HIDDEN IN THE DARK | 227 ARP

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HIDDEN IN THE DARK

“There is a certain defensiveness one jumps to, when they know they have done wrong.”

Sir Atticus Reinhold, Count of Anairgrid, 97 A.R.P

 

Issued and averred by

Their Highnesses

&

Atstana de

Regne Petrère

227

 

BY THE LAW OF THE COMMONWEALTH DOES ONE LAY DOWN THEIR LIFE IN BECOMING A BANDIT, as any who witnesses their crimes has the right to kill them where they stand. Within recent years, an unknown individual has used the cover of night at hours incredibly late to attempt to break into multiple homes within the Commonwealth, including the Palais Madeline. Thus far, there has been no known sightings nor information gained. We seek to remedy this, as no citizen deserves to live in fear nor under threat of burglary.  

 

The Crown implores its citizens to ensure all belongings are locked away securely as well as ensuring all doors are locked. Extra security measures may be discussed on a case-by-case basis with a member of the River Council. As the perpetrator has broken two of the Commonwealth’s laws on Crimes Against Property, as well as one Crime Against Chivalry, the perpetrator faces execution for their crimes upon discovery. Should any have information, or proof of justice served, they may receive a reward up to 500 minae. 

 

 

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AS THE CATHERINIAN CODE STATES

 

Of Banditry

I. On The Definition Of Bandits

 

i. A bandit is any person who attacks or threatens others to gain gear, knowledge, or to take another hostage, generally with intent to take mina, items, gear, or hostages for ransom.

 

ii. A political bandit is a member of an aggressive state that participates in the above for the purposes of political or war gain.

 

iii. Bandits generally wear dark clothes or un-marked armour, with covered faces.

 

II. On The Bandit Clause

 

i. Bandits are considered below the Law of the Commonwealth if caught in the act of banditry, and their lives are forfeit if they are undeniably bandits.

 

ii. Any person may kill an active bandit within the Commonwealth without trial, as long as they can prove that they were undeniably a bandit.

 

Of Crimes Against Property 

I. Theft

 

i. The act of taking items that belong to another without permission.

 

IV. Trespassing

 

i. The act of entering a personal residence, restricted or otherwise off-limits area without invitation or permission, or refusal to leave.

 

Of Crimes Against Chivalry

IV. Lack of Honour

 

i. The act of behaving dishonourably or disingenuously. Lying, breaking one’s word, cheating, or acting without common respect to another.

S I G N E D,

 

HIS HIGHNESS, Albéric Ètienne Temesch of the Petra, Archduke of the Petran Commonwealth, Prince of Riviènse, Duke of Seviel, Marquis de Val d’Estenou, Count of Moere, Neraquelles, Temesch, Torm Marian, and Vallagne, Viscount of Mies, Baron of Eagles Peak, Garmont, Hrenthorne, and Resmore, Protector of the Meadows.

HER HIGHNESS, Estera Sofija Temesch of the Petra, Archduchess of the Petran Commonwealth, Princess of Riviènse, Duchess of Seviel, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Moere, Neraquelles, Temesch, Torm Marian, and Vallagne, Viscountess of Mies, Baroness of Eagles Peak, Garmont, Hrenthorne, and Resmore, Protector of the Meadows.