hemomancy

A young Amlugol gives a nod to her friends family-members missive.

A rogue squire trudges amongst snowy trees. Alone; she was solitary. A loaded crossbow resting in her gloved hands. It was a normal trip, out hunting as a form of stress relief.

 

In the air, the sound of a branch snapping rang out.

 

Meredith turns, pointing the bow towards that noise - Nothing. Nothing there except empty space.

 

Continuing on, the only sound was the crunching of frozen snow, and icy winds that seemed to blow only into her ears.

 

Now, a flurry of flakes began to fall around her. 

 

An arrow whizzed past her head.

 

She ducked, stumbling over her own two feet.

 

Flattening herself down, eye widened as she crawled through the snow.

 

Her crown of hair undone, and her pace decreasing.

 

Upon reaching a tree, the Barclay stood up behind it. Looking past the bark, her brows furrowed seeing not a soul amongst the area.

 

Another arrow fired.

 

She stood there.

 

The crossbow in her arms dropped as a hand reached to her chest; feeling the wet tip the arrow piercing her chest.

 

The woman slumped forwards with not a second to comprehend, knees buckling as she fell.

 

Meredith Barclay was dead.

 

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The corpse was dragged to the gates of Haense, a note pinned to her garbs.

 

“I’ve stayed my hand in the West and the East. Now I come for your North.

You will know the Broken.”

 

 

ly rose

Nocturne, Teagen White

 

They trudged amongst the snow, their leather boots crushing the fresh powder. A flurry, cascading down around them. Unbothered, the figure continued. A satchel hung across their torso, bouncing with every frigid step.

 

Squeaking.

Squeak.

Squeak.

Squeak.

 

The Lady stopped, a hand raising to her shoulder to pluck the creature up. A rat; red-eyed, white as snow, just as she. Tucked away was the pet, into a pocket within her garbs- warm, hopefully, for the small thing.

 

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Missives now hung in the cities of Man.

 

The realms of man are ones often deserving of consequence. 

 

Their actions repeat, never cease; a cycle of those who cannot agree when they are one and the same. 

 

Creatures opposing what will come, what will always come.

 

Short, meaningless lives cut shorter from their own affairs.

 

Their minds easily broken from outside pressures. 

 

Twisted words harm more than most.

 

Fragile.

Short Lived.

 

What accomplishments are there to show for. Dead leaders, fall cities. That is all one remembers.

 

What is it for, descendants of Man?

 

Your honor and glory only come after death.

 

Signed,

Pestilence

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The Government and Civil Services of Amaethea

Established on the 5th of The Grand Harvest, Year 111 of the Second Age

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The Crown of Elvendom

Her Royal Highness, the High Princess of Amaethea 

Idril Sylvaeri

@JJosey

The sovereign of the Princedom, wielding absolute authority in governing the state and populace.

 

His Royal Highness, the Prince Consort of Amaethea

Neare Ithrandos

@GlassySkies

The consort aids the sovereign in whatever they may require.

 

Heir of Amaethea

VACANT

One chosen to be the next ruler of Amaethea. This is decided solely by the council.

 

The Crown Council of Amaethea

Her Ladyship, the Lady Commander of the Glaiveguard

Stalashal Vuln’miruel

@TaytoTot

The leader of the Glaiveguard, commanding Amaethea’s military.

 

Her Ladyship, the Lady Exarch of Amaethea

Evgenija Larian

@GrowingIvy

The representative of the judiciary who also acts as a diplomat.

 

His Lordship, the Lord Steward of Amaethea

Jarad Munnel

@JoshBright

Responsible for handling the affairs of housing and taxes.

 

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The Domestic Council

Commander of the Guardians

Elros Silma

@smartscout

Second in command to the Commander of the Glaiveguard.

 

The Steward Deputy

VACANT

Second in command to the Lord Steward, aiding them with their affairs.

((Speak to JoshBright for this role))

 

The High Priest(ess)

PENDING

The representative of the Wild Faith.

((Speak to JJosey for this role))

 

The Event Coordinator

VACANT

Event planner for Amaethea.

((Speak to JJosey for this role))

 

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Uell ito Maruthiran,

HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, Idril Sylvaeri, The V High Princess of Elvendom, High Princess of Amaethea, The Heart of The Sea

 

HER LADYSHIP, Evgenija Larian, Lady Exarch of Amaethea

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Check out this post for more information!

 

"O infernum imo!" Shouts one woman, pumping her fist while running off to harass her family.

A drama loving young teen enjoys this, and gives a vague thumbs up to the thin air around her.

Cresence is appaled! "Damn Valah and their weird things."

Amaethean Coronation

Announced on the 3rd of Malin’s Welcome, Year 111 of the Second Age

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[!] Several flyers have been distributed throughout Almaris, announcing the following:

 

The day of Princess Idril Sylvaeri's coronation, long anticipated by the people of Amaethea, is finally here. This will occur in accordance with Amaethean customs inside the walls of the Princedom, specifically the citadel. His Royal Highness Prince Acanthus will deliver a final speech before Her Royal Highness is formally installed as High Princess of Amaethea.

 

Join us on the 4th of The First Seed, Year 111 of the Second Age at the Amaethean citadel.

 

Invites are sent to the following:

 

The Citizens and Lords of Amaethea

Princess Valyris, and the peoples of Celia’nor

Primarch Netseth Loa’chil, and the peoples of Nor’asath

Sir Mika Anarion, and the dwellers of Lurin

Arch-Druid Aerendyl Hawksong and the inhabitants of the Mothers Grove

Rex Willy and the Horde of Krugmar

Keeper Alatariel and the knights of the Aengul Xan

 

Furthermore, we extend invitations to:

 

Aer'dir of Joma and the Citizens of the Cove 

Hareven Lorenthus and the Citizens of Oswin

Jarad Munnel and the Citizens of Helious

Evar'tir Oranor and his venerable pedigree

Jeffrey de Wees and his venerable pedigree

Lenora Jusmia and her venerable pedigree

Melia and her venerable pedigree

 

 

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Uell ito Maruthiran,

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Acanthus Onar Taliame’onn Daesmon Silma Vuln’muriel, The IV High Prince of Elvendom, High Prince of Amaethea

 

Evgenija Larian, Exarch of Amaethea

The Amaethean Apparatus

Established the 12th of The Deep Cold, Y.110

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Article I: The Apparatus

1.1. Head of State

The sovereign of the Princedom of Amaethea, a scion of the Sylvaen Everflame. They wield absolute authority in governing the state and populace.

a) To signify one as the Head of State, the title shall be High Prince or Princess.

-Ex: High Prince Acanthus

-Abv: HPA Acanthus

b) When addressing in formal settings, the Head of State should be referred to as His Royal Highness.

-Ex: His Royal Highness, High Prince Acanthus

1.2. Crown Council

One of the bicameral governing councils, composed of the following members.

 

The Lord Steward; responsible for handling the affairs of housing and taxes, appointed by the sovereign.

The Lord Commander; responsible for military mobilization, appointed by the sovereign.

The Lord Exarch; a representative of the judiciary, appointed by the sovereign.

a) A member of the Crown Council should be referred to as a Lord or Lady.

-Ex: Lady Idril Sylvaeri

1.3. Domestic Council

One of the bicameral governing councils, comprised of the following members:

 

The Citizen’s Warden; deputy steward of Amaethea, appointed by the Lord Steward.

The High Priest(ess); a representative of the Wild Faith, elected by the priesthood.

The Seasonal Raithean; a representative of the Father Circle, elected by the druidic order.

1.4. Omentahu

A mechanism in which the attending populace may question the Government and vote on legislative decisions. Managed and overseen by its chair, appointed by the Head of State.

1.5. Prince-Heir

One chosen to be the next ruler of Amaethea. In the untimely death of the Head of State, the Prince-Heir may legally ascend to the throne.

a) The Prince-Heir may;

i) Stylize themselves as a legally recognized Prince or Princess of Elvenesse, under the style of lordship.

ii) With the blessing of the Head of State, conduct diplomatic proceedings.

iii) With the blessing of the Head of State, host court and call Omenhatu.

b) The Prince-Heir title may be transferred or revoked by the Head of State at any time if deemed necessary.

i) If done in a last will or testament, it must be without coercion, and officiated with signature.

 

Article II: Governance

2.1. Legislation & Amendments

Proposed legislation or amendments to the law are to be discussed and scrutinized by the bicameral councils in joint session. A majority vote in favor is required for the proposal to be passed as an Act of Government.

2.2 Royal Assent

Any Act of Government must first receive royal assent before it officially passes into law, else it shall not be considered legitimate.

2.3. Royal Decree

The Head of State maintains the right to pass a piece of legislation or an amendment into law by decree.

 

Article III: Checks & Balances

3.1 Separation of Powers

Each councillor presides over a specific area of expertise and delegated responsibilities. To administer beyond this sphere of influence without royal authorization is to be considered an illegitimate exercise of authority.

3.2 Impeachment

A process by which the bicameral councils, in joint session, press charges against a government official. Said process is to be exercised as follows.

a) A councillor may move to impeach an official, presenting both the charges and sufficient  evidence to the chamber.

b) Following a statement from both the accusing and accused parties, the joint session will decide by majority vote on whether or not to proceed with the impeachment process. The accused party will be suspended from voting.

c) Should a majority vote in favor pass, the proceedings shall be brought before the Head of State, who shall act as the judge. The accused party is entitled to due process.

d) If determined guilty of the presented charges, said official shall henceforth be stripped of their position, authority and associated titles. They will not be permitted to sit within the government again without a royal pardon.

3.3 Council Reshuffles

The sovereign maintains the right to reshuffle appointed positions on the bicameral councils. Elected officials are to be installed at the discretion of their respective organizations, although they may still be removed from office on sufficient grounds (illegal activities, etc.).

 

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Uell ito Maruthiran,

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Acanthus Onar Taliame’onn Daesmon Silma Vuln’muriel, The IV High Prince of Elvendom, High Prince of Amaethea

 

Evgenija Larian, Exarch of Amaethea

Evgenija is glad that she's only the one writing these.

Warrant for Arrest or Aggressive Detainment

Issued on the 6th of The Amber Cold, 110 S.A.

 

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Declaration

In accordance with our laws and with permission from the Royal Seal and the Lord Exarch. This warrant is issued for the Death or Detainment of An-Gho, Morur’ei, Vothdrem, Zahriyer, Azliheesan, Qahnaarian, and Remon. This Warrant gives the Wardens of the Glaiveguard the authority to act by any means necessary within the bounds of the law to Detain or Kill the subject of this warrant, and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crimes of the accused which are listed below.

 

Reason

 

Crimes:

 

Criminal Law, Article I - 1.2. Kidnapping, 1st Degree

Criminal Law, Article I - 1.4. Mayhem, 1st Degree

Criminal Law, Article II - 2.6. Criminal Damage, 1st Degree

Criminal Law, Article VI - 6.4. Heresy

Criminal Law, Article VII - 7.2. Dark Magic

 

Punishment:

 

Banishment for life with dismemberment, or, execution by guillotine. If captured and when possible, the incarceration of said figures through Xannic means will also be readily available should the individual be considered too great of a threat.

 

Additional info:

 

These figures should be considered armed and dangerous. Manipulation and flame are the main weapons they employ against the descendants of our realm. Sweet words and honeyed promises are what they will offer, but do not pay mind to them. For the people, we lost in the siege where their father burned and scorned our city, retribution must be had.

 

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Uell ito Maruthiran,

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Acanthus Onar Taliame’onn Daesmon Silma Vuln’muriel, The IV High Prince of Elvendom, High Prince of Amaethea

 

Evgenija Larian, Exarch of Amaethea

I love creatures +1

The dark haired woman looks down a the corpse, and musing to the other; "Dinner."

Disregarding the smell of iron and vanilla, and picking the man clean of his earthly possessions, Lady Pestilence sat down on the rocks of the Celia'norian undercity. Picking off the flesh and muscle from that mans body and consuming it with her sharpened teeth. The remains were left in that same spot, to decompose and rot, no kind fashion or fate.

 

 

refrain from having your schtick being sexist misogynistic characters, that's all the input i have, as, i don't particularly like you and will admit that

53 minutes ago, TreeSmoothie said:

Frajajjrurruaurjra [I got the spelling of it right first try, look!]

perfect

anywho, as a long time totallynotmurderhobo now playing as a Wendy's Frosty- i don't think murder is needed for good villainy. if i gotta kill someone (because food), sure! i'll do it, so long as i try to put on a good show of it so it's fun and entertaining for both of us. or, i can try and induct them into a cannibalistic cult, really just depends on if somebody's peckish.

 

hey, least with frosties if you're ever caught, new disguise lol

The one who originally published the banishment of Peralien from Vortice long ago may be dead, but a daughter still wanders; none the wiser about any would-be relatives and their own demises.

o7

"What?" Mutters Evgenija, a quite confused elfess. "I haven't heard of that being a thing... do I need to ask about it?"

One reply is sent out, tucked into the post by a small, thin, pale hand.

 

 

Meredith Barclay cracks her knuckles; well, her father can't have all the fun.

Amaethean Law Codex

Established 15th of The Grand Harvest, Y.108

 

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Index

 

BILL OF RIGHTS

Universal Rights

Domestic Rights

 

CIVIL LAW

Article I: Identification

Article II: Contracts & Labor

Article II: Domestic Relations

 

CRIMINAL LAW

Article I: Crimes Against the Person

Article II: Crimes Against Property

Article III: Crimes Against Morality

Article IV: Crimes Against Justice
Article V: Crimes Against the Crown

Article VI: Crimes Against the Faith

Article VII: Magic & the Supernatural

 

JUDICIAL REGULATIONS

Article I: Legal Procedure

Article II: Legal Defences

Article III: The Offence

Article IV: Execution

Article V: Foreign Inquisition

 

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BILL OF RIGHTS

 

Universal Rights

 

The Right to Life

The individual is recognized to bear the right to live without the threat of harm or violence.

 

The Right to Liberty

The individual is recognized to bear the right to live without chains or oppression.

 

The Right to the Pursuit of Happiness

The individual is recognized to bear the right to live in contentment according to their own lawful ambitions.

 

Domestic Rights

 

The Right to Arms

The individual is recognized to bear the right to armaments.

 

The Right to Due Process

The individual is recognized to bear the right to fair trial.

 

The Right to Property

The individual is recognized to bear the right to ownership of lawful property.

 

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CIVIL LAW

 

Article I: Identification

1.1. Personhood

Living entities counted among the four descendent races (elves, dwarves, humans, orcs, etc.), including half-breeds, are officially recognized as persons and are thus entitled to universal rights.

1.2. Non-Descendents

Living entities not counted among the four descendent races, but deemed capable of sentience and reason, and conceived via natural means, may be entitled to universal rights provided they are granted a lawful permit via the Crown and Government. However, this does not qualify as personhood.

1.3. Citizenship

An individual recognized as a person shall be deemed a citizen of the realm under the  following clauses.

a) Born to citizens, either a mother or father, of the Princedom of Elvenesse.

b) Granted citizenship under the lawful authority of the Crown and Government.

1.4. Foreigners

An individual recognized as a person originating from outside the realm shall be deemed a foreign visitor. Unless provisions (decree, pact, treaty, etc.) state otherwise, they are not entitled to the same domestic rights as citizens of the Princedom of Amaethea.

1.5. Revocation of citizenship

An individual's citizenship may be revoked by lawful decree of the Crown and Government.

1.6. Maturity

An individual is deemed to have reached physical maturity at the age of eighteen.

 

Article II: Contracts & Labor

2.1. Formation

The first requisite of a lawful contract is that the involved parties should have reached an agreement, legitimized to adhering to the following principles.

a) An offer via words or conduct, to contract on specified terms, is required with the clear intention that it is to be legally binding once accepted by the party to whom it is addressed.

b) A final expression of consent, via words or conduct, is required by the recipient in reply to the proponent’s offer. It must be accepted in accordance with the precise terms of said offer if it is to form an agreement. Said agreement is the basis of the contract, but not sufficient in itself to create legal obligations.

c) A consideration from the proponent is required in order to make the promised agreement enforceable as a contract. However, whilst said consideration must prove sufficient and be provided by the promisee, it need not move to the promisor. Rather, the terms may entail that the promisor gives something up, or that a third party receives at their request.

2.2. Contents

Should the legality of the contents within a contract be called into question, the terms can be assessed within the following categories: Express terms and Implied Terms.

a) Express terms are ones that the involved parties have set out in their agreement, either written or verbal. They must be interpreted objectively, on the basis of what a reasonable person in the position of the parties would have understood the words to mean.

i) Where a contract has been put in writing, there is the presumption said piece was intended to include all the agreed express terms. In this case, neither party can rely on extrinsic evidence of terms alleged to have been agreed, though it is admissible if the document wasn’t intended to contain all valid details.

b) A contract may contain terms which are not expressly stated but instead implied, either because the parties intended this, or by the operation of law, or by custom or usage. The validity of said implications can be determined via such concepts as necessity, principle, efficiency, and how obvious they are.

2.3. Termination

In the event one party is undermined by a breach of contract, they have the lawful right to be released from their obligations to perform as a result of another party’s defective or non-performance, arising within the following situations.

a) Where a party repudiates the terms of the contract and absolutely refuses to perform according to the set standards.

b) Where a party renders completion of the contract impossible due to disabling oneself so as to not perform.

c) Where a party fails to perform substantially and thus deprives the party of what they bargained for, according to the agreement set within the contract.

2.4. Damages

Should one party be substantially deprived of what they bargained for, according to the agreement set within the contract, then they have the right to seek compensation. Said income is determined by the value of those losses, interpreted and granted by the Judiciary.

 

Article III: Domestic Relations

3.1. Marriage

A sacred union between two individuals as partners in a personal relationship, legitimized under the authority of either the Crown or the Faith.

3.2. Divorce

A procedure through which a married couple legally separate, resolved under the supervision of the judiciary, with the respective items belonging to both parties restored to their rightful owners and shared items fairly distributed. Said process is to be approved under the following circumstances.

a) When both parties, under a mutual consensus, choose to separate.

b) When an individual has evidently been proven unfaithful and found to have broken their matrimonial vows through an act of infidelity (Criminal Law - 3.4.).

c) When an individual has been proven abusive or neglectful to their partner within the relationship. In addition, wherever abuse or neglect are deemed by the Crown to have been extreme, a restraining order may be enacted.

d) When an individual has evidently been lawfully prosecuted for criminal activity.

e) When the Crown declares the marriage, in consultation with the Faith, to be unlawful.

3.3. Age of Consent

The lawful age of consent is considered to be whenever an individual reaches the age of eighteen, the age of physical maturity (Civil Law - 1.6.).

3.4. Inheritance

The endowment of private property and hereditary titles shall be determined and validated according to the following provisions.

a) Inheritance is determined by the will of the testator, or alternatively by the customs of a house, seed, or family.

b) If the above isn’t applicable, inheritance passes to children conceited within wedlock, descending from eldest to youngest.

c) If the above isn’t applicable, inheritance passes to the direct siblings, descending from eldest to youngest.

d) If the above isn’t applicable, inheritance passes to the parents.

e) If the above isn’t applicable, inheritance passes to children conceived outside of wedlock, descending from eldest to youngest.

f) If the above isn’t applicable, inheritance shall be determined and distributed via a settlement reached by the Judiciary.

 

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CRIMINAL LAW

 

Article I: Crimes Against the Person

1.1. Assault

3rd Degree: An act by which an individual, either recklessly or intentionally, causes another party to suffer unlawful violence, but does not inflict any lasting injury. An infraction.

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual, either recklessly or intentionally, causes another party to suffer unlawful violence, and inflicts lasting, though not debilitating injury. Additionally, whenever an individual utilizes an offensive weapon to inflict injury. A misdemeanor.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual, either recklessly or intentionally, causes another party to suffer unlawful violence, and inflicts a lasting and debilitating injury. A felony.

1.2. Kidnapping

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual restrains and carries away another party without their consent or without their consent or a lawful excuse. A misdemeanor.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual restrains and carries away another party without their consent or a lawful excuse, and inflicts are unto them or endangers their life. A felony.

1.3. Ransoming

An act by which an individual restrains and carries away another party without their consent or a lawful excuse, with intent to sell or exchange them off. A felony.

1.4. Mayhem

3rd Degree: An act by which an individual brings about the unlawful mutilation or disfigurement of another, to a superficial level. A misdemeanor

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual brings about the unlawful mutilation or disfigurement of another, to a noticeable degree, but does not severely impair the injured party’s physical ability to live accordingly. A felony.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual brings about the unlawful mutilation or disfigurement of another, to a noticeable degree, and severely impairs the injured party’s physical ability to live accordingly. A felony.

1.5. Defamation

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual unjustly spreads false information with or without intent to harm another party’s reputation. An infraction.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual unjustly spreads false information with the intent to harm another party’s reputation, through the usage of informative apparatus such as written material and/or public gatherings. A misdemeanor.

1.6. Attempted Murder

An act by which an individual attempts to commit or plans an unlawful act of violence with the intent to cause the death of another. A felony.

1.7. Murder

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual commits an unlawful act of violence, without premeditation, that leads to the death of another. A felony.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual commits an unlawful act of violence, with premeditation, that leads to the death of another. A felony.

1.8. Manslaughter

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual unintentionally, as the result of negligence, causes the unlawful death of another, thus classifying it as involuntary. A misdemeanor.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual intentionally, as a result of momentary passion or emotional disturbance, causes the unlawful death of another, thus classifying it as voluntary. A felony.

1.9. Blackmail & Extortion

An act by which an individual attempts to obtain something, often of material gain, via the use of threats or unlawful force. A misdemeanor.

1.10. Medical Malpractice & Negligence

3rd Degree: An act by which an individual willfully denies effective care to a patient, resulting in minimal damage or short term impairment. An infraction.

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual willfully denies effective care to a patient, resulting in severe damage or long-term impairment. A misdemeanor.

a) Upon review, said individual may also be deemed forbidden to practice medicine within the realm of Amaethea.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual willfully denies effective care to a patient, resulting in death. A felony.

a) Upon review, said individual may also be deemed forbidden to practice medicine within the realm of Amaethea.

1.11. Impersonation

An act by which an individual fraudulently masquerades as someone they are not, either to gain an advantage or to cause disadvantage to someone else. A misdemeanor.

 

Article II: Crimes Against Property

2.1. Theft

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual dishonestly appropriates the property belonging to another party with the intention to permanently deprive them of it. An infraction.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual, in repeated or multiple instances, dishonestly appropriates the property belonging to another party with the intention to permanently deprive them of it. A misdemeanor.

2.2. Robbery

An act by which an individual, through the use of force, appropriates the property belonging to another party with the intention to permanently deprive them of it.

2.3. Vandalism

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual, recklessly, or intentionally, damages public or private property, to a minor or moderate degree. An infraction.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual, recklessly, or intentionally, damages public or private property, to a significant degree. A misdemeanor.

2.4. Trespassing

An act by which an individual intrudes upon another’s property, without permission, or an area or place they’re officially barred from entering. An infraction.

2.5. Injury to a Pet

An act by which an individual intentionally inflicts significant harm unto or kills an animal or livestock belonging to another. An infraction.

2.6. Criminal Damage

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual, recklessly or intentionally, alters, damages, or destroys an item, determined to be of minor or moderate value, belonging to another. An infraction.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual, recklessly or intentionally, alters, damages, or destroys an item, determined to be of greater value, belonging to another. A misdemeanor.

2.7. Poaching

An act by which an individual, not recognized as a lawful citizen, recklessly or intentionally hunts a wild animal on land within the sovereign borders of the Princedom of Amaethea. An infraction.

 

Article III: Crimes Against Morality

3.1. Child Abuse & Neglect

An act by which an individual is deemed to have utilized excessive and unlawful force against a child, or subjected them to unlawful mistreatment, specifically below the age of eighteen (Civil Law - 1.6.). A misdemeanor.

a) In addition, wherever abuse or neglect are deemed by the crown to have been extreme, a restraining order may be enacted.

3.2. Slavery

An act by which an individual partakes in the unlawful sale, purchase, hiring or active condonation of the immoral slave trade. A felony.

3.3. Interracial Relationships & Breeding

An act by which an individual engages in a relationship with one of another descendent race, or willingly sires children of a mixed racial heritage. A misdemeanor.

a) However, this clause does not apply to the union of subraces of the same race.

b) Ex: A wood elf and high elf may be in a relationship, but a human and wood elf may not.

3.4. Adultery

An act by which an individual commits an act of infidelity and proves to be unfaithful to their lawful partner. An infraction.

 

Article IV: Crimes Against Justice

4.1. Bribery

An act by which an individual attempts to pervert the course of justice via paying off a public official or a servant of the Crown. A felony.

a) Furthermore, any public official or servant of the Crown who accepts such a bribe shall be held accountable and subject to the same punishment.

4.2. Contempt

An act by which an individual proves to be disobedient or disrespectful to officers of the law, observed in behavior that opposes or undermines the authority, justice and dignity of the judicial process. A misdemeanor.

4.3. Tampering of Evidence

An act by which an individual alters, conceals, falsifies, or destroys evidence with intent to interfere with lawful investigation or the judicial process.

4.4. Obstruction

An act by which an individual attempts to pervert the course of justice via interfering with the lawful duty of the guard or the judiciary. An infraction.

a) This includes resisting arrest.

4.5. Perjury

An act by which an individual is found to have willingly lied or made a misrepresentation of events, before the judiciary, whilst under oath. An infraction.

4.6. Recidivism

When an individual is found to be a repeat offender, upon review of their immediate and past actions, the sentence may be raised to a greater severity by the judiciary.

a) However, this does not apply to the category of Treason, of which can only be passed if the article so details it is eligible.

4.7. Vigilantism

An act by which an individual intentionally attempts to apprehend, convict, and punish another without the proper legal authority. A misdemeanor.

 

Article V: Crimes Against the Crown

5.1. Unauthorized Disclosure

3rd Degree: An act by which an individual leaks classified information, pertaining to the integrity of the Crown and Government, to another without clearance. A misdemeanor.

2nd Degree: An act by which an individual leaks classified information of a highly sensitive nature, pertaining to the integrity of the Crown and Government, to another without clearance. A felony.

1st Degree: An act by which an individual leaks any form of classified information, with the intention to undermine the integrity of the Crown and Government, to malicious entities or known enemies of the Princedom of Amaethea. Treason.

5.2. Insurrection

An act by which an individual attempts to wage open rebellion against the Crown and its apparatus, or seeks the destruction of the Crown and Government via the usage of unlawful violence and coercive force. Treason.

5.3. Sedition

An act by which an individual attempts to incite rebellion, hostility, and disaffection towards the Crown and Government via subversive behavior or conspiracy. Treason.

5.4. Collusion

An act by which an individual attempts to undermine the Crown and Government via willingly and actively cooperating with malicious entities or known enemies of the Princedom of Amaethea. Treason.

5.5. Assassination

An act by which an individual makes an attempt on the life of a member of government or the sovereign themselves. Treason.

a) This further encompasses the act of regicide, under which the recognized family of the sovereign shall also be categorized.

5.6. Piracy

An act by which an individual takes part in any of the following.

a) The unlawful attempt to board, damage, destroy, seize assets from, or harm the crew of a seaworthy vessel.

5.7. Unauthorized formation of a Militia

An act by which an individual establishes an armed militia or paramilitary organization without the authorization of the Crown and Government. A misdemeanor.

5.8. Desertion

An act by which an individual unlawfully abandons his post and duty within the military apparatus. A felony.

 

Article VI: Crimes Against the Faith

6.1. Blasphemy

An act by which an individual speaks sacrilegiousy of the Faith or things considered sacred to the Faith. An infraction.

6.2. Desecration

An act by which an individual violates the sanctity of religious sites or objects via violent damage or disrespect. A misdemeanor. 

6.3. Obstruction of Worship

An act by which an individual intentionally obstructs the lawful worship of another or group whose religion is granted sanctuary within the Princedom of Amaethea. An infraction.

6.4. Heresy

An act by which an individual participates in the practice of prohibited religions (e.g. Xionism) or reverence of dark forces. A felony.

 

Article VII: Magic & the Supernatural

7.1. Voidal Magic

The practice or instruction of any magecraft which draws upon the void is prohibited throughout the Princedom of Amaethea. Practitioners who are found to be actively utilizing or teaching said arts are in contempt of this ruling. A misdemeanor.

a) However, an exception to its usage can be made in the event an individual is granted lawful permit via the Crown and Government.

7.2. Dark Magic

The practice or instruction of any magecraft which draws upon either a dark or corrupt source is fiercely prohibited throughout the Princedom of Amaethea. Those who are found to be practitioners, or teaching said arts shall be judged an immediate danger to society. A felony.

7.3. Constructs & Creatures

Constructs or creatures conceived out of non-prohibited magical arts or natural means, provided they are not deemed a danger to the populace, are to be granted safe passage to the Princedom of Amaethea. However, if their will is bound to an individual, and the construct or creature should become rampant, then the master of said construct shall be considered liable for whatever damages occur.

7.4. Magical Artifacts

The ownership and usage of magical artifacts is permitted, provided they are not drawing upon magecraft which is prohibited throughout the Princedom of Amaethea. Those found to possess items of said description, without having been granted a lawful permit via the Crown and Government, shall be tried effectively as practitioners.

 

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JUDICIAL REGULATIONS

 

Article I: Legal Procedure

1.1. Magistrates

The following parties are considered qualified for sitting as the judge of a proceeding trial.

a) The High Prince of Elvenesse

b) An exarch of the Judiciary.

1.2. Witnesses

An individual recognized as a person under the law is eligible to stand as a witness within the judicial process (Civil Law - 1.1).

1.3. Houses & Seeds

In the event that a member of a recognized House or Seed should face trial, the established leader of said body must be first notified prior to the initiation of the judicial process. Furthermore, it is within said leader’s right to represent their household, without obstruction, before the Judiciary.

1.4. Representation

An individual, entitled to due process, has the right to elect another to represent them before the Judiciary. However, said representative is verified at the discretion of the sitting exarch.

1.5. Evidence

All applicable evidence must be presented at the intention of the trial to the sitting exarch. New evidence may be brought to light throughout the process, provided all parties are well informed prior and given adequate time to respond.

1.6. Dismissal

An individual, as an injured party, mid-process, olds the right to dismiss a charge they hold against an accused party should the referenced crime only amount to an infraction.

1,7, Repeat Offences

An individual recognized as a repeat offender may be subject to greater penalty, should the sitting exarch deem it appropriate.

a) However, a repeat offence may not be reclassified as treason.

1.8. Royal Pardon

An individual, by formal decree of the sovereign, may be lawfully acquitted from any crime or judgement.

 

Article II: Legal Defences

2.1. Duress

When an individual commits a crime as a result of violence, threat or coercion, they may not be considered liable for said crime and this may be acquitted or find their sentence reduced.

2.2. Entrapment

When an individual is lured or tricked into committing a crime, in order to secure their prosecution, they will not be considered liable for said crime.

2.3. Infancy

When an individual who commits a crime whilst below the age of twelve, they may not be considered liable for said crime and this may be acquitted or find their sentence reduced.

2.4. Self-Defence

When an individual commits a crime under the necessity of defending one’s self, family and landed property, they will not be considered liable for said crime.

2.5. Consensual Risk of Harm

When an individual, with premeditation, places or consents to putting themselves in a position of risk or harm, they may not hold another party liable.

2.6. Provocation

When an individual commits a crime due to temporary lapse of judgement, often brought invoked via threat or coercion, they may not be considered liable for said crime and thus may be acquitted or find their sentence reduced.

2.7. Necessity

When an individual commits a crime due to compelling circumstances, as a last resort, in order to prevent further harm, they may not be considered liable for said crime and thus may be acquitted or find their sentence reduced.

2.8. Immunity

When a public official, acting within the confines of their lawful duty and conduct, commits a crime, they will not be considered liable for said crime.

 

Article III: The Offence

Infraction

A crime of minor severity, warranting the following punishment(s).

a) A monetary fine of up to 50 minas.

Misdemeanor

A crime of middling severity, warranting the following punishment(s).

a) A monetary fine of up to 100 minas.

b) A Banishment of up to an elven week.

c) Up to 20 lashes.

d) The loss of one's ring finger.

Felony

A crime of serious severity, warranting the following punishment(s).

a) A monetary fine of up to 300 minas.

b) A banishment of up to a lifetime.

c) Dismemberment.

d) Execution.

Treason

A crime of utmost severity. The punishment dealt unto the guilty party is, without exception, either banishment for life with dismemberment, or execution.

 

Article IV: Execution

The following forms of capital punishment are to be considered lawful applications

a) Beheading at the chopping block.

b) Beheading by guillotine.

c) Hanging by the neck.

d) Volley by archery squad.

 

Article V: Foreign Inquisition

1.1. Right of Inquisition

The Paladins of Xan have the given right to perform sacred duties within the Princedom of Amaethea to combat heresy and aid in conducting trials against suspected Darkspawn when suspicion has arised.

 

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Uell ito Maruthiran,

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Acanthus Onar Daesmon Silma, High Prince of Amaethea & Elvendom, King of Thorns

 

Evgenija Larian, Exarch of Amaethea

When writing simple player-pet creatures (there will be more), would the formatting be the same as the ET creatures?

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