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FIRST PUBLICATION CITY REBUILDING UNDERWAY Commonwealth of Sutica -- His Serene Majesty announced to the Sutican people today the designs for the new capital were finished. This comes after a period of complications regarding the ownership of the designs and their realism. The build is long anticipated as it has halted a lot of government projects and appointments. Despite these setbacks the Commonwealth of Sutica reported steady growth and managed to revive most departments abandoned prior to the liberation. QUEEN VISITS SARISSA TOURNAMENT County of Sarissa -- Her Serene Majesty visited a tournament held by the new Count of Sarissa, Lord Buckfort yesterday. The tournament was the first cultural activity held after her rise to the throne, with other ministers and church representatives attending. After the tournament had finished, all delegations went to the capital city for drinks and chatter. The tournament was well received by the Commonwealth government, who is now planning to hold more consistent cultural celebrations after the city has been rebuilt. EXTRAORDINARY SESSION COMMITTEE OF PEERS Commonwealth of Sutica -- The current Chairman of the Committee of Peers, Viscount Vezimir of Lausitz, had received permission from His Serene Majesty to initiate an extraordinary session for the Committee of Peers. It is deemed extraordinary because normally, sessions of the Committee go alongside the election cycles of the Congress. While the elections are postponed until the government is fully functional, the Committee wasted no time to verify peerages and to vote on crests and mottos. Though the low number of peers raised the discussion on whether vassals of peers should be allowed to be seated on the Committee too. Government policy so far firmly indicates opposition to this reform, as those vassals are eligible to run for elections in the Congress of Sutica. TEMPORARY PASSPORTS ISSUED Commonwealth of Sutica -- With the first official census being prepared by the Commonwealth government, His Serene Majesty instructed the Grand Magistrate to register and issue temporary passports to prove citizenship. This measure was necessary because the Constitution grants various rights and obligations to citizens. Without a way to determine who is and isn’t a citizen, the constitutional system would’ve been complicated to put in practice. The census is expected to be finished shortly after the city reconstruction, as then all addresses can be filled and verified. SUPREME ORDER GAINS POPULARITY The Church -- The High Pontiff Tylos I announced with great joy today that a new influx of squires were joining the ranks of the Supreme Order of Ex. Owyn. The Apostolic-General Armand de Rennes is credited for maintaining a professional force that can attract young talent from rural areas. What this will mean for the deployment of the Order remains to be seen. But Suticans may expect to see more of them more often, as the Church regains ground in Sutican society. The Serene Monarchs, both Canonists, are welcoming this renewed role of the Church. It is alleged that the new city will have a fully functional Church after its completion. NEW HEAD STEWARD MAKES HEADWAY Commonwealth of Sutica -- The new head Steward, Jon Snowell, was appointed by the Grand Magistrate to revive the abandoned institution since the liberation of Sutica. The Commonwealth government was pleased to see that Steward Snowell managed to recruit various new bureaucrats, and that the grand ledger of Sutica was remade. Furthermore, Steward Snowell created an uniform system of registering homeowners and collecting taxation: providing necessary income for the Commonwealth government. As the first department to run entirely autonomously from the management of any cabinet member: the Stewards of Sutica seem like the model for all other departments yet to be created.

To the esteemed Archduke @Timer, Count @Pan_Porucznik & Baron @rep2k, With all documents collected, we now proceed to vote 'Yes' or 'No'. If any of the items below receives a majority 'Yes' vote, the Committee approves it and announces it to His Serene Majesty. I). THE COAT OF ARMS OF LAUSITZ II). THE COAT OF ARMS OF HYSPIA III). THE COAT OF ARMS OF SARISSA IV). THE COAT OF ARMS OF TRABZON V). THE MOTTO OF THE HOUSE VON LAUSITZ "Reinmarische Ruhm Ewig." VI). THE MOTTO OF THE HOUSE OF RIVERA "Hasta El Final." VII). THE MOTTO OF THE HOUSE OF BUCKFORT "Many Hearts Beating as One." VIII). THE MOTTO OF THE HOUSE OF KOMNENOS-ARIANITES "Strength lies in Unity." THE CHAIRMAN VOTES ON THESE PROPOSALS: I). Yes II). Yes III). Yes IV). Yes V). Yes VI). Yes VII). Yes VIII). Yes

To the esteemed Archduke of Hyspia @Timer and his representative @Nouveau-Chapeau, The Chairman has received your motto and has found no issue with it. The Chairman votes to approve of the motto. It asks that the other members of the Committee,@Pan_Porucznik& @rep2k, to vote on the approval of the motto of House Rivera as well. Once all votes are cast, the verdict will be delivered to His Serene Majesty. The Chairman has received your family registry and has found issues with it. The family registry solely contains a history of former Hyspian monarchs, and not a clear overview of all your relatives. Please rectify this. The Chairman has received a registry of your subjects and has found issues with it. The list solely contains houses, and not their titles and the names of the wielders of those titles, and their relatives. Please rectify this. Yours truly, Vezimir, Viscount of Lausitz To the esteemed Count of Sarissa @Pan_Porucznik, The Chairman has received your family registry and has found no issue with it. The family registry is approved. The Chairman has received your motto and has found no issue with it. The Chairman votes to approve of the motto. It asks that the other members of the Committee, @Timer& @rep2k, to vote on the approval of the motto of House Rivera as well. Once all votes are cast, the verdict will be delivered to His Serene Majesty. The Chairman has received a registry of your subjects and has found no issue with it. The registry of subjects is approved. The Chairman has received your coat of arms and has found issues with it. The Chairman will vote to not approve the coat of arms. It asks that the other members of the Committee, @Timer& @rep2k, to vote on the approval of the coat of arms as well. Once all votes are cast, the verdict will be delivered to His Serene Majesty. Yours truly, Vezimir, Viscount of Lausitz

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[!] You receive a message in a blue envelope. Dear applicant, Your application to become a citizen of Sutica has been accepted by the Office of the Grand Magistrate. This document serves as an interim passport until the Commonwealth government has finalized its census system. This document grants you all rights provided by the Constitution of Sutica, and declares you a citizen of the Commonwealth of Sutica. His Serene Majesty greets you as a free citizen! Yours truly, Vezimir, Viscount of Lausitz Grand Magistrate [!] You receive a message in a blue envelope. Dear applicant, Your application to become a citizen of Sutica has been denied by the Office of the Grand Magistrate. You have not received the status of Citizen of the Commonwealth of Sutica. What went wrong? Either your application was incomplete, did not posses the correct information or you were convicted to forfeit your citizenship at a prior date. Do you disagree with this verdict, or do you have questions about your application? Please contact the Grand Magistrate. His Serene Majesty hopes to greet you soon! Yours truly, Vezimir, Viscount of Lausitz Grand Magistrate

THE COMMITTEE OF PEERS Adelskomitee Comité de Nobles PRIMI CONVENTUS EXTRAORDINARII In accordance with Title III, Article III. of the Sutican Constitution, the Committee of Peers wields various responsibilities within the Commonwealth of Sutica: The peers of Sutica convene in the Committee of Peers to advise His Serene Majesty on matters of state, review legislation from the Congress of Sutica, legislate on matters of noble etiquette and to petition vetoes on Congressional legislation. Book II. of the Serene Laws of Sutica expands upon these tasks entrusted to the Committee of Peers. Furthermore, Title III, Article IV. in the Constitution & Book II, Title I, Section I, Article V. in the Serene Laws of Sutica makes all peers members of the Committee of Peers by default. His Serene Majesty calls the FIRST EXTRAORDINARY CONVENTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF PEERS. This convention shall not have a preset end date due to the transitory state of Sutican governance and may last until long before, or after, finished terms in the Congress of Sutica. His Serene Majesty appoints VISCOUNT OF LAUSITZ, His Excellency the Grand Magistrate, Vezimir von Kantzow (pbuh) as the First Chairman of the Committee of Peers. He remains seated for the duration of the First Extraordinary Convention of the Committee of Peers. He is responsible for facilitating or executing all tasks entrusted to the Committee, for the quality of the peerage during his tenure and for the procedures during this convention. Those currently eligible for the Committee of Peers are: The Archduke of Hyspia @Timer The Count of Sarissa @Pan_Porucznik The Viscount of Lausitz @OsmanEmpire The Baron of Trabzond @rep2k --- RP --- Missive from the Viscount of Lausitz, Chairman The Chairman requests that the Count of Sarissa @Pan_Porucznik& Baron of Trabzon @rep2k send in the following documents (on this thread): I). A coat of arms proposal pending approval from the Committee of Peers. II). A family registry of all relatives from the house wielding the peerage. III). A motto belonging to the house wielding the peerage. IV). An oversight of all subjects under the peer. The Chairman requests that the Archduke of Hyspia @Timersends in the following documents (on this thread): I). A family registry of all relatives from the house wielding the peerage. II). A motto belonging to the house wielding the peerage. III). An oversight of all subjects under the peer. And asks all to agree upon a date to convene physically and discuss matters of state.

Name: Vezimir von Kantzow Race: Human Reinmarian Birth Year: 1801 Peerage (if applicable): Viscounty of Lausitz Do you have a residence in Sutica, or are you guaranteed a residence as a government official, or are you currently in the process of acquiring one?: Yes/No Address of residence (if applicable): the Palace's bedroom, Viscounty of Lausitz

SUTICAN CITIZENSHIP REGISTRY Sütische Bürgerregister Registro Cuidadana Sutica The Office of the Grand Magistrate (pbuh) has the constitutional obligation to administrate a citizenship registry for the Commonwealth of Sutica. The constitution furthermore establishes that citizenship grants one various privileges in the form of rights that the state and His Serene Majesty cannot trample upon. From this instruction and belief, the Office of the Grand Magistrate enables all to register or apply for Citizenship to the Commonwealth of Sutica. Summarized, Citizenship grants a person the following privileges: I). Rights in the Constitution apply to you. II). You are guaranteed a trial upon request. III). You have the right to petition His Serene Majesty. IV). You may vote. V). You may serve in Government. VI). You are eligible to gain peerage. FOR THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY RESIDENTS, PEERS OR CITIZENS OF SUTICA UNDER THE PRIOR ADMINISTRATION, FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM: Name: Race: Birth Year: Peerage (if applicable): Do you have a residence in Sutica, or are you guaranteed a residence as a government official, or are you currently in the process of acquiring one?: Yes/No Address of residence (if applicable): FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE A PRIOR STATUS IN SUTICA AND WISH TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP, FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM: Name: Race: Birth year: Faith: Country of origin: Do you have a residence in Sutica, or are you guaranteed a residence as a government official, or are you currently in the process of acquiring one?: Yes/No Address of residence (if applicable): Are you a part of a family that wields foreign peerage?: Are you related to a foreign government official?: Do you have a criminal history in a foreign country?: Do you swear fealty to His Serene Majesty and the Commonwealth of Sutica?: File your application to the Office of the Grand Magistrate and await your approval. Upon approval, you will enter the official citizen registry of the Commonwealth of Sutica.

THE SERENE LAWS OF SUTICA Die Heitere Gesetze von Sutica Las Serenas Leyes de Sutica Authored by Vezimir von Kantzow @OsmanEmpire With aid from Obrecht Barclay @Burnsider INDEX Introductory Statutes & Definitions Book I. Criminal law Title I. General Provisions Title II. Further Provisions Section I. Complicitness & Attempted Activity Section II. Convolution of Criminal Provisions Section III. Dueling Title III. Crimes Against the Nation Section IV. Crimes Against the State Section V. Crimes Against Royal Integrity Section VI. Crimes Against Public Order Title IV. Crimes Against Civilians Section VII. Crimes That Endanger General Security Section VIII. Crimes Against Morality Section IX. Physical Harm Section X. Property Book II. Citizenry Title I. Nobility Section I. Peerage Section II. Noble House Section III. Succession Title II. Knightly Orders Section IV. Knighthood Section V. Knightly Orders Title III. Common Citizenry Section VI. Legal Status Section VII. Minors INTRODUCTORY STATUTES & DEFINITIONS INTRODUCTORY STATUTES Article I. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Sutica is the supreme legal document that supersedes all. Article II. The rights of Sutican citizens must not be disproportionately trampled in pursuit of justice. Article III. The belief in the good of Humanity and its ability to reform must be considered before the issuing of punishments of a permanent nature. Article IV. If agreements or acts have taken place that find no origin in the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Sutica or these laws, it shall not exist in the realm of the law. DEFINITIONS The Commonwealth of Sutica (Sutica): the nation state consisting of the Kingdom of Sutica under His Serene Majesty, the capital city and subject territories. The Serene Laws of Sutica (SLS): the central codex of the Commonwealth of Sutica that houses all additional laws, stipulations and procedures to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Sutica. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Sutica: the instrument of government that outlines the basic procedures and authorities invested in the nation state of the Commonwealth of Sutica. BOOK I. CRIMINAL LAW STRAFRECHT DERECHO PENAL IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS: Remedial Forfeiture: The seizure of an amount of assets needed to compensate for the damages caused by a crime. Forfeiture: The seizure of all assets in possession of a person or organization. Sutican Citizenship: The legal status of citizen, which grants a person the rights provided by the Constitution, the ability to partake in elections or the ability to wield peerage. Public address/apology/rectification: A public statement of any nature, unless specified as an apology or rectification, that is published as instructed by a verdict. TITLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article I. No offense is punishable other than what is classified as a crime. Article II. If the Lex Criminalis changes after an offense has been committed, suspects or accused shall have the most favourable version of the law applied. Article III. The Codex Lex Suticana and subsidiary law books apply to those who commit an offense within the Commonwealth of Sutica. Article IV. The punishments are; Confinement Custody Forced labour Fine Capital punishment Seizure of assets Mutilation of physical body Exile Forfeiture of Sutican citizenship Public address/apology/rectification Extradition to foreign government(s) Article V. The Judiciary is not bound by the provided punishments within, and may use their own judgement in the sentencing of crimes. Article VI. Multiple punishments may be selected in a singular verdict. TITLE II. FURTHER PROVISIONS SECTION I. COMPLICITNESS & ATTEMPTED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY Article I. A crime is committed upon the commencement of a criminal action. Commencement includes any preparation needed for the criminal action. Article II. If criminal action is attempted, but does not succeed, the Judiciary should consider lesser punishments than those prescribed for the attempted crime. Article III. Someone who participates, or is a necessary component, in the act of committing a crime, has committed a crime, even if they were not the main perpetrator. Article IV. Someone who is complicit in a crime, by unknowingly partaking in a crime or knowingly facilitating a crime by action or inaction, has committed a crime. SECTION II. CONVOLUTION OF CRIMINAL PROVISIONS Article I. If a crime overlaps with multiple criminal provisions, the Judiciary will select the provision to charge the suspect with that is the most backed by evidence and/or has the highest punishment. Article II. If a crime bears multiple consequences established in different criminal provisions, the charges can be added on top of each other. Article III. If a suspect has committed different crimes to different victims, the victims can collectively sue the suspect and add the charges on top of each other. Article IV. It is the prerogative of the Judiciary, when bringing charges against multiple individuals for the same crime(s), to choose whether the trials should be judged collectively, separately or consecutively. SECTION III. DUELING Article I. As a matter of honour, participants of consensual duels are exempt from any assault or murder charges deriving from the duel. Article II. Duels in principle must last until first blood or first serious wound, in the case of sword or sabre; or limited to one draw each, in the case of crossbow. Article III. Duels with the purpose of rendering a participant dead are deemed illegal duels, exempt from the protections duels normally enjoy. Article IV. If a participant dies unintentionally during a duel, it is not deemed an illegal duel. Article V. Crimes against persons can be resolved by a duel between the offender and the offended, at the choice of the one so wronged. TITLE III. CRIMES AGAINST THE NATION SECTION IV. CRIMES AGAINST THE STATE Article I. An attack with the intention of robbing His Serene Majesty of his life, or rendering him incapable, is classified as Terrorism and shall be punished by severe torture and subsequent capital punishment. Article II. An attack with the intention of bringing the Commonwealth of Sutica under foreign governance, or to separate it, is classified as Treason and shall be punished by severe torture and subsequent capital punishment. Article III. He who through an attack forces the dispersion of court or any government-related convention, who forces a government decision or the retraction of one, who hinders the presence of a government or elected official from attendance or decision making, commits a crime classified as Violence Against the State and shall be punished by severe torture and permanent confinement. Article IV. The act of conspiring or preparing to attempt the crimes mentioned in any of the articles above shall be punished by severe torture and exile. Article V. He who enters in a cooperative relationship with a foreign power to facilitate or initiate harm, destruction or sabotage to the condition or processes of the Commonwealth of Sutica shall commit a crime classified as Sabotage and be punished by severe torture and exile. Article VI. He who withholds information regarding foreign espionage or publicizes espionage done by the Commonwealth of Sutica shall commit a crime classified as Undermining the State and be punished by severe torture, temporary exile and/or large fines. Article VII. He who organizes military officials to refrain from following orders or adhere to state hierarchy, shall commit a crime classified as Mutiny and be punished by severe torture, exile or capital punishment. SECTION V. CRIMES AGAINST ROYAL INTEGRITY Article I. An attack upon the issue of His Serene Majesty, the Consort of His Serene Majesty, the Heir or on the future Consort of the Heir, shall be a crime classified as Treason Against the Crown and be punished by severe torture and subsequent capital punishment. Article II. Every factual harm done to the physical condition of His Serene Majesty, the Consort of His Serene Majesty, the Heir or on the future Consort of the Heir, that does not befit the severity of an attack or attempt on one’s life, shall be a crime classified as Lesser Treason Against the Crown and be punished by torture and subsequent capital punishment. Article III. The attack upon a befriended Head of State of His Serene Majesty, or delegations representing the Commonwealth of Sutica or other sovereign nations, is classified as a Crime Against the International Order and shall be punished by capital punishment. Article IV. If a crime of any kind is committed against a person of royal descent that is not mentioned above, the punishment shall be more severe than what is attributed to said crime normally. SECTION VI. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER Article I. He who instigates a public uprising, or inspires collective disobedience to the rightful authorities within the Commonwealth of Sutica and subjects, shall be punished by torture, exile or capital punishment. Article II. He who facilitates the access to resources, manpower or intelligence for persons or organizations that have the intention to commit any Title III. crimes, shall be punished by forfeiture of assets, forfeiture of Sutican citizenship, torture, exile or capital punishment. Article III. He who severely neglects his duties given to him through employeeship as a government official shall commit a crime classified as Neglect of Official Duties and shall be punished by the remedial forfeiture of assets, forfeiture of Sutican citizenship, payment of large fines, blacklisting from service or temporary exile. Article IV. He who uses the authority, status or resources gained through employeeship as a government official solely for self-enrichment or to benefit a specific group or organization, shall commit a crime classified as corruption and be punished by the remedial forfeiture of assets, forfeiture of Sutican citizenship, payment of large fines, blacklisting from service or temporary exile. Article V. He who lies under oath or breaks an oath shall commit a crime classified as Perjury or Oathbreaking and shall be punished by forfeiture of Sutican citizenship, payment of large fines, blacklisting from service or temporary exile. TITLE IV. CRIMES AGAINST CIVILIANS SECTION VII. CRIMES THAT ENDANGER GENERAL SECURITY Article I. He who causes large scale destruction to infrastructure or buildings, or casts certain magic or detonates explosives that could harm living persons in a radius, shall be punished by torture, remedial forfeiture of assets or exile. Article II. He who enables the entry of hostile forces into the city, who renders barricades as ineffective or who alters structures in a way that benefits hostile elements, shall be punished by torture, remedial forfeiture of assets or exile. Article III. He who sells items known to cause harm to the physical or mental condition of a person knowingly, shall be punished by forfeiture of assets or exile. Article IV. He who seduces any government official with offers of resources, minas, status or aid in other ways in return for government services or influence shall be punished by forfeiture of assets, temporary confinement or exile. SECTION VIII. CRIMES AGAINST MORALITY Article I. He who proclaims something false as a fact about a person or organization, and intentionally causes damage to the reputation or integrity of that person or organization in the process, commits a crime classified as Slander and shall be punished by remedial forfeiture of assets, a large fine or a public rectification. Article II. He who proclaims something false as a fact about a person or organization, and unintentionally causes damage to the reputation or integrity of that person or organization in the process, commits a crime classified as Defamation and shall be punished by remedial forfeiture of assets, a large fine or a public rectification. Article III. He who justifies persecution, practices exclusion in a hiring or rental process or regularly publishes insults against a religion, ethnic group or gender commits the crime of Discrimination and shall be punished by remedial forfeiture of assets, a fine or a public rectification. Article IV. He who deceives authorities or persons, through scripture or verbally, which results into false information being registered, or a false premise being established for an interaction or transaction, commits a crime classified as Fraud and shall be punished by remedial forfeiture of assets, forfeiture of assets, a large fine, a fine, public address. SECTION IX. PHYSICAL HARM Article I. He who engages in conduct which places another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery, commits a crime classified as Assault and shall be punished by remedial forfeiture of assets, a large fine, temporary confinement or exile. Article II. He who engages in an act that causes bodily harm commits a crime classified as Battery and shall be punished by remedial forfeiture of assets, forfeiture of assets, a large fine, torture, confinement, forfeiture of Sutican citizenship or exile. Article III. He who engages in an act that causes grave bodily harm, commits a crime classified as Aggravated Battery and shall be punished by forfeiture of assets, a large fine, severe torture, permanent confinement, forfeiture of Sutican citizenship or exile. Article IV. He who purposefully ends one’s life commits a crime classified as Manslaughter and shall be punished by forfeiture of assets, severe torture, permanent confinement, forfeiture of Sutican citizenship, exile or capital punishment. Article V. He who purposefully ends one’s life, and had the prior intention or had organized prior to doing so, commits a crime classified as Murder and shall be punished by forfeiture of assets, severe torture, permanent confinement, forfeiture of Sutican citizenship, exile or capital punishment. Article VI. He who restricts a person’s freedom of movement or confines him against his will, shall commit a crime classified as Kidnapping and shall be punished by severe torture, permanent confinement, forfeiture of Sutican citizenship, exile or capital punishment. Article VII. He who purposefully ends the life of a minor shall be punished more severely than the general punishments given in Article IV & V. SECTION X. PROPERTY Article I. He who without legal basis seizes an item or currency that is not in his ownership, commits a crime classified as Theft and shall be punished by remedial forfeiture of assets, a large fine, public apology, temporary confinement or temporary exile. Article II. He who without legal basis, regularly seizes an item or currency that is not in his ownership, commits a crime classified as Kleptomania and shall be punished by forfeiture of assets, a large fine, public apology, temporary confinement, permanent confinement or exile. Article III. He who enters a structure without permission to perform Theft, shall commit a crime classified as Burglary and shall be punished by remedial forfeiture of assets, a large fine, temporary confinement, permanent confinement, exile. Article IV. He who enters a structure without permission to perform Theft, and in the process forms a threat or commits other crimes against persons, shall commit a crime classified as Robbery and shall be punished by torture, forfeiture of assets, permanent confinement, permanent exile or capital punishment. Article V. He who without legal basis damages or defaces a structure that does not belong to him, commits a crime classified as Vandalism and shall be punished by remedial forfeiture of assets, a fine, temporary confinement or a public apology. Article VI. Seizure of property that does not belong to the obtainer is considered equal to Section IV. Article I. BOOK II. CITIZENRY BÜRGERSCHAFT CIUDADANÍA TITLE I. NOBILITY SECTION I. PEERAGE Article I. A peer is a person who has been given a landed title in the Commonwealth of Sutica by His Serene Majesty & the Committee of Peers. Article II. For a person to be eligible to be declared a peer, he must be a I). citizen of the Commonwealth of Sutica, II). have his primary homestead within the Commonwealth of Sutica, & III). have no criminal record. Article III. A peer gains the privilege to govern his own land, levy taxes & maintain a settlement within the Commonwealth of Sutica. Article IV. A peer gains the privilege of establishing a noble house amongst the Sutican nobility and to style himself in accordance to his granted titles and at the discretion of the Sovereigns. Article V. A peer becomes eligible to be seated in the Committee of Peers. Article VI. A peer becomes eligible to train squires and nominate them for knighthood before the Committee of Peers. Article VII. A peer relinquishes his ability to stand for election in the Congress of Sutica. Article VIII. A peer cannot swear fealty to any other lord but to the Crown Sutica. Article IX. A peer has the right to have subjects of his own. Article X. The subjects of a peer require the permission to vassalize from His Serene Majesty & the Committee of Peers. Article XI. Subjects of a peer, although wielders of noble titles, are not considered peers and are not eligible for membership to the Committee of Peers. SECTION II. NOBLE HOUSE Article I. A peer’s bloodline is considered a noble house of the Commonwealth of Sutica. Article II. A noble house must have a coat of arms approved by the Committee of Peers on the following criteria: I). that the coat of arms is not too similar to those already used for other noble houses, II). that the coat of arms is of similar quality to those already used for the noble houses, III). that the coat of arms does not wield depictions deemed improper by the Committee of Peers. Article III. A noble house must have a complete registry of all relatives and offspring accessible to the Committee of Peers. Article IV. If a noble house is Canonist, it is subject to Canon law. SECTION III. SUCCESSION Article I. The firstborn of a peer is the heir-apparent. Article II. If the firstborn is incapacitated or unwilling to inherit, the eldest from the offspring inherits instead. Article III. If there is no offspring, the peer’s closest relative shall inherit. Article IV. If there is no offspring and there are no relatives, the title returns to His Serene Majesty. TITLE II. KNIGHTLY ORDERS SECTION IV. KNIGHTHOOD Article I. A person can become a knight if he I). was trained as a squire for at least a year by a peer, II). is nominated to be a knight by a peer, & III). if the Committee of Peers accepts his nomination. Article II. A knight may style himself with Sir before his name. Article III. A knight is entrusted with upholding the morality and safety of the Sutican realm alongside its official military. Article IV. A knight becomes eligible to be seated in the Committee of Peers. Article V. A knight becomes registered with the Sutican military and is expected to partake in military operations if requested. Article VI. If a knight is Canonist, he is subject to Canon law. Article VII. A knight may wear armour and weaponry in all public spaces. Article VIII. A knight may perform arrests and bring suspects into custody on behalf of the Grand Magistrate. Article IX. A knight is eligible to stand for election in the Congress of Sutica. Article X. A knight may not be simultaneously seated in the Congress of Sutica and the Committee of Peers. Article XI. A person may obtain the status of honorary knight, granting him the privileges of knighthood but exempting him from the necessary squireship. Article XII. Honorary knights may not be seated in the Committee of Peers. SECTION V. KNIGHTLY ORDERS Article I. A knight may establish a Knightly Order if it is sanctioned by the Committee of Peers. Article II. A Knightly Order must be oriented around a singular mission or purpose that is related to a people or interest of the Commonwealth of Sutica. Article III. A Knightly Order shall be registered as a battalion in the Sutican military and is expected to partake in military operations if requested. Article IV. A Knightly Order must have a coat of arms approved by the Committee of Peers on the following criteria; I). that the coat of arms is not too similar to those already used for other Knightly Orders. II). that the coat of arms is of similar quality to those already used for the Knightly Orders. III). that the coat of arms does not wield depictions deemed improper by the Committee of Peers. Article V. A Knightly Order has the privilege of styling itself with the extraordinary honours granted to them and to be of greater relevance at ceremonies, state processions and courts. Article VI. A Knightly Order has the privilege to enroll squires and to nominate them for knighthood within their order. Article VII. A Knightly Order may not have branches, organizations or members from foreign governments. Article VIII. Members of a Knightly Order of international scope may not be seated in the Committee of Peers. TITLE III. COMMON CITIZENRY SECTION VI. LEGAL STATUS Article I. A person is a citizen of the Commonwealth of Sutica if he I). is registered on the census, II). if citizenship has not been forfeited by a court & III). if the Grand Magistrate has granted him proof of citizenship. Article II. A citizen of the Commonwealth of Sutica is subject to its constitution and these laws. Article III. Only citizens of the Commonwealth of Sutica enjoy any rights granted to them in the constitution. Article IV. The government of the Commonwealth of Sutica must provide a method to register oneself to the census. Article V. The government of the Commonwealth of Sutica may not reject citizenship if the person has I). his main homestead in the Commonwealth of Sutica, II). has no tax debt, & III). has resided in the Commonwealth of Sutica for longer than five years consecutively. Article VI. The Grand Magistrate may reject a person’s citizenship if he I). has been convicted by a judge with the punishment of forfeiture of citizenship, II). if the Grand Magistrate deems the person to be a likely threat to the Commonwealth of Sutica, & III). if the Grand Magistrate deems the person to be an infiltrant from a foreign power. Article VII. Citizenship is automatically granted to the offspring of a citizen. Article VIII. Only citizens are eligible for peerage, knighthood, government service and a guaranteed trial. SECTION VII. MINORS Article I. A minor is classified as a person under the age of eighteen. Article II. A minor is prohibited from standing for elections, voting in elections, ascending to peerage or being nominated to knighthood. Article III. A minor is a protected entity, meaning that any crimes committed against him must be punished more severely than normal. Article IV. A minor cannot represent himself in court proceedings, government hearings or in financial traffic. Article V. A minor is a protected entity, meaning that any crimes they commit must be punished less severely than normal. Article VI. A minor may not face capital punishment, severe torture or exile. Article VII. If the minor committed a crime that offers no room for lesser punishment than those in Section II. Article VI., the parents will be held accountable instead. Article VIII. Parents are accountable for the mental, financial & physical wellbeing of a minor. Article IX. A minor is considered legally incapable, his legal affairs instead being handled for him by his parents or guardians. Any property or title inherited by a minor must be governed in trust by a regent, chosen by the maker or executor of the will, until the minor comes of age.

THE INAUGURAL ROYAL COURT OF SUTICA SPECIAL MISSIVE FROM THE COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT By the Grand Magistrate Vezimir von Kantzow, First Publication On the First Seed 1822, within the Commonwealth of Sutica -- Their Royal Majesties Georg I & Johanna I are to host an inaugural court assemblage where they shall address their subjects, allies, and fellow figures of state. Their Majesties shall be accepting petitions from Sutican subjects and foreign dignitaries alike. ALL ARE INVITED TO REJOICE WITH THE SUTICAN PEOPLE. The following delegates are especially invited to attend the events on (FRIDAY 4PM EST): The Holy Orenian Empire HIM John VIII, Holy Orenian Emperor HIH Prince Philip, Duke of Crestfall and Heir Presumptive HIH Princess Elizabeth, Princess Imperial and Countess of Rosemoor And the Imperial Family of Oren HE Ledicort d’Azor, Archchancellor of the Holy Orenian Empire and Viscount d’Azor HE Varon Draskovic, Foreign Secretary of the Holy Orenian Empire And the Ministers of Oren The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska HRM Heinrik II, King of Hanseti-Ruska HRM Annika, Queen of Hanseti-Ruska And the Royal Family of Hanseti-Ruska HE Maric var Ruthern, Lord-Palatine of Hanseti-Ruska and Margrave of Greyspine HE Andrik Baruch, Lord-Ambassador of Hanseti-Ruska And the Aulic Council of Hanseti-Ruska The Principality of Elvenesse HRH Evar’tir I, High Prince of Elvenesse And the Royal Council of Elvenesse The City-State of Yong Ping Li Xiuying, Matriarch and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yong Ping Tsune Hirano, Lady Ambassador and Shogun of Tsutenkaku And the Governing Council of Yong Ping The Silver State of Haelun’or HE Othelu Orrar, Sohaer of Haelun’or And the Council of the Silver State The State of Luciensburg HE Bernard de Salier, Interrex of Luciensbourg And the Provincial Council of Luciensbourg The Rexdom of Krugmar Azhug’Gorkil, Rex of Krugmar Kor’garr uv Lur

THE COMMONWEALTH OF SUTICA DAS SUTISCHE NATIONENGEMEINSCHAFT LA MANCOMUNIDAD DE SUTICÁ ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION KONFÖDERATIONSARTIKEL ARTÍCULOS DE LA CONFEDERACIÓN Under the benevolence of Their Royal Majesties the King and Queen of Sutica, we proclaim a free state of free people, coming into confederation by lords of yore and empowered citizens anew for the establishment of law and the enshrinement of liberty. Credits to @MadOne, @Axelu& @Timerfor editing, writing & translation tips. PREAMBLE Affirming the eternal existence of the Sutican Motherland and Nation and the indivisible unity of the Serene Sutican State, this Constitution, in line with the concept of liberty introduced by the founders of this Commonwealth of Sutica, Georg I & Johanna I, the progressive leaders and unrivalled heroes by their reforms and principles; Determining to attain the everlasting existence, prosperity, material and spiritual well-being of the Commonwealth of Sutica, and the standards of contemporary civilization as an honourable member with equal rights of the family of human nations; The absolute supremacy of the will of the nation, the fact that sovereignty is vested fully and unconditionally in the Sutican Nation and that no individual or body empowered to exercise this sovereignty in the name of the nation shall deviate from the liberal democracy indicated in this Constitution and the legal system instituted according to its requirements. The separation of powers, which does not imply an order of precedence among the organs of the State, but refers solely to the exercising of certain state powers and discharging of duties, and is limited to a civilized cooperation and division of functions, and the fact that only the Constitution and His Serene Majesty have supremacy; That no protection shall be accorded to an activity contrary to Sutican national interests, Sutican existence and the principle of indivisibility with its State and territories, historical and moral values of Suticanness; the nationalism, principles, reforms and civilizationism of Georg I & Johanna I and that sacred religious feelings shall absolutely not be involved in state affairs and politics as required by the principle of secularism; That every Sutican citizen has an innate right and power, to lead an honourable life and to improve his/her material and spiritual wellbeing under the aegis of national culture, civilization, and the rule of law, through the exercise of the fundamental rights and freedoms set forth in this Constitution, in conformity with the requirements of equality and social justice; That all Sutican citizens are united in national honour and pride, in national joy and grief, in their rights and duties regarding national existence, in blessings and in burdens, and in every manifestation of national life, and that they have the right to demand a peaceful life based on absolute respect for one another’s rights and freedoms, mutual love and fellowship, and the desire for and belief in “peace at home, peace in the world”; With these IDEAS, BELIEFS and RESOLUTIONS to be interpreted and implemented accordingly, thus commanding respect for, and absolute loyalty to, its letter and spirit; Has been entrusted by the SUTICAN COMMONWEALTH to the democracy-loving Sutican son’s and daughter’s love for the motherland and nation. CHAPTER I. RIGHTS OF MAN MENSCHENRECHTE DERECHOS DEL HOMBRE Article I. All are equal under these laws. Article II. All are free to express themselves under this Sutican state. Article III. All are free to assemble under this Sutican state. Article IV. All are free to worship under this Sutican state. Article V. All are free to partake in the democracy under this Sutican state. Article VI. All are free to pursue their lifestyle without persecution under this Sutican state. Article VII. All have a right to trial. Article VIII. All have a right to bring someone else to trial over crimes. Article IX. All have a right to legal representation of their own choosing. Article X. All have a right to move freely and settle freely under this Sutican state. Article XI. All Sutican subjects must find their language represented in documents of the state. CHAPTER II. INSTRUMENT OF GOVERNMENT REGIERUNGSFORM INSTRUMENTO DE GOBIERNO TITLE I. Article I. Above all and under GOD reigns His Serene Majesty the Trade Monarch, sovereign of The Commonwealth of Sutica. Article II. Alongside the sovereign reign peers of the realm, who render their fiefs subservient to these laws and His Serene Majesty, under the Commonwealth of Sutica. Article III. The Commonwealth of Sutica subjugates itself to the manifested will of the free people of Sutica through the Congress of Sutica and the Committee of Peers. Article IV. The Congress of Sutica shall consist of democratically elected representatives from all walks of life, legislating autonomously on behalf of the Commonwealth of Sutica through a simple majority, otherwise known as popular assent. Article V. The Committee of Peers shall consist of the lords of the realm, carrying the responsibility to override, amend & advise upon the legislation from the Congress of Sutica, and to advise His Serene Majesty. Article VI. His Serene Majesty shall possess the executive prerogative to legislate on the matters of foreign affairs, the military & nobility without popular assent. He shall furthermore carry the ability to veto legislation at will. Article VII. His Serene Majesty shall delegate the responsibilities of state to the following offices: His Excellency the Premier. His Excellency the Grand Magistrate. His Excellency the Marshal. His Excellency the Grand Merchant. Each shall have the ability to present legislation to the Congress of Sutica, lead a subservient institution that executes the will of the public, the will of the law and their own will: His Excellency the Premier may preside over the Congress of Sutica. His Excellency the Grand Magistrate may preside over the Supreme Judiciary of Sutica & Grand Constabulary. His Excellency the Marshal may preside over the Military of Sutica on His Serene Majesty’s behalf. His Excellency the Grand Merchant may preside over the Chamber of Commerce. Article VIII. The Congress of Sutica may pass, with approval of the Committee of Peers and His Serene Majesty, amendments to these laws. TITLE II. CONGRESS OF SUTICA SUTISCHER KONGRESS CONGRESO DE SUTICÁ Article I. The Congress of Sutica is an elected body that consists of ten seats. Article II. A term in Congress lasts for four years. Article III. Six seats are filled by any Sutican citizen and are normal seats, four are filled by special candidates of the military & guilds and are representative seats. This Congress consists of: Speaker of Congress - internally elected Seat I - Normal Seat II - Normal Seat III - Normal Seat IV - Military Seat V - Guilds Seat VI - Normal Seat VII - Normal Seat VIII - Normal Seat IX - Military Seat X - Guilds Article IV. There are two election cycles. With seats I to V starting its term in the first year and ending it on the fourth, and Seats VI to X starting its term in the third year and ending it on the sixth. Article V. The Congress of Sutica may legislate freely on matters that do not pertain to military, nobility and foreign affairs. Article VI. The Congress of Sutica may discuss, advise & question members of government freely and without interference. Article VII. The Congress of Sutica may elect anyone that is a Sutican citizen and not a criminal to the Office of Speaker of Congress. Article VIII. The Speaker of Congress may decide the order of legislative proposals, speakers and petitioners during Congress sessions, and generally maintains order within it. TITLE III. THE COMMITTEE OF PEERS ADELSKOMITEE COMITÉ DE NOBLEZA Article I. A peer is anyone that His Serene Majesty has decreed to elevate. Article II. A peer is a constituent of the Commonwealth of Sutica. Article III. The peers of Sutica convene in the Committee of Peers to advise His Serene Majesty on matters of state, review legislation from the Congress of Sutica, legislate on matters of noble etiquette and to petition vetoes on Congressional legislation. Article IV. All legitimate peers may partake in the Committee of Peers and will be referenced in the Codex Suticana. Article V. The successor to a peer will inherit his or her position to the Committee of Peers. CHAPTER III. LAW ENFORCEMENT STRAFVERFOLGUNG CUMPLIMIENTO DE LA LEY TITLE I. Article I. The Grand Magistrate has the authority to manage the Sutican Judiciary & Constabulary. Article II. The Grand Magistrate has the authority to nominate Judges, pending approval from the Congress, and employ law enforcers within the Constabulary. Article III. The Grand Magistrate has the ability to delegate their judicial duties to a Chief Justice and their law enforcement duties to a Chief Constable. TITLE II. JUDICIARY JUSTIZ JUDICIAL Article I. The Grand Magistrate and Chief Constable or subsidiaries may charge and prosecute a person before the Chief Justice or subsidiaries. Article II. The trial that stems from Article I. is considered a trial in first instance, in which both the defendant and the prosecution hold a right to appeal and a public petition to His Serene Majesty. Article III. The trial that stems from an appeal is considered a trial in the second instance, also known as an appeal, in which further deliberation or appeals after the ruling are not possible. Article IV. The defendant and the prosecution hold the right to demand that the Chief Justice or subsidiaries present a petition to His Serene Majesty if they believe a specific verdict overlaps with a higher cause or need for the Commonwealth of Sutica, or if grave and inhumane delivery of justice may occur. Article V. The defendant may ask for a representative in court, or bring one of his own. TITLE III. CHIEF JUSTICE OBESTER RICHTER PRESIDENTE DEL TRIBUNAL Article I. The Grand Magistrate or Chief Justice may preside over both first instance and second instance trials. Article II. Subsidiary justices may only preside over first instance trials. Article III. If the Grand Magistrate requested prosecution for a case, they may not preside over the subsequent trial. Article IV. If the Chief Justice or any subsidiary justice has an intimate political, financial or personal relationship with the defendant or prosecution, they may not preside over the trial. Article IV. The Chief Justice, pending approval of the Grand Magistrate & Congress of Sutica, may nominate subsidiary justices. TITLE IV. CHIEF CONSTABLE POLIZEIPRÄSIDENT JEFE DE POLICÍA Article I. The Grand Magistrate and Chief Constable may request and sanction arrests and prosecution. Article II. The Grand Magistrate and Chief Constable may employ subsidiary Constables and Prosecutors. Article III. Constables and Prosecutors may sanction arrests and request prosecution. Article IV. Constables may use force to keep the peace. Article V. Constables may detain a person for interrogation or trial. TITLE V. LEGAL PROCEDURE RECHTSVERFAHREN PROCEDIMIENTO LEGAL Article I. The Grand Magistrate, Chief Constable, subsidiary Constables, Prosecutors or Sutican citizens may file a subpoena to the Sutican Judiciary. Article II. If the subpoena is filed by the Grand Magistrate, Chief Constable, subsidiary Constables or Prosecutors, a trial date is agreed upon with the defendant and the Grand Magistrate or subsidiaries. If the subpoena is filed by a Sutican citizen, he or she may appoint their own acting Prosecutor or allow one to be assigned to his or her case. Then a trial date is agreed upon with the defendant and the Grand Magistrate or subsidiaries. Article III. The presiding Justice over the trial shall determine the procedure and order. Article IV. The ruling of the trial will be published into public record. Article VI. Either party may appeal, in which a different judge than the first one will preside over the appeal trial. Article VII. The presiding judge of the appeal trial may ignore the prior ruling and adhere to a different court procedure and order. Article VIII. Either party may also instruct the Judiciary to deliver a petition to His Serene Majesty, of which a copy will be published by the court. The petition may be considered in either instance of a trial. Article IX. The Commonwealth of Sutica may establish specific requirements on legal documents or court procedures in addition to the criteria established in prior articles.

WENCESLAS, THE HAWK This story is a literary work of the Reinmarian culture. A fairytale told to children to teach them moral lessons and give them a bigger consciousness on Reinmarian culture. Wenceslas, the Hawk is a modernized version of a former tale spread from mouth to mouth. Chapter II. O’ had the days been short and the nights long. Winter had reached the land at last. Only the parents of Wenceslas sent their weeping into the cold night. The town had already forgotten of the miller boy’s poor fate. Wenceslas the exiled now walked aimlessly along the snowy paths. Not even a coat to his name. But then on the Gorschfeld fork faraway from Karnitz did the boy greet three leather cladded men. “Where ya off to boy?” the middle man laughed with his menacing sword. “Lost on da’ roads?” the man on the left sneered. Wenceslas wavered in fear “I have nothing to my name! I’m but a miller! Or I used to be..” “Where are you from boy?” the man on the right stepped forward with arms crossed “Karnitz.” Wenceslas lowered his head “I was exiled for being smitten over the wrong lass.” “A tale as old as time.” laughed the men “seems like the Lord done ya dirty as well. Are ya any good with a blade boy?” “Nay. I’m but a miller.” Wenceslas winced. “Yeah yeah you told us so.” the men looked at each other “we can teach you. But you musn’t be shy about traveling these roads.” And so the young Wenceslas was received by a group of bandits sharing a similar tragic fate. They gathered in the camp and Wenceslas was given a coat and a loaf of bread. They spoke of their stories and bonded over the challenges they faced. The day after Wenceslas was nourished and renewed. Patrolling the roads around the farms between Gorschfeld and Karnitz with his new companions. The first robbery he underwent great doubt. The second but a mere afterthought. The third he became comfortable with sin. The band became bolder. Robbing a Karnitzian merchant and recruiting his indebted rider. Hearing of this event Lord Erich of Karnitz became outraged. “Those barbarians cost us hundreds of Minas! A promise to Gorschfeld broken!” Erich slammed his fist on the table. “Ladislaus. Bring me their heads. I will apoligize to Lord Gorschfeld personally.” And so a meeting would occur at dusk. Two lords of different temper beneath the apple tree of the tavern. The bandits and Wenceslas had yet to face a serious contender. At dawn, they will. And so Lord Gorschfeld sent a carriage of hay to Karnitz without entourage. Wenceslas and his bandit compatriots eyed it from the covers of some roadside bushels. "That's enough for a village!." spoke Manfried the bandit leader "Wenceslas, can ya halt the rider?" Wenceslas agreed and exited the bushels. Walking straight onto the road before the carriage. Unbeknownst to Wenceslas and his bandit compatriots a small group of guards waited beneath the hay. Once Wenceslas hailed the carriage to a halt his compatriots joined him. Only then did the guards reveal themselves. Wenceslas had fallen for a trap.

WENCESLAS, THE HAWK This story is a literary work of the Reinmarian culture. A fairytale told to children to teach them moral lessons and give them a bigger consciousness on Reinmarian culture. Wenceslas, the Hawk is a modernized version of a former tale spread from mouth to mouth. Chapter I. There begins our tale. A people, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide. Thus it has ever been. In the small village of Karnitz along the Rheindahl river, lived a miller’s boy of little relevance. Labouring through the daily grind for survival and ignoring the rabble from those around him. “Ohh!” spoke the tavernkeep he passed by “Some of us are converting to Canonism! What would our gods think!” “Our gods never help us when the river floods our town or the snow ruins our crops.” the miller boy replied as he walked on “what matters their abandonment?” “Woe is our folk!” the tailor screeched down the road “The Lord is of old age - and his children squabble for power. The future is unclear!” The miller boy rolled his eyes “Lords come and go but your shop and family remains. Why worry about things above you?” Everyday the miller boy responded cynically to the people in town. Why did these people care about what stands too far or too above them? If the Gods and Lords care nay for us, why must we care for them? And so he worked for months only caring for family and the mill. When the lord died and his eldest son Lord Erich took over, Wenceslas slept with no concern. On one fateful day he saw the watchman’s daughter wandering about in fine garments. Braided red hair and freckles plenty. The miller’s boy became smitten by that sight. He approached her with a sly tongue and clumsy charm to ask her for a night in the tavern. But alas, for the love of miller’s boy Wenceslas was not to be. The new Lord arrived by horse, gilded by the finest garments as he towered over them on his steed. “Begone peasant! For the lass will be mine.” And thus Wenceslas was forbidden to approach this unnamed maiden once again. Furious by his powerlessness, Wenceslas now joined the townsfolk in their woes. “The Lord has taken all the grain. We may starve during winter!” the smith’s wife cried. “May the Gods curse this swine for his greed.” Wenceslas proclaimed to the cheers of the tavern. “Those foreign priests charge coin for their services. If the Lord converts, we will be the ones to pay!” “Then we must reject the heathens and pray at our forefather’s graves everyday!” Wenceslas raised his cup to the crowd agreeing. He then saw the lord slowly throttle his steed onto the street. His unnamed maiden carrying his blade as she walked besides him. Emboldened by the crowd and furious by love, Wenceslas stepped out of the tavern to confront the new Lord. “You let the lady walk as you ride on a fine saddle and a strong steed, a lack of chivalry that is expected for a Lord” Wenceslas challenged “Must you mistreat a lady like this? Do not claim what you cannot take care of!” “She is mine and I treat her as I like, peasant.” the Lord Erich sneered “how dare a lowborn speak of morality and degrade His Lord. Grovel and beg for my mercy, or you shall lose your head.” “No!” the woman of red locks yelled in tears “M’lord, do not slay this miller’s boy. Or I will die from heartbreak!” “Silence, wench.” the Lord sneered as he steered his steed towards her “Who told you to speak? Your weeping taints the moment.” “I beg you Lord.” the woman cried with Wenceslas looking at her in fury “Spare him and I will be yours fully. Heart and all.” That swayed Lord Erich. Instead of slaying he banished Wenceslas from the town leaving him with nothing but the clothes on his body and a heavy heart inside. With no destination in mind - Wenceslas contemplated revenge. {{Hey guys, I just joined the server and wanted to try my hand at writing for my friend's group. What do you think?}}