Osanoran Code

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The Osanoran Code

 

-Flag of Osanora-

 

A collection of all laws and punishments that anyone who steps into Osanoras lands must abide by. 

 

“With a stable mind and healthy body I, Felipe De Medina, do approve of this Code and set it as our State law. Any changes to this Code must be passed by either myself of a ⅔ majority Corte. May this Code usher in an age of peace for Osanora.”

Felipe De Medina

Head of House Medina

Baron De Osanora

Table of Contents

Rights of The People

The Rules of Combat

The Rights of Citizen-Owned Property

Pertaining Acts of Malicious Intent

Dark Acts

Public Order

Understanding the Classes

 

Title I: Rights of The People

 

1. The Citizen Status

a. Any citizen of Osanora is considered a citizen by occupying any dwelling deemed acceptable by the Baron

b. This status is forfeited should the residence fall short on taxes

2. The Freedom of Religion

a. Any citizen of Osanora may freely practice their religion so long as it does not create a public disturbance.

3. The Right to Life

a. Any citizen of Osanora is entitled to protect his or herself from danger.

b. There must be a real attempt to disarm an enemy rather than just killing them.

4. The Right to Bear Arms

a. Any citizen of Osanora may own a weapon and carry it with them in public

b. The weapon must be sheathed at all times; unless instructed by a member of the Guard.

5. The Right to Appeal

a. Any citizen of Osanora is entitled to appeal to the Baron himself to reduce or lift any punishment or sentence.

b. At the time of the appeal the Baron will have the final say and may increase the punishment or sentence should the appeal have been requested to knowingly create a public disturbance

6. The Right of Marriage

a. Any citizen of Osanora can be married and acknowledged by the State should both participants be over the age of 16. 

b. The marriage must be reported to the state to be eligible for benefits

7. The Right of Discrimination

a. Any citizen of Osanora may freely associate with any species or sexual orientation without fear of prosecution based solely on their race/orientation.

8. The Right of Ownership

a. Any citizen of Osanora is entitled to their property

b. They cannot be forcefully taken away from the owner except through extreme cases approved by the Baron or Trade Monarch

c. This right is forfeited when the citizen is accused of a crime.

d. Guardsmen may confiscate weapons or possible weapons from a person they suspect of committing a crime or may pose a threat.

 

Title II: The Rules of Combat

Combat is described as drawing any sort of weapon with the intent to cause harm to others

1. Unsheathing weapons in undesignated areas is unlawful (Class E)

a. Void this law should your person be under attack.

b. Void this law should the Baron or Guardsman require assistance repelling an enemy.

2. Severely injuring a fellow combatant is unlawful (Class dependant on damage)

a. A severe injury is one that is permanent or may require months to heal.

3. Ambushing a citizen who was not inciting violence is unlawful (Class D)

a. Void this law should a person be calling for violence against the state or her people

4. Using magic during combat is unlawful (Class E)

a. Void this law should both combatants decide magic is acceptable PRIOR to the fight.

5. Combat which leads to death of a person is a crime (Class A)

a. Should a bystander be killed, all combatants responsible will be charged.

 

Title III: The Rights of Citizen-Owned Property

 

1. Any major renovations to residential spaces without approval of the Ministry of Housing is unlawful (Class D)

a. Void this law should only minor renovations take place

b. A minor renovation is defined as changing the floor, replacing windows/doors, or any other altercations deemed minor by the Minister of Housing or Baron

2. Any major renovations to commercial spaces without approval of the Ministry of Housing is unlawful (Class C)

a. Void this law should only minor renovations take place

b. A minor renovation is defined as changing the floor, replacing windows/doors, or any other altercations deemed minor by the Minister of Housing or Baron

3. Trespassing on any property is deemed unlawful (Class D)

a. Void this law should you receive special invitation by the Baron

4. Vandalism of any property, both citizen and government owned is unlawful (Class D)

a. The class may vary depending on the size of the vandalism

5. Theft from a property is deemed unlawful (Class D)

a. The class may vary depending on the items stolen.

6. Griefing any property, both citizen and government owned is unlawful (Class C)

a. The class may vary depending on the size of the grief

 

Title IV: Pertaining Acts of Malicious Intent Copied and adjusted from Sutican Codex

 

Fraud; defined as deception for unlawful gain

1. Impersonation is deemed unlawful (Class D)

2. Purposely deceiving another for unlawful gain is deemed unlawful (Class E)

a. Void this law if a signed contract can be presented

b. Deceiving a member of government may result in a more extreme class

Espionage; defined as the unwarranted spying upon another citizen

3. Spying upon a citizen to achieve unlawful gain or knowledge is deemed unlawful (Class C)

a. Void this law should you have direct orders from the Baron

4. Spying upon a state official to achieve unlawful gain or knowledge is deemed unlawful (Class B-A)

5. Kidnapping any person against their will is deemed unlawful (Class B)

a. Void this law should you be holding a criminal against their will

b. Class may reach A should the person kidnapped be of higher status

6. Capturing/Holding of one against their will unlawfully while demanding goods or funds for release is deemed unlawful (Class A)

7. The keeping, buying, or selling of slaves within Osanora is deemed unlawful (Class A)

8. Providing a fugitive sustenance or any means to escape capture is deemed unlawful (Class D)

9. Providing a fugitive shelter or knowingly aiding them in escaping capture is deemed unlawful (Class C)

10. Knowingly helping a fugitive further commit crimes within Osanora before their escape is deemed unlawful (Class B-A)

11. The plotting conspiracy or making of war against the government of Osanora or the aiding of enemies in making war is deemed unlawful and treason(Class A)

12. Prevention of the pursuit of justice through resisting arrest or through physical and or magical violence or threats to circumvent the legal process (Class C-B)

 

Title V: Dark Acts Copied and adjusted from Sutican Codex

Iblees Worship; defined as the unlawful worship of Iblees, Daemons or dark magic creatures is deemed unlawful (Classes vary)

1. Worshiping Iblees, any evil-natured Daemon or inferi, including providing aid to any worshiper is deemed unlawful (Class C-A)

2. The keeping of or assisting of any dark magic creatures by any means. Includes housing, feeding, sympathizing, Dark Creatures being Creatures such as Ghosts, Undead, Shade parasites and general Abominations of Life which act with Malicious intent is deemed unlawful (Class B-A)

3. The practice of any Dark Magic that has been confirmed a Dark Magic by the Sutican or Osanoran government is deemed unlawful (Class B-A).

 

Title VI: Public Order Copied and adjusted from Sutican Codex

1. The use of loud, explicative, or speech which riles up or actions which threaten the general public order is deemed unlawful (Class E)

a. Class rises if actions are committed

2. The act of placing a sign within public parameters advertising or providing knowledge without permission or knowledge of an Osanoran steward is deemed unlawful (Class E-D)

a. Class depends on message

b. Class is PER sign

3. The obstruction or privatizing of Osanoran roads through any means (Class C)

 

Understanding the Classes

In Osanora there are 5 levels of crime listed A-E where A is the most serious. The punishment for breaking a law is determined by the class in which the law is set at. For instance law II.1 states that by unsheathing my weapon in an undesignated area like the cantina, I am committing a class E crime.

 

Class E- Punishments may vary from 5-15 mina or manual labor (half to full stack of mats chosen by the Baron) chosen at the discretion of the Guardsman and approved by the Maestre or Baron. 

 

Class D- Punishments may vary from 15-40 mina or manual labor (1-2 stacks of mats chosen by the Baron) chosen at the discretion of the Guardsman and approved by the Maestre or Baron.

 

Class C- Punishments may vary from 40-80 mina or manual labor (2-3 stacks of mats chosen by the Baron) chosen at the discretion of the Guardsman and approved by the Maestre or Baron.

 

Class B- Punishments may vary from 80-150 mina or manual labor (4-6 stacks of mats chosen by the Baron) chosen at the discretion of the Guardsman and approved by the Maestre or Baron.

Class A- Punishments may vary from 150-400 mina or manual labor (6-8 stacks of mats chosen by the Baron) chosen at the discretion of the Guardsman and approved by the Maestre or Baron.

 

Banishment, execution, and imprisonment are on a case to case basis and must be approved by the Baron. Guardsman may temporarily hold prisoners in a cell while sorting through this process for no more than a week (2 IRL hours).