Issued forth by

LAIRD ROBERT MONTALT-ROVIN

☀︎ ON THE LAW OF THE COUNTY OF AESTERWALD & LORDSHIP OF TROST

In the year 2074 of The Age Of Man, it was decreed by the Lord of Trost-Aesterwald in council with the Knights of The True Sun, that the laws of Trost-Aesterwald be codified and written for the public of all the known lands of The Emperor’s Continent of Azuras.

Any who enter the boundaries of Trost-Aesterwald, as outlined in the Emperor’s decree, shall henceforth adhere to the local law of Trost-Aesterwald.

☀︎ ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

Elected every month of the Sun’s Smile (OOC MONTH), a citizen of the fiefdom of Trost shall be raised to the position of Sheriff. The Sheriff of Trost shall enforce the laws of Trost-Aesterwald when the Lord is not present. The Sheriff of Trost-Aesterwald, even if he is not a Knight of The True Sun, shall be permitted to form a posse deputizing those under his purview, raise a temporary militia levy, enter a household without a warrant, and hold final say over punishment in criminal matters, only giving way to the Lord of Trost-Aesterwald. The Sheriff shall be permitted to live within the warden’s house connected to the township’s jail and criminal lodgings during the duration of his tenure.

The Sheriff of Trost is expected to uphold Chivalric Law even if they are not a Knight of the True Sun.

CITIZENSHIP IN TROST-AESTERWALD

A citizen of Trost-Aesterwald is a permanent resident of the county with lodgings, a soldier stationed within the fortress serving the Lord, any servants serving the castle, or a dependent of another with permanent lodgings. Citizens of Trost-Aesterwald are permitted all the rights entailed in The Rights Of The Citizen. Only a human of the age of eighteen may own property within Trost-Aesterwald. All other races are barred from owning or renting property.

Citizens of the Imperium are permitted rights within Trost-Aesterwald; however, their rights differ as outlined in The Rights Of The Citizen.

COURT OF AESTERWALD-TROST, DEFENDANT HOLDINGS, CRIMINAL HOLDINGS

Every week of the Sun’s Smile (OOC week), a court will be held for those who have been accused of violating the law of Trost-Aesterwald. Unless an issue has arisen that requires immediate judgment, subject to the Lord and Sheriff’s approval, citizens of the County and Imperial Citizens may appear on this date to defend themselves. If a lawyer cannot be found by the accused party, they may defend themselves or have an attorney assigned to them by the Lord.

Should a citizen of Aesterwald-Trost or the Imperium of Man be accused of a crime, they must be housed in the defendant's lodgings and pay rent for the period of their holding. If a citizen can afford to pay for lodging in the rooms of house arrest, they will be permitted to live there until their court date. Should they flee the township, they will be breaking the law and charged with fleeing judgment. If a defendant cannot afford such a cost, they must remain in a jail cell until the time of their judgment. 

In the event they refuse to wait, a defendant who is a citizen of Trost-Aesterwald or the Imperium of Man may request immediate judgment from the Lord or his Sheriff; however, in this event, they will not be granted access to a lawyer. 

☀︎ SECULAR CRIME & PUNISHMENT

✠ THE ACCUSED OF THE COUNTY

Citizens of the county accused of crime where judgment is delayed until the court is housed within the lodgings of the jail, they are permitted to come and go as they please, so long as they remain within the township. Citizens are permitted an attorney and to request (for approval) a trial by ordeal.

✠ THE FOREIGN ACCUSED

Foreign accused, those of the Imperium, are permitted to pay for housing within the lodgings of the jail until their court date if judgement is postponed. They may come and go as they please, so long as they do not leave the township. Foreign accused do not have the right to request a trial by ordeal, though they might be forced to fight in one via the order of the Lord or Sheriff.

✠ THE GENTILE ACCUSED

Those not of the Faith, Elven, or other tolerated race, are expected to submit to justice; their place if a court date is established is the cell. Those not of the Vander Rite True Faith or of the race of Elf, Penitent Dwarf, or other creature that is not to be slain upon entry for their crimes against the Lord God do not hold rights to request trial by ordeal, nor will they be given access to a lawyer.

✠ THE CRIMINAL

The Criminal is one who is accused, convicted, and not pardoned for a crime within the County. Criminals of felony are not permitted within the bounds of the township, barred from holding property, and in some cases branded and hunted in perpetuity.

☀︎ PETTY CRIME:

✠ Petty Theft:

Petty theft is any act of theft, burglary, or pickpocketing that is non-violent in nature and an amount less than fifty minae or one aura.

Suggested Punishment: Fine of up to 300 minae or 5 aura, the taking of offending fingers, the gouging of an eye. The Stockades.

✠ Petty Assault:

Petty assault is any act of assault that does not result in maiming or death. It is possible for two individuals to simultaneously be charged with petty assault if a true offender cannot be found.

Suggested Punishment: Fines of between 50 and 500 minae. The removal of the offending hand.

✠ Panhandling & Beggary:

If an individual has not received explicit permission to beg on the streets.

Suggested Punishment: Fine of 100 minae, if they cannot pay, debtor’s prison.

✠ Minor Slander:

Minor Slander is any act of insulting one’s honor with the intention of harming their personal reputation, even if made in jest.

Suggested Punishment: Fines of between 50-500 minae. A duel to the satisfaction of the offended. The Stockades.

✠ Singing In The Wald:

Singing is not permitted within the forests of the Wald, for it causes unwanted attention from a variety of creatures and potentially puts others in danger.

Suggested Punishment: Fine of 50 minae. Removal of the tongue.

✠ Skullduggery:

Skullduggery is that of general trickiness and intentionally causing others distress with the intent to cause psychic harm.

✠ Unlawful Racial Loitering:

Any non-human that has not been permitted within the streets of the township of Trost, is present within the town without business, whilst there is not a market being held, shall be held for loitering.

Suggested Punishment: Fine of 50-100 minae. The stockades.

✠ Failure to Pay Taxes:

Should a citizen in ownership of a property fail to pay taxation upon said property, they will be charged with failure to pay.

Suggested Punishment: Fine of 15-30 Minae per day of missed payment.

✠ Failure to Attend Mass:

Should a citizen of the township fail to attend mass without a valid excuse, they shall be held in contempt of the clergy.

Suggested Punishment: Fine of 30 Minae, with increasing increments the more Mass is avoided. The Stockades.

✠ Minor Vandalism:

The defacing of property that is not deemed sacred by the township.

Suggested Punishment: Fine of 50-200 Minae.

✠ Mail Fraud:

The shooting down or slaughter of Trostine Parrots & Eagles.

Suggested Punishment: Fine of 50-300 minae. Depending on the severity of the message, such a message might elevate to a major crime punishable by death.

✠ Petty Scheming:

Petty Scheming is any form of Scheming wherein an individual seeks to gain minor advancement, this can be anywhere from price gouging to petitioning for election via coin.

Suggested Punishment: Fine of 100+ minae, the Stockades, the Shake and Bake.

✠ Public Indecency: 

Any individual not dressed in proper attire or in revealing clothing will submit to the authority for punishment.

Suggested Punishment: Fine of 100 minae. Repeated offenses could result in higher fines or stockades.

☀︎ MAJOR CRIME:

Assault:

Assault is any form of violence against another with the intent to maim or harm them in a meaningful manner without cause.

Suggested Punishment: Removal of the Offending Limb, Execution, Branding.

✠ Horse Theft:

Horse Theft is the theft of a horse, or pig (via carrot on a stick)

Suggested Punishment: Drawing and or Quartering.

✠ Murder:

Murder is the killing of an innocent individual for no justifiable reason.

Suggested Punishment: Hanging, Death by Lector, Drowning.

✠ Graverobbing:

Graverobbery is the act of stealing from the dead for financial gain.

Suggested Punishment: Buried up to the head, followed by stoning.

✠ Rustling:

Rustling is the theft of cattle, sheep, swine, camels, or bees. Shearing sheep unlawfully is deemed rustling. Milking of a cow is permitted.

Suggested Punishment: Death by Stampede.

✠ Aiding and Abetting:

Aiding and abetting any form of major crime is also considered a major crime.

Suggested Punishment: The gouging of both eyes.

✠ Poaching:

There are fewer mundane animals within The Wald with each passing year; killing one without permission is a grave offense. Recruiting for your Knightly Order in the township, too, is a grave offense.

Suggested Punishment: The Most Dangerous Game (1924)

✠ Banditry:

Banditry is the violent theft of goods from lawful citizens or traders.

Suggested Punishment: 8 Sun’s Hours CRP followed by execution.

✠ Fleeing from Justice:

Flight from Justice is a severe crime.

Suggested Punishment: 2 Sun’s Smiles within the Shake and Bake, followed by execution or fine.

✠ Major Slander:

Major Slander is any action of lying upon another's name with the intent of harming their reputation, especially that of an elected official, Lord, or the Emperor.

Suggested Punishment: The removal of the offender's tongue, or death.

✠ Impersonation:

Impersonating an official, levymen, or other figure of authority.

Suggested Punishment: Depersonization.

✠ Scheming:

Scheming is any act of eunuchism for a morally incorrect gain, including plotting assassination, luring out lawful citizens, attempting to seize the throne, or metaplaying.

Suggested Punishment: Execution and Expulsion.

✠ Arson:

The act of intentionally burning another’s property.

Suggested Punishment: Burning at the stake.

✠ Major Vandalism:

Desecration of sites deemed sacred to the township.

Suggested Punishment: Bonesmashing.

✠ Kidnapping:

The act of capturing an individual and removing them against their will to a secondary location.

Suggested Punishment: Hanging, Firing Squad

✠ Second Offense Unlawful Racial Loitering:

When one is already forewarned and convicted of racial loitering and repeatedly offends.

Suggested Punishment: Beard Removal, Ear Cutting, Tusk Removal & Poetic Execution

✠ Refusal To Pay Fine:

When, for whatever reason, an individual refuses to pay a fine to the township for another crime.

Suggested Punishment: Shake and Bake, followed by execution.

☀︎ SPIRITUAL CRIME:

Spiritual Crime is handled by the Lord of Trost & The Saints. Punishment listed is not a suggestion.

✠ Breaking the Spiritual Contract:

Breaking the Spiritual Contract in any way shall result in a curse that can only be cured via repentance.

✠ Worship of False Idols:

Worshipping false idols shall result in death.

✠ Blasphemy:

Blasphemy shall result in death.

✠ Betrayal:

Betrayal shall result in death.

✠ Adultery:

Castration.

✠ Cowardice:

Public humiliation.

✠ Insubordination:

Public Flogging.

☀︎ CHIVALRIC LAW:

Knights of the True Sun are held to special standards that other citizens of the township are not. Knights are expected to act with honor and never break the Vander Code. Should a Knight be seen to not uphold their values without self-inflicted and immediate repentance, they shall be stripped of their title.

• Knights of the True Sun who break the law of the Lordship of Trost, County of Aesterwald, shall face the worst punishment applicable for their crimes.

• Knights are always permitted Trial by Ordeal. 

• In addition to the Vander Code, the Eight Point, Knights of the True Sun must adhere to the following tenets:

Never leave a fellow Vander behind.

Never lie, even to an enemy.

Bear the True Sun at all times.

Never compromise with evil, even to defeat a greater one.

Make no distinctions.

Strive to aid all those who are innocent and in need, regardless of the danger.

Spurn the spiritually black of heart.

Always defend honor, even if it means death.

No Merle Acting.

Honor the sheep, and cherish its wool.

Drink thy milk, and raw.

Protect the country with your life.

☀︎ LAW OF THE PERSONS & NONPERSONS:

Descendants other than humans each have their own place under the sun; that place is not the County of Aesterwald.

ON THE ELF

• The Elf is permitted to write to the Count of Aesterwald, Sheriff of Trost, or Castellan of Trost in order to receive a trader’s license. Should an Elf roam the lands of Aesterwald without a permit of trade, they shall be warned once; repeated offenses could mean fines, loss of an ear, or death.
• The Elf, which is given a permit, is expected to follow the laws of Aesterwald precisely. The Elf may not have a lawyer appointed for them in the case of a charge.
• The Elf is allowed to stay within the inn during the duration of their venture to the Township.
• The Elf who does not cause issues and is permitted within the settlement for a trade venture will not be harassed.

• Practice of any religion that is not the Vander Rite True Faith is strictly prohibited.
• Even if an Elf holds some position of authority within the Imperium, they must seek the authority of the Lord to enter the city.

• Elves are not permitted to hold property.

On the orders of the Lord, an elf may be allowed entry into service as a mercenary or levy; this shall be done with extreme prejudice.

ON THE DWARVES

Should the Dwarf somehow be pardoned by the Emperor of their eternal grudge, the Dwarf shall be held to the following standards:

• The Dwarf is permitted to write to the Count of Aesterwald, Sheriff of Trost, or Castellan of Trost in order to receive a trader’s license. Should a Dwarf roam the lands of Aesterwald without a permit of trade, they shall be warned once; repeated offenses could mean fines, loss of an ear, or death.

• The Dwarf, which is given a permit, is expected to follow the laws of Aesterwald precisely. The Dwarf may not have a lawyer appointed for them in the case of a charge.

• The Dwarf is allowed to stay within the inn during the duration of their venture to the Township.
• The Dwarf who does not cause issues and is permitted within the settlement for a trade venture will not be harassed.

• Practice of any religion that is not the Vander Rite True Faith is strictly prohibited.
• Even if a Dwarf holds some position of authority within the Imperium, they must seek the authority of the Lord to enter the city.
• Dwarfs are not permitted to hold property.

On the orders of the Lord, a Dwarf may be allowed entry into service as a mercenary or levy; this shall be done with extreme prejudice.

ON THE URUK

The Uruk is barred from the County of Aesterwald. If a Uruk proves themself to be Imperial, they may be permitted to exit from the county on the first offense- subsequent violations will result in detusking or death.

ON THE MUSIN

• The Musin, which is given a permit, is expected to follow the laws of Aesterwald precisely. The Musin may not have a lawyer appointed for them in the case of a charge.

• The Musin is allowed to stay within the inn during the duration of their venture to the Township.
• The Musin who does not cause issues and is permitted within the settlement for a trade venture will not be harassed.

• Practice of any religion that is not the Vander Rite True Faith is strictly prohibited.
• Even if a Musin holds some position of authority within the Imperium, they must seek the authority of the Lord to enter the city.

• Musin are not permitted to hold property.

ON THE HALFLING

• In accordance with the decree of the Emperor, the Halfling is legally a human.

ON THE CONSTRUCT

• The Construct not bound to a Townsmen master is barred from entering the County. If one is found within the borders of the county, it will be held for its owner to pay a fine for its release. Should no owner be found, it shall be decommissioned. 
•  A townsman may hold or create a construct with extreme prejudice and oversight by the Lord. If a construct is found to be out of the owner’s control, it shall be decommissioned.

ON THE BEAST

• The Beastling Cat and Monkey are to be slain within the boundary of the county whenever spotted.

ON THE MORI

• The Mori is to be slain within the boundary of the county whenever spotted.

ON THE DAEMON “CHILD”

• The Daemon “Child” is to be slain within the boundary of the county whenever spotted.

☀︎ MAGIK LAW:

Magiks that are not blessed by the Lord-GOD are henceforth barred from practice.

Housemagery, the use of Kani, Bardmancy, and other similar wholesome magiks may be permitted for practice, so long as they are not used in tandem with some heretical or heathenly faith teaching. Voidal Magik is barred from use unless exclusively permitted by the Council of the True Sun.

S C E L E R A T I   O C C I D E R E

“Kill Mobs,”

LORD, Sir Robert Montalt-Rovin, Count of Aesterwald, Lord of Trost.