed to be absent otherwise. A child with a recognised filial relation to their father is deemed “legitimate”. Children born outside wedlock are deemed “illegitimate”. 

302.01B - Filiation determines surnames. 

302.01C - Filiation is determined by the paternal line. 

302.01D - It is the obligation of the father to care for the child. 

302.01E - Any person of significant interest may declare filiation or lack thereof. This prerogative is perpetually maintained and reserved by the Crown and subsequent courts of law thereof. 

302.01F - Illegitimate children enjoy no legal entitlement to inheritance. 

302.01G - In the case of Matrilineal marriages, all filiation law shall apply to the mother and maternal line, rather than the father and the paternal line.

302.02 - On Guardianship 

302.02A - It is the right of the Church of the Canon to take wards of the church, should there be no sufficient guardian by blood. 

302.02B - It is the right of the King to decide wards of the state, should there be no sufficient guard by blood and the refusal of the Canon.

302.03 - On Adoption

302.03A - Adoption is defined as the legal acquisition of guardianship over an individual under the age of majority who has no living parents or guardians.

302.03B - Adoption cases are handled through the ministry of civil affairs, which grants the permission to adopt.

302.03C - Adoption does not overrule filiation, and therefore the adoptee retains their original surname. If they have no surname, they will be given one by the courts.

302.03D - Adoptees gain no right to the inheritance of the adopter.

CH 303 - On Property Ownership 

303.01 - On Classification 

303.01A - All things subject to appropriation shall be considered either immovable or movable property. 

303.01B - The classification of property may be decided by His Majesty, the King.

303.01C - Property is either public or private domain, as decided by His Majesty, the King.. 

303.01D - Should a piece of public domain property be ceded, enclosed or no longer be destined for general use, it shall become the property of the Crown. 

303.02 - On Ownership 

303.02A - Ownership is the right to enjoyment and disposal of a thing, without limitation beyond the law. 

303.02B - Ownership is acquired through occupancy, by gift, testament and intestate succession, and as a result of contracts of tradition. 

303.02C - Nobody may be deprived of ownership by another. 

303.02D - The owner of a plot of land is the owner of the surface and that beneath it. 

303.02E - Property capable of appropriation without an owner, such as abandoned movable things or wild game, are acquired by occupancy. 

303.02F - Game (as in, wild animals) that pass from their respective breeding place to lands owned by a different owner shall be the property of the latter, unless found to have been attracted through fraud, artifice or lure.

303.02G - A person who finds a movable thing must return it to its owner, unless it is declared treasure. The movable thing must be held for two years, and the thing shall belong to the person who found it after the lapse of this period of time. If it cannot be held without severe maintenance that would otherwise cause detriment to the value of the movable thing, it will be publicly auctioned. If unable to be auctioned, it shall be redistributed by the Crown. 

303.02H - If the owner is to appear within this time, the finder is entitled to a prize for finding equal to one tenth of the value of the thing. 

303.02I - Treasures belong to the owner of the land of which it is found, or if conflicted, to the Crown. The status of treasure is decided by judgment of the magistrate. The Crown is entitled to fifty percent of the value of the treasure from the finder.

303.02J - Paddington Act (1756): Creatures that are not produced by natural means, will be considered property of the owner, therefore making the owner liable for any actions done by the creature. These include: Golems, Atronachs, Animii. 

303.03 - On Absence 

303.03A - Following a public absence, as decided by a magistrate or the King, of eight years or more, it is the right of these parties to redistribute the patrimony of the absentee among his heirs. 

303.03B - If no heir is present to make claim to the patrimony, it may be placed under the Crown until such an heir should arise. 

303.04 - On Accession 

303.04A - The fruits of the property, be they civil, industrial or natural, belong to the owner of the property. 

303.04B - Anything built, sewn or produced in another’s plot of land belongs to the owner of the plot of land. 

303.05 - On Boundaries 

303.05A - Any owner is entitled to mark and define the boundaries of their properties and lands and hold the right to define the boundaries as such when brought to a court of law. 

303.05B - These boundaries may not be defined if they infringe or encroach upon the boundaries of the lands and properties of another, if this is deemed a matter of legal conflict, it is the duty of the steward of the lands and the magistrates of the crown to decide the boundaries. 

303.06 - On Possession and Acquisition 

303.06A - Possession is the holding of a thing, or the enjoyment of a right by a legal person. 

303.06B - Possession is to be assumed to be being acted in good faith. 

303.06C - Hereditary property is transferred to the heir without interruption from the moment of death of the descendant. 

303.06D - Possession may not occur violently. If a man believes they have the right to deprive another of their property, it is to be brought before a court if it is refused to be delivered by the owner. 

303.06E - A possessor may lose the thing; 

(i) By abandonment.

(ii) By total destruction or loss. 

(iii) By another’s possession, even against their will, should the new possession last uncontested for more than ten years. 

CH 304 - On Obligation 

304.01 - On Defining Obligation 

304.01A - All obligations consist of giving, doing or refraining from doing an act. 

304.01B - Obligations arise from law and contract. 

304.01C - Those that arise from acts or omissions of fault or negligence shall be governed by the following provisions. 

304.02 - On The Extinguishing of Obligation 

304.02A - The promise of the delivery of a thing is a promise of delivery of the thing with all fitting entirely, even if not so mentioned.

304.02B - If a person obliged to do something has not done it, it is ordered to be done at his expense. 

304.02C - All obligations are enforceable from the present unless their performance depends on the fulfillment or action of a future event. 

304.02D - Obligations that face impossible conditions shall be deemed in bad faith and not written.

304.02E - The condition should be fulfilled should the obligor purposefully prevent its fulfillment. 

304.02F - Obligations are extinguished by their payment or performance, forgiveness of the debt, rule of bad faith by a judge, or the loss of the thing owed. 

304.03 - On Private Documents and Deeds 

304.03A - Private documents shall have the same value as a deed between those who executed it and their successors. 

304.03B - Private documents may not alter the covenants of a contract if to the detriment of the debtor. 

304.03C - If a debtor wishes to accept private documents with provisions beneficial to him, he must also accept those provisions detrimental. 

CH 305 - On Contracts 

305.01 - On Consent 

305.01A - There is no contract without the consent of the parties, cause of the obligation of agreement and object of agreement. 

305.01B - Consent is the coincidence of the offer and the acceptance over the thing and the cause which constitute the contract. 

305.01C - Minors may not consent to contracts, unless ruled otherwise by a magistrate. 

305.01D - Consent is null and void if caused by error, coercion, intimidation or fraudulent misrepresentation. 

305.01E - Fraudulent is not nullifying if used by both parties. 

305.02 - On Matter of Contract 

305.02A - All things not beyond the bounds of commerce between men of the state may be bound by contract. 

305.03 - On Cause of Contract

305.03A - Contracts without a cause, unlawful causes or false causes are null and void. An unlawful cause is a cause ruled to be against the laws or morals of the land. 

305.04 - On Interpretation 

305.04A - All parties must abide by the literal meaning of clauses of contracts if they are clear and leave no doubt to the intention of the contract. 

305.04B - Words with multiple meanings are to be understood in the meaning in accordance to the nature and subject of the agreement, or, in cases when this may be conflicted, in the benefit of the debtor. 

305.04C - Obscure clauses may not favor the party who created the obscurity. 

305.04D - In the event of doubts of the intention of contracts and the intention cannot be known, the contract is null and void due to this obscurity. 

305.05 - On Rescission and Nullity 

305.05A - Contracts validly entered may be rescinded by agreement of both parties or the decision of the King and his magistrates of law. 

305.05B - No contracts shall be rescinded as a result of injury, unless the injury is a result of a fraudulent contract. 

305.05C - Rescission shall oblige the return of the things subject of the contract and its fruits. 

305.05D - Rescission may not take place when the object of the contract is in possession by a third party. 

305.05E - If this third party acquired the object through bad faith, he must return the object disposed of illegally on the rescission of the contract. 

305.05F - Contracts may be annulled by the rule of law. 

305.05G - The action for legal annulment must be from a signing party. 

305.05H - Confirmation of a contract may be implied; written assent is not necessary. 

305.06 - Child Labour Act (1759): On Child Labour Contracts 

305.06A - Children below the age of ten will not be allowed to engage in any form of labor. 

305.06B - Children above the age of ten will be allowed to engage in office and servantry labor. 

305.06C - Children above the age of fifteen will be allowed to engage in manual labor.

305.06D - Businesses that are found to be in violation of this statute (see: 305.061, 305.062, 305.063) shall be charged with tax evasion. 

305.06F - Businesses with repeated offenses shall be barred from continuing their operations and must be given a notice of no less than seven saints days. 

CH 306 - On Succession (Elizabeth Roosemoore Succession of 1836)

306.01 - On Obligatory Heirs of the Peerage and Gentry

306.01A - The obligatory heirs are the children and the children's descendants of the given peer. Inheritance of peerages shall be followed in absolute primogeniture succession.

306.01B - In the absence of above, parents and ascendants regarding their children and descendants. 

306.01C - In the absence of the above, it is the right of the Crown to redistribute the patrimony. 

306.01D - Inheritance Convention Act (1790): The obligatory heirs will be disqualified if they are an unwilling, non-naturalized Orenian subject. 

307.01 - No entity aside from peers of the Crown construct battlements, fortifications, or otherwise ‘defensible’ structures on their land and buildings, unless provided with permission from the Viceroy’s Office. 

307.02 - It is the complete purview of the Crown and its Government to oversee the construction, maintenance, and if necessary, deconstruction or mothballing of fortifications within the state. 

307.04 - Private individuals of Noble or Gentry status may send a written petition to His Majesty’s Government to seek special dispensation for the construction of fortifications should the situation require it and pay a lump sum for the right. 

307.05 - Any Private holder of a fortified land or building must renew the hitherto mentioned dispensation every decade and maintain a physical contract on the premises. 

CH 308 – Judicial Customs

CH 308 - The Rights of a State Inquisitor

308.1 - An Inquisitor may conduct a trial on sight for those charged with a crime under the Revised Orenian Code.

308.1A - An Inquisitor may hand out judgment and punishment to those found guilty, but may be subject to review if execution is the punishment recommended by the Inquisitor.

308.1B - An Inquisitor may call upon third parties to testify or give a statement regarding an investigation. An Inquisitor may also call upon an expert for their opinion in regards to a subject.

308.1C - An Inquisitor may question both the accused, victim, or witnesses to complete their investigation.

CH 308.2 The Duties of a State Inquisitor

308.2A - An Inquisitor is expected to conduct a fair investigation and gather any needed evidence.

308.2B - An Inquisitor is expected to uphold the law and conduct fair and proper trials in a timely manner.

308.2C - An Inquisitor may have an Investigator assigned under him, it is expected that the Inquisitor trains them to be promoted to an Inquisitor once deemed viable.

CH 308.3.The Rights of an Accused

308.3A - The accused has a right to a fair and unbiased trial. A Royal that was directly involved with the events of the crime may not conduct a trial with the accused and must call upon an Inquisitor.

308.3B - If the accused is found guilty and sentenced to death, they reserve the right to appeal the choice with the Inquisitor General or his appointed deputy.

308.3C - An accused has a right to plead their case to a State Inquisitor prior to judgment and sentencing. Remaining silent and refusing to give testimony is also within their rights and they cannot be compelled to do so.

308.3D - An accused has a right to fair sentencing. The punishment must equal the crime.

CH 308.4 Civil Lawsuits 

Civil Lawsuits are still accepted under the State Inquisition and must follow this format:

Name of the Plaintiff:

Name of the Defendant: 

Reason for Filing:

Laws Broken(if any):

"I, [Plaintiff name], hereby Request the Inquisitor-General open a civil suit against [Defendant name]. [Additional information/reason for filing]."

CH 309 - On Duels

309.01 - In civil cases, the plaintiff may issue their right to duel as an alternative, a right afforded strictly to peers, knights, and gentry of His Majesty’s realm, hereafter referenced as ‘the dueling parties’.

309.01A - Should the legal grounds for invoking the right to duel be deemed invalid by the Inquisitor-General, or his representatives, they will mediate the conflict through another resolution.

309.01B  - Should the defender refuse apology or restitution, they will contain the right to determine the weapons of the duel, its time, and its place. Should they fail to respond to the grievance of the plaintiff, it will be considered forfeit, and the charges of the plaintiff will be heard.

309.01D - The dueling parties must agree to the terms of the duel, in all cases being the first blood. If either party is to die during the course of the duel, its nature is to be investigated by the State Inquisition and a proper penalty to be issued.

309.01E - The results of the duel are to consider the matter settled, and any ill-will expressed by either party is to be considered null.

309.02 - In cases of grievances of extreme criminality, the invoked right to duel in wish for the death of the other party must be approved by His Majesty, the King of Oren.

309.01C - Grievances outside of civil cases may be entitled to the right of duel if challenged upon moral grounds that are proper, as determined by the Grand Knight of His Royal Majesty. Grievances on moral grounds will follow the same duel process as aforementioned.

309.01D - Duels may be initiated by a class, to an equivalent or lower class. However, a lower class cannot issue a duel for a class above them. For example, a peer may challenge to duel gentry, but gentry may not challenge a peer to duel.

TITLE VII - LEX ARISTOCRATIA 

CH 401 - On the Estates and Nature of the Nobility

401.01 - The Nobility is defined as the body of all individuals holding hereditary or honorary noble or lordly titles, typically holding land in tenure to the Crown.

401.01A - Noble rank is given to every direct member of the noble title holder’s house, to be called lord or lady respect, and henceforth passed between kin. 

401.01B - Nobility rank includes the following sovereign positions and peerages: 

(ii) King, defined as a sovereign or monarch of a kingdom, above the princely office of prince and below the Imperial office of emperor, referred to as His or Her Majesty (fm. Queen). 

(iiA) In relation to the monarch, siblings, offspring, and offspring of their male offspring carries the rank of Prince and is to be referred to as His or Her Highness. 

(iii) Grand Prince, defined as a sovereign of a principality or individuals of direct relation to an emperor or king, above the ducal office of duke and below the royal office of king, referred to as His or Her Serene Highness (fm. Grand Prince).

(iiiA) In relation to the Grand Prince, siblings, offspring, and offspring of their male offspring carries the rank of Prince and is to be referred to as His or Her Serenity. 

(iv) Archduke, defined as a sovereign duke holding more than one ducal title, referred to as His or Her Grace (alt. Grand Duke; fm. Archduchess, Grand Duchess). 

(v) Duke, defined as a sovereign lord of a duchy, above the comital office of count and below the princely office of prince, referred to as His or Her Grace (fm. Duchess). 

(vi) Margrave, defined as a sovereign lord of a march located near the state’s border, above the comital office of count and below the ducal office of duke, referred to as His or Her Most Honorable (fm. Margravine).

(vii) Count, defined as a sovereign lord of a county, above the vicecomital office of viscount and below the ducal office of duke, referred to as His or Her Right Honorable (fm. Countess). 

(viii) Viscount, defined as a sovereign lord of a viscounty, above the baronial office of baron and below the comital office of count, referred to as His or Her Honorable (fm. Viscountess). 

(ix) Baron, defined as a sovereign lord of a barony, above the gentry class and below the vicecomital office of viscount, referred to as His or Her Lordship (fm. Baroness). 

CH 402 - On Rights and Privileges of the Nobility 

402.01 - The right to hold noble titles within the Orenian State, regarded in high degree with both the title holder and the title holder’s family, to be known by their respective titles. 

402.02 - The privilege to hold landed secular peerage appertaining to their estates within the Orenian State, the created nature of peerage conveyed through Regal Letters, issued singularly by the discretion of the sovereign. 

402.03 - The right to hold estates within the Orenian State, to manage and steward the allotted land as seen fit, and to pass forth their granted estates to their progeny and family.

402.04 - The right to call an assembly of lords, gentry, and clergy within their estates, to petition the State, and to congregate with their fellow peers. 

402.05 - The right to organize marriage between their houses with their peers, bounding lords together through the act of matrimony. 

CH 403 - On Duties of the Nobility 

403.01 - The duty to maintain their estates, manage them with good nature and uphold the law of the Crown within their estates, and to prohibit any estates’ decline into decadence and debauchery. 

403.02 - The duty to maintain the faith of Canonism within their estates, to maintain orthodox views, and to uphold clerical teaching and law within their estates. 

403.03 - The duty to never draw arms against the state, to maintain the peace and law of the state, and to hold utmost loyalty to their sovereign and their country.. 

403.04 - The duty to answer all calls to arms by the sovereign and the state, to defend the state from all exterior and interior threats, and to combat all hostile forces in conflict with the state. 

403.05 - The duty to seek the permission of the sovereign for the case of the marriages of landed lords and their heirs.

CH 404 - On Provision and Regency

404.01 - Regency is defined as a person or persons chosen to administer an estate or office because of the incapacity of the current office holder, such as infancy, incapacitation or absence. 

404.02 - A designated regent is chosen by the capable lord, to administer and rule in the name of the lord or his heir in the case of incapability of the office holder. The person or persons designated to rule as regent is to be defined and listed with the will of the office holder. 

404.03 - If no designated regent is chosen and an office holder becomes incapable to rule, a regent is chosen by the state, to administer the estates as seen fit by the Crown. 

CH 405 - On Succession Crisis 

405.01 - A succession crisis is defined as a person or persons challenging a current incumbent lord for his or her office, through proper sanguineous claim and support of fellow noblemen and noblewomen. 

405.02 - A succession crisis, if brought forth, is to be first solved by the constituent parties through nonviolent and nonaggressive means. 

405.03 - If the constituent parties cannot resolve their matters through nonviolent and nonaggressive means, the crisis is to be brought forth to the state, to be decided on and resolved. 

405.04 - If any violent and aggressive actions occur between the constituent parties, it is to be considered a breach of the law of the state, to be seen as treason and the offending parties charged as seen fit by the state. 

CH 406 - Taxes

406.01 - Excise Act (1501): On Tax Evasion 

406.01A - Where a legal entity fails to render full payment in a timely manner for a lawfully enacted local, municipal or city tax, this shall be the crime of tax evasion in the third degree, an infraction. 

406.01B - Where a legal entity fails to render full payment in a timely manner for a lawfully enacted excise, this shall be the crime of tax evasion in the second degree, a misdemeanor. 

406.01C - Where a legal entity fails to render full payment in a timely manner for a lawfully enacted wartime tax or mandatory tithe, this shall be the crime of tax evasion in the first degree, a felony. 

406.01D - Where a legal entity consistently, to a significant extent, fails or refuses to render full payment in a timely manner for a lawfully enacted tax and there exists no reasonable justification for such failure or refusal, this shall constitute an act of treason. 

 CH 407 - Excise Act (1501): On Excise Taxation

407.01 - On Excise Definitions

407.01A - His Majesty’s Commissioner of Revenue - His Majesty’s Commissioner of Revenue is charged with the Treasury Office’s efforts outside of Providence. The Commissioner’s duties are to enforce tax policy with landowners (public and private) as a subordinate of the Secretary of the Treasury.

407.01B - Estate - An estate is private land that is granted by the Crown for purposes that may include manors, farmland, guilds, or family estates.

407.01C - Peer estate - An estate (see: former) owned by a peer of the realm, bearing Regal Letters, with no charter of a higher level.

407.01D - Reservation - A parcel of Crown land reserved for a specific group of subjects who are extended particular rights and privileges on account of their extraordinary circumstances.

407.01E - Municipality - A town bearing a municipal charter issued by the Crown.

407.01F - City - A city bearing a city charter issued by the Crown.

407.01G - Legal entities - For the purposes of this legislation, a person or organization with a lawfully enacted tax liability.

407.01H - Excise - A tax liability paid directly from a legal entity to the Crown, administered by the Treasury Office.

407.02 - On Excise Eligibility

407.02A - Estates (defined above) shall be subject to an annual, or Saint’s weekly, payment of one hundred mina. 

407.02B - Peer estates (defined above) shall be subject to an annual, or Saint’s weekly, payment of one hundred mina.

407.02C - Reservations (defined above) shall be subject to an annual, or Saint’s weekly, payment of ninety mina. 

407.02D - Municipalities (defined above) shall be subject to an annual, or Saint’s weekly, payment of one hundred mina.

407.02E - Cities (defined above) shall be subject to an annual payment, or Saint’s weekly, payment of 80% of internally collected city tax.

407.03- On Enforcement of Collections

407.03A - His Majesty’s Commissioner of Revenue shall be responsible for the collection of any taxes, duties or excises across the Kingdom upon the commencement of the next fiscal year, otherwise known as the commencement of the next Saint’s week.

407.03B - Collections shall be sent to the Commissioner of Revenue no later than two months (Saint’s days) after the end of a fiscal year, otherwise known as the Saint’s week.

(i) Legal entities who fail to meet their tax liabilities for a particular fiscal year/Saint’s week within three fiscal years/Saint’s weeks of that rotation shall be liable for charges of tax evasion under the Lex Criminalis (TIC: 204.06) or alternately may incur a Crown inquiry to review their establishing charters.

(ii) His Majesty’s Government may, at its discretion, enact sanctions against any legal entity which consistently fails to pay tax in the aforementioned timely manner.

407.03C - The Commissioner of Revenue shall be compelled to cooperate with peers, reservations, municipal and city governments, including local magistrates, to undertake their duties.

407.03D - If any legal entity unreasonably withholds cooperation to a lawfully enacted tax, duty or excise, the Treasury Office shall be compelled to enact the provisions of the Lex Criminalis (TIC: 204.06) provided that a reasonable period of negotiation has been undertaken.

407.04 - The Treasury Office shall be required to ensure that any legal entity is fully informed of the rate of excise taxation they are subject to under the provisions of this act.

407.04A- The system enacted with this legislation shall be subject to change. Any future addition with respect to a legal entity that may meet the criteria defined in the aforementioned may be grandfathered into this act without need for an amendment. If a legal entity falls outside of these established definitions, an amendment or further legislation shall be required.

407.04B- If any legal entity is granted funds for development or investment, no amendment shall be required to change the classification of said legal entity for the purposes of their excise tax liability.

CH 408  Acts & Edicts

Edict of Reform, 1854

Amendment to the Edict of Reform, 1864

Edict of Inquisition

Assembly Procedure Act, 1878

     TITLE VIII - LEX ARCANIA 

CH 501 - On the Ten Laws of Magicka 

501.01 - As determined by the congregation of mages pre-existing, all magicka and its use is subservient to the Ten Laws of Magicka, defining what is proper and what is considered unsuited within the state. 

501.02 - Of the laws that ensure, the punishments are not categorized but rather determined through the judgment of the state Arcane Specialist, and as such the severity and selection of said punishment is entirely determined upon each specific case. 

501.03 - The state may mandate more regulation of magicka and its use through individual acts and edicts not defined by the Ten Laws of Magicka. 

501.04 - The Ten Laws of Magicka ensues the following, 

501.04A - The First Law of Magicka, where an individual is forbidden to kill another individual, unless through the defense of the individual from harm, with the use of magicka. 

501.04B - The Second Law of Magicka, where an individual is forbidden to alter their own physical appearance where said individual is unrecognizable with the use of magicka. 

501.04C - The Third Law of Magicka, where an individual is forbidden to alter the mind of another individual, unless through the use of sending messages between said individuals with the use of magicka.

501.04D - The Fourth Law of Magicka, where an individual is forbidden to practice or perform any magicka defined under the Dark Arts. 

501.04E - The Fifth Law of Magica, where an individual is forbidden to create unregistered magical objects not approved by the state Arcane Specialist. 

501.04F - The Sixth Law of Magicka, where an individual is forbidden to alter with permission another individual’s property with the use of magicka. 

501.04G - The Seventh Law of Magicka, where an individual is forbidden to actively worship the daemonic being contrarian to the Canonist state. 

501.04H - The Eighth Law of Magicka, where an individual is forbidden to perform unregistered magical research not approved by the state Arcane Specialist. 

501.04I - The Ninth Law of Magicka, where an individual is forbidden to use or perform any reanimating magicka, specifically the Magic of Necromancy and the Magic of Wilvenism. 

501.04J - The Tenth Law of Magicka, where an individual is forbidden to harbor unregistered magical entities not approved by the state Arcane Specialist. 

EDICT OF SERICA, 1866

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13th of Sigismund’s End, 1866

INTRODUCTION

While often prestigious in name, Our peers bear little in terms of import. Throughout generations, the dedication and service of families waxes and wanes, so it is in Our Empire's best interest that these families' prestige should as well. To those who serve Us and Our Empire faithfully, many rewards shall be heaped upon you, but for those who stagnate in this drive, We cannot afford further protection of honors bestowed upon more competent and able ancestors. Therefore, it is by this decree which We instate a new arrangement to the affairs of Our peers, their successors, and Our Empire.

THE SERICA SYSTEM

I. Upon the death of a peer and inheritance by their heir, the title they hold shall be put before the Adriatic Court. An anonymous, non-binding vote will be taken and its results submitted to the Crown.

II. A subsequent inspection by the Imperial Crown will be made to see if the title should be relegated and, if necessary, new letters issued with the decision.

II. If a family wishes to improve or maintain their standing they must actively partake in some aspect of Our Empire’s government, commerce, courts, or military. Those who disregard these duties shall find themselves continuously relegated.

III. Finally, abdication is a horrid affair that cannot be tolerated and blots the very essence of a noble family. Seeing such, any peer which abdicates through means other than clerical ordination shall be relegated two folds.

THE TEMESCH ADDENDUM

I. The legitimate issue of a peer shall retain the House of their predecessor, and be extended all the rights and obligations of noble birth.

II. The legitimate issue of an heir to a peerage shall retain the House of their predecessor, and extend all the rights and obligations of noble birth.

III. The legitimate issue of a non-inheriting person of noble birth, where their other parent is also non-inheriting, shall be considered of gentry status.

IV. The legitimate issue of a gentry line shall be worthy of inheritance should the main line of a House go extinct. They shall be considered nobility, and be extended all the rights and obligations that entails.

AD DEI GLORIAM,

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Philip III, Holy Orenian Emperor, forever August, King of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duke of Ves, Helena, Novellen, Furnestock and Lorraine, Baron of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera 

HER IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress, forever August, Queen of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duchess of Ves, Duchess of Helena, Novellen, Furnestock, Adria, and Lorraine, Baroness of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera

IMPERIAL APPOINTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT, 1866

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11th of Sigismund’s End, 1866

Our esteemed subjects,

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Imperial Highness, Princess Amelia, the Duchess of Vanderfall. Her Imperial Highness’ work for Our government and the Crown shall not go forgotten. A leal and diligent family member, member of the Council of State, and friend of her caliber cannot be easily replaced.

Yet, as Our Empire is in need of promoting competent statesmen, loyal subjects, and valiant warriors we do hereby make the following changes unto Our government.

His Grace, the Duke of Reutov, shall take the seat of Lord Privy Seal in Our chancellery while maintaining their post as Our Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Honorable, Cicero Lulianus Cato, shall take the role of Imperial Election Commissioner in Our government.

It is Our innate command that these appointees carry out their duties with bold vigor and determination to improve Our Empire.

AD DEI GLORIAM,

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Philip III, Holy Orenian Emperor, forever August, King of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duke of Ves, Helena, Novellen, Furnestock and Lorraine, Baron of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera 

HER IMPERIAL MAJESTY, ANASTASIA I, Holy Orenian Empress, forever August, Queen of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duchess of Ves, Duchess of Helena, Novellen, Furnestock, Adria, and Lorraine, Baroness of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera.

EDICT OF WESTMARCH, 1866

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11th of Sigismund’s End, 1866

INTRODUCTION

With reforms to the Imperial Diet, it is far overdue that the election system itself be updated as well. In order to foster transparency, the development of political parties, and election cycles it is hereby decreed, by Our writ, that a new election system and a body to oversee it shall be organized. Its duties and directive are below, as prescribed by Our ministers.

ELECTORAL OVERSIGHT

I. Imperial Diet Election Commission:

The Imperial Election Commission (IEC), is tasked with overseeing the election of the Imperial Diet and fulfilling any necessary work for election. It shall act as a bureaucratic arm of the Imperial Diet led by the Election Commissioner, appointed by the Imperial Crown. It is charged with handling elections, registering to vote, and the formation and oversight of political parties.

II. Election Commissioner:

The Election Commissioner appointed by the Imperial Crown shall lead the IEC and ensure the elections are carried out. The Election Commissioner must remain absolutely neutral in all affairs. While permitted to vote, they are not allowed to campaign or show support for any candidate. Questions of the Election Commissioner’s integrity are grounds for removal from the position and further prosecution if deemed necessary.

PARTICIPATION AND PARTIES

I. Requirements to Run for Office:

In order to run for the office of Senator one must meet these requirements:

1. Have a legal residence within the border of the Empire.

2. Filled out the Imperial Census issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

3. Be at least twenty years of age. 

4. Lived in the Empire for at least five years.

5. Registered to Vote.

6. Meet the requirements to hold office under the Edict of Reform, 1854

II. Requirements to Vote:

In order to register to vote one must meet these requirements:

1. Have a legal residence within the border of the Empire.

2. Filled out the Imperial Census issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

3. Be at least sixteen years of age.

4. Lived in the Empire for at least two years.

III. Requirements to Form a Party:

In order to apply for a political party it must meet these requirements:

1. All members must be citizens of the Holy Orenian Empire.

2. All members must be registered to Vote.

3. All members must have filled out the Imperial Census.

4. Must have a clear party platform.

5. Must have approval from the Imperial Crown.

6. Must have at least 5 members.

ELECTORAL PROCESS

I. Registration:

The IEC is tasked with ensuring all citizens who meet the requirements to vote are issued Voter Cards with their information on it. Upon applying to register to vote, the Commission will issue a Voter Card which will contain their primary place of residence, full name, year of birth, and race. The Voter Card must be issued within the Saints days after they register. Each card shall be signed by the Election Commissioner and logged in for their records.

II. Voting:

On the day of election each voter shall make their way toward the designated polling station for that election. The Voter shall locate their candidate's ballot box they wish to vote for and place their Voter Card inside. The IEC will be tasked with collecting all Voter Cards and publicly announcing the results after they have been counted. Following the election the IEC must ensure Voter Cards are returned to their proper owners.

III. General Election:

General Elections shall take place following the dissolution of an Imperial Diet for the next session when it is called. Announcement for Candidacy shall open for a period of 48 saint hours. Once all Candidates who meet the requirements are approved by the IEC they will begin campaigning for several saint days leading up to the election. Poll stations will open for a period of 48 saint hours (Voting periods may be extended if deemed necessary.) Once the Poll stations are closed results shall be announced within the following Saint Day.

IV. By-election:

A by-election shall take place if one of the elected Senator positions are opened while the Imperial Diet is still in session. Should an elected office of Senator become open a by-election shall be hosted as soon as possible. It may be rushed and have a shorter time period for the election process if needed. The victor of a by-election shall take office once results are announced. If a by-election is unable to be held someone shall be appointed to the office.

AD DEI GLORIAM,

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Philip III, Holy Orenian Emperor, forever August, King of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duke of Ves, Helena, Novellen, Furnestock and Lorraine, Baron of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera 

HER IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress, forever August, Queen of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duchess of Ves, Duchess of Helena, Novellen, Furnestock, Adria, and Lorraine, Baroness of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera

ALDERMEN

13th of Harren's Folly, 1865

Having a voice in governance, as a right of the people, has long been a staple of Orenian society. With the reformation of the New Providence Prefecture, ensuring the masses have a guaranteed medium to share and contribute their ideas has continued to be a priority.

In recognition of such, two elected Alderman seats were created within the Prefectural Cabinet. One Aldermen position is solely to be held by a non-noble, while the other may be either of common or noble status. They are tasked with the following:

☆ To represent the people by whom they were elected,

☆ To bring forth legislative ordinances pertaining to the governance of the municipality of New Providence

☆ To hold portfolios of responsibility issued to them by mutual agreement of the Prefect-Castellan and the Prefect-Magistrate

Accordingly, the Prefect-Magistrate by virtue of Our August Crown is bestowed the responsibility to administer free and fair city elections. The Prefecture sees fit to exercise its right and announce the beginning of a new election cycle.

A prospective candidate for the New Providence Aldermen must meet the following qualifications:

• At least eighteen years of age.
• In good legal standing.
• Reside on a property within New Providence

Should a candidate meet such criteria, the following form must be filled by the prospective candidate. (Reply to this thread)

  1. Full name of the candidate.

  2. Age of the candidate.

  3. Street address of the candidate.

  4. Is the candidate a noble?

The candidacy submissions shall close in two Saint’s Days from the publication of this issue. [[Thursday, March 31st]]

ISSUED IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD; 1865

The Magistrate of New Providence, His Lordship Elijah Keen, Baron of Ames

Providence Tax & House Reform Act

Year of our Lord, 1866

Section 1 - Tax Reevaluation

Since the beginning of new providence, I have believed the taxes to be too high, however, I did not have the power to amend that. However not only do I have the power to now do such, But three very capable allies by my side. After a clear viewing of the current tax system, the following changes will be imposed.

Stalls: 

Name, buy price, weekly taxes.

Current:

Anne's Way 1-A  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-B  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-C  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-D  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-E  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-F  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-G  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-H  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-I  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-J  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-K  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-L  40  20 

Anne's Way 1-M  40  20 

Change to:

Anne's Way 1-A  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-B  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-C  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-D  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-E  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-F  20  10

Anne's Way 1-G  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-H  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-I  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-J  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-K  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-L  20  10 

Anne's Way 1-M  20   10

Low-Class Housing:

Name, buy price, weekly taxes.

Current:

John's Hill 1    60    30

John's Hill 2    60    30

John's Hill 3    60    30

Charge to: 

John's Hill 1    40    20

John's Hill 2    40    20

John's Hill 3    40    20

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Current:

Johannes Lane 1  100  50
Johannes Lane 2  60  30
Johannes Lane 3  60  30
Johannes Lane 4  60  30

Charge to:

O'Rourke Lane 1  60  30 

O'Rourke Lane 2  40  20 

O'Rourke Lane 3  40  20 

O'Rourke Lane 4  40  20

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Current:

Grace Avenue 1    60    30

Grace Avenue 2    60    30

Grace Avenue 3    60    30

Grace Avenue 4    60    30

Grace Avenue 5    40    20

Grace Avenue 6    60    30

Change to:

Grace Avenue 1    40    20

Grace Avenue 2    40    20

Grace Avenue 3    40    20

Grace Avenue 4    40    20

Grace Avenue 5    40    20

Grace Avenue 6    40    20

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Middle-Class Housing:

Name, buy price, weekly taxes.

Current:

Jude Circle 1  100  50 

Jude Circle 2  80  40 

Jude Circle 3  80  40 

Jude Circle 4  80  40 

Jude Circle 5  80  40 

Jude Circle 6  100  50

Jude Circle 7  100  50 

Jude Circle 8  60  30 

Jude Circle 9  60  30 

Charge to:

Jude Circle 1  80  40  

Jude Circle 2  60  30 

Jude Circle 3  60  30 

Jude Circle 4  60  30 

Jude Circle 5  60  30 

Jude Circle 6  60  30 

Jude Circle 7  60  30 

Jude Circle 8  60  30 

Jude Circle 9  60  30

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Romstun Road 1  80  40 

Romstun Road 2  80  40 

Romstun Road 3  80  40 

Romstun Road 4  80  40 

Romstun Road 5  80  40 

Romstun Road 6  80  40 

Romstun Road 7  80  40

Romstun Road 8  80  40 

Charge to: 

Anastasia Ave 1  60  30

Anastasia Ave 2  60  30 

Anastasia Ave 3  60  30 

Anastasia Ave 4  60  30 

Anastasia Ave 5  40  20

Anastasia Ave 6  40  20 

Anastasia Ave 7  40  20 

Anastasia Ave 8  40  20

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Current:

Diana's Road 2  60  30 

Diana's Road 3  60  30 

Diana's Road 4  60  30 

Diana's Road 5  60  30 

Diana's Road 6  60  30 

Diana's Road 7  60  30

Change to:  

Diana's Road 2  40  20 

Diana's Road 3  40  20 

Diana's Road 4  40  20 

Diana's Road 5  40  20 

Diana's Road 6  40  20 

Diana's Road 7  40  20

Section 2 - Slums, Under new management

The Slums are the lowest of the low-class housing in New Providence, for a long time it was under no management. The Slums will now be directly managed by the Clerk’s Office. All Slum housing will be given an address and be free of tax and cost nothing to buy. To own a house in the Slums please contact a clerk today.

Section 3 - Magic District

The long-abandoned Magic District of New Providence is to be reopened to all and the house there will go up for sale, making anyone and everyone eligible to buy them. Anyone wishing to buy a house in this district should contact a clerk today. In an addition to the Re-Opening, a new tax code will be implemented for the Magic District.

Section 4 - City Square

Plans are being worked on for the Space in front of the bank of New Providence is to be transformed into a City Square where people can gather, meet and chat. Any Merchants displaced by this may contact the Head Clerk in order to move to a new stall located in the Bazaar.

Section 5 - New Establishments

Starting today, New Providence will be opening An Official school for children and an orphanage. Anyone wishing to Run these intuitions should contact Sir Jarad Munnel, Additionally, they will be managed by the Prefecture of New Providence. It is our hope that this will help the future generations of Children in Oren.   

Section 6 - Official Clerk’s List

Head Clerk of New Providence

Sir Jarad Munnel

Deputy-Head Clerk of New Providence

Rainalyn Draskovic

Advisor Clerk of New Providence

Antonius Carolus

Clerk of New Providence

Ember Munnel

Clerk of New Providence

Rose Munnel

Clerk of New Providence

Chloe Giselle de Rosius

Clerk of New Providence

George Maximilian

Clerk of New Providence

Victoria Augusta

Clerk of New Providence

Victoria Anastasie

Clerk of New Providence

Duncan Vuiller

ISSUED IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD; 1866

The Prefect-Castellan of New Providence, Her Imperial Highness Victoria Augusta of Oren

The Head City Clerk of New Providence, Sir Jarad Munnel, Baronet of Munnel

THE STATE OF THE EMPIRE, 1866

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3rd of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1866

My fellow citizens,

This past year has been eventful, so I come before you again to address the matters of state and the outlook of our Empire. Let me begin by recognizing the assembly of our government with a new diet, several new members of the chancellery, and the reinvigoration of the ministries.

As we all know, the continued war against dwarven aggression grips our national attention once more. After denying over ten iterations of terms, and the cessation of meaningful talks, we have again begun the counteroffensive against the invasive half-men. We must, without reservation, devout ourselves to this cause. All should take up arms, donate supplies or marks to the effort, and recognize we fight for the preservation of the Empire.

Their Imperial Majesties’ ministries have also made progress in this past year. The Ministry of Civil Affairs conducted the election, began paying its employees, and prepared for the upcoming census. The Home Office had submitted final plans for the land around Redenford. Likewise, the Imperial State Army continues its refurbishment. Most importantly, though, New Providence’s Prefecture has been heavily modified, and new, competent leaders appointed.

It can also not go without noting that the Orenian Revised Code has been rewritten and replaced with the Imperial Code. Over seventy pages of bureaucratic bloat were removed from the code. I can only hope this simplification will stand as a testament to progress in favor of practicality over the superfluous extravagance that has defined our regulations, documents, and laws. The common man must be able to read whatever this government produces, and I vow to oversee that just as I have promised to communicate this government's activities in these annual addresses.

I will conclude my remarks today with a brief call for collaboration among the citizens and peers of our Empire. The Ministries need intelligent, strong, and willful minds to staff them, and this government cannot succeed without you. Any contribution to the state is meaningful, but even more significant is the sharing of ideas. Even if we do not see eye to eye, I wish to hear your perspectives on our systems, government, and state.

That is why, once a year, I host a forum to field questions and comments from the populace. Should you wish to request anything from the government, seek work, or ask questions, I will stand ready to answer them. I look forward to seeing you there and Oren aut Mortem!

THIS WEEK’S
ARCHCHANCELLOR’S FORUM

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IMPERIAL DIET BUILDING, PROVIDENCE
(WEDNESDAY, 5PM EST)

AMENDED CHARTER FOR THE FREE & IMPERIAL CITY OF NEW PROVIDENCE

c. 9th of Horen’s Calling, 1850

Founded along the River Petra, the city of New Providence was founded in 1849. Wrapped around the river's curves before plunging into the ocean, the farm-dotted countryside sits outside the towering walls and rests atop fertile land. Within it stands the stylish palace, denoted by a monumental clocktower nicknamed 'Big Anne Bertha' by denizens. Likewise, the refounded Basilica of the Ascent of the Exalted Godfrey imposingly stands on the far bank along with a large city garden, a museum, and an affluent manor district full of nobles and wealthy burghers alike.

Before its founding, for many years, the metropolis of Old Providence was overrun by looters and rioters. However, on the 6th of Horen's Calling, 1849, Emperor Philip III and Empress Anastasia crossed the River Petra and liberated the Holy Orenian Empire from the grasp of the ailing and demented Philip II. Embraced by the people of the city of New Providence, recently constructed from the ashes of Old Providence, the Imperial couple were swiftly met by the most prominent members of Providential society. To them, a new city and Emperor ushered in an era and wanted for reform.

Now the city of New Providence stands as a testament to how a city government can empower its people, the governance of the city's affairs can be conducted locally, and even a lowborn can rise through the rank with hard work. Under the vision of His Imperial Majesty, the meritocratic drive of a man can determine his station in this new city. As spoken to His advisors the day after his ascension to the Crown, "a new city requires a new governance, with new opportunities, to include all men in our vision of Imperial greatness."

The Imperial Free City of New Providence is granted privileges under the Gradic Rights which outline their autonomy and freedom from serfdom. The Gradic Rights were given to the Imperial Free City of Felsen during the reign of John II, Holy Orenian Emperor which allowed for greater autonomy to the city through a series of municipal rights. These rights came from a series of laws which gave privileges to the burghers, exemption from serfdom, and the ability for self-governance and self-defense.

The Gradic Rights, c.1557

Hitherto the populace of this city shall be referred to as any legal landholder within municipal authority.

Hitherto does the populace of this city have the right to waive feudal privilege and govern itself.

Hence the city has the right to choose a leader from amongst its own.

Hence the city has the right to produce and publish laws and rights regarding itself.

Hitherto does the populace of this city have an exemption from serfdom.

Hitherto does the populace of this city have the right to freedom of travel.

Hitherto does the populace of this city have the right to collect tax, tolls, and impose fees.

Hitherto does the populace of this city have the right to freedom of trade.

Hitherto does the populace of this city have the right to a trial by judge.

Hitherto does the populace of this city have the right to petition it’s lord.

Oath of Fealty, c.1850

The populace of the city hereby swears fealty in perpetuity, in the sight of God, to the Holy Orenian Emperor, Philip III, and all his descendants. The city agrees to enter into a feudal contract with the Emperor and consents to his enlightened administration, agreeing to a yearly assessment of all properties, ledgers, receipts, and monies held by the city. 

Hence, the Emperor and his ministers may assess a tax, paid at the end of each Saint’s Week and continuing per annum until a subsequent audit, equal to the assessed value (defined as a maximum of one half the value of the title deed) for every property.  

Hence, the Emperor may levy troops and conduct recruitment within the City. All adult males living in city shall report to a census and are considered eligible for conscription for the defense of the Free City and the Realm.

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW PROVIDENCE

The Board of Commissioners of New Providence acts as the governing body for the citizenry of New Providence. It is led and appointed by the Lord Mayor of the City of New Providence.

• Commissioner of Urban Planning is hereby granted the authority of planning and commissioning constructions, public works and housing for the City of New Providence. 

• Commissioner of Sanitation is hereby granted the authority of managing the sewage system and overseeing citywide hygiene and disease prevention.

• Commissioner of Social Services is hereby granted the authority of coordinating education, medical and other social benefits within the City of New Providence to bestow upon the citizenry.

• Commissioner of Culture is hereby granted the authority of coordinating festivities and merriment within the City of New Providence. 

• Commissioner of Public Safety is hereby granted the authority of ensuring the public safety and security of the city, coordinating with the Imperial State Army.

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This edict delegates to the Board of Commissioners the following competencies of the Municipal Government of the City of New Providence;

I. The Board of Commissioners are hereby required to report all affairs to the Lord Mayor once a year in a meeting of the Board.

II. The Board of Commissioners are hereby authorized to pass ordinances and statutes pertaining to their position with the assent of the Lord Mayor.

III. The Board of Commissioners are hereby given charge alongside the Lord Mayor to revise and amend the City Charter with the assent of a popular referendum.

IV. The Board of Commissioners are hereby required to conduct their offices to the best of their abilities and manage the City of New Providence alongside the Lord Mayor.

V. The Board of Commissioners has been bestowed the responsibility to govern the city in the absence, resignation, illness or death of the Lord Mayor.

LORD MAYOR OF THE CITY OF New Providence

His Honor, the Lord Mayor of the City of New Providence serves as the head of the state. The Lord Mayor is a citizen which is elected by the populace with a plurality for a term of four years.

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This edict delegates to the Lord Mayor of New Providence the following competencies of the Municipal Government of the City of New Providence;

I. The Lord Mayor has been bestowed the responsibility to head the Board of Commissioners and delegate to relevant individuals by assigning them to a seat upon the Board of Commissioners and relieving any unfit individuals from their post.

II. The Lord Mayor is hereby granted authority to evict any convicted villain from the City of New Providence.

IV. The Lord Mayor has been instructed to uphold the will of the people and the City of Charter of New Providence.

V. The Lord Mayor has been instructed to distribute alms to whomever is necessary in the City of New Providence.

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW PROVIDENCE

The City Clerk of the City of New Providence is nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Crown, serving indefinitely until sacked and relieved of their duties.

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This edict delegates to the City Clerk of New Providence the following competencies of the Municipal Government of the City of New Providence;

I. The City Clerk has been instructed to keep record and overlook progress of construction and taxation within the City of New Providence whilst maintaining a mandated communication and contact with the Home Office.

II. The City Clerk has been tasked with the maintenance and safekeeping of the municipal ledger.

III. The City Clerk has been instructed to take note of the containments of the City of New Providence’s storage.

IV. The City Clerk has been instructed to appraise houses and set house prices and tax prices accordingly.

V. The City Clerk has been instructed to pay, supply the goods to, and manage building, construction, and the builders themselves in the City of New Providence

VI. The City Clerk is hereby tasked with creating a competent bureaucracy capable of servicing the City Clerk’s Office.

MAGISTRATE OF THE CITY OF NEW PROVIDENCE

The Magistrate of the City of New Providence is nominated by the Crown until set Magistrate is relief of his duties, steps down, or death falls upon him

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This edict delegates to the Magistrate of the City of New Providence the following competencies of the Municipal Government of the City of New Providence;

I. The Magistrate is hereby charged with ensuring any citizen of the City of New Providence stands trial before sentencing if brought forth to local judgment.

II. The Magistrate has been instructed with the enforcement of municipal and imperial ordinances, in the cases of noble, common, and natural law.

III. The Magistrate has been granted the power to mete out justice with respect to the municipal and imperial law, in the cases of noble, common, and natural law.

IV. The Magistrate has been tasked with reviewing the legality of municipal laws, ordinances, and statutes passed by the City Assembly.

V. The Magistrate has been granted the authority to oversee all municipal government elections and lotteries.

THE  ESTATES OF THE CITY OF NEW PROVIDENCE

The Charter for the City of New Providence hereby defines the legal standings pertaining to the wide variety of social strata within municipal law. Those not explicitly mentioned retain fundamental rights as dictated by common law though are not afforded the various privileges outlined below.

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PATRICIANS

The Patricians of the City are the heads of influential families or influential individuals which are given certain privileges befitting of their station. These privileges also extend to the Patrician’s immediate family. The Patricians are established by the census as consisting of adult citizens within families awarded patricianship, having more than five household members. These are established at the discretion of the City Assembly.

• Any man of patrician stock has the right to don a Coat of Arms.

• Any man of patrician stock has the right to duel.

  • May no man of lower rank challenge another of patrician stock.

• Any man of patrician stock has the right to settle his trial by combat.

  • May the opponent of the trial be of the same rank and privilege as the accused, lest the accused waive his right.

• Any man of patrician stock is afforded the Gradic rights.

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CLERGY

The Clergy of the City are defined as the individuals who have devoted their life to an institution of faith and learning. The Clergy are granted the following privileges. 

• Any man of clerical stock is allowed to take donations without the stigma of being a beggar.

• Any man of clerical stock has the freedom to travel without harm throughout the lands in which this charter is enforced.

• Any man of clerical stock who belongs to an institution of faith and learning located within New Providence is afforded the Gradic rights.

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BURGHERS

Those of common blood that are not bound to any feudal or private contract and own property within the City of New Providence are hereby defined as burghers and are granted the following privileges.

• Any man of common stock is exempt from serfdom.

• Any man of common stock has the right to own property in their own name.

• Any man of common stock has the right to work for coin.

• Any man of common stock has the right to trade his wares with foreign merchants.

• Any man of common stock has the right to travel freely throughout the lands in which this charter is enforced.

• Any man of common stock has the right to petition his lord.

• Any man of common stock is afforded the Gradic rights.

ISSUED AND PROCLAIMED,

AD DEI GLORIAM,

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Philip III, Holy Orenian Emperor, forever August, King of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duke of Ves, Duke of Helena, Novellen, Furnestock and Lorraine, Baron of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera

HER IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress, forever August, Queen of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duchess of Ves, Duchess of Helena, Novellen, Furnestock and Lorraine, Baroness of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera

THE EDICT OF SUNHOLDT

3rd of Sigismund's End, 1808

An edict clarifying the status of unlanded peerages.

To Our Beloved Subjects,

History teaches the kindly student that an excess in the Imperial peerage of unlanded nobles, i.e. those peerages that are not tied to a territorial designation, whenever present, lends itself to lethargy, jealousy, discontent, confusion, dissension, and ultimately discord. This unlanded class at one time allied itself with the machinations of Petrus against the greater whole of the Canonist church; it was this class that thronged the streets of Felsen after King Olivier's victory over the Dukes in that civil war, and was certainly among the chief causes of the collapse of that Kingdom; and after the Horen Restoration this class lent itself towards numerous rebellions, causing a break within the body politic that would end only with the destruction of Johannesburg.

It therefore becomes Us to ensure that the Imperial peerage, or certain ranks of it, is tied to a designated body of land. The wisdom of this shews itself to any Reason which is applied to it. and is chiefly an object of Common Sense. Being tied to some hereditary seat grounds the nobility to some particular spot, so that it is unlike the vagrants or vagabonds or wanderers that are fair weather friends to their Fatherland. The propertied class hold the grave responsibility of providing for Our Commonwealth's agriculture and industry, via what resources are available to them. Taxation and excise, as levied by Acts of the Diet and collected for use by the Imperial Treasury, are the chief sources of money to be used for national expenditure.

Reform is in order therefore that those especial cases of merit, whether by family legacy or by individual desert, but who are unpropertied, shall be uniquely designated in the Imperial peerage as Barons of the Empire, who shall be of equal rank to barons with territorial designation, but who shall not be raised to any rank above baron. 

Delivered at Augustine.

3rd of Sigismund's End, 1808

ARTICLE I. On unlanded peerages

That peerages be required, by law, to be tied to territorial designations, i.e land, regions, areas or property, with respect to their nomenclature, that exist on the continent of Almaris. 

ARTICLE II. On exceptions to Article I

That there be two exceptions to Article I.

That the first exception be with respect to those non-hereditary peerages held by members of the Imperial family with the style of Imperial Highness, which may be tied to territorial designations on the continent of Almaris or those of former lands now defunct, i.e the Duchy of Helena.

That the second exception be with respect to ‘unlanded’ peers (henceforth categorized as Barons of the Empire), who shall be limited to the rank of baron and no higher, and shall have, in place of a territorial designation, the surname of the individual for whom the letters were originally issued.

ARTICLE III. On Barons of the Empire 

That Barons of the Empire, who employ surname designations, be of equal rank to barons with a territorial designation. 

That Barons of the Empire may acquire an estate or land at a time subsequent to the issue of their letters and thus become landed, but are disbarred from adopting any territorial designation and must continue to employ their surname designation, unless additional letters are issued for the acquired estate or land. 

ARTICLE IV. On abeyance

That any peerages that are not compliant with the aforementioned articles, in respect to their original letters, go immediately into abeyance upon the promulgation of this document, and that this apply retroactively.

ISSUED AND PROCLAIMED,

Joseph II, by the grace of GOD Holy Orenian Emperor, forever August, King of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Defender of the Faith, Grand Duke of Ves, Duke of Adria, Novellen and Lorraine, Baron of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera.