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THE FIRST BURGHERRAAD

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:24:08 +0000

Issued and averred by the office of the

IMPERIAL ARCHCHANCELLOR

✠ HEED, LEAL SONS OF HOREN;

The Burgherraad nomination and election process is hereby concluded, and the first Burghers of Azuras are now chosen, whether by popular vote or by sole nomination within their districts. The Burghers listed herein shall serve a term of six saints’ years, with their first assembly session to be held later this year.

All chosen Burghers are encouraged to read the Ordines Imperii and Lex Imperialis in full, so they may properly serve their constituents and prepare for the internal election of the Voorzitter, who shall act as Master of the Assembly and preside over all debates, votes, and administrative matters under the oversight of the Archchancellor.

✠ Oliver Napier, First Burgher of Rittersberg

✠ William of Curon, Second Burgher of Rittersberg

✠ Grimbol Grobal, Third Burgher of Rittersberg

✠ Oswald Kingsley, Burgher of Blackvale

✠ Duke Theodmar von Kanunsberg, Burgher of Reinmar

✠ Lord Rothwin Aldor, First Burgher of Alba

✠ Berengaria di Rosavena, Second Burgher of Alba

✠ Horace of Lorraine, Burgher of Lorraine

✠ Holly Rodham, Burgher of Valwyck

✠ Justinyn var Ruthern, Burgher of Valmont

✠ Alric var Ruthern, Burgher of Ghaestenwald

✠ Baroness Phoebe Malory, Burgher of Sternfell

✠ Baroness Anastasia Basileus, Burgher of Cascanova

AVE IMPERIUM!

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

“Für Gott und Kaiser,”

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor.

HIS EXCELLENCY, Ezra de Senna, Imperial Vice-Chancellor, Count of Edessa.

THE BURGHERRAAD ELECTION OF 649 AA

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:17:31 +0000

Issued and averred by the office of the

IMPERIAL ARCHCHANCELLOR

✠ HEED, LEAL SONS OF HOREN;

The Imperial Chancellery announces the commencement of the elections of the Burgherraad across the Crownlands. In those districts where but a single candidate was put forth, said nominees have been duly and automatically inducted to their seats, no contest being required.

Thus, only those lands wherein multiple candidates stand shall proceed to a proper vote. Eligible citizens in the Free City of Rittersberg may cast up to three votes per district, in the Archduchy of Alba up to two, and in the Duchy of Lorraine one.

All citizens must have completed the Imperial Census, be at least eighteen years of age, own property in their district (Rittersberg, Alba, or Lorraine), and be in good standing with both the Empire and the Holy Church to be eligible to vote.

Voting will close on Horen’s Calling [Wednesday, the 15th, at 5 pm], and inquiries may be directed to the Imperial Vice-Chancellor, Lord Ezra de Senna.

THE BALLOT

✠ Discord & IGN Usernames:

✠ Full Legal Name:

✠ Residence (Must be within constituency):

✠ Age (Must be over 18):

✠ I, a property owner in Rittersberg, cast three votes in favor of...

✠ Oliver Napier

✠ Alexander Galbraith

✠ William of Curon

✠ Grimbol Grobol

Rittersberg Candidate Addresses:

Spoiler

Oliver Napier: My name is Oliver Napier, and while I am a new resident of Rittersberg, I am an old resident of the Empire. My recent works have been assisting the development of the Lex Imperialis, our new law code. My background is primarily legal, which I propose to any future constituents to consider, may be a great aid in the creation of legislation that you wish to see passed in your name. Beyond the technical familiarities, I am a firm believer in the mission laid before me, in the act of representation. Those elected to speak in the Burgherraad are chosen servants, not masters. I seek not fame, nor glory or money - but a chance to, through selection, make this country a place fairer and more prosperous. I leave thee with the words from the Edict of Nenzing, written three centuries ago, ‘A social contract exists and has always [been] between the governed and the government which requires the compromise of personal interests on both parties in exchange for the betterment of the state of mankind.’

Alexander Galbraith: My name is Alexander Galbraith. I serve in the Imperial Guard and the Imperial Business Association — but above all, I serve the Imperium. I stepped forward to strengthen our institutions and help them reach their full potential. I played a key role in building the Imperial Office of Civil Affairs into a body that delivers results — restoring discipline, efficiency, and purpose. Because government must serve the people and uphold the strength of the Empire. Rittersberg deserves strength, prosperity, and leadership. If elected, I will stand firmly behind the Imperial Army, ensuring it remains a unified force that protects every citizen across the Empire. I will defend the autonomy of the Free City of Rittersberg, giving its mayor the authority needed to grow our economy, support businesses, and secure the capital’s prosperity. I will restore trust in our government and strengthen the structure of the Privy Council so it serves with authority, clarity, and purpose. I will establish independent Imperial Courts of Law across the Empire, with truly independent judges and real due process — ensuring fair and impartial trials for every citizen. And I will ensure the Imperial Burgherrad truly reflects the will of the people — because a strong Empire listens, and then acts. The Imperium must not falter. It must move forward — united, confident, and strong. My motto is simple: ‘Do not ask what the Empire can do for you — ask what you can do for the Empire.’

William of Curon: I am William of Curon, a citizen like you. I landed in Rittersburg without a penny to my name, but with a mind full of dreams. My beginnings were humble,as all I could afford was to share a room in a muddy alley of Little Lorraine. But the hard work eventually paid off, and the wretched war against the dwarves gave me the opportunities necessary to progress within the Army. In the time I have lived in this wonderful city I have gotten to know wonderful people, like for example Erelith of the Apple Tree, who has surely healed almost every soul of this city at some point, or Maeryk of Ir, a great warrior who rarely gets recognition for their efforts against the Darskworn. With their help, we founded the chain of general stores ‘It's Always Something’ where we sell very affordable products at a continental scale. Our profits go toward the Order of the Orchard, which in turn helps those in need with free medicine, alms and donations. I won't bore you with complex words and empty promises. I am a soldier and a businessman who appreciates efficiency, and you can trust me to translate that into matters of the state. There should be no room for ambiguous laws nobody can understand and that get in the way of the common man, only those that make life easier for every citizen of this glorious Empire. Ave Marcus, Ave Imperium.

Grimbol Grobol: I have wandered far and wide - forests, valleys, caves, even across the great oceans. These days I live in the Imperial Gardens of Rittersburg, tending the soil and minding my own business. When you spend enough time with dirt, trees, and people passing by, you start to learn a few things about the land and the folk living on it. If elected Burgher, I promise a few very important reforms. First, every citizen will receive a complimentary mushroom once a week. Mushrooms solve more problems than most politicians ever will. Second, every tree in the city will be protected, because trees are wise and they know when to stay quiet. I will also place talking benches around the city where citizens can sit and tell their problems to statues. The statues will not interrupt, argue, or pretend to care, which already makes them better listeners than most officials. I claim no noble blood and no great fortune. Just a pocket full of odd trinkets and a long life of wandering about. What I offer is experience, a bit of wisdom, and the belief that a city grows best when the soil is healthy, the people laugh often, and the burghers remember to step outside once in a while and touch grass. Vote wisely. Vote for mushrooms. Vote for ol' Grimbol Grobol.

✠ I, a property owner in Alba, cast two votes in favor of…

✠ Rothwin Aldor

✠ Berengaria di Rosavena

✠ Aviel Helfgott

Alba Candidate Addresses:

Spoiler

Rothwin Aldor: I was elected Folkman of Leever, my native ward in St. Godwinsburg, at the age of eighteen years, and therein served in the Imperial Witenmot for the full term of eight years. During that time, and in spite of the dullness and sloth of that body, I opposed at every turn the encroachment of over-government. I gave no consent unto a national law for the national drinking age and advanced subsidies to the good physicians of the Imperial College of Medicine. In the years since, I have received the trust and gracious patronage of the noblest Archduke of Alba as his Master of Pedigrees and have been elevated to the archducal House of Lords, bearing the titular and gentle style of Lord of House Aldor. It would be a singular honor to continue in this course of service in representation of the Archduchy of Alba in Rittersburg. I would add hereunto that I have ever been a steadfast friend to the Prince’s Institution, and am myself both a father and the head of the Aldor kindred: two considerations which, to those who hold those matters dear, may well assure them of my constant care for the maintenance of learning and family life, both in Alba and beyond. My full campaign declaration is entitled The Plebeians’ Friend.

Berengaria di Rosavena: My name is Berengaria Giuliana di Rosavena, my family did not first land in Alba upon our arrival to the mainland but instead after the fall of a vassal we pledged our loyalty to first. We stood with them until the very end, something our family could not break from for we pride ourselves on our loyalty. Now that we are in the Archduchy of Alba we aim to offer all our efforts to its community- Rosavena's have found their way into different parts of Alban society, whether that be the government or the courts, the military or the Prince's Institution, so on. Namely, I have found myself as a recruit in the Alban military, I too have served in the courts since childhood. What I have learned has been taught to me by my seniors, especially my grandfather, who has used his work as High Constable of Alba and Alderman of Welles to instruct me on governance and legislature. My wardship with the Archduchess of Alba proved to support my private familial education as I studied household management and court politics of Alba - I see my effort towards a proper education of good standing to have prepared me for this role of Burgherraadwoman, to be a voice of all people.

Aviel Helfgott: I am of good, common standing within the Archduchy of Alba, any resident that has had the chance to speak with me will echo such sentiments and offer you comments that I am a kind soul and have the willingness to defend its people from whatever threats may cross into the boundaries of Alba's territorial claims. I am a family man first, yet a soldier and merchant by trade; having just recently reestablished my familial business, the Sea and Stars Trading Company, within Alba's wall. This business has seen great success within the first two Saint's Weeks of its opening. I am a man of faith as well, having been faithful to Church doctrine and an avid reader of the Holy Scrolls to better understand the world we live in and grow closer to our Heavenly Father. With myself as Burgher of Alba, I wish for the continued prosperity of Alba and the Greater Empire as a whole by making sure that the next generation may continue to thrive as we have been able to for the last, nigh half-century of Pertinaxi rule.

✠ I, a property owner in Lorraine, cast one vote in favor of…

✠ Huon of Lorraine

✠ Horace of Lorraine

Lorraine Candidate Addresses:

Spoiler

Huon of Lorraine: I am writing this on behalf of Huon, as he can not read or write. I'll tell you right now, genuinely, this man probably thinks this is a complimentary biography of his life but he asked me to write "Imperial" for his affiliation, so I'm unsure if he truly understands what the Burgheraad is. Huon is a soldier who has been in the Imperial Army since the age of thirteen. He apparently killed an Ent at that age, and insists that we all "ask Prince Titus and Sir Lothar about it." If you ask me, I think the lad just wants someone to feel proud of him. I probably wouldn't vote for him, though. - A concerned friend.

Horace of Lorraine: My name is Horace and I am a proud Lorrainian patriot. I have served five years in the Lorrainian Levy, partaking in every battle during the Imperial Offensive against the Kingdom of Urguan. I commanded my own cannon during the Sieges of Alpine and Kal'Baraz, destroying numerous Urguani artillery and thus helping to ensure the safety of our vanguard. During the Siege of Red and Gold I assisted Sir Lothar with reloading even as the rest of our company were shredded by ballista bolts, thus earning the duke's respect. Outside of the battlefield I serve as a deacon in the Church of the True Faith, thereby performing rites, preaching virtue, and ensuring the spiritual health of all those who call Lorraine home. In other words, I serve as a pillar of our community whilst spreading HIS light. It is unquestionable that the Empire has been generous to our fair duchy, a fact which our people know. It would be my honor, therefore, to represent Lorraine in expressing this gratitude as their representative. It is my belief that the Empire must remain strong and possess overwhelming military might. It is my belief that the Empire must remain devout to the teachings of the Holy Scrolls and intolerant of the lesser beliefs which seek to usurp it. It is my belief that the Empire must also remain just by rewarding the peasants, burghers, soldiers and other professions left unmentioned whose efforts were no less important than our blue-blooded patrons in forging the Empire of Azuras and ensuring our continued prosperity. A vote for Horace is a vote for this and more. A vote for Horace is a vote for the Empire. A vote for Horace is a vote for you...and Lorraine.

AVE IMPERIUM!

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

“Für Gott und Kaiser,”

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor.

HIS EXCELLENCY, Ezra de Senna, Imperial Vice-Chancellor, Count of Edessa.

THE IMPERIAL ASSEMBLIES OF 647 AA

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:17:47 +0000

Issued and averred by the office of the

IMPERIAL ARCHCHANCELLOR

✠ HEED, LEAL SONS OF HOREN;

His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor, in his divine wisdom, has granted the Imperial Archchancellor authority to create two assemblies: the Landsraad and the Burgherraad. These assemblies are tasked with advising the Crown in certain legislative matters in the Lex Imperialis, and on pertinent matters of the realm, for the Landsraad, in addition to reviewing the work of the Burgheraad. Citizens of the Crownlands intent on understanding the processes of the two assemblies should read the Lex Imperialis and the Ordines Imperii decrees in full.

✠ THE LANDSRAAD ✠

The following vassals of the Imperial Crown have been chosen by His Imperial Majesty, Marcus I, to serve as Lord Electors in the Landsraad, in recognition of their loyal service in governance, military command, or other devoted service to the Crown. The aforementioned may appoint a representative per the Lex's prescriptions.

His Serene Highness,

Willem van Aert

Prince of Blackvale

His Serene Highness,

Cassius Mareno

Prince of Myrine

His Serene Highness,

Siegfried Barclay

Prince in Reinmar

His Serene Highness,

Edward Alstion

Prince of Alstion & Archduke of Alba

His Serene Highness,

Marlon d’Asturia

Prince of Asturia & Duke of Asturias

His Grace,

Sir Lothar d’Amaury

Duke of Lorraine

His Grace,

Sir Antonius Helane

Duke of Valmont

His Grace,

Duncan Baruch

Duke of Valwyck

The Most Honorable, Her Ladyship,

Arya Altwegg

Margravine of Avistra

The Right Honorable, His Lordship,

Sir Robert Montalt-Rovin

Count of Aesterwald

✠ THE BURGHERRAAD ✠

The Burgherraad, serving as the lower legislative assembly of the Empire, shall comprise thirteen seats. These seats are reserved for lowborn citizens or nobility not represented in the Landsraad, and shall be filled by election of the citizens of the Empire. The following districts and vassals are recognized for active service and civic participation, as recorded in the Imperial Census. Eligible residents of each area may stand as candidates or vote for representatives of their district.

The allocation of seats shall be as follows:

✠ The BURGHERS of Rittersberg,

Representing the residents of the Imperial Capital of Rittersberg, shall elect three Burghers,

✠ The BURGHERS of Alba,

Representing the residents of the Archduchy of Alba, shall elect two Burghers,

✠ The BURGHER of Blackvale,

Representing the residents of the Principality of Blackvale, shall elect one Burgher,

✠ The BURGHER of Reinmar,

Representing the residents of the Principality of Reinmar, shall elect one Burgher,

✠ The BURGHER of Lorraine,

Representing the residents of the Duchy of Lorraine, shall elect one Burgher,

✠ The BURGHER of Valmont,

Representing the residents of the Duchy of Valmont, shall elect one Burgher,

✠ The BURGHER of Valwyck,

Representing the residents of the Duchy of Valwyck, shall elect one Burgher,

✠ The BURGHER of Kvasz or Ghaestenwald,

Representing the residents of the aforementioned vassals, shall elect one Burgher,

✠ The BURGHER of Cascanova,

Representing the residents of the Barony of Cascanova, shall elect one Burgher.

✠ The BURGHER of Sternfell,

Representing the residents of the Barony of Sternfell, shall elect one Burgher.

ELECTORAL PROCESS

✠ All candidates must read the regulations regarding the Ordines Imperii in full, found on the final pages of this proclamation. Candidates who do not follow the rules shall be ineligible for the ballot.

✠ The campaign period for the Burgherraad shall begin upon the promulgation of this notice. Nominations will close on the evening of Aurelian's Glory [Saturday, the 11th, at 5:00 PM EST]. Voting shall open on Harren's Folly, and shall close on Horen's Calling [Wednesday, the 15th, at 5:00 PM EST]. Elected candidates will be notified by public notice thereafter.

✠ All candidates must live in the district they seek to represent, be over the age of eighteen, be in good standing with the Empire and the Church, not be members of a noble house represented in the Landsraad, have rendered all taxes due, and not be under writ of banishment or excommunication.

CANDIDATE APPLICATION

✠ Discord & IGN Usernames:

✠ Full Legal Name:

✠ Age (Must be over 18):

✠ Running for Which Seat (Burgher of X):

✠ Residence (Must be within constituency):

✠ Provide a brief account (100-300 words) of your standing, trade, or service to your community, by which you claim fitness to represent them in the Burgherraad:

AVE IMPERIUM!

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

“Für Gott und Kaiser,”

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor.

HIS EXCELLENCY, Ezra de Senna, Imperial Vice-Chancellor, Count of Edessa.

THE ORDINES IMPERII

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:59:26 +0000

Issued and averred by the office of the

IMPERIAL CROWN

✠ HEED, LEAL SONS OF HOREN;

Let it be known that the late Emperor Hadrian I and the Emperor Marcus I have instructed the Imperial Archchancellor to engage in the creation of elective assemblies to establish adjudication over legislative matters of the Lex Mutabilis and certain facets of the Lex Semi-Immutabilis of the Lex Imperialis, and to further advise the Crown on imperial policy.

The two assemblies of the Empire shall be known as the Landsraad and the Burgherraad. The Landsraad shall consist of the realm’s highest peers, summoned to council by the Emperor. The Burgherraad shall be composed of elected citizens of the Imperial Crownlands, convened to deliberate upon matters of law and governance. Both assemblies shall be administered under the authority of the Imperial Archchancellor.

The Burgherraad shall, for the time being, maintain membership within the Crownlands. Fiefdoms, Governates, and Subkingdoms of the Empire, bound by feudal contracts, direct fealty, or similar agreements with the Crown, such as Idunia, Kurai-Kuni, Caurost, Norland, and Iryalen, are exempt from the processes, procedures, and jurisdiction of the Ordines Imperii until otherwise deemed by the Crown.

Extensive knowledge of the Lex Imperialis is, while not required, strongly recommended, as familiarity with the Constitutional framework of the Imperium is essential to understanding the boundaries and limitations of the assemblies’ duties. The following laws of the Imperial Assemblies are drawn from the Lex, where further notes on the subject may be found.

SVMVS QVIA FVERVNT; QVIA SVMVS, ERVNT.

We are because they were; because we are, they will be.

✠ THE LANDSRAAD ✠

Bearing the Silver Gladius of

Emperor Aurelius of Renatus

The Landsraad is composed of ten seats held by the principal vassals of the Crown, known as Electors, who are appointed by the Emperor for their service to the realm and individual expertise. The Emperor may alter the assembly’s composition as circumstances require and may invite leaders of imperial provinces to participate in particular sessions.

Once summoned, the Landsraad may deliberate upon matters of vassal relations, military affairs, disputes or petitions among the nobility, and other questions of imperial governance. The assembly is presided over by the Emperor, who is assisted by the Archchancellor in issuing official notices, managing administrative affairs, and overseeing legislative proceedings.

Electors also review legislation passed by the Burgherraad before it is presented to the Crown and may introduce bills or resolutions concerning imperial law or policy. They may appoint a member of their household to represent them in these matters, provided the appointee is at least eighteen years of age and in good standing with both the Empire and the Church. Legislative proposals by Electors or their representatives must be submitted to the Archchancellor prior to the session, who shall review and present them to the assembly.

✠ THE BURGHERRAAD ✠

Bearing the Golden Mace of

St. Alexander of Furnestock

The Burgherraad is composed of representatives elected from the free citizens and lesser nobility of the Imperial Crownlands. Members, known as Burghers, serve six-year terms and are chosen from electoral districts defined by population data from the Imperial Census. Citizens may stand for election if they are at least eighteen years of age, in good standing with both the Empire and the Church, and not members of a noble house represented in the Landsraad. Elections are held in the year following a sitting assembly, and newly elected members swear fealty to the Empire before assuming their seats at the first session of the following year.

The assembly is led by the Voorzitter, elected from among its members and accountable to the Archchancellor. The Voorzitter presides over sessions, recognizes members, maintains order during debate, and records attendance, votes, minutes, amendments, and conflicts of interest, with the aid of appointed scribes or deputies. Absentee voting is permitted as regulated by the Voorzitter.

Legislative submissions take the form of Bills or Resolutions. Bills propose amendments or additions to the Lex Imperialis, while Resolutions declare policy, procedure, or public intent. Representatives must actively participate in debate, and deliver submissions to the Voorzitter before each session for review and processing. A simple majority of seated members constitutes a quorum.

Bills and Resolutions approved by the Burgherraad are sent to the Landsraad for review before presentation to the Crown, which may approve, reject, or return them with amendments for revision. Bills approved by the Crown become law and are incorporated into the Lex Imperialis.

AVE IMPERIUM!

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

“Für Gott und Kaiser,”

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Marcus I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD,

Sanctus Imperator Mundi, Emperor of Azuras and of all Mankind, Forever August,

King of Burgundy, Oren, Renatus, Marna, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, Seventis, Santegia, Mardon, Vandoria and the Westerlands, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar, Cascadia, Aenus, Erochland, Grense, Helena, Istria, Kingston, Krajia, Middelan, Reutov and Sunholdt, Count of Ager, Cantal, Carolustadt, Felsen and Rittersberg, Baron of Dragonspeak and Senntisten, Patriarch of House Horen, Dynast of All Dragonsblood, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith, Protector of All Men, Heartlanders, etcetera.

NON DVCOR, DVCO

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor.

HIS EXCELLENCY, Ezra de Senna, Imperial Vice-Chancellor, Count of Edessa.

THE LEX IMPERIALIS

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:58:28 +0000

Issued and averred by the office of the

IMPERIAL CROWN

LIBER I. PRAEFATIO ET RATIONE GENERALI LEGIS

Titulus I. Prooemium, the Preface.

Titulus II. Iura Caii, the Rights of Caius.

Titulus III. de Ratione Generali Legis, of General Prescriptions of Law.

LIBER II. LEX IMMUTABILIS Introduction

Firstly, de Rebus Generalibus, and after;

Titulus I. de Potestate Coronae, of the Crown.

Titulus II. de Potestate Consilium Intimum, of the Privy Council.

Titulus III. de Ordines Imperii, of the Imperial Assemblies.

Titulus IV. de Potestate Gubernationis Capitalis, of the Capital Governance.

Titulus V. de Natura Civitatis, of the State’s Nature.

LIBER III. LEX MUTABILIS

Titulus I. de Leges Civiles, of Civil Law.

Titulus II. de Leges Criminales, of Criminal Law.

Titulus III. de Ordine Nobilitatum, of the Order of Nobility.

Titulus IV. de Ordine Militibus et Equitum, of the Order of Military.

Titulus V. de Ordine Provinciarum Limitropharum, of the Order of Peripheral Provinces.

SVMVS QVIA FVERVNT; QVIA SVMVS, ERVNT.

We are because they were; because we are, they will be.

L I B E R I

PRAEFATIO ET RATIONE GENERALI LEGIS

Preface and General Prescriptions of Law

SANCTE CAIE DE WESTERLANDIA

ORA PRO NOBIS

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Titulus I | Prooemium

✷ Title I | Preface

All Men of the Great Tapestry,

For thus and this Order Sevenfold; of Seven Harmonies, dictated of the Lord’s most sacred number to be the most solemn and precious of things, made to be defended and kept in law. I have labored ‘fore war and peace, beneath the Restorer’s ceaseless gaze, the Conqueror’s endless campaigns, and now their sons; and so I shall remain, until I am returned to my fathers.

The Lex and the institutions codified herein, the jurisprudence that inspired them and the authority they derive from, are the sacredest prescriptions of order and peace. They are not mere toys to be played with wantonly, but to be held in the greatest capacity; even if the Lex, as I leave it written, is not yet completely finished. That is for you, Elector and Burgher, to strengthen what is weak and shape what is abstract.

Though my enfeebled hands may nary wield the blade of justice, nor for much longer the pen of edict, I give unto you Elector and Burgher a final gift, and with it, an old man’s request:

I beg, es iustus, be just. Be temperate in your justice: never be cruel, nor overly placable. See that every deed is responded to accordingly, that no wrong be left unmet without due punishment, and use the tools of the Seven Harmonies afforded to you herein. They are at your disposal.

I demand, es disciplinatus, be disciplined. Patience is the greatest foe of failure, commitment is the enemy of decay. Live the Lex throughout your lives, and find yourselves sharpened before the whetstone of its Senate. The more you work, the more will your equals and your lessers and your betters benefit.

I warn, es prudens, be prudent. Quick tongues, silvered as they may be, can oft’ lead to chaos. Uncertainty and uneducation may be great obstacles, but you must overcome them. Know the facts, resolve the issues, and make yourself useful.

I suggest, es sociabilis, be sociable. Find no echochamber of your surroundings, and make friends of enemies. You are brethren, cut of the same celestial cloth of creation that the Lord had weaved into being. It is your duty before your fellow Man, and his before yours, to ensure your mutual wellbeings.

At last, I plead, es benignus, be kind.

For your fellow Man and the unfortunate.

I wish you the best of blessings,

Ledicort A. de Senna

Imperial Archchancellor, First Count Edessa

Titulus II | Iura Caii

✷ Title II | Rights of Caius

ART. 1. Ius Vitae (Right to Life) states that no man, woman, nor child shall be deprived of life or put to death without just cause. It is the Laurel of the Crown that bids, in the eyes of the Lord and as the Prophetic House of Horen, the protection of life, even when one must act to defend another.

ART. 2. Ius Libertatis (Right to Freedom) states that no man, woman, nor child shall be a slave or indentured servant. It is the Laurel of the Crown that bids, in the eyes of the Lord and as the Prophetic House of Horen, that all the shackles of slavery be broken.

ART. 3. Ius Dignitatis (Right to Dignity) states that no man, woman, nor child shall live in squalor or ignoble conditions. It is the Laurel of the Crown that bids, in the eyes of the Lord and as the Prophetic House of Horen, that the poorest be uplifted by means of charity and compassion.

ART. 4. Ius Compensationis (Right to Compensation) states that all actions shall have their consequences; no unbroken law shall go without punishment, all promised oaths shall be upheld, and no misdeed shall be forgotten without justice.

ART. 5. Ius Repraesentationis (Right to Representation) states that all men and women shall have their voices; that the masses and the Emperor are harmonious in legislation, neither one deaf to the other.

ET EGO IVBEO: VOS DATE PARIBVS SVIS ABVNDANTIA SPIRITVS, QVI MEVM VERBVM EST.

QVIA ABVNDANTIA SPIRITVS DIVIDERE NON POTEST, SED SOLA FRVCTIFICARE.

And you shall give your fellows the abundance of the spirit, which is My Word.

For the abundance of the spirit is never divided, but multiplied.

- Commentary by St. Pius of Sutica, FSSCT (circa 360 AA).

Titulus III | de Ratione Generali Legis

✷ Title III | of General Prescriptions of Law

ART. 1. All books, titles, and chapters contained within this codex constitute the Lex Imperialis.

ART. 2. This codex is definitive and binding; no authority may contravene or amend its provisions, save by sanctioned Bills of the Imperial Senate or decree of the Emperor.

i. The Empire shall strive to maintain a unified codex of law, amending it as necessary to ensure its integrity and relevance.

Caput I | de Fundamento Iuris

Chapter I | of Legal Foundation

ART. 1. A law is established when it is promulgated by the Imperial Crown.

ART. 2. Laws act prospectively, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

ART. 3. The Lex Imperialis applies to all individuals who reside within the boundaries of the Imperial State or its peripheral provinces.

i. The Lex Imperialis is universal in nature and binds all individuals to whom it is directed.

ii. Ignorance of the Lex Imperialis by a subject thereof is never presumed.

ART. 4. Imperial laws must be interpreted in accordance with their intended meaning; any ambiguity or uncertainty must be resolved by reference to analogous provisions within the Lex Imperialis.

ART. 5. Subsequent laws shall be interpreted in harmony with earlier statutes; the repeal of a previous law is not to be presumed, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

ART. 6. Interpretations of Imperial law rendered by higher authorities shall take precedence over those provided by lower authorities.

Caput II | de Iurisdictione Imperii

Chapter II | of Imperial Jurisdiction

Subcapitulum I | de Iurisdictione Iuridica Legis Imperialis

Subchapter I | of the Legal Jurisdiction of Imperial Law

ART. 1. Individuals shall be subjected to penalties under Imperial Law upon clear violation of the Lex Imperialis.

i. Only a writ signed and sealed by the Lord Justiciar or the Emperor may afford the right to trial, under specific circumstances.

ii. Disputed or unclear violations of the law are to be adjudicated by a designated officer of the law.

iii. Subjects of the Imperial Crown may appeal a case decided by a local court to the Lord Justiciar for review. However, such appeals must meet criteria established by the Lord Justiciar and may be declined.

iv. Disputes that occur across provincial boundaries or between subjects of different realms wherein the parties cannot mutually agree to a peaceful resolution are to be arbitrated by the Lord Justiciar under imperial law.

ART. 2. An individual accused of violating Imperial Law under unclear circumstances shall be judged by an officer of the law.

ART. 3. An individual is not considered to have breached Imperial law if the act in question was performed under duress.

ART. 4. Individuals who are found to have violated Imperial law shall be held legally accountable in accordance with established procedures.

Subcapitulum II | de Iurisdictione Territoriali Legis Imperialis

Subchapter II | of the Territorial Jurisdiction of Imperial Law

ART. 1. Imperial law possesses territorial jurisdiction in any and all polities within the boundaries of the Imperial State or its peripheral provinces.

i. Jurisdiction of the Lex Imperialis supersedes all local and independent laws, customs, rights, and privileges not enumerated within this document.

ii. Vassals may maintain semi-independent codices of law, in harmony with the Lex Imperialis and wider Imperial policy.

a. In the event of a conflict between Imperial law and a separate codex of law, the former takes precedent as Lex Suprema Omnium Terrarum (Supreme Law of All Lands).

b. Exceptions to Imperial law are permitted only by writ of the Imperial Crown.

c. Semi-independent codices of law must be pre-approved by the Imperial government, and possess jurisdiction only within the recognized territory of the party.

ART. 2. Imperial law exercises jurisdiction over any crime committed by an individual who is subject of Lex Imperialis, in accordance with BK1, T3, Ch. 1, Art. 3.

ART. 3. Imperial law exercises jurisdiction over any crime committed against a victim who is a subject of Lex Imperialis, in accordance with BK1, T3, Ch. 1, Art. 3.

L I B E R I I

LEX IMMUTABILIS

The Immutable Laws of Man

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ART. 1. The Lex Immutabilis (Immutable Laws) constitute all provisions outside of the Imperial Senate’s purview, to be amended exclusively by decree of the Crown.

i. Bills presented before the Senate, including provisions aimed toward T1 & T2 of the Lex Immutabilis, shall be considered void and immediately vetoed.

ART. 2. Additional Titles may be proposed as Bills in the Senate; however, larger additions to the Lex Immutabilis require an extraordinary two-thirds majority vote in both the Landsraad and the Burgherraadbefore being presented to the Emperor.

ART. 3. BK2 T3 & T4 are categorized as Semi-Immutabilis (Semi-Immutable), and therefore, in the Senate’s competency.

i. Bills presented for these provisions may undergo the regular process of legislation, mirroring the Lex Mutabilis.

ii. Certain Bills (especially as regards BK2 T4) may be instantly vetoed over matters of national identity or culture, at the Crown’s discretion.

Titulus I | de Potestate Coronae

✷ Title I | of the Crown

ART. 1. The Crown of the Empire of Man shall comprise the sitting sovereign Emperor of the House of Horen.

ART. 2. All legitimacy and authority of the processes of government, law, vassalage, military, and state shall derive exclusively from the will of the Crown.

ART. 3. The Iura Caii, as detailed in BK1, T2 - thus the Universal Rights of Man - shall derive exclusively from the will of the Crown.

ART. 4. Only the Crown may adjudicate or scrutinize over its own actions, and therefore cannot be held liable by any body or institution.

Caput I | de Iura Coronae

Chapter I | of the Rights of the Crown

ART. 1. The Crown, under absolute divine authority, may act upon all things with complete immunity.

Caput II | de Successione et Titulis Imperii

Chapter II | of Succession and Imperial Titles

ART. 1. Succession shall occur under the law of agnatic primogeniture, to its fullest possible extent.

ART. 2. The eldest legitimate male-born progeny of the Emperor shall be bestowed the titular Duchy of Grense.

i. The eldest legitimate male-born progeny of the Duke of Grense shall be bestowed the titular Duchy of Middelan.

ART. 3. The legal death or abdication of the Crown shall mark the immediate succession of all titles, rights, and obligations of the Crown unto the incumbent Duke of Grense.

i. The legal death of the Emperor, Duke of Grense, or Duke of Middelan by virtue of disappearance may only be declared after a ten-year period in which their person, or a definitive sign of their presence, has not been seen.

ii. Abdication is valid only when promulgated via public decree by the sitting Emperor in sobriety and with a clear mind, and without threat of duress.

iii. Abdicated former Emperors shall be known as an Imperator Emeritus (alt. Emperor-Abdicates) and are prohibited from exercising the duties of the Crown, though they may serve as counsel to the House of Horen.

ART. 4. Should the legal death of the Duke of Grense occur before his inheritance, responsibilities of succession shall be passed unto the incumbent Duke of Middelan or his issue in linear primogeniture.

i. Should the Emperor have left no issue, then it shall pass to his legitimate brothers, older brothers taking precedence over younger brothers.

ii. Should the Duke of Grense have left no issue, then it shall pass to his legitimate brothers, older brothers taking precedence over younger brothers.

iii. Should the Duke of Middelan have left no issue, then it shall pass to his legitimate brothers, older brothers taking precedence over younger brothers.

iv. In any of the aforementioned circumstances, upon the death of the brother, the legitimate issue of that brother shall inherit in linear primogeniture.

ART. 5. In the case that the Crown has had no issue nor any living legitimate brothers upon their legal death, linear primogeniture shall come into effect retrospectively and toward their closest legitimate agnatic relative; beginning with their eldest uncle, to the eldest male first cousin, et cetera.

i. Imperatores Emeriti may not inherit after their abdication.

ART. 6. In the case that no clear successor can be identified, the remaining House of Horen must convene a Concilium Successionis to identify the most legitimate successor per the guidelines above.

i. Only members of the House of Horen within realistic boundaries of relation to the deceased Emperor may be elected.

Subcapitulum I | de Titulis Imperii et Commemorationibus

Subchapter I | of Imperial Titles and Commemorations

ART. 1. Imperial Titles of Signature, the titles held by the Emperor of Man by virtue of his office, shall be inextricable to the Crown and thus unamendable except for an Instrumentum Notariale; that is, a Notary.

i. Notaries are special decrees signed and promulgated exclusively by the Emperor, detailing changes to the Imperial Titles of Signature, be it in their contents, their bestowal, or extraordinary inheritances (i.e., single-title special bestowals unto members of the House of Horen, etc.).

ii. Notaries may be private to the House of Horen or released to the public, solely at the Emperor’s discretion.

iii. Notaries are not required for the bestowal of titles to the Emperor’s non-firstborn legitimate children.

ART. 2. The Crown assumes the Empire of Azuras & of All Mankind as Sanctus Imperator Mundi (Holy Imperator, alt. Burgundian Imperator Mundi; and implicitly, Holy Orenian Emperor), and the Kingdoms of Burgundy, Courland, Kaedrin, Mardon, Marna, Oren, Renatus, Salvus, Santegia, Seventis, Vandoria & the Westerlands.

ART. 3. The Crown assumes the Duchies of Grense (bestowed upon the Crown Prince), Middelan (bestowed upon the Crown Prince’s legitimate firstborn son), Aenus, Avar, Cascadia, Crownlands, Erochland, Helena, Istria, Kingston, Krajia, Reutov, and Sunholdt; as well as the Counties of Ager, Canta & Rittersberg and the Baronies of Dragonspeak & Senntisten.

ART. 4. The Crown assumes the Protectorship of All Humanity (i.e Mankind) and the Heartlander people and Defender of the Faith as Captain-General; as well as Dynast of All Dragonsblood.

ART. 5. The following are celebrated as the regnant Emperors of Man and their epithets;

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Titulus II | de Potestate Consilium Intimum

✷ Title II | of the Innermost Privy Council

ART. 1. The Magnus Ordo Consultativus (Grand Order of Advisory), otherwise known as the Privy Council of Man (alt. Innermost Council, Privy of Middelan), shall comprise the executive institutions of the Crown’s government, operating under the coordination of the Imperial Archchancellor.

i. The Council shall exercise executive authority as delegated by the Emperor, implementing His directives in governance, administration, and the welfare of the Empire.

ART. 2. Members of the Privy Council shall be appointed and dismissed solely by the Crown, and shall exercise their offices under the oversight of the Archchancellor.

i. Appointees shall be inducted ex officio into the Magnus Ordo Consultativus, receiving the Sash and Staff of their respective Ministry, and exercising the duties and rights of office.

ii. Dismissed or retired former members shall have their membership in the Magnus Ordo Consultativus revoked and are prohibited from exercising the duties or rights of office.

iii. Ministers shall organize and supervise subordinate offices within their ministries, establish roles and deputies, and submit to periodic audits by the Archchancellor.

ART. 3. Members of the Privy Council, as principal advisors to the Crown, shall exercise their duties with authority and shall not be obstructed in the execution of their ministries.

i. They shall be protected from disturbances, detention, or interference in the exercise of their official duties, and during travel within Imperial provinces or to vassals in the execution of official business.

a. Such may occur only by direct command of the Crown or under warrant issued by the Imperial Justiciar and Archchancellor.

Caput I | de Compositione Ordinis

Chapter I | of the Order’s Composition

ART. 1. The Privy Council, foremost Ministers to the Emperor, shall be composed of;

i. The Imperial Archchancellor,

ii. The Imperial Chamberlain,

iii. The Imperial Treasurer,

iv. The Imperial Justiciar,

v. The Imperial Marshal,

vi. The Imperial Grand Knight.

ART. 2. The Imperial Archchancellor, upon his or her induction into the Magnus Ordo Consultativus, shall receive the Gold Yellow Sash and Staff of St. Adrian of Leuvaarden, incurring thereby;

i. A permanent seat upon the Privy Council until resignation or dismissal, as Grand Minister of the Government, styled as His/Her Imperial Excellency,

ii. The duty to;

a. Serve as the Crown’s chief advisor, presiding over the Privy Council and directing the operations of the Imperial Government, coordinating the Emperor’s ministries in the faithful execution of the Crown’s will, and ensuring coherence among their functions,

b. Advise the Crown, as per BK2 T2 Art. 2, in the appointment and dismissal of Ministers to the Privy Council,

c. Establish and administer the Imperial Chancellery, directing its offices in the fulfillment of executive duties, and appointing and dismissing a Chancellery Council composed of officers, each styled as His/Her Excellency;

i. The Vice-Chancellor, as a deputy overseer of Chancellery and Senatorial affairs,

ii. The Master Emissary (alt. High Emissary), for matters of foreign and intervassal diplomatic affairs,

iii. The Master Physician, for matters of Imperial health and medicine,

iv. The Master Reeve, for matters of civil affairs and Senatorial notices,

d. Assume the duties of the Crown in the case of its incapacitation as Regent, or as Lord Protector in possible crises of the succession,

e. Moderate petitions before the Imperial Court and convey the concerns of the Empire’s subjects and dignitaries to the Crown,

f. Act as the Crown’s representative in the Emperor’s absence,

g. Issue edicts and administrative decrees, including those concerning taxation or governance, consistent with the will and policy of the Crown,

h. Actively participate in both Chambers of the Senate as a permanent seat-holder, overseeing the drafting and submission of legal codex revisions through the Chancellery and Senate.

ART. 3. The Imperial Chamberlain, upon his or her induction into the Magnus Ordo Consultativus, shall receive the Burgundy Purple Sash and Staff of St. Arianne of Ves, incurring thereby;

i. A permanent seat upon the Privy Council until resignation or dismissal, as Lord/Lady Minister of the Household, styled as His/Her Imperial Excellency,

ii. The duty to;

a. Steward over the Celosian Courts of Man, under the guidance and instruction of the incumbent Empress consort,

b. Maintain order within the Imperial Household, employing servantry and managing domestic courtly affairs,

c. Organize and coordinate festivities and holiday celebrations throughout the wider Empire,

d. Curate Imperial culture and high society,

e. Recruit, appoint, and maintain a registry of courtiers, artisans, and officials necessary for the operation of the Court and the execution of the Empress’s initiatives.

ART. 4. The Imperial Treasurer, upon his or her induction into the Magnus Ordo Consultativus, shall receive the Vert Green Sash and Staff of St. Tobias of Sarkoz, incurring thereby;

i. A permanent seat upon the Privy Council until resignation or dismissal, as Lord/Lady Minister of the Vaults, styled as His/Her Imperial Excellency,

ii. The duty to;

a. Oversee all operations of the Imperial Treasury, tracking and auditing revenues, expenditures, and extraordinary funds,

b. Advise the Crown in the development of vassal, fiscal, or excise tax policy,

c. Collect vassal tax, revenue, and rent from within the Imperial Crownlands, as well as all tribute as accorded with the Imperial Provinces,

d. Maintain detailed ledgers of property ownership, associated taxes, and the eviction of these as necessary,

e. Establish and administer the Ministry of the Treasury (alt. Imperial Treasury), staffing the office as necessary,

f. Audit and inspect the Imperial Treasury, affiliated financial entities, and the accounts of vassals and sub-vassals, ensuring proper compliance, while inspections of vassals’ finances shall require the assent of the Crown or the Archchancellor.

g. Allocate resources into predetermined budgeted Imperial institutions or programs.

ART. 5. The Imperial Justiciar, upon his or her induction into the Magnus Ordo Consultativus, shall receive the Azure Blue Sash and Staff of St. Rick Felder of Kaedrin, incurring thereby;

i. A permanent seat upon the Privy Council until resignation or dismissal as Lord/Lady Minister of Law, styled as His/Her Imperial Excellency,

ii. The duty to;

a. Oversee all civil and criminal law within the Empire, adjudicating offences against the State, Crown, or nobility, and presiding over trials, including trials by combat or other special procedures,

b. Establish and maintain courts, legal procedures, and the Imperial Justiciary, including recruiting judges, prosecutors, executioners, and Quaestors as agents of the state,

c. Appoint and supervise the Grand Inquisitor, head of the Office of the Inquisition under the Imperial Justiciary, tasked with enforcing the Imperium’s will over daemonic, maleficar, and matters of the magickal occult,

d. Revisions to Imperial legal codices, must receive prior assent from the Emperor or Archchancellor before enactment,

e. Maintain a registry of Justiciary personnel for the enforcement of law and the Emperor’s peace,

f. Create a tribunal to adjudicate over criminal matters, if determined to be necessary per BK1 T3 Ch. 2 Subchp. 1 Art. 1 Cl. i.

ART. 6. The Imperial Marshal, upon his or her induction into the Magnus Ordo Consultativus, shall receive the Tenne & Black Sash and Staff of St. Charles of Petrus, incurring thereby;

i. A permanent seat upon the Privy Council until resignation or dismissal as Lord/Lady Minister of War, styled as His/Her Imperial Excellency,

ii. The duty to;

a. Command the Crownland’s organized military force, organizing the wider Imperial levies for the defense of the realm, the True Faith, and the Emperor’s peace,

b. Recruit, train, and maintain military personnel, ensuring combat readiness and discipline across all Imperial forces,

c. Establish and oversee military exercises, wargames, and training programs to maintain high standards of performance,

d. Supervise the deployment and management of all banners, garrisons, and auxiliary forces in service to the Emperor and mankind,

f. Maintain a registry of commissioned officers and enlisted personnel under the Imperial Army to ensure order, accountability, and effective operations,

g. Create and oversee Iudicium Militare (lit. ‘Court Martials’) for crimes particular to military personnel, with help from the Imperial Justiciar.

ART. 7. The Imperial Grand Knight, upon his or her induction into the Magnus Ordo Consultativus, shall receive the Gules Red Sash and Staff of St. Edmond of Lachsin, incurring thereby;

i. A permanent seat upon the Privy Council until resignation or dismissal as Lord/Lady Minister of Dignities, styled as His/Her Imperial Excellency,

ii. The duty to;

a. Serve as the Grandmaster of the Order of the Red Dragon, the Knight of Knights, maintaining ledgers of membership within this order and distributing its resources and manpower as necessary,

b. Recruit and supervise knights, affiliated squires, and pages of the Order of the Red Dragon, training and recommending their ascension to knighthood to the Crown per standards of membership,

c. Coordinate with the Lord Marshal on military campaigns and operations as need arises,

d. Organize tournaments and martial exercises to uphold the honor, discipline, and reputation of the Imperial Dragon-Knights.

e. Maintain a codex of all knightly orders and their membership within the Empire, ensuring their organization, readiness, and accountability to the Crown.

Titulus III | de Ordines Imperii

✷ Title III | of the Imperial Assemblies

ART. 1. There shall be two assemblies within the Empire: the Landsraad and the Burgherraad.

i. The Crown retains the authority to summon, adjourn, or dissolve either Assembly at will,

ii. The Archchancellor shall exercise administrative oversight through the Imperial Chancellery, which shall manage electoral processes, voter registration, and official documentation concerning the assemblies.

Caput I | de Landsraad

Chapter I | of the Landsraad

ART. 1. The Landsraad shall consist of ten seats held by the principal vassals of the Crown and members of the higher nobility.

i. Members, known as Electors, shall be summoned according to service to the Crown, with peers changing at the Emperor’s command,

ii. The Emperor may appoint sub-vassals or other nobles to participate in the Assembly at the Crown’s discretion.

ART. 2. Lords summoned to the Landsraad may appoint a trusted member of their household to represent them in routine legislative deliberations, brought upon by review from the Burgherraad, or to propose their own legislative proposals.

i. Such appointees must be at least eighteen years of age,

ii. Appointees must remain in good standing with the Empire and the Church,

iii. Appointees must not be under a writ of banishment or excommunication.

ART. 3. The Landsraad shall be presided over by the Crown unless otherwise delegated.

i. The Crown, often assisted by the Archchancellor, shall guide debate, oversee deliberation, and regulate proceedings,

ii. All official notices, declarations, and communications of the Landsraad shall be issued through the Archchancellor.

ART. 4. The Landsraad shall convene upon summons of the Crown.

i. It may deliberate upon matters concerning vassal relations, military affairs, petitions among the nobility, and other questions affecting the governance of the Empire,

ii. It shall review legislation passed by the Burgherraad prior to its presentation to the Crown,

iii. It may propose its own bills and resolutions pertaining to laws or other matters of imperial concern,

iv. At the discretion of the Crown, sessions may be expanded to include representatives of the Imperial Provinces.

Caput II | de Burgherraad

Chapter II | of the Burgherraad

ART. 1. The Burgherraad shall consist of representatives elected from among the free citizens and lesser nobility of the Imperial Crownlands.

i. Representatives shall be chosen from defined electoral districts,

ii. The number of seats assigned to each district shall be determined according to population data from the Imperial Census.

ART. 2. Members of the Burgherraad shall serve six-year terms.

i. Elections shall commence upon expiration of the normal term or upon dissolution by the Crown,

ii. Outgoing and incoming members shall convene in a transitional session to swear their oaths and assume their seats,

iii. The year following the dissolution of a sitting assembly shall be considered the electoral season,

a. Candidates shall declare their candidacy at the beginning of the year,

b. Voting shall occur near the end of the year,

c. Newly elected members shall be sworn into office at the first session of the following year.

ART. 3. Residents of an electoral district may stand for election to the Burgherraad if they are:

i. At least eighteen years of age,

ii. In good standing with the Empire and the Church,

iii. Not members of a noble house represented in the Landsraad,

iv. Not under writ of banishment or excommunication,

v. Not presently serving a mandatory break after three consecutive terms.

ART. 4. Members of the Burgherraad may serve three consecutive terms.

i. Upon completion of three terms, a member must abstain from office for one full term before again becoming eligible for election.

ART. 5. The Burgherraad shall elect from among its members a presiding officer known as the Voorzitter, who shall be accountable to the Archchancellor in all matters of recordkeeping and administrative management.

i. The Voorzitter shall preside over sessions, recognize Burghers, and maintain order during debate,

ii. Legislative submissions shall be received by the Voorzitter prior to the session and reviewed under the oversight of the Archchancellor,

iii. Records of attendance, votes, minutes, amendments, and legislative submissions shall be maintained under the supervision of the Archchancellor,

iv. The Voorzitter may appoint scribes or deputies to assist in these duties.

Caput III | de Processu Legislationis

Chapter III | of the Legislative Process

ART. 1. Legislative submissions may take the form of Bills or Resolutions.

i. Bills shall be proposals of amendment or addition to the Lex Imperialis,

ii. Resolutions shall be declarations of low-level policy, procedure, or public intent.

ART. 2. Both assemblies may deliberate upon and vote on matters contained in the Lex Immutabilis from T3 onward, and the entirety of the Lex Mutabilis.

i. BKI and T1 & T2 of BK2 are reserved exclusively to the Crown for revision. BK2 T3 onwards shall be subject to greater scrutiny before the Crown and have a higher likelihood of being vetoed.

ART. 3. Representatives shall faithfully perform their duties, attend all sessions, and participate in the legislative process.

i. At the start of the first session of the Burgherraad, each Burgher must swear fealty to the Crown in the presence of the Archchancellor or his representative, before taking their seat or partaking in debate,

ii. Representatives shall be present for all sessions; persistent absence will be noted, and sanctions at the discretion of the Archchancellor may apply,

iii. All Bills and Resolutions shall be delivered before the session to the Voorzitter for review,

iv. Submissions shall proceed in order: presentation, debate, amendment, and final vote,

a. Amendments must pertain directly to the matter at hand and may be proposed by any Representative; adoption requires a simple majority,

b. All Burghers present shall cast either an aye or nay vote on the final submission,

c. Burghers may declare conflicts of interest and abstain, which shall be recorded by the Voorzitter,

d. Absentee voting is permitted and regulated by the Voorzitter,

e. A simple majority of seated Burghers constitutes a quorum,

v. Submissions approved by the Burgherraad shall be sent to the Landsraad for review, amendment, and approval or rejection prior to presentation to the Crown,

a. Submissions initiated by the Landsraad, once approved by a majority of their representatives, shall proceed directly to the Emperor without review,

b. Any amendments or rejections by the reviewer shall be communicated with commentary or instructions,

c. Bills approved by the Crown shall be promulgated as binding law and incorporated into the Lex Imperialis.

ART. 4. The procedures outlined in Art. 3 may likewise apply to electors, or their representatives, when presenting proposals for deliberation before the Landsraad.

i. Such proposals must be presented to the Archchancellor for preliminary review prior to deliberation.

ART. 5. The Imperial Assemblies shall convene in regular sessions at least once per saint’s year during the Assemblies' six saint’s year terms. Additional gatherings may be called by the Crown as necessary.

Titulus IV | de Potestate Gubernationis Capitalis

✷ Title IV | of the Capital Governance

ART. 1. The governance of the Free City of Rittersberg shall be exercised through the municipal offices constituted herein, under the authority of the Crown and the oversight of the Imperial Archchancellor.

Caput I | de Magistratibus Urbis

Chapter I | of the City Officers

ART. 1. The principal municipal officers of Rittersberg shall consist of:

i. The Lord Mayor of Rittersberg,

ii. The Head Steward of Rittersberg.

ART. 2. The Lord Mayor shall serve as the chief executive of the city, below the Emperor himself, exercising municipal authority under the supervision of the Crown via the Archchancellor. Its duties of office include:

i. The appointment and dismissal of municipal officials, and the delegation of authority to them for routine administration.

ii. Overseeing municipal budgeting, construction, demolition, and property reassignment, tasks which may be delegated unto the Head Steward.

iii. Organizing city events, approving guild activities, or encouraging citizen participation,

iv. The right to report to the Justiciary or evict criminals, with consultation from the Head Steward or the Imperial Justiciar.

ART. 3. The Head Steward shall serve as the chief administrator over the city’s stewardry; overseeing property, and fiscal management. Its duties and requirements of office include:

i. To be appointed jointly by the Lord Mayor and the Lord Treasurer to remain accountable and subordinate to the Imperial Treasury in matters of taxation and finance. Should the appointment be refused or withheld by either party, the Archchancellor shall render final decision.

ii. Administrate over all real estate within the city, including municipal holdings and private properties, and stewarding over their management in accordance with municipal and Imperial regulations,

iii. Levy and collect municipal taxes, ensuring the city’s finances are managed appropriately,

iv. Appoint and dismiss subordinate stewards, and evict tenants occupying abandoned or derelict properties in the execution of these duties,

v. Report to the Lord Mayor concerning the finances, properties, and administration of the stewardry, but may execute routine administrative actions independently as required for the management of the city, answering therefore directly to the Lord Treasurer or the Archchancellor.

Caput II | de Electione Maioris

Chapter II | of the Election of the Mayor

ART. 1. The Lord Mayor shall be elected by the citizenry in accordance with the laws of the Crown and under the supervision of the Imperial Archchancellor. These elections shall be conducted by the Imperial Chancellery and promulgated by their writ.

ART. 2. To be eligible for candidacy, a person must be a citizen of Rittersberg of at least twenty years of age, and must have maintained residence within the City for no fewer than five years. All candidates must demonstrate loyalty to the Crown and the Church, and have a record of good conduct within the City.

ART. 3. Nominations for Mayoral Office may be presented by citizen petition, political parties, or by recognized guilds of the City, and all nominations must be validated by the Imperial Archchancellor prior to the election to confirm eligibility.

ART. 4. The Mayor shall be elected by a simple majority of the citizenry. If no candidate achieves a majority, a run-off election shall be held between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes.

ART. 5. The Mayor shall serve a term of six years. Upon completion of a full term, the Mayor may stand for re-election only twice; they may never attain a fourth term.

Caput III | de Consilio Urbis

Chapter III | of the City Council

ART. 1. The City Council of Rittersberg shall serve as the municipal legislative body of the Free City of Rittersberg.

i. The Council shall consist of the Mayor, the Head Steward, the Tavern Master of Rittersberg, and two Guild Masters with affiliated businesses, appointed by the Mayor.

ii. The Council shall deliberate upon matters concerning the governance and administration of the city and may enact municipal statutes subordinate to the Lex Imperialis and the authority of the Crown.

ART. 2. The City Council shall convene no fewer than three times during the term of a Mayor.

ART. 3. Citizens of Rittersberg may submit petitions to the City Council proposing new municipal statutes, amendments to existing local laws, or other matters of public concern at public forums, held at least three times during a Mayor’s term.

i. All petitions must have the signatures of at least five citizens to be considered. Such petitions may be enacted, amended, or rejected, and the Council must provide a written explanation of its decision.

Titulus V | de Natura Civitatis

✷ Title V | of the State’s Nature

ART. 1. The official calendar, and therefore the dates as recognized by the Imperial State, to be detailed as thus:

i. Firstly, the Tiberian Calendar, dated from the ascension Exalted Godfrey (A.A),

ii. Secondly, the Imperial Calendar, dated from the times of the Kings of Yore (I.C),

iii. For both of these calendars, it is that the following dates are recognized:

a. All units of time which utilize the term ‘Elven’ shall now be replaced with the term ‘Saint’s’,

b. The so-called “Seeds” shall now be referred to as ‘Legacies’,

c. ‘Snow’s Maiden’ shall thusly be referred to as ‘Horen’s Calling’,

d. ‘Malin’s Welcome’ shall thusly be referred to as ‘Owyn’s Light’,

e. ‘The First Seed” shall thusly be referred to as ‘Godfrey’s Triumph’,

f. ‘The Grand Harvest’ shall thusly be referred to as ‘Aurelian’s Glory’,

g. The “Sun’s Smile” shall remain as the ‘Sun’s Smile’,

h. ‘The Amber Cold” shall thusly be referred to as ‘Harren’s Folly’,

i. ‘The Deep Cold’ shall thusly be referred to as the ‘Dragon’s Roar’.

ART. 2. The arms of the House of Horen are to be determined as thus, to be claimed by no other;

i. Quarterly. First, sable, a cross fivefold or; Second, burgundus, a knight in plate argent mounted upon a horse courant argent, in each corner a cross potent or; Third, burgundus, a mace sable between two skulls argent; Fourth, or, a globus cruciger sable beneath three dragon heads couped sable, dexter facing dexter, sinister facing sinister, and center affronté.

ART. 3. The Imperium shall recognize the True Faith as its official state religion, and the High Pontiff as its supreme representative and head of faith, ruling over the legitimate Church of the True Faith.

i. Individual regions, if permitted by the Crown, may recognize distinct faiths as its official, regional cultural rites. They may not, however, intentionally blaspheme against the Church.

ART. 4. The Imperium shall recognize Jrentic (Common) and Lodenlander as its official languages, and Prisca (Flexio) for matters of the Lex.

i. Individual regions may recognize distinct official, regional languages.

ART. 5. The commemorated Emperors of Oren and Man, with dates recorded in the Imperial Calendar:

i. The First Emperors of Humanity,

a. (I) Godfrey I the Great, Holy Orenian Emperor [1379-1405] (House of Horen)

b. (II) Horen I the Black, Holy Orenian Emperor [1405-1420] (House of Horen)

c. (III) William I the Weak, Holy Orenian Emperor [1420-1426] (House of Horen)

ii. The First Interimperium [1426-1431],

a. (IV) Sigismund I Soothsayer, Holy Orenian Emperor [1431-1447] (House of Carrion)

iii. The Second Interimperium [1447-1457],

a. (V) Peter I the Kaedreni, Holy Orenian Emperor [1457-1463] (House of Chivay)

b. (VI) Robert I the Quadroon, Holy Orenian Emperor [1463-1467] (House of Chivay)

c. (VII) Boris I the Desired, Holy Orenian Emperor [1467] (House of Carrion)

d. (VIII) Tobias I Rosebud, Holy Orenian Emperor [1467-1480] (House of Carrion)

e. (IX) Alexander I the Unready, Holy Orenian Emperor [1480-1482] (House of Carrion)

iv. The Third Interimperium [1482-1526],

a. (X) John I the Relentless, Holy Orenian Emperor [1526-1547] (House of Horen)

b. (XI) John II the Quareller, Holy Orenian Emperor [1547-1568] (House of Horen)

c. (XII) John III the Lion, Holy Orenian Emperor [1568-1585] (House of Horen)

d. (XIII) John IV the Young, Holy Orenian Emperor [1585] (House of Horen)

e. (XIV) Robert II the Monk, Holy Orenian Emperor [1585] (House of Horen)

f. (XV) Philip I the Arrogant, Holy Orenian Emperor [1585-1595] (House of Horen)

g. (XVI) John V Lackland, Holy Orenian Emperor [1595-1618] (House of Horen)

iv. The First Protectorate [1618]

a. (XVII) Peter II the Pauper, Holy Orenian Emperor [1618-1636] (House of Horen)

b. (XVIII) John VI the Last, Holy Orenian Emperor [1636-1638] (House of Horen)

v. The Fourth Interimperium [1638-1678]

a. (XIX) Aurelian I the Bonipater, Emperor of Man [1678-1694] (House of Horen)

b. (XX) August I the Sisterlover, Emperor of Man [1694-1706] (House of Horen)

c. (XXI) Antonius I the Mad, Emperor of Man [1706-1715] (House of Horen)

d. (XXII) Joseph I the Fiddler, Holy Orenian Emperor [1715-1721] (House of Marna)

e. (XXIII) Godfrey II the Gambler, Holy Orenian Emperor [1721-1724] (House of Cascadia)

f. (XXIV) John VII the Feeble, Holy Orenian Emperor [1724-1725] (House of Cascadia)

g. (XXV) Alexander II the Leuvian, Holy Orenian Emperor [1725-1731] (House de Joannes)

vi. The Second Protectorate [1731-1737]

a. (XXVI) Peter III the Old Ironsides, Holy Orenian Emperor [1737-1784] (House of Helane)

b. (XXVII) Anne I the Good, Holy Orenian Empress [1784-1800] (House of Helane)

c. (XXVIII) Joseph II the Reader, Holy Orenian Emperor [1784-1814] (House of Novellen)

d. (XXIX) John VIII the Soldier, Holy Orenian Emperor [1814-1837] (House of Novellen)

e. (XXX) Philip II the Horrible, Holy Orenian Emperor [1837-1849] (House of Novellen)

f. (XXXI) Philip III the Parricida, Holy Orenian Emperor [1849-1868] (House of Novellen)

g. (XXXII) Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress [1853-1868] (House of Novellen)

h. (XXXIII) Peter IV the Bald, Holy Orenian Emperor [1868-1869] (House of Novellen)

vi. The Fifth Interimperium [1869-2030]

a. (XXXIV) Tiberias I the Restorer, Emperor of Man [2030-2058] (House of Horen)

b. (XXXV) Hadrian I the Conqueror, Emperor of Azuras and Man [2058-2074] (House of Horen)

c. (XXXVI) Marcus I, Emperor of Azuras and Man [2074-Present] (House of Horen)

ART. 6. The commemorated Archchancellors of Oren and Man, with dates recorded in the Imperial Calendar:

i. The First Archchancellors,

a. (I) The Count Aesculus [1526-1529]

b. (II) The Duke Leone (First Term) [1529-1541]

c. (III) The Archduke Lorraine [1541-1547]

d. (IV) The Duke Leone (Second Term) [1547-1559]

e. (V) The Prince of Beaufort [1559-1575]

f. (VI) The Baron Senntisten [1575-1585]

g. (VII) Sir Matthias Ironsword [1585-1595]

h. (VIII) The Baron Cantal [1595-1612]

i. (IX) Sir John Rothesay [1612-1617]

j. (X) Sir Aeternus de Metterden [1617-1621]

k. (XI) Sir Theodore Gray (1621-1637)

l. (XII) The Duke Marna (1637-1638)

ii. No Imperial Government [1638-1678],

a. (XIII) The Prince of Senntisten (1678-1683)

b. (XIV) The Prince of Alstion (1683-1689)

c. (XV) The Prince of Carolustadt (1689-1694)

d. (XVI) The Count Ager (1694-1706)

e. (XVII) The King of Curon (1706-1715)

f. (XVIII) The Count Leuven (1715-1720)

g. (XIX) The Count Temesch (1720-1724)

h. (XX) The Duke Cascadia (1724-1725)

i. (XXI) The Duke Sunholdt (1725-1736)

j. (XXII) Peter Cardinal Helena (1736-1739)

k. (XXIII) Sir Simon Basrid (1739-1783)

l. (XXIV) Jonah Stahl-Elendil (1783-1800)

m. (XXV) Franz Nikolai de Sarkozy (1800-1816)

n. (XXVI) The Count Azor (1816-1838)

o. (XXVII) The Count Mordskov (1838-1845)

p. (XXVIII) The Duchess Crestfall (1845-1849)

q. (XXIX) Minuvas Melphestaus (1849-1852)

r. (XXX) The Duke Azor (1852-1864)

s. (XXXI) Henry Penton (1864-1868)

iii. No Imperial Government [1869-2030]

a. (XXXII) The Count Edessa (2030-Present)

L I B E R I I I

LEX MUTABILIS

The Mutable Laws of Man

SANCTE ALEXANDRO DE FURNESTOCK

ORA PRO NOBIS

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Titulus I | de Leges Civiles

✷ Title I | of Civil Law

Caput I | de Civitate et Personatu

Chapter I | of Citizenship and Personage

ART. 1. In the definition of a living being’s personage, the Imperial State observes five legal states being, comprising therefore;

i. The Persons,

ii. The Intelligent Fauna Non-Persons,

iii. The Intelligent Flora Non-Persons,

iv. The Harmless Abominations,

v. The Harmful Abominations,

ART. 2. The Persons are defined exclusively as pure-blooded members of the four descendant races (Humans (Adunians), Dwarves, Elves, Orcs).

i. In certain cases, and solely at the discretion of the Crown, Non-Persons (BK3 T1 Chp. 1 Art. 1 Cl. ii-iv) may be granted a Dispensation of Personage to attain the rights and responsibilities of personhood.

ii. Persons shall enjoy the rights incurred by this codex, and likewise be held liable for their infringements of the Lex as per BK1 T3 Chp. 2 Sub-Chp. 1.

iii. Persons under the age of majority (‘Children’) defined as eighteen years of age, shall abide by the Iura Patriae Potestatis (alt. Patria Potestas, lit. ‘Rights of Paternal Authority’) as sub-potestate (lit. ‘Under Authority’) of a legal guardian, incurring therefore;

a. The responsibility of the legal guardian, defined as the legally recognized caretaker of the child through parentage or adoption, over their sub-potestate’s care and supervision,

b. The responsibility of the legal guardian to legally represent their sub-potestate, should the latter be held liable for infringing on the Lex,

c. The legal guardian’s right to make financial, educational, and medical decisions for their sub-potestate.

ART. 3. Intelligent Fauna Non-Persons and Intelligent Flora Non-Persons are, respectively, defined as non-descendant creations of nature; faeries, kharajyr, musin, ologs, goblins and et cetera for the former; epiphytes, druidic constructs of nature and et cetera for the latter.

i. Intelligent Non-Persons of either classification are afforded the Ius Vitae unless specified otherwise, and are non-eligible for citizenship except for those provided with a Dispensatio Personae.

ii. The following list contains all Intelligent Non-Persons currently subject to Exterminatus orders, and require a license from a Knight Captain, the Grand Inquisitor, or the Crown for safe passage in the Crownlands;

a. Per Exterminatus Order: Beastmen; Kharajyr and associated sub-species, Hou-Zi and associated sub-species,

b. Per Imperial Decree: On the Mori-Folk; Morifolk are permitted Ius Vitae in the Crownlands, however, may be subject to Exterminatus in vassals or provinces depending on local policy.

ART. 4. Individuals of mixed parentage (Half-Elves, Half-Orcs, Half-Dwarves, etc.) and non-biological created constructs (such as Animii and Atronarchs) constitute as Harmless Abominations, and are thereby liable to close legal scrutiny.

i. Harmless Abominations are not afforded Ius Vitae, non-eligible for the right to life nor citizenship, except for those provided with a Dispensatio Personae as afforded by the Crown.

ii. Harmless Abominations may be subject to Inquisitorial audits over threats of the maleficar, daemonic, or magickal occult to ensure public safety from incursions.

iii. The following list contains all Harmless Abominations currently subject to Exterminatus orders, and require a license from a Knight Captain, the Grand Inquisitor, or the Crown for safe passage in the Crownlands;

a. Per On the Cursed Children; Cursed Children of Ixris, via Temple of the True Faith.

i. In this particular case, only the High Pontiff may grant express permission for safe passage.

ART. 5. Harmful Abominations (alt. Maleficarum), who may be constructs of evil or any of the aforementioned (BK3 T1 Chp. 1 Art. 1 Cl. i-iv) who engage in the daemonic or the magickal occult, are provided no rights nor legal protections.

i. It is the civic duty of any Imperial citizen to report potential darkspawn activity.

ii. Harmful Abominations are ineligible, in every case, to request a Dispensation of Personage.

ART. 6. A citizen (alt. subject) of the Empire is defined as a recognized personae of the Imperial State, in possession of all concerning privileges and obligations. One’s status as a subject is established by:

i. Meeting the requirements of BK3 T1 Chp. 1 Art. 1., or in the case of a Non-Person, being issued a Dispensation of Personage

ii. Residing primarily within the Empire and having signed the Imperial Census,

iii. Being a subject of a state with obligations of vassalage to the Empire,

iv. Having sworn an oath to the Emperor or any other subject of the Empire.

ART. 7. The citizens of the Empire, upon the age of eighteen, are afforded inherent privileges:

i. The full extent of the Rights of Caius,

ii. The termination of the Iura Patriae Potestatis,

iii. The exercise of suffrage,

iv. The right to occupy public or government office.

ART. 8. The privileges of a subject of the Empire may be revoked or suspended:

i. By order of the Crown,

ii. Upon voluntary renouncement of allegiance,

iii. If found guilty of infringing the Lex.

Caput II | de Coniugiis et Rebus

Chapter II | of Marriage and Property

ART. 1. Marriage is the lawful and sacred union of two personae, recognized under the Empire only when solemnized according to the rites of the Church of the True Faith.

i. It is the right of the Crown, the Archchancellor, or the Church of the True Faith to render nullity of marriage should it be necessary.

ii. The Crown must assent any Union involving Dragonblooded Houses, per BK2 T1 Chp. 1 Art. 4. Failure to attain assent may incur harsh penalties.

iii. The following list contains exceptions to the previous article, whereas non-typical religious unions are recognized as legitimate marriages;

a. Per Prima Aurea Bulla Burgundia; Sigismundic Laws and Rites, Idunian Laws and Rites,

b. Per Brothers of Faith; Qalasheen Imam-Rashidun Laws and Rites, exclusively between two personae borne of Imam-Rashidun.

c. Per The First & Second Compact of Caurost; Red Faith Laws and Rites, Elven Laws and Rites.

iv. Unions involving Humans, Adunians, and/or baptized members of the True Faith performed in pagan, heretic, or secular rites shall be held immediately void and illegitimate.

a. Children borne of the aforementioned form of union shall be arbitrated over as per Ius Spuriorum (see BK3 T1 Chp. 2 Art. 2 Cl. iii).

v. Civil unions are recognized as the union of two Non-Personae (BK3 T1 Chp. 1 Art. 1 Cl. ii-iv) of the same descendant, semi-descendant, or abominational race, and shall only bear legal legitimacy upon registration with the Imperial Office of Civil Affairs under the Imperial Chancellery.

a. Unions of two individuals of different classifications of personhood (i.e persons with abominations, etc.) or two different descendant races (i.e Humans with Elves, etc.) shall be held immediately void and illegitimate, and cannot apply for civil union.

i. Should Humans or Adunians engage in the aforementioned form of union, they may be subject to harsh penalties.

ii. Abominational children born of the aforementioned form of union shall be arbitrated over as per Ius Spuriorum (see BK3 T1 Chp. 2 Art. 2 Cl. iii).

iii. Adunians, considered legally and ecclesiastically equal to Humans, shall incur no penalties upon their appropriate union with Humans.

ART. 2. Children borne of legitimate marriages or civil unions inherit the status, surname, rights, and privileges of their parents in accordance with the patrilineal or matrilineal nature of the union,

i. Parents of the children assume immediate guardianship over the offspring at birth, and the Iura Patriae Potestatis as a result.

ii. Adoption is the legal assumption of guardianship over a child without living parents or legal guardians, and must be registered through the Imperial Office of Civil Affairs under the Imperial Chancellery.

a. Upon successful adoption, the legal guardian assumes Patria Potestas until the child’s eighteenth birthday.

iii. Children borne outside of legitimate marriages or civil unions are deemed Spurius/Spuria (Bastard) and incur Ius Spuriorum;

a. Bastards may hold no claim to inheritance or family name, instead bearing the surname “Zonde” (if born in the Crownlands) as recognition of illegitimacy.

b. The legitimization of Bastards may only occur by explicit ascent of the Crown, whereas the Spurius assumes the family name and thus the rights and privileges of their parents.

c. Bastards shall be taken in as Wards to the Church or Wards to the Crown, depending on which institution shall assume guardianship,

i. Bastards not taken in as Wards to the Church or the Crown may be adopted per BK3 T1 Chp. 2 Art. 2 Cl. ii, but upon adoption shall maintain the surname “Zonde” as recognition of illegitimate birth.

ART. 3. Property is defined as the person’s lawful possession of things; these things can be movable (i.e personal effects) or immovable (i.e terrain).

i. The classification of a specific property is decided exclusively by the Crown.

ii. Property may be either publicae (public, i.e belonging to the state) or privatae (private, i.e belonging to individual personae or associations of personae), decided exclusively by the Crown.

a. Should property in the dominium publicum be ceded or vacated, it shall become property of the Crown.

ART. 4. Ownership is defined as the right to use, enjoyment or transfer of a res, without legal limitations.

i. Legitimate ownership can be acquired through production, gifting, testate and intestate succession, or as a result of contracts.

ii. Res capable of appropriation, such as abandoned res mobiles or wild game, may be acquired through occupancy.

iii. Res Immobiles, such as land, shall return immediately to the Crown in case of vacancy. For sub-vassals’ enfeoffed land, they shall return to their respective liege lords.

iv. No personae may be deprived of ownership by another, except for the Imperial Crown in cases of legal adjudication.

v. Public absence for a period of ten years and/or legal death shall initiate Ius Successionis;

a. Should there exist an extant testimony (written and signed in the individual’s rational mind, and without threat or duress), the testator’s res shall be distributed according to instructions.

b. Should there exist no extant testimony, per BK3 T1 Chp. 2 Art. 2, the firstborn legitimate son (or daughter, if specified) of the personae shall be required to make claim to the property of the deceased.

vi. With or without testimony, should the heir fail to make themselves known for the claim of the property of the deceased/testator, the Crown shall act as custodian over the property. After a period of ten years unclaimed, the property shall remain with the Crown.

Caput III | de Potestate Contractuum et Obligationum

Chapter III | of Contracts & Obligations

ART. 1. Obligations are defined as the legally binding actions of giving, doing, or not doing a particular something, emanating from law or contracts.

i. Obligations always include one or multiple creditors and one or multiple debtors:

a. A creditor is defined as the individual to whom obligations are owed; they hold the enforceable claim of actio in personam (lit. ‘action against a person’) should the obligation be unmet,

b. A debtor is defined as the individual who owes obligations; they are bound to perform the obligations, or may be subject to actio in personam.

c. This particular legal relationship is referred to as the vinculum iuris (lit. ‘legal bond’).

ii. An actio in personam is a claim made by a creditor before the Justiciar to enforce unmet obligations against a debtor, to be adjudicated over by that tribunal.

iii. The extinguishing of an obligation is the termination of the vinculum iuris between creditor and debtor, the creditor no longer able to enforce the claim and the debtor no longer bound to perform the obligation.

iv. The extinguishing of an obligation only occurs when;

a. The obligation has been properly fulfilled,

b. The old obligation has been replaced by a new one,

c. The debtor becoming the creditor of their own obligation,

d. Both the debtor and creditor owing obligations to one another, where the smaller debt is set off against the larger one,

e. The Justiciar has deemed the obligation in bad faith (due to objective impossibility to perform, or by tribunal sentencing),

f. Should there be a determined statutory period, upon the lapse of provided time.

v. Partial extinction, a part of the obligation extinguishing but not the rest, may occur on a case by case basis, such as partial payment or set off, or tribunal sentencing.

ART. 2. Contracts are defined as legally binding written agreements between two or more parties, creating obligations.

i. Contracts must include mutual consent of the parties, the cause of the obligation, and the object.

ii. The following reasons incur the immediate legal nullification of the contract:

a. Contracts without a cause, with an unlawful cause, or false causes,

b. Contracts without an object, with an unlawful object, or a false object,

c. Unlawful causes or objects are defined as those violating the Lex Imperialis or morality.

iii. Consent is the mutual agreement over the offer, the cause, and the object of the contract.

a. Consent is nullified in the following cases:

i. Procured from duress, coercion, or intimidation,

ii. Procured from fraudulent misrepresentation,

iii. Procured by error.

Titulus II | de Leges Criminales

✷ Title II | of Criminal Law

ART. 1. The Concordia Septemplicis Ordinis (lit. “Harmony of the Sevenfold Order”, alt. Septem Concordiae lit. the ‘Seven Harmonies’) are the seven harmonious definitions of crime, for whenever they injure against one or more of its seven constituencies;

i. The Personae, the Persons,

ii. The Imperium, the Imperial State,

iii. The Corona Imperialis, the Imperial Crown,

iv. The Religio, State Religion,

v. The Res, Property,

vi. The Mores et Ordo Publicus, Morality and Public Order,

vi. The Crimina Inchoata, Inchoate Crimes of the Aforesaid.

ART. 2. For against the Septem Concordiae, every offense shall be determined in an increasing order of gravity for the contemplation of punishments. The three enumerated degrees of culpability are the following:

i. The Levis Culpa, the Least Severe,

ii. The Gravis Culpa, the Middling Severe,

iii. The Gravissima Culpa, the Most Severe.

ART. 3. For against Septem Concordiae in consideration of the order of gravity, every offense shall be determined by an appropriate punishment. The four enumerated degrees of punishment are the following:

i. The Delicta Minima, the Minimum Offense, incurring therefore one or more of the following punishments;

a. A monetary fine from one hundred to five hundred farthings, or

b. An exclusion from public office from one to five annum, or

c. Banishment from the Imperium from one to five annum, or

d. Obligatory service to the Church from one to five annum, or

e. Branding by hot iron upon the shoulder.

ii. The Delicta Media, the Middling Offense, incurring therefore one or more of the following punishments;

a. A monetary fine from five hundred to one thousand farthings, or

b. An exclusion from public office from ten to twenty annum, or

c. Banishment from the Imperium from ten to twenty annum, or

d. Obligatory service to the Church from ten to twenty annum, or

e. Branding by hot iron on a visible limb, the side of the neck, or the face, or

f. Mutilation of a limb or the tongue.

iii. The Delicta Gravia, the Grave Offense, incurring therefore one or more of the following punishments;

a. A monetary fine from one thousand to five thousand farthings, or

b. A lifetime exclusion from public office, or

c. A lifetime banishment from the Imperium, or

d. Obligatory service to the Church for a lifetime, or

e. Branding by hot iron on a visible limb, the side of the neck, or the face, or

f. Mutilation of a limb or the tongue, or both, or

g. Execution by guillotine, or hanging.

iv. The Perduellio, High Treason, incurring summary execution by stoning, guillotine, hanging, or whatever deemed necessary by the Crown.

Caput I | de Iniuriis

Chapter I | of Injuries

ART. 1. The Injury is the unjust and unlawful action perpetrated against one or more of the Septem Concordiae, met by appropriate punishment per BK3 T2 Art. 1 & 2.

ART. 2. Iniuriae in Personam (lit. ‘Injury against the Person’) consists of the unjust and unlawful perpetrated against the bodily wellbeing or autonomy, life, or dignity of another, judged therefore:

i. As Defamation, the dissemination of false information to harm the reputation of another,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

ii. As Impersonation, the unconsensual assumption of another’s identity,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

iii. As Assault, the attempt and ability to inflict violence upon another,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

iv. As Battery, the intentional infliction of violent bodily harm upon another,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

v. As Kidnapping, the abduction and/or confinement of another,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

vi. As Manslaughter, the unintentional infliction of violent bodily harm until death upon another,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

vii. As Murder, the intentional infliction of violent bodily harm until death upon another,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

ART. 3. Iniuriae in Imperium et Coronae (lit. ‘Injury against the State & the Crown’) consist of the unjust and unlawful perpetrated against the authority, function, and/or integrity of the Imperial Crown and the State, judged therefore:

i. As Contraband, the possession, trade, or manufacture of prohibited goods,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

ii. As Obstruction, the interference of Imperial officials in the execution of their duties,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

iii. As Absconding, the failure to submit to lawful custody or appear before a tribunal when summoned,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

iv. As False Testimony, the act of knowingly providing false statement or information to an Imperial official,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

v. As Fraud, the deceitful violation of a contract or misrepresentation to the detriment of another, or the State.

a. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

b. As Tributary Fraud, the concealment, misrepresentation, or evasion of lawful dues and tributes owed to the Crown,

i. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

c. As Electoral Fraud, the falsification or unlawful interference of the processes of Imperial elections,

i. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

vi. As Bribery, the offering or attempt to offer (or accept, as an official) monetary or alternative inducements to influence policy or decision making,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

vii. As Extortion, the obtaining of property, titles, dignities, or the performing of an act through force, intimidation, or coercion,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

viii. As Embezzlement, the intentional or unintentional misuse or theft of property and/or funds entrusted by the Crown or State,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

ix. As Treason and High Treason, any action committed in the undermining, betrayal, espionage, or subversion of the Crown or State, or its subsidiary institutions,

a. To therefore incur Perduellio, of the Gravissima Culpa.

b. As Injured Majesty, the intentional defamation of the Imperial House of Horen or the Crown,

i. To therefore incur Perduellio, of the Gravissima Culpa.

c. As Harmed Majesty, the intentional violent bodily harm or murder of a member of the Imperial House of Horen or the Crown,

i. To therefore incur Perduellio, of the Gravissima Culpa.

ART. 4. Iniuriae in Religionem Publicam (lit. ‘Injury against the State Religion’) consists of the unjust and unlawful perpetrated against the dogma, doctrine, authority, and/or sanctity of the True Faith and its Church, judged therefore:

i. As Blasphemy, the defamation of the Church or its doctrine, and associated speech in opposition to the teachings and sanctity of the True faith,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

ii. As Apostasy, the renunciation and abandonment of the True Faith by a baptized member,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

iii. As Heresy, the practice of heretical doctrines in contravention to the True Faith by a baptized member,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

iv. As Proselytization of False Faiths, the evangelization and attempted conversion of baptized members of the True Faith into heretical or heathenic faiths,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

v. As Daemonica, the worship, practice, and promotion of daemonic or infernal cults and dark magicks,

a. To therefore incur Perduellio, of the Gravissima Culpa.

ART. 5. Iniuriae in Res (lit. ‘Injury against Property’) consists of the unjust and unlawful deprivation, damaging, or encumbering of another’s property, judged therefore:

i. As Defacement, the defilement or damage of public or private property,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

ii. As Failure to Fulfill Obligations, to fail at fulfilling monetary or contractual obligations, to be indebted (BK3 T1 Chp. 3 Art. 1 & 2),

a. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

iii. As Burglary, the trespassing of another person’s or the State’s property without consent,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

iv. As Theft, the taking of another person’s or the State’s property without consent,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

v. As Robbery, the taking of another person’s property by violence or threat thereof,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

ART. 6. Iniuriae in Mores et Ordinem Publicum (lit. ‘Injury against Morality & the Public Order’) consist of the unjust and unlawful offences against decency, custom, and the public order upheld by the Empire, judged therefore:

i. As Indecency, the display of obscene or immoral conduct while in public,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

ii. As Deviancy, defiant conduct to the accepted social standards, considered to be immoral proclivities,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

iii. As Obscenity, the possession, manufacturing, or distribution of morally offensive material,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

iv. As Witchcraft, an extension of BK3 T2 Chp. 1 Art. 4 Cl. v, the practice or promotion of forbidden or dark magick, as well as the possession, manufacturing, or distribution of paraphernalia thereof,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

v. As Adultery, the violation of wedlock through relations outside of a lawful union (see BK3 T1 Chp. 2 Art. 1),

a. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

vii. As Miscegenation, of unlawful unions or relations between personae and a member of a different descendant race (see BK3 T1 Chp. 2 Art. 1 Cl. v Sub-Cl. a)

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

vii. As Concealment of Identity, to hide oneself’s identity to an Imperial officer after prior request,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

vii. As Vigilantism, the intentional apprehension, conviction, and/or punishment of another criminal without being an Imperial officer nor having express permission by the Crown or the Justiciary,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Media,

ix. As Disturbing the Peace, the intentional hindering of the peace in public places, by performance or immoral conduct,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Minima,

ART. 7. Iniuriae in Crimina Inchoata (lit. ‘Injury as Inchoate Crimes’) consist of incomplete crimes, where there was an initial attempt to commit an unjust or unlawful act that wasn’t necessarily carried out, judged therefore:

i. As Conspiracy, the intent to commit a crime of any kind in the future,

a. To therefore incur the degree of punishment of the conspiracy.

ii. As Attempt, the attempt, but failure, to commit a crime,

a. To therefore incur the degree of punishment of the conspiracy.

iii. As Incitement, the incitement of one or more individuals into committing a crime,

a. To therefore incur the degree of punishment of the incitement.

ART. 8. The Dispensationes Particulares (lit. ‘Particular Dispensations’) are special states of being or conditions that may disregard or affect punishments for injuries against the Septem Concordiae, being the following:

i. As Duress, in the case that the personae committing the crime under threat of force, the lessening of severity to be determined by a tribunal,

ii. As Infancy, in the case that the personae committing is under the age of twelve, the legal guardian shall be held liable in its stead under Patria Potestas (see BK3 T1 Chp. 1 Art. 2 Cl iii Sub-Cl. b),

a. Those Infans between the age of twelve and eighteen, still under Patria Potestas, may find lessened but direct punishment for committed crimes,

iii. As Necessity, in the case that the personae committing the crime was compelled by circumstances beyond their control, definitively as a last resort, the lessening of severity to be determined by a tribunal,

iv. As Immunity, in the case that the personae committing the crime was an Imperial officer specifically deigned to be immune to certain infractions upon the lex, the tribunal shall defer judgement to the Crown.

Titulus III | de Ordine Nobilitatum

✷ Title III | of the Order of Nobility

ART. 1. The nobility is to be defined as the estate of all individuals who possess a hereditary title, and their relations to the second degree,

i. All individuals within the nobility who lack the ownership of a title are to be addressed as ‘lord’ or ‘lady,’

ii. Status of nobility may be conferred upon an individual for their lifetime, designated as ‘Baronetcy of [Surname], to be referred to as Sir or Dame,

a. Baronetcies are ineligible for inheritance.

b. Baronetcies are conferred to those who have demonstrated civil merit, rather than success-at-arms.

ART. 2. The rank of nobility includes all on the roll of peerages,

i. The Emperor, defined as sovereign of the Empire, above all offices, addressed as His or Her Imperial Majesty (fm. Empress),

a. Imperial Prince, defined as the legitimate sibling or progeny of the Emperor, addressed as His or Her Imperial Highness,

ii. King, defined as a sovereign of a kingdom, anointed by the Holy Mother Church, addressed as His or Her Majesty (alt. High King fm. Queen, High Queen),

a. Prince, defined as the legitimate sibling or offspring of a king, or the offspring of a legitimate sibling of the Emperor, addressed as His or Her Royal Highness.

iii. Grand Prince, defined as the sovereign of a principality, addressed as His or Her Serene Highness (alt. High Prince, Prince (conditional on sovereignty) fm. Grand Princess, High Princess, Princess (conditional on sovereignty)),

iv. Archduke, defined as a sovereign lord of an archduchy, addressed as His or Her Serene Grace (alt. Grand Duke fm. Archduchess, Grand Duchess),

v. Duke, defined as a sovereign lord of a duchy, addressed as His or Her Grace (fm. Duchess),

vi. Margrave, defined as a sovereign lord of a march, addressed as The Most Honorable, His or Her Lordship (fm. Margravine),

vii. Count, defined as a sovereign lord of a county, addressed as The Right Honorable, His or Her Lordship (alt. Earl fm. Countess),

viii. Viscount, defined as a sovereign lord of a viscounty, addressed as The Honorable, His or Her Lordship (fm. Viscountess),

ix. Baron, defined as a sovereign lord of a barony, addressed as His or Her Lordship (fm. Baroness).

ART. 3. All titles are to be designated as ‘landed’ or ‘landless,’

i. Titles that correspond to an area of land are to be referred to as ‘landed titles,’

a. Landed titles may not be enfeoffed or revoked separate of the land they correspond with.

ii. Titles that do not correspond to an area of land are referred to as ‘landless titles’ (alt. titular titles),

iii. Titles may be granted and revoked at the will of the Emperor,

a. The Emperor, being the highest titular authority in the Empire, may grant or revoke all titles of nobility through Letters Patent,

b. Individual lords may be conferred by the Crown the authority to grant and revoke titles of a lower station than their own, within their own demesne,

c. Titles may be transferred between equal parties only with the explicit permission of the Emperor.

ART. 4. The duties of the nobility, as entrusted in them through Letters Patent, include the following:

i. In Lex et Pax, to uphold the Lex Imperialis where necessary, as well as local laws if applicable,

ii. In Tributum, to collect and administer taxes within their vassal, to then pay the negotiated tribute to the Crown,

iii. In Consilium, to counsel and advice in times of peace,

iv. In Dilectus, to raise levies, donate weaponry, and make resources available for the defence of the Empire.

ART. 5. Sovereign lords are, in certain circumstances, permitted to exercise local laws and customs congruent to Imperial law,

i. Codices, when not in conflict with Imperial Law, may be freely issued by chartered cities without prior approval from the Imperial government,

a. All codices may be subject to review by the Imperial government to ensure compliance with Imperial law.

ii. Individual edicts, when not in conflict with Imperial Law, may be freely issued by lords at the rank of duke and above without prior approval from the Imperial government,

a. All local edicts may be subject to review by the Imperial government to ensure compliance with Imperial law.

iii. Semi-independent legal codices require pre-approval by the Imperial Archchancellor,

iv. All ordinances and individual edicts, when in conflict with Imperial law, must be pre-approved by means of a writ of the Imperial Crown.

Titulus IV | de Ordine Militibus

✷ Title IV | of the Order of Military

ART. 1. Per BK2 T2 Chp. 1 Art. 6 Cl. ii Sub-Cl. g, the Imperial Marshal is instructed in the creation and supervision of a Iudicium Militare (lit. ‘Court Martial’) composed of themselves and senior members of the Military on an ad hoc basis, in the judgement of specific crimes perpetrated by enlisted or officers of the Military.

i. All iniuriae mentioned (refer) are implicitly composite of the Septem Concordiae, however, exist only in the realm of the Military.

ART. 2. Iniuriae in Milites (lit. ‘Injury against the Military’) consists of the unique unjust and unlawful actions perpetrated by an individual currently in the Military, and against the Military’s authority, function, and/or integrity, judged therefore:

i. As Insubordination, the deliberate refusal (or otherwise failure) of a subordinate to follow a superior rankman’s orders, or blatant disrespect toward the same,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

ii. As Desertion, the abandonment of a task or a post without prior permission, with or without the intent to return,

a. To therefore incur Perduellio, of the Gravissima Culpa.

iii. As Mutiny, organized rebellion against superior ranksmen, the State, or the Crown,

a. To therefore incur Perduellio, of the Gravissima Culpa.

iv. As Cowardice, to behave inappropriately, desert, or insubordinate for reasons of fear,

a. To therefore incur Delicta Gravia,

v. As Treason and High Treason, any action committed in the undermining, betrayal, espionage, or subversion of the Military, or the Crown or State (see BK3 T2 Chp. 1 Art. 3 Cl. ix),

a. To therefore incur Perduellio, of the Gravissima Culpa.

ART. 3. In extraordinary cases, the Emperor may deem a Status Necessitatis (lit. ‘State of Necessity’) in effect, during periods of chaos or strife in particular regions or the Empire as a whole. In that case, all extraordinary executive powers of the Privy Council, the Senate, and in certain cases the Vassals are waived until the Status Necessitatis is deemed ended by the Emperor.

i. Crises of succession, unless they have become bellicose, do not constitute a Status Necessitatis and instead a Status Extraordinarius (lit. ‘Extraordinary State’) where the sitting Archchancellor assumes head of state duties as Lord-Protector.

ii. Should it be deemed necessary, the sitting Archchancellor may assume the status of Lord-Protector during a Status Necessitatis.

Titulus V | de Ordine Provinciarum Limitropharum

✷ Title V | of the Order of Peripheral Provinces

ART. 1. Peripheral Provinces are territories established under the authority of the Crown and granted limited self-governance. Their borders, purpose, and titleage must be defined by charter or treaty.

i. Each Province shall be governed by a local authority or an Imperial Governorate, electing its sovereign representative according to local custom, or by appointment of the Emperor.

ii. The borders and titleage of a province may only be changed by Imperial decree or treaty.

iii. Peripheral Provinces may take one of two forms;

a. A Military Province, to serve as the temporary occupational authority of annexed or politically unstable territories, administered by a Military Governor,

b. A Civilian Province (i.e. High Kingdom, Dominion), to serve as large scale peripheral vassals of the Empire, administered by a local sovereign representative or, in certain cases, a Civilian Governor.

iv. All personae, as prescribed in BK2 T1 Chp. 1 Art 6, residing in Peripheral Provinces are therefore Imperial citizens.

ART. 2. Peripheral Provinces exercise greater jurisdiction, though remain subject to Imperial authority.

i. Provinces may maintain independent codices of law, though in case of appeal, the Lex Imperialis maintains supersession as Lex Suprema Omnium Terrarum, in accordance with BK1 T3 Chp. 2 Sub-Chp. 2 Art. 1 Cl. ii.

ii. Provincial jurisdiction applies only within its own territory. Inter-Provincial disputes defer to the Lex Imperialis in every case.

iii. Provinces operate outside the normal structure of the Imperial judicial apparatus unless otherwise directed by the Crown.

iv. Provinces may maintain and raise levies, subject to the Emperor’s command.

ART. 3. In certain cases, Provinces may be governed by a local Civilian Governor or Military Governor (alt. Sovereign Representative) acting as the Crown’s representative.

i. The Governor shall serve as sovereign representative of the Province, in one of three forms;

a. Civilian Governors, appointed by the Crown to serve in its stead over a large non-military population,

b. Military Governors, appointed by the Crown to serve in unstable regions, or newly annexed territories,

c. Provincial Sovereign Representatives (alt. Rulers), who govern by local custom or hereditary right, not necessarily by direct appointment by the Crown.

ii. The Governor’s authority to rule derives exclusively from the will of the Crown, and may be subject to direction or dismissal at the Emperor’s leisure.

iii. Imperial Governors may reorganize or suspend Provincial institutions wherever necessary to maintain order or enforce Imperial policy.

ART. 4. Governors/Sovereign Representatives are afforded devolved administrative powers, except in cases where these are reserved to the Crown.

i. The rights of Governors/Sovereign Representatives include;

a. Administration of land, levying of taxes, and construction,

b. Law enforcement and legislation for local codices,

c. The enfeoffment of titles and dignities (of a lower rank than the Provinces’ primary title, and with assent from the Crown),

d. The organization and raising of levies.

ii. The following powers are reserved to the Crown;

a. Punishments of capital offenses, including treason, espionage, and murder,

b. Foreign and inter-Provincial affairs,

c. Trade beyond the province,

d. Any matter reserved by Imperial Law or decree.

AVE IMPERIUM!

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

“Für Gott und Kaiser,”

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Marcus I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD,

Sanctus Imperator Mundi, Emperor of Azuras and of all Mankind, Forever August,

NON DVCOR, DVCO

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor.

HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, Joan Mariana Horen, Imperial Princess of Man, Princess-Justiciar, Duchess of Helena, and Deputy Emissary of the Provinces.

HIS EXCELLENCY, Ezra de Senna, Imperial Vice Chancellor, Count of Edessa.

HIS EXCELLENCY, Jerome Halcourt af Brasca, Imperial Master Reeve.

MISTER Oliver Napier, Esq, Director of Elections of the Imperial Office of Civil Affairs.

MISTER Mithius Dalma, Master Merchant, Burgher of Rittersburg, Agent of the Imperial Office of Civil Affairs.

The Imperial Gazette | Volume 2

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Volume 2

13th of Horen’s Calling, 631 AA

✠ A CALL FOR STAFF ✠

Whereas the Imperial Gazette has found fair footing in its recollections of His Imperial Majesty’s Witenmot, and is readily able to recount all official proceedings of the Imperium, it is with great joy that it announces its intention to expand its purview into broader journalistic activities, inclusive of reports of ongoings from the multiplicity of imperial provinces, published interviews of individuals of note, and other writings of miscellany.

It is thus that the Gazette publishes this call for those willing to act as interviewers, reporters, and writers beneath the oversight of the Chancellery. Citizens of the Empire wishing to serve as reporters or scribes may address a letter of interest to the Master of the Imperial Gazette, Daniel Pontius de Senna, and arrange an interview at his office within the Rathaus.

WITENMOT, 628 AA SESSION

The second session of His Imperial Majesty’s First Witenmot (The Wise Assembly) has been concluded. The following is a record of the events that occurred therein;

✠ The Matter of Idunia Seats

The Witenmot deliberated whether or not Idunia should be given additional seats in the Assembly. Motsmembers voted and resolved as follows;

2 Additional Seats - No Votes.
1 Additional Seat - 6 Votes
0 Additional Seats - 2 Votes.

THUS, it is resolved that the Exilic Kingdom of Idunia shall be awarded one additional seat upon the Witenmot. The next session shall debate, discuss, and resolve which community will host this seat.

✠ Lex Tiberi Penalty for Murder

The Witenmot deliberated what the Imperial Penalty for those guilty of murder should be. The Assembly voted as follows;

Drawing and Quartering - 1 Vote
Hanging - 6 Votes
Beheading - 2 Votes

THUS, it is resolved that all persons found guilty of murder by a fair and impartial Imperial Trial will be sentenced to hang by the neck until dead.

✠ On Imperial Road Improvements

The Witenmot deliberated whether or not any of the major arterial roads connected to the capital should be cobbled, at the expense of the Imperial Treasury. The Assembly voted as follows;

Capital to St. Godwinsburg - 1 Vote
Capital to Tarnavon - 0 Votes
Capital to Leonstadt - 0 Votes.
No Roads - 7 votes

THUS, it is resolved no roads connecting major hubs to the capital shall be cobbled at imperial expense.

THE IMPERIAL CORONATION

In jubilant spirits does this Gazette reiterate the coming investiture of His Imperial Majesty, Hadrian, as Emperor of Man. As happened with their predecessors, the Emperor Tiberias, and the Apostolic King Tar-Anorhil of Idunia, His Imperial Majesty’s coronation shall be duly followed by that of the High King Tar-Zôrzagar of Idunia - both with the endorsement and anointment of His Holiness, High Pontiff Bernard II of the Church of the True Faith.

The proceedings are to begin on the 7th of Aurelian’s Glory, in the year 631 AA, within the Imperial Palace.

ON THE IMPERIAL CHANCELLERY

His Imperial Excellency, the Archchancellor, has bidden that the imperial citizenry be made aware of the functionary and hierarchy of the Imperial Chancellery, as it stands in relation to the Imperial Privy and the broader bureaucracy of the Empire.

In the same likeness of the Imperial Privy, the Chancellery - though distinct in its branch - derives its authority from that of the Archchancellor. It stands directly beneath the Imperial Privy in the order of precedence, holding significant administrative importance within the imperial bureaucracy.

The Commissioners of the Chancellery are accountable directly to the Archchancellor, and govern a number of subsidiary offices that serve to aid in the regular operation of their relevant domain within the Chancellery. Thus stands the composition of the Imperial Chancellery.

APPOINTMENTS

✠ To the Privy of Middelan

His Imperial Excellency, Aetius Vanderius Thrax, is appointed to the seat of the Lord Marshal.

Her Imperial Excellency, Valentina Antonia, Princess of Asturias, is appointed to the seat of the Lady Chamberlain.

His Imperial Highness, Johannes Marius, Duke of Hollyhold, is appointed to the seat of the Prince-Justiciar.

✠ To the Imperial Chancellery

His Excellency, Sir Heinrik Pinkhasov Ludovar, Duke of Kvasz, is appointed to the seat of the Vice Chancellor.

His Excellency, Daniel Pontius de Senna, is appointed to the seat of the Imperial Master of the Gazette.

Her Excellency, Andromede dey Mesford, is appointed to the seat of the Imperial Master Physician.

His Excellency, Niccolò Rosevena, is appointed to the seat of the Dean of the Crownlands.

Her Excellency, Anastasia von Augusten, is appointed to the seat of the Reeve of the Burgundian Crownlands.

AVE IMPERIUM

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Hadrian I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor.

HIS EXCELLENCY, Parzival von Augusten, Viscount of Azor, Heir to the House of Augusten, Lord Exchequer of Alba, Lord Speaker of the Witenmot, Folkman of Steinwal, and Sergeant of the Prince’s Army of Alba.

HIS EXCELLENCY, Daniel Pontius de Senna, Master of the Imperial Gazette.

The Imperial Gazette | Volume 1

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Volume I

✠ FUNCTION OF THE GAZETTE ✠

The Imperial Gazette, established under the authority of His Imperial Excellency, the Archchancellor, serves as the official printed record of the Empire. Administered by the Master of the Imperial Gazette, under the purview of the Chancellery, it preserves all decrees, appointments, ordinances, and proceedings issued by all imperial institutions. Through the Gazette, every act from Imperial appointments to the deliberations of the Witenmot is faithfully recorded and made public, ensuring that the will and works of the Empire are preserved with dignity and precision.

This volume focuses exclusively on the most recent Witenmot session, with subsequent editions documenting notable events, decrees, and other acts of state.

Citizens of the Empire wishing to serve as chroniclers, reporters, or scribes may address a letter of interest to the Master of the Imperial Gazette and arrange an interview at his office within the Rathaus.

WITENMOT, 626 AA SESSION

The Inaugural session of His Imperial Majesty’s Witenmot (The Wise Assembly) has been concluded. The following is a record of the events that occurred therein;

✠ Identification of the Oudbard

In cases where the Speaker is unavailable, the oldest sitting member is charged with the duties of the Speaker. This was identified as Folkman Leonstadt, Sir Stanton Stroheim.

✠ Election of the Lord Speaker

The Witenmot deliberated the election of a Lord Speaker.

• Folkman Steinwal, Parzival von Augusten - 9 Votes

• Folkman Tarnavon, Holly Rodham - 8 Votes

• Folkman Berzyn, Kajus Joren Vandas - 3 Votes

THUS, it is resolved that Folkmen Steinwal shall hold the office of Lord Speaker of the Witenmot for the First Composition.

✠ Non-Human Tax Rate

The Witenmot deliberated on whether an increase in the existing non-human residential tax was necessary.

• 10 Imperial Farthings - 10 votes

• 20 Imperial Farthings - 5 Votes

• 30 Imperial Farthings - 2 votes

THUS, it is resolved that non-human denizens shall be charged 10 farthings upon their properties.

✠ Minimum Drinking Age

The Witenmot deliberated a minimum age for the consumption of alcohol.

• 21 Years - No Votes.

• 18 Years - 2 Votes.

• 15 Years - 2 Votes

• No Minimum - 10 Votes

THUS, it is resolved that there shall be no age requirement to consume alcohol within the Empire.

✠ Medical Subsidies

The Witenmot deliberated Crown subsidies of medical professionals.

• Subsidize - 11 Votes

• Subsidize for Members of the Guard - 2 Votes

• No Subsidies - 3 Votes

THUS, it is resolved that the Crown shall subsidize medical professionals.

STANDING ORDERS OF THE WITENMOT

Whereas the orderly conduct of a deliberative body is essential to the making of sound policy, and whereas the Lord Speaker is entrusted with the authority to preside over and administer all sittings of the Witenmot, this document shall set forth the procedural rules governing the meetings of, and interactions among, its members.

Article I – Quorum & Vacancies

i. There is no quorum required for the Witenmot

ii. In the event a seat is vacant due to death, resignation, or removal, the Witenmot shall hold the seat empty until the next Composition

Article II – Procedure

i. All sessions shall be conducted under the direction of the Lord Speaker. In the Lord Speaker’s absence, the Oudbard shall preside and take an official register of all members in attendance.

ii. The session shall open with a Prayer, led by the Lord Speaker. All members are expected to genuflect and maintain silence in respect of the moment’s sanctity. During this prayer, the Lord Speaker shall hold aloft the Golden Mace of St. Alexander Frederick of Furnestock.

iii. Matters shall then proceed as listed on the Official Agenda, distributed before the sitting. For each matter:

• Time for debate shall be afforded, the limits thereof set by the speaker,

• An official vote shall be taken, and

• Any motions of amendment shall be heard.

iv. Upon the completion of all procedural requirements and deliberation of the agenda, the Witenmot shall close with a final Prayer led by a Godsman.

Article III – Motions & Amendments

i. Any member, during the course of a moderated debate, only after being recognized by the Lord Speaker, may make a motion to amend the voting options available to Witenmot. The Lord Speaker may reject such motions if they deem this amended voting option beyond the competence of the Witenmot.

ii. Any member may, during another member's comment, call for a ‘Point of Order’ if they believe the member is acting out of turn. If the speaker finds the point valid, they will issue a verbal warning. If a second point of order is found valid against another member of the House, they may be ejected for the given sitting.

iii. The Lord Speaker may restrict a member’s ability to raise points of order if they are found to be using it politically, to interrupt the orderly and timely deliberations of the Witenmot, or to use it to target/censor another member's speech directly.

iv. A 2/3rds majority vote may amend the Standing Orders of the Witenmot. Such a vote can be initiated by;

• A member informs the Speaker that they wish to add a Standing Order Amendment vote to the Agenda before the start of an Assembly's sitting.

• The Speaker announces a Standing Order Amendment Vote at any time, notwithstanding a moderated debate comment or opening, or closing prayers.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Thus it is that the Witenmot is hereby established, and shall begin its workings for the betterment of the Holy Imperium and all her citizens.

An involved Citizen-- is a Virtuous Citizen. Sessions shall be held every other Saints’ Year, where citizens may bear witness to the legislative and advisory activities of the Witenmot.

Petitions may be heard through your local member. Please contact them and they will convey any relevant information or queries to the Witenmot.

AVE IMPERIUM

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor.

HIS EXCELLENCY, Ezra de Senna, Master of the Imperial Gazette.

The Witenmot | First Composition | 628 AA Session

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THE WITENMOT

The Imperial Assembly

✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠

His Imperial Majesty, Tiberias I, Emperor of Man, has instructed the Witenmot to assemble in Rittersberg at the Witenmot Chamber of the Rotesbelding on the 17th of Aurelian’s Glory, 628 AA (November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST).

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AGENDA

As approved by His Imperial Majesty and His Privy Council, the Agenda of the Witenmot is solely set to the following topics:

✠ PROCEDURAL: The Chair Assumes Their Seat

The Speaker or, in the absence of the Speaker, the Oudbard, shall assume the chair of the Witenmot.

✠ PROCEDURAL: The Opening Prayer

The Speaker or, in the absence of the Speaker, the Oudbard, shall lead the assembly in solemn prayer.

✠ PROCEDURAL: Attendance Roll Call

The chair shall record who is in attendance and return this information to the Privy. Only those not in attendance will be allowed to submit absentee votes to the chair after the close of the session.

✠ MATTER: Expand the Witenmot to Idunia

The Imperial Crown currently has the Lordsman of Númendil representing all of Idunia

Options include:
- Grant 2 Folkemen to Idunia in the Second Composition
- Grant 1 Folkman to Idunia in the Second Composition
- Grant no additional seats to Idunia in the Second Composition

✠ MATTER: The Lex Tiberi on Murder

The Imperial Crown currently states murder is punishable by any form of public execution, excluding beheading.

Options include:
- Set the punishment as public drawing and quartering
- Set the punishment as public beheading
- Set the punishment as public hanging

✠ MATTER: Cobbling of Imperial Roads

The Imperial Crown has stated they only have the manpower, funds, and resources to cobble a single road.

Options include:
- The road from Rittersberg to St. Godwinsberg should be cobbled
- The road from Rittersberg to Tarnavon should be cobbled
- The road from Rittersberg to Leonstadt should be cobbled
- No roads should be cobbled.

✠ PROCEDURAL: Call for Extraordinary Topics

The chair shall call for any member to speak or deliver topics to be sent to the Imperial Privy for formalization into the next agenda, if deemed within the Witenmot's competencies.

✠ PROCEDURAL: The Closing Prayer

The Speaker or, in the absence of the Speaker, the Oudbard, shall lead the assembly in solemn prayer to close the session.

AVE IMPERIUM

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD,

Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren,

Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty,

Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor,

HIS EXCELLENCY, Parzival von Augusten, Viscount of Azor, Heir to the House of Augusten, Lord Exchequer of Alba,

Lord Speaker of the Witenmot, Folkman of Steinwal, and Sergeant of the Prince’s Army of Alba.

THE WITENMOT | First Composition | 626 AA Session Agenda

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:33:01 +0000

THE WITENMOT

The Imperial Assembly

✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠

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AGENDA

As approved by His Imperial Majesty and His Privy Council, the Agenda of the Witenmot is solely set to the following topics:

✠ PROCEDURAL: Identify the Oudbard

The oldest member of the Witenmot is made the Oudbard and is to chair the Witenmot until the election of a Speaker, or in his absence.

✠ PROCEDURAL: Elect a Speaker of the Witenmot

By majority vote, the Witenmot shall elect one of the Bergmen or Folkmen as their Speaker. The elected speaker shall chair the meeting of the Witenmot for this Composition.

✠ PROCEDURAL: Attendance Roll Call

The chair shall record who is in attendance and return this information to the Privy. Only those not in attendance will be allowed to submit absentee votes to the chair after the close of the session.

✠ MATTER: Non-Human Tax Rate

Options include:
- Substantially increase the non-human tax to 30ƒ per annum
- Increase the non-human tax to 20ƒ per annum
- Maintain the non-human tax at 10ƒ per annum

✠ MATTER: Minimum Drinking Age

Options include:
- The drinking age should be set at 21
- The drinking age should be set at 18
- The drinking age should be set at 15
- There should be no minimum drinking age

✠ MATTER: Medical Subsidies

Options include:
- Medical staff should be paid for their services by the Crown
- Medical staff should be paid by their individual patients

✠ PROCEDURAL: Call for Extraordinary Topics

The chair shall call for any member to speak or deliver topics to be sent to the Imperial Privy for formalization into the next agenda, if deemed within the Witenmot's competencies.

AVE IMPERIUM

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD,

Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren,

Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty,

Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor,

THE WITENMOT | First Composition | Ballot for the Bergman of Rotesberg

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:20:26 +0000

THE WITENMOT

First Composition

Ballot for the Bergman of Rotesberg

✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠

The seat of the Bergman of Rotesberg in the First Composition of the Imperial Witenmot is contested by two or more candidates and an election is to be held, per imperial writ, for the election of one of the candidates to fill the seat.

Voting will last 48 saint's hours. Once voting has concluded, a winner will be announced shortly thereafter, along with the First Composition rolls.

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ELIGIBILITY

In order for your ballot to be considered valid you must meet the following requirements:

✠ Over the age of 18.

✠ Hold property in the bergs of Grensewacht, Ledi, Winburgh, Bull’s Round, or Riverside.

✠ Be in good standing with the Imperial Crown and Church.

✠ Only vote for a single person.

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BALLOT

✠ Legal Name:

✠ Age:

✠ Residence in Rotesberg:

✠ I cast my vote in favor of…:

✠ Ezra Helenus de Senna

✠ Lomarak of Rotesberg

AVE IMPERIUM

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD,

Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren,

Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty,

Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor,

THE WITENMOT | The First Composition, 626 AA

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:15:50 +0000

THE WITENMOT

The Imperial Assembly

✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠

His Imperial Majesty, Tiberias I, Emperor of Man, hereby announces the First Composition of the Witenmot, to sit in wise counsel from 626 until 634 AA. Following are the dates which the Witenmot is instructed to meet in Rittersburg, with times to be decided by the Speaker upon election to the chair.

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FIRST COMPOSITION OF THE WITENMOT

✠ The LORDSMAN of Blackvale,

- Berengerus of Blackvale (STBNL)

✠ The LORDSMAN of Reinmar

- Aerik von Wesenburg (YeeterTheThird)

✠ The LORDSMAN of Alba

- George Arthur Aldersburg (Duhpuhwuh)

✠ The LORDSMAN of Númendil

- Auris Vourkehardt (Tainga)

✠ The LORDSMAN of Kvasz

- Adel al-Rashid (Aquaticwolf)

✠ The LORDSMAN of Mount Santa Lorina

- Lorena de Senna (TaraJess)

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✠ The GODSMAN of Mount Lemon

- Bishop Shaulbert (Gnomistry)

✠ The GODSMAN of Gelimar

- Bishop Iudas (TheOnlyTub)

✠ The GODSMAN of Rhosmark

- Bishop Avartagh (Kymenlaaksolainen)

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✠ The BERGMAN of Rotesberg

- Ezra Helenus de Senna (FireAGN)

✠ The BERGMAN of Feldersberg

- Goldwin Brooke (CharmingCavalier)

✠ The BERGMAN of Platt Tiberian

- Nikolaus von Berkhoven (T21_4jb)

✠ The BERGMAN of Babettenberg

- Larkin Mack Winburgh (Pegleg_Bob)

✠ The BERGMAN of Hadriansgate

- Valens of Hadriansgate (Nectorist)

✠ The BERGMAN of Armberg

- Lomarak of Rotesberg (Foogerkhov)

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✠ The FOLKMAN of Welles

- Susanna Augusta Aldersberg (MunaZaldrizoti)

✠ The FOLKMAN of Steinwal

- Parzival Emmerich von Augusten (Kingcaouette6666)

✠ The FOLKMAN of Leever

- Rothwin Aldor (NovumChase)

✠ The FOLKMAN of Leonstadt

- Stanton Stroheim (Damorie02)

✠ The FOLKMAN of Tarnavon

- Holly Rodham (Piov)

✠ The FOLKMAN of Berzyn

- Kajus Joren Vandas (RoyalCrafter)

✠ The FOLKMAN of Heffenberg

- Ultio Octavianus (Crshirk)

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ASSEMBLY DATES

The Witenmot shall meet in the following months, with exact times to be determined by the speaker upon election from the chamber.

All members are expected to attend, but those unable must submit their votes by courier or bird to the chair of the previous session within 24 saint’s hours.

✠ Aurelian’s Glory, 626 AA (November 8, 2025)
✠ Aurelian’s Glory, 628 AA (November 22, 2025)

✠ Aurelian’s Glory, 630 AA (December 6, 2025)

✠ Aurelian’s Glory, 632 AA (December 20, 2025)

✠ Aurelian’s Glory, 634 AA (January 3, 2026)

AVE IMPERIUM

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD,

Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren,

Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty,

Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor,

THE WITENMOT | First Composition | Ballot for the Folkman of Tarnavon

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:18:14 +0000

THE WITENMOT

First Composition

Ballot for the Folkman of Tarnavon

✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠

The seat of the Folkman of Tarnavon in the First Composition of the Imperial Witenmot is contested by two or more candidates and an election is to be held, per imperial writ, for the election of one of the candidates to fill the seat.

Voting will last 48 saint's hours. Once voting has concluded, a winner will be announced shortly thereafter, along with the First Composition rolls.

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ELIGIBILITY

In order for your ballot to be considered valid you must meet the following requirements:

✠ Over the age of 18.

✠ Hold property in the Town of Tarnavon.

✠ Be in good standing with the Imperial Crown and Church.

✠ Only vote for a single person.

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BALLOT

✠ Legal Name:

✠ Age:

✠ Residence in Tarnavon:

✠ I cast my vote in favor of…:

✠ William Valdevar

✠ Holly Rodham

AVE IMPERIUM

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD,

Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren,

Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty,

Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor,

THE WITENMOT | First Composition Candidate Applications

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:14:16 +0000

THE WITENMOT

The Imperial Assembly

Issued and averred by the office of,

His Imperial Excellency, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor

8th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 625 AA

✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠

Be it here announced that those wishing to stand for election as a Bergman or Folkman must hereby register their intention publicly with the Imperial Chancellery. To do so, one must submit the following notice below, in full, by the close of Dragon’s Roar, 626 AA (October 28, 2025).

Those deemed within the territory of their constituencies, and having met all legal requirements, shall be admitted onto the ballot for the First Composition of the Witenmot.

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Candidate Application

✠ Full Legal Name:

✠ Age (Must be over 18):

✠ Running for Which Seat (Bergman/Folkman of X):

✠ Residence (Must be within constituency):

✠ Are you in good standing with the Empire and Church? (Yes/No):

✠ Provide a brief account (100-200 words) of your standing, trade, or service to your community, by which you claim fitness to represent them in the Witenmot:

AVE IMPERIUM

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD,

Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren,

Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty,

Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor,

THE WITENMOT | The Grand Imperial Assembly

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:06:54 +0000

THE WITENMOT

The Imperial Assembly

✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠

His Imperial Majesty, Tiberias I, Emperor of Man, in his grace and wise forethought has instructed the Imperial Archchancellor in the formation of a consultative body for the representation of the peoples under the Crown.

The Witenmot - meaning Wise Assembly - shall be in session for a year long period every other year, to adjudicate over matters solely brought forth by the Imperial Privy.

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COMPOSITION

The Witenmot shall comprise twenty two seats, divided amongst all classes of Imperial society. Four distinct groups are hereby created, with distinct means as to their selection or election being as follows:

✠ Six LORDSMEN to represent the Imperial peerage;

To be appointed by land-holding lords as their representatives in the Witenmot.

✠ Three GODSMEN to represent the Holy Mother Church.;

To be appointed by His Imperial Majesty, and each an active bishop.

✠ Six BERGMEN elected to represent the Imperial Citizens of Rittersberg;

To be elected via public vote from amongst their communities.

✠ Seven FOLKMEN elected to represent the citizens beyond the Imperial City;

To be elected via public vote into their respective districts.

The specific designation of a seat is malleable and prone to change, with amendments to the amount and precedence of these seats’ being under the sole purview of the Crown through official edict.

The designations for the First Composition of the Witenmot are found below:

✠ The LORDSMAN of Blackvale,

✠ The LORDSMAN of Reinmar,

✠ The LORDSMAN of Alba,

✠ The LORDSMAN of Númendil,

✠ The LORDSMAN of Kvasz,

✠ The LORDSMAN of Mount Santa Lorina;

✠ The GODSMAN, Bishop of Mount Lemon,

✠ The GODSMAN, Bishop of Gelimar,

✠ The GODSMAN, Bishop of Rhosmark;

✠ The BERGMAN of Rotesberg,

Representing the burghers of Grensewacht, Ledi's Court, Winburgh, Bull’s Round, and Riverside,

✠ The BERGMAN of Feldersberg,

Representing the burghers of Faldersberg, Old Town, Knight’s Pass, and Gaspard’s Path,

✠ The BERGMAN of Platt Tiberian,

Representing the burghers of Platt Tiberian,

✠ The BERGMAN of Babettenberg,

Representing the burghers of Babettenberg and Hadrianmarkt,

✠ The BERGMAN of Hadriansgate,

Representing the burghers of Hadriansgate, Anchor Way, Market Street, the Cut, Mareno’s Quay, and Little Bay,

✠ The BERGMAN of Armberg;

Representing the burghers of Lemon Lane.

✠ The FOLKMAN of Welles,

Representing the burghers of the Doveran Borough in Saint Godwinsburg

✠ The FOLKMAN of Steinwal,

Representing the burghers of the Constansian Borough in Saint Godwinsburg

✠ The FOLKMAN of Leever,

Representing the burghers of the Trieran Borough in Saint Godwinsburg

✠ The FOLKMAN of Leonstadt,

Representing the burghers in the seat of the Principality of Reinmar

✠ The FOLKMAN of Tarnavon,

Representing the townsfolk near the seat of the Duchy of Valwyck

✠ The FOLKMAN of Berzyn,

Representing the countryfolk near and castlefolk of the Barony of Silasia

✠ The FOLKMAN of Heffenberg,

Representing the lands surrounding the Imperial City of Rittersburg - Worker’s Way and Fruit Fall.

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ELECTIONS AND SELECTIONS

✠ The term of the Witenmot is effective for seven years following an election.

✠ Once elapsed, all seated members forfeit their seats immediately and an election and selection period of one year begins, until a new composition is announced by the Imperial Chancellery.

✠ In the event that a seat of a bergman or folkmen has no candidates stand for election, the Imperial Crown will appoint an individual to the seat.

✠ In the event of the death of a member of the Witenmot the seat will remain vacant until the next composition is announced.

✠ All candidates for the Witenmot must over the age of eighteen, in good standing with the Empire of Man and the Church, rendered all taxes due, and not under writ of banishment or excommunication.

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SPEAKER & OUDBARD OF THE WITENMOT

✠ Bearing the Golden Mace of St. Alexander Frederick of Furnestock, granted to them by the Emperor of Man, the Speaker of the Witenmot is elected from amongst the constituent Bergmen and Folkmen to lead the assembly’s procedures and debates.

✠ In their absence, the oldest member of the Witenmot, known colloquially as the Oudbard, shall assume the chair.

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PROCEDURE

✠ The Witnmot shall hold a voting assembly once every other year.

✠ The agenda is presented on the second month of the year (Monday) and voting is held on the final month (Saturday).

✠ Seated Members of the Witenmot are requested to attend the biennial voting assembly (on every other Saturday), for which no quorum is required. The session will be held regardless of attendance.

✠ Those unable to attend and who still wish to vote must, however, send their votes through any means to the Speaker.

✠ Attendance will be recorded at each assembly by the chair. Three consecutive absences will lead to sanctions against Bergmen and Folkmen, specifically a bar in standing for the next election. Lordsmen and Goodman who similarly forsake their duties shall be removed from their seats at the sole discretion of the Imperial Crown.

✠ The chair of the Witenmot, rather the Speaker or Oudbard, must give one month for any absentee votes to be delivered to them via bird or courier. After that period has elapsed, they must publicly declare the outcome of the votes. This will usually take place on the first month of the next year (Sunday).

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VOTINGS AND AGENDAS

✠ The Witenmot shall vote solely upon matters delivered to them by the Privy Council, through the Speaker or Oudbard.

✠ Members may send a bird or courier to the Speaker with a proposed topic for the next voting session. The Speaker will then deliver these extraordinaries to the Privy for formalization, who will - if the matter is deemed within the purview and competencies of the Witenmot - add the matter to next voting session’s agenda.

✠ The assembly shall not make matters without the consent of the Privy, as it is a body of consultation and not dictation. The Emperor and Archchancellor retain complete veto power.

AVE IMPERIUM

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD,

Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren,

Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty,

Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor,

LEX TIBERI

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:19:17 +0000

Issued and averred by the office of the

LORD JUSTICIAR

ON THE LEX TIBERI

The laws of the Empire were all written, issued, and agreed upon by the sole authority of the Emperor himself. It has been written by virtue of His Imperial Majesty’s brilliance and wisdom, upholding the principles of humanity, on virtue, diligence, and to ensure the Emperor’s peace is maintained. The imperial laws of the state are sanctioned across the Imperial States, to be followed, lest they feel the full wrath of the Imperial Guardsmen.

These laws cannot be changed without contextualised discussion with the privy, and only with the seal of approval from the Emperor himself. If any law additions are made, these will be declared by means of an Imperial Decree, announced and spread across the states.

At the current moment, the laws are split up into three partitions:

✷ Lex Communis;

The law of commoners; by name, these laws are specific to all stations of the Empire–commoners, nobles, or otherwise, it refers to volume crime. For the most part, these laws are dealt with by the Imperial Guardsmen at the discretion of the punishment tier-system.

✷ Lex Publica;

The law of the states is for all laws against the state itself, the crown, and the Empire. Due to the nature of these laws, it is handled by the Office of the Justiciary on behalf of the Imperial Crown, to be investigated by the Quaestors.

✷ Lex Martialis;

The laws of the military coincide with all legislatures for the Reiksguard, and the levies of each noble state. The imperial law of the military is under the direct scrutiny of the Lord Marshal, and it is for the Lord Marshal, or his agents, such as his officers, to hold martial law. If vacant, the station of the Lord Justiciar can partake. This does not supersede any laws against the crown or state, even if committed by the guardsmen.

ON THE THREE-TIER PUNISHMENT SYSTEM

All guardsmen are required to follow the current listed punishment tier-system. Each crime has a listed punishment which can be offered, at the summary discretion of the guard on a case-by-case basis, but should nevertheless be followed in earnest. Certain offences may not follow a tier system.

✷ 1st Offence: The first offence constitutes a lesser punishment depending on the offence.

✷ 2nd Offence: The second offence constitutes a middling punishment depending on the offence.

✷ 3rd Offence: The third offence constitutes the harshest punishment depending on the offence.

ON THE MATTER OF HUMAN LIBERTY

✷ Humanity;

The Empire of Man is a human realm consisting of human fiefdoms and vassals. Humanity is protected by the laws, and birth itself grants man and woman the right to citizenship so long as they; own property, work or partake in labour, serve in the army, or live within the Empire. All laws are consistent across the realm, particularly in regards to humanity.

✷ On other descendant races;

Owing to its name, those of non-human birth are provided a lesser station, but this does not hinder their progress in the Holy Imperium should they seek to uplift the Empire and partake in protecting the Emperor’s peace.

A non-human constitutes: elves, dwarves, orcs, or any other half-breed mix, including any tentative human-mix-breed.

A non-human is unable to become a citizen of the Empire without paying a granted imperial tax on all property, which is partitioned for the vassalage in question to decide. Within the Imperial City, all non-humans are required to pay another 5f on any market-stalls or housing. This tax-payment is non-negotiable, but it is waived if the: crown allows it, they are a part of the imperial guard, or they support any other imperial institution. This should be discussed with the treasury office.

✷ On the Cursed Child

The matter of cursed children has been a prominent debate, but their existence is considered Anathema, and they are outlawed. In order to exist within the Holy Imperium as a cursed child, they must have:

✢ Written permission from the Imperial Crown.

✢ Written permission from a Cardinal.

Even if a cursed child has a written slip of permission, they have no human liberty, granting any imperial guard the authority to search them without due cause, and they are not allowed to own any property within the Empire without express permission from the Emperor himself.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsmen is propagated the right to arrest any cursed child and request their permit-slip. If they do not have a permit slip, the guardsmen must follow the current punishment tier system.

I - On the first offence, the horn and tail of the cursed child is to be removed, and they are to be taken out of the Holy Empire of Man.

II - On the second offence, the cursed child’s hand is to be cut off, and they are to be taken out of the Holy Empire of Man.

III - On the third offence, the cursed child is to be executed.

“Daemonium delenda est” - His Imperial Majesty Tiberias I

✷ On constructs

Any and all constructs are considered to be under the purview of their creator or master. They are not provided any liberty or rights. Any crimes committed by a construct will lead to destruction of the construct itself, and the punishment-system to be applied to the creator or master of the construct in question.

ON THE MATTER OF MAGIC

✠ Magic and Sorcery Act

✷ Magic / Sorcery

Upon completion of the new office of magic, all mages – who are citizens of the Empire – are required to report to the office in order to gain their license. Once this is completed, a mage is required to serve in one of the imperial institutions for a three year probationary period before they are allowed to use magic in the Empire. However, certain laws still restrict those with licenses.

✷ Offensive Magic

Any spellcasting, use of enchanted weapons or thereafter, done knowingly and willingly to cause offence to another, where a reasonable person may find it to be an assault or otherwise an offensive action has committed the offence of using offensive magic contrary to the Magic and Sorcery Act.

The act of offensive magic also constitutes any damage to property.

An imperial guardsmen who has been sanctioned to use magic by virtue of their license is exempt from this law.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any mages who have used sorcery in an offensive way. They may request their magic license to see if they have this exemption. If the offensive magic has caused injury, the guardsmen must punish them both for the offensive magic and the other crime committed.

I - On the first offence, a mage is fined 50f which may be kept by the guardsmen. The mage must be directed to the nearest office to gain a license. Any property damage must be paid for.

II - On the second offence, a mage is fined 150f which may be kept by the guardsmen. The mage must be directed to the nearest office to gain a license. Any property damage must be paid for.

III - On the third offence, a mage is fined 300f which may be kept by the guardsmen. The mage will also be lashed four times in both hands. The mage must be directed to the nearest office to gain a license. Any property damage must be paid for.

✷ Miscellaneous use of magic

Any spellcasting, use of enchanted weapon or thereafter, done knowingly and willingly for no appropriate reason, outside of their exemption in the license, may be found to have committed an offence of using miscellaneous magic contrary to the Magic and Sorcery Act. This can include using magic for household tasks.

Any mage with a full license is exempt from this law so long as it does not constitute offensive magic.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any mages who have used sorcery in a miscellaneous way. They may request to see their magic license; if they do not have a magic license, they must follow the punishment tier below.

I - On the first offence, a mage is fined 50f which may be kept by the guardsmen. The mage must be directed to the nearest office to gain a license.

II - On the second offence, a mage is fined 150f which may be kept by the guardsmen. The mage must be directed to the nearest office to gain a license.

III - On the third offence, a mage is fined 300f which may be kept by the guardsmen. The mage must be directed to the nearest office to gain a license.

✷ Dark magic

Any spellcasting, use of enchanted weapon or thereafter, done knowingly and willingly by virtue of dark sorcery, such as devil-magic, necromancy, ghost-sorcery, or blood-sorcery, may be found to have committed an offence of using dark magic contrary to the Magic and Sorcery Act.

There is no mage exempt from using dark magic in the Holy Empire of Man.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest and kill any mage who uses dark magic.

I - On the first offence, a dark mage is to be executed.

“Winburgh remembers” - siege of Hohkmat - 198 S.A.

LEX COMMUNIS

✠ Offences Against the Person Act

✷ Battery

Any action that causes physical violence against another without injury constitutes the offence of battery contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits battery.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is fined 50f which may be kept by the guardsmen. They may be held in containment for 2 days if deemed necessary.

II - On the second offence, a perpetrator is fined 150f which may be kept by the guardsmen. They may be held in containment for 1 week if deemed necessary.

III - On the third offence, a perpetrator is fined 300f which may be kept by the guardsmen. The perpetrator will be forcefully conscripted into the Imperial Guard for a mandatory service of three years.

✷ Aggravated Battery

Any action that causes physical violence against another with injury constitutes the offence of aggravated battery contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits aggravated battery.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is fined 150f which may be kept by the guardsmen. They may be held in containment for 1 week if deemed necessary.

II - On the second offence, a perpetrator is fined 300f which may be kept by the guardsmen. They may be held in confinement for 2 weeks if deemed necessary. A guardsmen is required to give the individual five lashes to the hand that committed the action.

III - On the third offence, a perpetrator will have their dominant hand cut off or will be forcefully conscripted into the Imperial Guard for a mandatory service of five years.

✷ Mutilation

Any action that causes physical violence against another whereby they disfigure or make said reasonable person lose a limb constitutes the offence of mutilation contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits mutilation

I - On the first offence, the guardsmen must return the same course of mutilation to the perpetrator, by either mutilating their limb or otherwise disfiguring them. They must also pay a fine of up to 300f.

II - On the second offence, the perpetrator is to have both of their arms cut off.

III - On the third offence, the perpetrator is to be executed by means of hanging.

✷ Manslaughter

Any action that causes unintentional death against another due to their negligence constitutes the offence of manslaughter contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits manslaughter. This is to be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, but the general rule of thumb is listed below.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be executed by means of hanging. However, this can be waived down to a lesser punishment if the direct family of the victim is willing to forgive the perpetrator. In this case, it is up to the guardsmen on the punishment, but it must include maiming of a limb or otherwise.

✷ Murder

Any action that causes intentional death against another constitutes the offence of manslaughter contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits murder.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be executed publicly by choice of the guard, excluding beheading.

✷ Kidnapping

Any action that constitutes abduction, restraining, or thereby denying another individual the freedom of confinement constitutes the offence of kidnapping contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits kidnapping.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is required to pay the victim 300f and the guardsmen 150f. The perpetrator is to be lashed on a chosen limb five times.

II - On the second offence, a perpetrator is required to pay the victim 600f and the guardsmen 300f. The perpetrator is to have their hands cut off.

III - On the second offence, a perpetrator is to be executed by means of hanging.

✠ Offences Against the Property Act

✷ Petty Theft

Any action that constitutes taking another's property without their due consent, or without payment, constitutes the offence of petty theft contrary to the Offences Against the Property Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits theft.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is fined 150f and required to return the property to the victim.

II - On the second offence, a perpetrator is fined 300f and required to return the property to the victim. Their hand must be lashed five times.

III - On the third offence, a perpetrator is to have both hands cut off or be forcefully conscripted into the Imperial Guard for a mandatory service of three years.

✷ Burglary

Any action that constitutes trespassing upon another’s owned premises with the intention or cause to commit petty theft constitutes the offence of burglary contrary to the Offences Against the Property Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits burglary.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is fined 150f and required to return the property to the victim. Any damages to the building must be repaid in full.

II - On the second offence, a perpetrator is fined 300f and required to return the property to the victim. Their hand must be lashed five times. Any damages to the building must be repaid in full.

III - On the third offence, a perpetrator is to have both hands cut off or be forcefully conscripted into the Imperial Guard for a mandatory service of five years. Any damages to the building must be repaid in full.

✷ Robbery & Banditry

Any action that constitutes using physical violence against another to take their property or commit petty theft constitutes the offence of robbery contrary to the Offences Against the Property Act.

Any action that constitutes road-banditry, in proportion to the above legislation, is considered the offence of banditry contrary to the Offences Against the Property Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits robbery. If any physical violence is used, the punishment system for injury or non-injury must be followed as above. Bandits may simply be killed on the road.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is fined 150f and required to return the property to the victim.

II - On the second offence, a perpetrator is to have both hands cut off.

III - On the third offence, a perpetrator is to be executed by means of hanging.

✷ Criminal Damage

Any action that causes intentional or unintentional damage to property constitutes the offence of criminal damage contrary to the Offences Against the Property Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits criminal damage.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is fined 150f. Any damages to the property must be repaid in full if it is over the fine.

II - On the second offence, a perpetrator is fined 300f and required to return the property to the victim. Their hand must be lashed five times. Any damages to the property must be repaid in full if it is over the fine.

III - On the third offence, a perpetrator is to have both hands cut off. Any damages to the property must be repaid in full if it is over the fine.

✷ Fraud

Any action that manipulates, deprives, or neglects a sworn contract that may be fraudulent constitutes the offence of fraud contrary to the Offences Against the Property Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits criminal damage.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is fined 150f. Any loss of money due to fraud must be repaid to the victim.

II - On the second offence, a perpetrator is fined 300f and required to return the property to the victim. Any loss of money due to fraud must be repaid to the victim.

III - On the third offence, a perpetrator is to have both hands cut off. Any loss of money due to fraud must be repaid to the victim.

LEX PUBLICAS

✠ Offences Against the State Act

✷ Petty Treason

Any individual knowingly carries out an act of criminal insubordination or disloyalty intended to subvert the authority of an agent of the state, or commits such an action with intention to harm the state, constitutes the offence of petty treason contrary to the Offences Against the State Act.

Any individual knowingly aids or abets enemies of the state, participates in armed conflict or espionage against the state, attempts or conspires to the usurpation of the government, or attempts or conspires to murder a member of the imperial government, shall constitute the offence of petty treason contrary to the Offences Against the State Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individuals who commits petty treason pending investigation from a Quaestor and then a warrant of arrest from the Office of the Justiciary.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be trialed by the Office of the Justiciary whereby a punishment is then decided.

✷ High Treason

Any peer knowingly commits an act of criminal insubordination or disloyalty intended to subvert the authority of an agent of the state, or with intent to harm the state, this shall constitute the offence of high treason contrary to the Offences Against the State Act.

Any peer knowingly aids or abets enemies of the state, participates in armed conflict or espionage against the state, attempts or conspires to the usurpation of the government, or attempts or conspires to murder a member of the imperial government, shall constitute the offence of high treason contrary to the Offences Against the State Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individuals who commits high treason pending investigation from a Quaestor and then a warrant of arrest from the Office of the Justiciary.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be trialed by the Office of the Justiciary whereby a punishment is then decided.

✷ Rebellion

Any individual partaking in offence against the crown, whereby they attempt to usurp, cause disorder, or fight against the crown or the vassal lord in question constitutes the offence of rebellion contrary to the Offences Against the State Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to kill any and all rebels on sight during the participation of a rebellion. On the contrary, at the conclusion of a rebellion, an Imperial Guardsman may conduct an arrest on those who rebel pending investigation from a Quaestor and then a warrant of arrest from the Office of the Justiciary.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be trialed by the Office of the Justiciary whereby a punishment is then decided. If the perpetrator is committing rebellion in front of a guardsman, or during the course of a rebellion, they may be killed on sight. At the conclusion of a rebellion, a guardsman may report to the Justiciary with any names or descriptions of rebels to have them become wanted, or this can be averred by the Lord Marshal.

✷ Sedition

Any individual who knowingly vocalises or attempts to incite a rebellion, whereby their course of conduct would cause a rebellion against either a vassal lord, or the crown themselves, is considered to constitute the offence of sedition contrary to the Offences Against the State Act.

This includes any speech or enticement of public disorder. Sedition itself only constitutes the act of causing a rebellion, which differs from the offence of rebellion itself.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individuals who commits sedition if it is actively being incited in front of them pending a trial. In any other case, the imperial guardsmen may arrest those who commit sedition pending investigation from the Quaestor and then a warrant of arrest from the Office of the Justiciary.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be trialed by the Office of the Justiciary whereby a punishment is then decided.

✷ High Law Tax Evasion

Any peer who knowingly refuses or avoids paying their land tax to the Imperial Crown is found to constitute the offence of high-law tax evasion contrary to the Offences Against the State Act.

Punishment: Upon the completion of an investigation from the Quaestor and a summary trial from the Office of the Justiciary, an Imperial Guardsman and the Imperial Dragon Knights will be asked to act against the peer in question, either by force or willingly.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be trialed by the Office of the Justiciary whereby a punishment is then decided.

✷ Impersonation of an Agent of the State

Any individual who impersonates any member of an imperial institution, excluding the guard, constitutes the offence of impersonation of an agent of the state contrary to the Offences Against the State Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits impersonation of an agent of the state if done in their presence, to await execution. In any other case, the imperial guardsmen may arrest those who commit impersonation of an agent of the state pending investigation from a Quaestor and then a warrant of arrest from the Office of the Justiciary.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be trialed by the Office of the Justiciary whereby a punishment is then decided. If committed in the presence of the imperial guardsmen, they are to be executed by means of hanging.

✷ Perjury

Any individual who knowingly manipulates a guardsman in their course of conduct, or the office of the Justiciary, or the crown by dishonesty or otherwise deception constitutes the offence of perjury contrary to the Offences Against the State Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits perjury pending investigation from a Quaestor and a warrant of arrest from the Office of the Justiciary.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be trialed by the Office of the Justiciary whereby a punishment is then decided.

✠ Offences Against the Crown Act

✷ Defamation of the Crown

Any action that causes to reduce the image of an Imperial Royalty, either by word, action, or parchment, constitutes the offence of defamation of the crown contrary to the Offences Against the Crown Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual who commits defamation of the crown if they hear it, or if averred by the Office of the Justiciary.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be punished by whatever means, decided by the Imperial Royalty in question.

✷ Defamation of the Emperor

Any action that causes to reduce the image of the Emperor, either by word, action, or parchment, constitutes the offence of defamation of the Emperor contrary to the Offences Against the Crown Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individuals who commits defamation of the Emperor pending their execution.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be tortured by the imperial guardsmen, and then executed on the spot.

✷ Impersonation of the Crown

Any individual who impersonates a member of the Imperial Royalty constitutes the offence of impersonation of the crown contrary to the Offences Against the Crown Act.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individuals who commits impersonation of the crown if done in their presence, to await execution. In any other case, the imperial guardsmen may arrest those who commit impersonation of the crown pending investigation from the Quaestor and then a warrant of arrest from the Office of the Justiciary.

✷ Subversion of the Crown

Any individual who commits any offence to an Imperial Royalty, be it an offence against person, property or otherwise, constitutes the offence of subversion of the crown contrary to the Offences Against the Crown Act.

A few examples of this include: assaulting an imperial prince or princess, stealing from an imperial prince, or insulting an imperial royalty.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individuals who commits subversion of the crown if done in front of them. If not, it is for the crown to execute a warrant of arrest.

I - On the first offence, a perpetrator is to be given any punishment from the Imperial Royalty that has been offended against.

LEX MARTIALIS

✠ Offences Against the Guard Act

✷ Resisting Arrest

Any individual who resists arrest from an imperial guardsman constitutes the offence of resisting arrest contrary to the Offences Against the Guard Act.

The action of resisting arrest can include trying to move away from restraints, actively struggling when a guard attempts detention, or attempting to flee from a guardsman in the execution of their duty.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual, to punish them for their original offence and the offence of resisting arrest.

I - On the first offence, the perpetrator is required to pay the guards 20f.

II - On the second offence, the perpetrator is required to pay the guards 40f. The guard is also allowed to offer corporal punishment if they desire.

III- On the third offence, the perpetrator is required to pay the guards 80f. The perpetrator is to be imprisoned for 3 days. The guard is also allowed to offer corporal punishment if they desire.

✷ Attacking the Guard

Any individual who causes physical violence against a guard whereby no injury is caused constitutes the offence of attacking the guard contrary to the Offences Against the Guard Act.

The action of attacking the guard could include pushing or punching a guard, as well as throwing rocks or other debris. This offence can also work alongside resisting arrest, to offer the perpetrator a punishment for both offences.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual for attacking the guard.

I - On the first offence, the perpetrator is required to pay the guards 40f. The guard is also allowed to offer corporal punishment if they desire.

II - On the second offence, the perpetrator is required to pay the guards 100f. The guard is also allowed to offer corporal punishment if they desire.

III- On the third offence, the perpetrator is required to pay the guards 200f. The perpetrator must also lose one of their hands. The guard is also allowed to offer corporal punishment if they desire. Any further offences may cause the loss of both hands and further limbs.

✷ Injuring the Guard

Any individual who causes physical violence against a guard whereby injury is caused constitutes the offence of injuring the guard contrary to the Offences Against the Guard Act.

The action of injuring the guard could include pushing or punching a guard, leaving a bruise on their face. This offence can also work alongside resisting arrest, to offer the perpetrator a punishment for both offences.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual for injuring the guard.

I - On the first offence, the perpetrator is required to pay the guards 40f. The guard is also allowed to offer corporal punishment if they desire.

II - On the second offence, the perpetrator is required to pay the guards 100f. The perpetrator must also lose one of their hands.

III- On the third offence, the perpetrator is to be executed by the guards through a shooting fire-range.

✷ Mutilating the Guard

Any individual who causes physical violence against a guard whereby the injury sustains disfigures or causes any loss of limb, or permanent damage, constitutes the offence of mutilating the guard contrary to the Offences Against the Guard Act.

The action of mutilating the guard can include stabbing a guardsman, causing loss of a guard’s limb, blindness, or permanent scarring to the face.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual for mutilating the guard.

I- On the first offence, the perpetrator is to be executed by the guards through a shooting fire-range.

✷ Impersonation of a Guard

Any individual who intentionally claims to be an imperial guard without being conscripted, or wears the armour of the imperial guard, constitutes the offence of impersonation of a guard contrary to the Offences Against the Guard Act.

The action of claiming to be an imperial guard without being one, or using the powers of an imperial guard whilst claiming to be one, is found guilty of this offence.

Punishment: An Imperial Guardsman is propagated the right to arrest any individual for impersonation of a guard.

I- On the first offence, the perpetrator is to be arrested and dealt with exclusively by an officer or a Lord Marshal.

✠ Offences Against the Imperium Act

✷ Deserting

Any imperial guard who abandons the guardsmen prior to the conclusion of their mandatory service, showing their disloyalty to the state and the crown, is found to constitute the offence of deserting contrary to the Offences Against the Imperium Act.

The action of leaving the military, fleeing the military, or attempting to join a militant group outside of the imperial states is considered deserting. You can only leave the imperial guard once mandatory service has been completed and the Lord Marshal allows it.

This act also coincides with any other levy across the imperium who deserts their liege-lord, but this is exclusively for them to deal with. The imperial guardsman is to detain any known fugitive or deserter of a levy, to be returned to their liege-lord to be dealt with.

Punishment: In most cases, deserters are firstly arrested by the Imperial Dragon Knights who will capture any and all deserters of the imperial guard. If not, this can also be conducted by another Imperial Guardsman.

I- On the first offence, the deserter is to be court martialed by the Lord Marshal, who will then decide on the punishment. In most cases, the guidelines for deserting is execution due to this being a grievance against the crown, but this is for the Lord Marshal to decide.

✷ Abuse of power

Any imperial guard who shows a lack of humanity, by principle and virtue, such as torturing innocents, attacking others, or otherwise using their benefits as a guardsman for their own needs constitutes the offence of abuse of power contrary to the Offences Against the Imperium Act.

The action of using the power an imperial guard is averred for their own benefit can be: allowing another to commit a crime willingly without punishing them due to personal relations, aiding or abetting in crime as a guard or otherwise.

Punishment: In most cases, imperial guards who abuse their power are firstly arrested by the Imperial Dragon Knights who will capture any perpetrators in the imperial guard. If not, this can also be conducted by another Imperial Guardsman with permission of the Lord Marshal.

I- On the first offence, the perpetrator is to be court martialed by the Lord Marshal, who will then decide on the punishment. In most cases, the guidelines for abuse of power is execution depending on the abuse conducted, or it can simply be stripping of their rights and banishment.

ON THE MATTER OF PEERS

✷ Vassal Lords & Nobility

Any peer of the realm and landed nobility who commits any of the above offences is to be dealt with exclusively by the Office of the Justiciary once an informative investigation is held by the Quaestors under the Lord Justiciar.

If a non crownland-noble is committing an offence that threatens the life of another, an Imperial Guardsman is able to stop the offence from happening using reasonable force. This must then be reported to the Office of the Justiciary.

Any peer of the realm or landed nobility found to be committing offences within the Holy Imperium, who is found guilty, will be given the third offence punishment automatically which will be administered by the Emperor’s own dragon knights.

A peer or noble is given the right to be executed - due to their station - exclusively by beheading if the death sentence is administered.

This is a reminder to all peers to maintain their trust in the Emperor, and to not breach the Emperor’s peace.

✷ Vassal Laws

The Lex Tiberi sets the standard for the Crownland laws designated under the Lex Communis, and the Imperial Law designated under the Lex Publicas.

Vassals are allowed to administer their own local laws and offences, to be administered by their own levies. The local laws are not handled by the imperial guardsmen, who primarily will use these guidelines to deal with the imperial capital.

All roads of the Empire are considered Crownland to enforce consistent order and law within the Empire. A road is no longer considered Crownland once it has ‘reached’ a settlement by way of passing the first building owing to that settlement.

The offences of the Lex Martialis and Lex Publicas are administered anywhere in the Holy Imperium regardless of local vassal laws.

AVE IMPERIUM!

H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A

“Für Gott und Kaiser,”

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD,

Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren,

Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty,

Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, Hadrian Tiberias of the House Horen, Crown Prince of the Empire,

Prince of Burgundy, Lord Justiciar of the Imperial Privy, Duke of Grense.

ALEA IACTA EST