Commonwealth of the Petra

– The Amendment of 107 – As signed between Queen Catherine I, and the Grand-Magister Razad ‘The Fatebinder’, the Petra-Hohkmat treaty has been amended to secure the protection of the state of the Petra from crimes against the government of the Commonwealth. The amendment shall be taken into effect immediately upon the signing and publishing. ARTICLE IV - Governance The City-State of Hohkmat will have the right to have their own laws which can and will only be altered by the City-State of Hohkmat. These laws are only applicable within the lands granted to the City-State of Hohkmat. a. This exists with the exception of Article III of the Lex Pettres, "OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PETRA", which details the crimes of Treason, Invasion, Corruption, and Obstruction. If Article III is shown to have been violated within Hohkmat, The Commonwealth of the Petra reserves the right to judge the violator as in any other Petran territory. Signed, Her Majesty, Catherine I, By the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Commonwealth of the Petra, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Baroness of Garmont, Valfleur, Vallagne-en-Petra, Brasca, and of the Phoenixspire, Protector of the Meadows, Defender of Liberty GRAND-MAGISTER, Razad the 'Fatebinder', Hierophant of the Mysteries, Master of the Ziggurat of Hohkmat

Issued and averred by Her Majesty Atstana de Regne Petrère 102 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART ONE THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA Article I - Declarations of the constitution I - Declaration Of The New Constitution II - On The Replacement Of The Constitution III - On The Alteration Of The Constitution Article II - The River Council Article III - The Powers of the Garmont Assembly I - The Powers Of The Assembly II - The Members Of The Assembly Article IV - The Crown of Saint Emma I - The Authority Of The Crown II - The Salvian Inheritance Article V - The Round Table I - The Duties Of The Table II - The Seats Of The Round Table Article VI - The Election of the Chancellor I - The Nominations of the Chancellor II - The Chancellor Debate III - The Chancellor's Election IV - Nomination Requirements V - The Term of the Chancellor PART TWO THE CIVIL CODEX Article I - Of the Capital I - On The City Of Vallagne II - On Elections And Elected Offices III - On The City Watch Article II - Of Nobility and Vassalage I - On The Levels Of Nobility II - On The Duties Of Vassals III - On Vassal Restrictions IV - On Succession And Regency Article III - Of Knighthood and the Petrine Laurel I - On Knighthood II - On The Duties Of Knights III - On The Seats Of Knights IV - On The Knight Marshal Article IV - Of Stylings I - On Stylings Of Honour And Nobility Article V - Of the Duties of the Petran I - On The Duties Of The Petran PART THREE THE LEX PETTRES Article I - Of Banditry I - On The Definition Of Bandits II - On The Bandit Clause Article II - Of Justice And Trials I - On Justice Without Trial II - On Justice With Trial III - On Punishments Within Trial IV - On Specifications Of Crimes And Trials Article III - Of Crimes Against The Petra Article IV - Of Crimes Against The Person Article V - Of Crimes Against Property Article VI - Of Crimes Against God Article VII - Of Crimes Against Chivalry ~ PART ONE ~ – the CONSTITUTION of the COMMONWEALTH of the PETRA– ARTICLE I, DECLARATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION I. Declaration Of The New Constitution As all are beholden to the passage of time and the pages of history, so too are our laws and constitutional needs. As stated within the Commonwealth Constitution of 1927, by Queen Renilde I in the Decree of Aldtree, “While our system of government has been codified before, in the manifold constitutional documents of the past, many of these instruments have as of late fallen into disrepair and disuse. To remedy this, it is our desire to publish a concise system of government, as a reference, to guide and consolidate us in the furtherance of our knight’s republic.” We, the Commonwealth, must once again face the disrepair and disuse of the instruments of Government that have upheld it for the longest reign in human history. It is the will of Queen Catherine I and her government that a new constitution holding new systems that better reflect the current Commonwealth be codified into law. II. On The Replacement Of The Constitution In order to replace the Constitution in the future, the Crown or the Government of the Commonwealth must submit it before the scrutiny of the Garmont Assembly to pass with a 2/3rds majority, and assent from the reigning Monarch. III. On The Alteration Of The Constitution In order to alter the Constitution, the proposed changes must be submitted to the scrutiny of the Garmont Assembly to pass with a 2/3rds majority, and assent from the Reigning Monarch. ARTICLE II, THE RIVER COUNCIL Named for the great River Petra, the lifeblood of the Commonwealth and the core of our society, the River Council shall serve as the sovereign’s executive cabinet and shall advise her on matters of sensitive import. The River Council shall be comprised of the following positions: The Chancellor, who shall serve as president of the council and the head of the Queen’s government; The Knight Commander, who shall serve as the head of the Petrine Laurel, set and uphold standards for both squires and the Knights of the Commonwealth, head the Round Table and uphold chivalry within the Commonwealth; The Knight Marshal, who shall serve as the commander of the armed forces of the Commonwealth, and be charged with the protection of the citizenry of the Petra; The Grand Speaker, who shall serve as the head of the Garmont Assembly, to run and moderate the legislative body of the Commonwealth, and oversee elections of representatives to the Assembly; The Privy Seal, who shall serve as the chief of history and culture within the Commonwealth, upholding documents and producing works to further the culture, history, and tradition of the Petran population; The Grand Treasurer, who shall ensure proper use of the Commonwealth's treasury and collection of its taxes and to properly document and track the income and expenditures of the Commonwealth; The High Steward, who shall serve as the head of housing, commerce, immigration and guilds within the Capital and Crownlands of the Commonwealth. To ensure fair housing and use of the crownland to properly benefit the citizenry, uphold a standard of living, and ensure that the lands of the Commonwealth are properly respected and cared for; The Chamberlain, who shall ensure that the court of the Petra is properly run and maintained in order to be utilised for festivities, events, and cultural gatherings within the Commonwealth; ARTICLE III, THE POWERS OF THE GARMONT ASSEMBLY I. The Powers Of The Assembly The Garmont Assembly, the Legislative Body of the Commonwealth of the Petra as overseen by the Grand Speaker, shall have powers to advise and counsel the sovereign and their government and propose changes to both sections of the Catherinian Code, the Constitution, and the Lex Petres. The Garmont Assembly may: i. Counsel the sovereign on any such matter of governance as pertinent to the realm, with the exception of sensitive executive matters, and move resolutions comprising their advice concerning these affairs; ii. Propose candidates to the sovereign for the office of the Chancellor, and move resolutions on these proposals; iii. Summon the officers of the sovereign’s executive cabinet for a report, so as to maintain transparency on the realms affairs; iv. Impeach the officers of the sovereign’s executive cabinet in the context of investigations of misconduct; v. Propose alterations to the Catherinian Code; vi. Submit an official piece of guidance to the crown on matters relating to the Commonwealth; vii. Begin motions and debates through discussion within the Assembly; II. The Members Of The Assembly The Garmont Assembly shall be made up of three primary parties, being the Peers of the Realm or their chosen Representative, the Master or Mistress of a Free City or their chosen Representative, and Elected members of the Citizenry through free election run by the Grand Speaker. ARTICLE IV, THE CROWN OF SAINT EMMA I. The Authority of the Crown The Crown of Saint Emma is the only sovereign of which shall sit upon the Garmont Throne, and hold paramount authority within the Commonwealth of the Petra. Alongside this authority, they are tasked with upholding the expectations that come alongside this Constitution, the protection of the Commonwealth and the people therewithin. II. The Salvian Inheritance The reigning Monarch of the Commonwealth shall be the sole arbiter of succession within the House of the Petra. It shall be their duty to designate their successor from amongst the eligible pool of successors of the house, following multiple requirements. The rules regarding succession may only be amended with both the consent of the Regnant Queen or King, and that of a majority of the Garmont Assembly. i. Be of direct bloodline of the first Archduke of the Petra, Paul I. ii. Remain in good standing with the sovereign law and authorities of the Commonwealth, having not engaged in treasonous activity nor been disowned. iii. Live within the Commonwealth of the Petra as their Primary Residence iv. Hold the surname of the Petra, not having married out or relinquished the name. v. Hold no sworn allegiances, nor oaths, to any sovereign state other than the Commonwealth of the Petra. As it stands, the current chosen line of succession as chosen by Her Majesty, Catherine I, shall be as follows; 1. Princess Adalia Morgana, Archduchess of Vallagne, Countess of Torm Marian 2. Prince Gareth Lucius, Count of Theral 3. Princess Eleanor Reine, Countess of Auseca 4. Prince Aurelius Arnaud, Count of the Phoenixspire 5. Princess Rowena Ivanna, Countess of Clermont 6. Princess Elaine Catrinne, Countess of Aimdelinne 7. Prince Marcus Antonius, Count of Cantal 8. Lord Adrian Tobias of the Petra de Valfleur 9. Lady Helene-Olympe Noëlle of the Petra de Valfleur 10. Prince Paul Alexander, Duke of Valfleur ARTICLE V, THE ROUND TABLE I. The Duties Of The Table The Round Table is the council of the Sovereign Order of the Petrine Laurel. It holds two main purposes, being an advisory body to the Crown of Saint Emma, and to be the council that runs the Sovereign Order of the Petrine Laurel through voting on the motions of Knighthood. II. The Seats Of The Round Table Each Knight may sit at the Round Table and gain a vote in the day-to-day, but the specific Seats shall be the high council of the Petrine Laurel. Each seat being a governorship over a region of the Crownlands, they will be the highest advisory council to the Crown, and the main votes on matters of high importance. ~ PART TWO ~ – the CIVIL CODEX – ARTICLE I, OF THE CAPITAL I. On The City of Vallagne The Capital city of the Petra, Vallagne, shall be led in sectors by multiple positions. It is through the cooperation with all of these offices that the Capital thrives and it is the duty of each to ensure that this is possible. I.i. City Code a. All properties privately owned shall be subject to taxation b. Taxation shall be collected on a yearly basis by the Lord Treasurer c. Should taxes go unpaid, the Lord Treasurer may issue an eviction notice d. Residents shall be beholden to building and alteration laws, which if broken may result in an eviction. I.ii. Public Locations a. All public locations and buildings are under the monitoring of the High Steward b. Public Locations should not be altered or remodelled without the permission of the Head Steward c. Should a manager of a Public Building be found to not be adequately running the building, the High Steward may find a replacement. II. On Elections and Elected Offices II.i. Elections a. Elections shall be held no more often than every 8 saints weeks. b. Nominees must be at least 16 years of Age c. Nominees must be in good standing with the Lex Pettres d. Nominees must be a resident of the Commonwealth e. The official running the election may add or decide other requirements when election nominations are posted. d. Requirements may not be changed for that election cycle once the nominations have been posted. e. Nominations and Voting must be open for a minimum of 24 saints hours each, but is standardised to 48 saints hours each. II.ii. Lord/Lady Mayor a. There shall only be one Lord or Lady Mayor of a region at a time. b. The Mayor is expected to work within the set laws of the City, or have changes signed off by the correct government official. c. The Mayor may add laws to the city code, though they may be repealed by the Government or subsequent mayors. d. The Mayor is expected to work for the benefit of the residents of the City. e. As long as the Mayor gets their projects signed off on by the correct Government Official, they are not limited by regular restrictions within the City. f. The Mayor shall be elected in terms of at least 8 weeks. Should the Grand Speaker not submit elections until further past, the Mayor will remain in office until the next election is held. II.iii. Elector of the Garmont Assembly a. The number of Electors is to be decided by the Grand Speaker of the Garmont Assembly. b. Electors are to work within the Garmont Assembly to write bills to change the Catherinian Code, send suggestions to the River Council, Crown, and Round Table, and to submit opinions on events to the government with the backing of the rest of the Assembly. c. Bills and motions must pass through the Round Table, or the Crown, to be given assent and signed into law. d. Electors shall be elected in terms of at least 8 weeks. Should the Grand Speaker not submit elections until further past, the Electors will remain in office until the next election is held. e. Electors may be voted to be removed from their position if they are inactive within the Garmont. III. On The City Watch The City Watch is under the jurisdiction of the Sovereign Order of the Petrine Laurel, led by the Knight Marshal. They are tasked with the protection of the City of Vallagne, and may be asked to assist on matters outside of the Petran Capital. III.i. Ranks The City Watch shall consist of four ranks, Recruit, Guard, Officer, and Knight Marshal. III.ii. Powers a. Officers shall have the ability to punish crimes that were caught in the act and where the criminal is guilty without a doubt. b. Guards and above may arrest criminals, and request an official or knight schedule or hold a trial. c. Recruits may only assist in arrests, and may not lead arrests on their own unless absolutely necessary. ARTICLE II, OF NOBILITY AND VASSALAGE I. On The Levels of Nobility I.i. Barony The lowest rank of nobility within the Commonwealth, Baronies are generally new families to the Commonwealth that have shown initiative and honour. They are a noticeable presence within the Commonwealth, and have a few members active in institutions or at ongoing events of the Nation. I.ii. Viscounty A step above a Barony, Viscounties have been within the Commonwealth for some time, and have a noteworthy presence within the nation. Their members are taking steps to become more well-known within the Commonwealth, and are beginning to become relatively involved. I.iii. County A moderate rank within the Commonwealth, Counties have been within the Commonwealth for some time, and have a decent presence within the nation. Their members are becoming more well-known within the Commonwealth, and are relatively involved in its institutions. I.iv. Margravate A Margravate holds land on the edge of the border of the Commonwealth, and is the first line of defence for the nation in war. However, Margravates are also held at a higher regard than their Comital counterparts. They are expected to be up to date and involved within the nation, and actively contribute to the institutions and defence of the Commonwealth. I.v. Duchy A rank of great prestige within the Commonwealth. Duchies have been at the forefront of the Commonwealth, contributing great service and unquestionable devotion to the success of the nation. They are held in the highest regard, given their service. They are expected to be greatly involved in the affairs of the nation, actively contributing to its well-being. With such a great prestige bestowed upon them, the most is expected of them by the Commonwealth. II. On The Duties of Vassals II.i. Fealty to the Crown It is the duty of each vassal of the Garmont Throne to obey the directives of the realm. In turn, the nobility themselves are given a number of privileges that are outlined within this document, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth. This expectation is held in the highest regard, and failure to abide by the edicts of the Garmont Throne shall be met to the fullest extent of Petrine law. II.ii. The Garmont Assembly Each Peer of the Realm is afforded a seat on the Garmont Assembly. They are expected to attend regularly, or send a representative to partake in legislation of the Commonwealth and voice their concerns and ideas within the legislative body. II.iii. Dire Military Assistance Military assistance in the form of the men-at-arms of the vassals may be requested by the Garmont Throne in times of emergency to the Commonwealth. Should such a need arise, the oath taken by these men to the crown shall prevail over any oath taken in service to these noble households. As such, in times of emergency these men, should the crown deem it necessary, shall fall under the command of the General of the Riverguard and the Sovereign of the Commonwealth. When the emergency has abated, these men shall return to the service of their respective lords and ladies as normal. II.iv. Taxation Each landed vassal is expected each year to pay a sum in taxes to the Garmont Throne. This is done for the maintenance of the realm and the expenditures of the Commonwealth. The amount each vassal shall pay shall vary depending on the rank and title each vassal holds, with those of greater standing within the realm expected to contribute accordingly as befits such a position. In times of great strife to the Commonwealth, vassals may be requested to make additional contributions for the greater survival of the Commonwealth. This may take the form of additional coin, arms, manpower, or materials from the lands of the nobility, only to be done in the most dire of situations. TAXATION RATES PER YEAR Taxation may be raised or lowered due to special circumstances, but should not be expected. BARONY 100 mina VISCOUNTY, COUNTY, MARGRAVATE, FREE CITY 150 mina DUCHY 200 mina III. On Vassal Restrictions III.i. Vassalage No vassal may create a title under themselves to award another. A Duke shall not create a Margrave, a Margrave shall not create a Count under them, and so forth. The creation of titles is a privilege solely held by the Garmont Throne. Neither Vassals, nor Free Cities may create inheritable titles of nobility under them. III.ii. Knighthood No vassal may create a Knight of the Commonwealth. The honor of knighthood is reserved to the Petrine Laurel, and knights may only be added to the Petrine Laurel by the Monarch, Regent, Chancellor, or any that the Monarch allows. Knightly Orders are forbidden from being founded in the lands of vassals. III.iii. Diplomacy No vassal may conduct political deals outside of the realm. Diplomatic treaties with other political entities are forbidden from being made by any vassal of the crown. Although the nobility may suggest a course of action be taken, they themselves are forbidden from undertaking such of their own accord. The same may be said for the Free Cities within the Commonwealth. Although granted much autonomy, neither holds the status of political independence, preventing them too from forming diplomatic treaties of their own accord unless otherwise specified in their specific treaty. III.iv. Houseguards In the maintenance of their holds, each noble family is permitted to maintain a standing retinue of household guards. These men while in service to their respective house must also participate and respond to the call of the General. They shall be considered part of the Petran army during war times and dire circumstances, and must heed the word of the government first on any official business for Petra. Each family is expected to hold at most a reasonable amount of guards for their standing and needs, and an unnecessary number may be cause for concern. IV. On Succession, And Regency IV.i. Succession Vassals within the Petra may choose their Heir as the Crown does, by Selective Succession. Should a house not declare their succession to the Crown before their passing, then the next head shall default to the laws of Rosemore Succession. Eldest legitimate child no matter the gender. IV.ii. Regency Should a Noble Peer be under the age of 16 then they shall require a Regent to lead and take charge of the Vassal and the responsibilities of a Peer. A regent may be chosen by the previous Peer, a majority of the Adults of the House, or be the main remaining guardian of the Child Peer. IV.iii. Adoption Children adopted at or below the age of 14 shall be considered as full-blooded members of the house, and may be chosen to be the heir if the house runs by Selective Succession if there are no trueborn blood related children. Should a house choose Rosemore Succession, adopted children shall be put after trueborn children, in the order that they are adopted. Those adopted above the age of 14 may take the family name and be considered legally a member of the family, but cannot inherit the title. ARTICLE III, OF KNIGHTHOOD AND THE PETRINE LAUREL I. On Knighthood i. Knighthood within the Commonwealth may only be granted by the Monarch, Regent, or Chancellor ii. Each Knight shall be assigned to a chapter within the Sovereign Order of the Petrine Laurel, being the Chapter of Rapids, or the Chapter of Brooks. iii. Both Chapters of the Order will answer to the Knight Commander of the Order of the Petrine Laurel. iv. The Chapter of Rapids stands as a military and armed force, upholding the laws of chivalry, their pledges and duties. v. The Chapter of Brooks stands as a literary and civil force, upholding governmental and civil institutions, history, and literary works. They may be asked to fulfil duties of the Chapter of Rapids if they are capable. vi. Knights may only serve as an active member of the Petrine Laurel until they are 75 years of age as a Human, or have served for 50 years. vii. Knights may be asked to step down to an honorary position by the Crown if they prove ineffective to the Order before the 75 years of age, or 50 year mark. II. On The Duties Of Knights i. Certain Knights may be assigned as Governors of the different regions of the Crownlands, to watch over the homesteads and settlements that live there. ii. The Monarch may ask the Knights to sit as advisors on their Council, with their unique view from their direct experiences among the Commonwealth iii. The Knights may be called upon to act in the defence of both the Commonwealth of the Petra, and its allied nations in conflict, generally seeking to end bloodshed. iv. Each knight is expected to seek out a successor for their seat at the Round Table, but are limited to having no more than two squires at a time. III. On The Seats Of Knights i. Certain Knights may be assigned as Governors of the different regions of the Crownlands ii. The Crownlands are divided into seven Seats to be held by Knight Governors. The Seat of Val De Lagne The Seat of Nortrebanc The Seat of the Mardonlands The Seat of Mount Catrinne The Seat of Solland The Seat of Renilcia The Seat of Seviel iii. The Governors are responsible for monitoring and eliminating darkspawn and other threats within their region, as well as being a point of contact to the Crown and the Round Table for the occupants of their region. IV. On The Knight Marshal i. The Knight Marshal shall be the head of the City Watch of Vallagne ii. They shall answer to the Knight Commander, and be on the River Council in their own right iii. The Knight Marshal may not hold a governing Knight Seat, but will be considered on the same level as the Seated Knights in the Round Table. ARTICLE IV, OF STYLINGS I. On Stylings Of Honour And Nobility Members of the River Council His/Her Excellency - Your Excellency Duke/Duchess Your Grace, His/Her Grace Margrave/Margravine Your Grace, His/Her Grace Count/Countess The Right Honourable Viscount/Viscountess The Honourable Baron/Baronessess His Lordship/Her Ladyship ARTICLE V, OF THE DUTIES OF THE PETRAN I. On The Duties Of The Petran i. A Petran must carry with them a weapon for both their own protection and the protection of the Petra. ii. A Petran must wear clothes appropriate with Canonism, and the climate of the Commonwealth. iii. A Petran shall keep their word and promises. iv. A Petran should be baptised Canonist v. A Petran shall uphold honour and integrity ARTICLE VI, THE ELECTION OF THE CHANCELLOR I. The Nominations of the Chancellor a. Three Nominee’s shall be put forth, from the Garmont Assembly, the Round Table of Knights, and from the River Council. b. The names of the Nominees shall be given to the Crown, who shall approve or decline a Nominee should they have concerns of integrity, honesty, intent, or if they believe the Nominee will work poorly with the Crown. c. Should a Nominee be denied, the body that Nominated them shall have one chance to choose a new Nominee. c.i If both Nominees get denied, or if they re-nominate the originally declined Nominee a second time, the election shall proceed without a Nominee from that body. d. Nominees are allowed to decline their nomination and should let the Crown or the Nominating Body know before the Chancellor debate has taken place. d.i. If the Nominee pulls out, or declines the Nomination after the Chancellor’s debate has taken place, the Nominating Body may not postpone to choose a new candidate. d.ii. If the Nominee pulls out, or declines the Nomination before the Chancellor’s debate has taken place, the election and debate may be postponed to allow for a new candidate to be put forth. II. The Chancellor Debate a. An election may only go forward with a debate being held. b. The Chancellor’s debate must allow for citizen questions. c. A complete and accurate transcript must be kept and posted at least 12 Saints hours before the polling for the Chancellor begins. III. The Chancellor’s Election a. All citizens that qualify with the voting guidelines may vote for the Chancellor of the Commonwealth. b. The polling for the Chancellor must be open for exactly 48 Saints Hours, and any votes cast past that must be disqualified. c. A Nominee must have at least half of the votes to gain the seat of the Chancellor. c.i. If no Nominee gains over half of the votes, the lowest Nominee shall be removed from the poll, and the voting shall begin again, where the seat will go to whoever gains the majority. IV. Nomination Requirements In order for a Nominee to be put forth, they must fit all requirements put forth. a. A Nominee must have been a Citizen of Petra for at least 10 years. b. A Nominee must have been actively working within Petra for at least 5 years. c. A Nominee must be in good standing with the Catherinian Code. d. A Nominee must be in good standing with the Canonist Church. e. A Nominee must be willing to run in the Chancellor’s Election. V. The Term of the Chancellor a. Once Elected, a Chancellor shall remain either until their own willful retirement, or their removal by the Crown. ~ PART THREE ~ – the LEX PETTRES – ARTICLE I, OF BANDITRY I. On The Definition Of Bandits i. A bandit is any person who attacks or threatens others to gain gear, knowledge, or to take another hostage, generally with intent to take mina, items, gear, or hostages for ransom. ii. A political bandit is a member of an aggressive state that participates in the above for the purposes of political or war gain. iii. Bandits generally wear dark clothes or un-marked armour, with covered faces. II. On The Bandit Clause i. Bandits are considered below the Law of the Commonwealth and if caught in the act of banditry, and their lives are forfeit if they are undeniably bandits. ii. Any person may kill an active bandit within the Commonwealth without trial, as long as they can prove that they were undeniably a bandit. ARTICLE II, OF JUSTICE AND TRIALS I. On Justice Without Trial i. Certain members of the Government, City Watch, Sovereign Order of the Petran Laurel, and Peers, may enact justice without a full trial under certain circumstances. ii. These officials may enact justice in their own right should a criminal be unquestionably guilty, or caught in the act of their crime. iii. Should there be any doubt of their guilt, a trial must be held. II. On Justice With Trial i. Any member of the River Council, or the Seated Knights may preside over a trial as a Judge of the Commonwealth ii. The Monarch and the Chancellor may appoint members of the Commonwealth as ‘Judges of the Petra’ to also hold the power to preside over trials. iii. Trials for Crimes against Chivalry may be judged by a committee of three Knights of the Petrine Laurel, or one Seated Knight. III. On Punishments Within Trial i. Judges have nearly free reign over the punishments given at trials they oversee, however if a punishment is seen as unfit they may be overruled by the River Council or Monarch, and may face punishment themselves for corruption or lack of honour. IV. On Specifications Of Crimes And Trials i. Crimes Against The Petra may only be judged by a member of the River Council, or the Monarch themselves. ii. Crimes against the Person and Property may result in death. iii. Crimes against God should be consulted on with the Bishop of Casica. iv. Crimes against Chivalry may not result in death unless paired with another crime. ARTICLE III, OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PETRA I. Treason The act of betraying the Commonwealth of the Petra, its Sovereignty, or the Crown. II. Invasion The act of taking up arms against the Commonwealth of the Petra to vassalize, destroy, or otherwise harm the sovereignty of the Commonwealth. III. Corruption The act of an official putting their own gain above the needs of their nation and station, forsaking their own integrity and the integrity of their position. IV. Obstruction The act of purposely obstructing righteous judgement, medics from providing aid to the wounded, or the ongoings of the government. ARTICLE IV, OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON I. Assault The act of taking up arms against another to cause non-fatal harm to their person. II. Murder The act of killing another person, be it intentional or by mistake. III. Kidnapping The act of taking and holding another against their will. IV. Harassment The act of purposely causing issue for another person or continuously bothering them with the intent to cause non-physical harm. V. Defamation The act of unrightfully harming a person's reputation by spreading false information or rumours. VI. Enslavement The act of holding another's freedom and treating them like owned property, generally for labour. ARTICLE V, OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY I. Theft The act of taking items that belong to another without permission. II. Vandalism The act of damaging the land or buildings maliciously and without permission. III. Arson The act of lighting buildings or property on fire to damage it. IV. Trespassing The act of entering a personal residence, restricted or otherwise off limits area without invitation or permission, or refusal to leave. V. Environmental Vandalism The act of harming the nature, land, environment and plants within the Commonwealth. VI. Horse Slaughter The act of killing a horse with no valid cause, a dishonourable act. A valid cause would be putting an injured animal out of its misery, or in dire circumstances. ARTICLE V, OF CRIMES AGAINST GOD I. Forsaking Mankind The act of assisting, or becoming a creature of Iblees. II. Adultery The act of betraying the sanctity of marriage by laying or having relations with another. III. Witchcraft The act of learning and using dark magics. IV. Cross Breeding The act of laying with another outside of their descendant race. V. Heresy The act of publicly practising non-approved doctrines of Canonism VI. Heathenism The act of publicly practising a religion that believes in a God or religion outside of Canonism. ARTICLE VI, OF CRIMES AGAINST CHIVALRY I. Perpetuating Harm The act of neglecting the suffering of others, be it ignoring corruption, or standing by during the assault on an innocent. II. Refusal of Assistance The act of denying assistance to those that require it, be it leaving an injured with no help, or a distressed child alone. III. Disrespect of the Dead The act of allowing the desecration or disrespect of the dead, be it allowing the mutilation or a corpse, or denying a person a proper burial. IV. Lack of Honour The act of behaving dishonourably or disingenuously. Lying, breaking one’s word, cheating, or acting without common respect to another. Her Majesty, Catherine I, By the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Commonwealth of the Petra, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Baroness of Garmont, Valfleur, Vallagne-en-Petra, Brasca, and of the Phoenixspire, Protector of the Meadows, Defender of Liberty ALTERATION LOG TEMPLATE: Date - Altered Part - Altered Article - Bill name - Proposed by - Assented by

- The Royal House of Temesch of the Petra - Issued and averred by Her Majesty Atstana de Regne Petrère 102 Last Updated: 106 upon the Birth of Princess Eleanor and Princess Elaine THE LINE OF SUCCESSION Her Royal Majesty, Queen Catherine I His Royal Highness, August Alcaeus, Prince of Abrana 1. Princess Adalia Morgana, Archduchess of Vallagne, Countess of Torm Marian 2. Prince Gareth Lucius, Count of Theral 3. Princess Eleanor Reine, Countess of Auseca 4. Prince Aurelius Arnaud, Count of the Phoenixspire 5. Princess Rowena Ivanna, Countess of Clermont 6. Princess Elaine Catrinne, Countess of Aimdelinne 7. Prince Marcus Antonius, Count of Cantal 8. Lord Adrian Tobias of the Petra de Valfleur 9. Lady Helene-Olympe Noëlle of the Petra de Valfleur 10. Prince Paul Alexander, Duke of Valfleur The line of Charlotte Roberta is removed from the pool of successors due to her matrilineal marriage and disownment by Archduchess Renilde I. The line of Alexander Salvian is removed from the pool of successors due to the lines long standing absence from the Commonwealth. The line of Albert Salvian is removed from the pool of successors due to Albert giving up his titles within the Commonwealth. The line of Arnaud Constanz is removed from the pool of successors due to his priesthood and further ascension to the role of High Pontiff of the Canonist Church. The line of Marius Renault is removed from the pool of successors due to his long standing absence from the Commonwealth. The line of Louis Marcellus is removed from the pool of successors due to his long standing absence from the Commonwealth. THE ROYAL TITLES Royal titles are to be granted as Counties upon the birth of a Prince or Princess, and raised to a Duchy at the Monarch’s behest, commonly upon the titleholder's marriage. The two titles that this does not apply to are the Archduchy of Vallagne, and the Duchy of Seventis, which are reserved always for the Heir and secondary heir. 1. The Archduchy of Vallagne To be held by the heir of the Commonwealth Currently held by Marcus Antonius as the Archduke of Vallagne 2. The Duchy of Seventis To be held by the heir's chosen heir 3. The Title of Valfleur Currently held by Paul Alexander as the Duke of Valfleur 4. The Title of Clermont Currently held by Rowena Ivanna as the Countess of Clermont 5. The Title of the Phoenixspire Gifted to the Commonwealth following the death of Dame Catherine of Furnestock Currently held by Aurelius Arnaud as the Count of the Phoenixspire 6. The Title of Theral Currently held by Gareth Lucius as the Count of Theral 7. The Title of Auseca Currently held by Eleanor Reine as Countess of Auseca 8. The Title of Aimdelinne Currently held by Elaine Catrinne as Countess of Aimdelinne 9. The Title of Torm Marian Currently held by Adalia Morgana as Countess of Torm Marian 10. The Title of Guivret 11. The Title of Cantal Currently held by Marcus Antonius as the Count of Cantal THE ROYAL HOUSE OF TEMESCH OF THE PETRA ARCHDUKE PAUL SALVIAN’S ISSUE Paul Salvian of the Petra and Carolina Theresa Preussens’ children, and spouses married into the House of the Petra’s line RENILDE HELENA OF THE PETRA Born Her Ladyship, Renilde Helena of the Petra Became Archduchess Renilde Helena of the Petra Became Queen Renilde I of the Petra Became Queen Emerentius Renilde I of the Petra Born in 1879 to Archduke Paul Salvian of the Petra and Carolina Preussens Married to Constantine-Anton Novellen in 1895 - 1910 Married to Marius Audemar Barbanov-Bihar in 1911 1879 - ALIVE CONSTANTINE ANTHONY NOVELLEN (Deceased) His Highness, Prince Constantin Anton Novellen of Balian, Archduke-Consort of the Petra Born in 1866 to King John I and Gwyneth of Karosgrad 1866 - 1910 MARIUS AUDEMAR BARBANOV-BIHAR His Highness, Prince Marius Audemar Barbanov-Bihar, Archduke-Consort of the Petra, Duke of Markev Born in 1874 to King Karl III and Amadea of Susa 1874 - ALIVE Children to be added in Queen Renilde I of the Petra’s own Issue ALEXANDER SALVIAN OF THE PETRA (Deceased) His Lordship, Alexander Salvian of the Petra Born in 1886 to Archduke Paul Salvian of the Petra and Carolina Preussens Married to Aleksandra d’Anapalis 1887 - 1918 ALEKSANDRA D’ANAPALIS (Deceased) Her Ladyship, Aleksandra d’Anapalis Married to Alexander Salvian of the Petra 1890 - 1918 And their child, ROBERT ALEXANDER OF THE PETRA His Lordship, Robert Alexander of the Petra Born in 1916 to Lord Alexander Salvian and Aleksandra d’Anapalis 1916 - ALIVE CHARLOTTE ROBERTA MOERE Miss Charlotte Roberta Moere Born to Archduke Paul Salvian of the Petra and Carolina Preussens Married to Frederick II, Prince of Sedan 1888 - ???? Formerly CHARLOTTE ROBERTA OF THE PETRA Her Ladyship, Charlotte Roberta of the Petra Disowned by Archduchess Renilde I QUEEN RENILDE I’S ISSUE Renilde Helena of the Petra and Constantine Anthony Novellen’s children, and spouses married into the House of the Petra’s line ALBERIC DU LAC Mister Alberic Du Lac Born in 1898 to Archduchess Renilde Helena and Prince Constantine of Balian Married to Elaine de Lyons in 1924 1898 - ALIVE Formerly ALBERT SALVIAN OF THE PETRA His Lordship, Albert Salvian of the Petra Alberic gave up his titles of his own accord ELAINE DE LYONS Her Ladyship, Elaine de Lyons Married to Alberic Du Lac in 1924 1902 - ALIVE And their children, ELIZABETH MARIE DU LAC Miss Elizabeth Marie Du Lac Born in 1924 to Alberic Du Lac and Elaine de Lyons 1924 - ALIVE MARCELINE DU LAC Miss Marceline Du Lac Born in 1939 to Alberic Du Lac and Elaine de Lyons 1939 - ALIVE SIXTUS VI His Holiness, Sixtus VI Born in 1900 to Archduchess Renilde Helena and Prince Constantine of Balian 1900 - ALIVE Formerly ARNAUD CONSTANZ OF THE PETRA His Lordship, Arnaud Constanz of the Petra Arnaud gave up his titles and name upon his ascension to High Pontiff of the Canonist Church ELOWYN CATHERINE OF THE PETRA (Deceased) Her Ladyship, Elowyn Catherine of the Petra Born in 1902 to Archduchess Renilde Helena and Prince Constantine of Balian 1902 - ???? ELOISE CAROLINE OF THE PETRA (Deceased) Her Ladyship, Eloise Caroline of the Petra Born in 1902 to Archduchess Renilde Helena and Prince Constantine of Balian 1902 - ???? Renilde Helena of the Petra and Marius Audemar Barbanov-Bihar’s children, and spouses married into the House of the Petra’s line PAUL ALEXANDER OF THE PETRA His Highness, Paul Alexander of the Petra, Duke of Valfleur Born in 1916 to Archduchess Renilde Helena and Prince Marius of Haense Married to Melina Dieuxmont de Rosius 1916 - ALIVE MELINA DIEUXMONT DE ROSIUS Her Highness, Melina Dieuxmont de Rosius, Duchess Consort of Valfluer Married to Paul Alexander of the Petra in 1943 1917 - ALIVE And their children, ADRIAN TOBIAS OF THE PETRA His Lordship, Adrian Tobias of Valfler Born in 1953 to Paul Alexander of the Petra and Melina Dieuxmont de Rosius 1953 - ALIVE HELENE-OLYMPE NOELLE OF THE PETRA Her Ladyship, Helene-Olympe Noelle of Valfler Born in 1953 to Paul Alexander of the Petra and Melina Dieuxmont de Rosius 1956 - ALIVE WINIFRED ADALIA OF THE PETRA (Deceased) Her Highness, Winifred Adalia of the Petra, Archduchess of Vallagne Born in 1916 to Archduchess Renilde Helena and Prince Marius of Haense Married to Adrian Nikolas Sarkozic 1916 - 1938 ADRIAN NIKOLAS SARKOZIC (Deceased) His Highness, Adrian Nikolas Sarkozic, Archduke Consort of Vallagne Married to Winifred Adalia of the Petra 1917 - 1942 Children to be added in Princess Winifred’s own issue MARIUS RENAULT OF THE PETRA His Highness, Marius Renault of the Petra Born in 1920 to Archduchess Renilde Helena and Prince Marius of Haense 1920 - ALIVE LOUIS MARCELLUS OF THE PETRA His Highness, Louis Marcellus of the Petra Born in 1921 to Archduchess Renilde Helena and Prince Marius of Haense 1921 - ALIVE PRINCESS WINIFRED’S ISSUE Winifred Adalia of the Petra and Adrian Nikolas Sarkozic’s children, and spouses married into the House of the Petra’s line CATHERINE ARABELLA OF THE PETRA Born Her Highness, Catherine Arabella of the Petra, Duchess of Seventis Became Her Highness, Catherine Arabella of the Petra, Archduchess of Vallagne Became Her Highness, Catherine I, Queen of the Petra Born in 1938 to Princess Winifred Adalia of the Petra and Adrian Nikolas Sarkozic 1938 - ALIVE MARCUS ANTONIUS OF THE PETRA Born His Highness, Marcus Antonius of the Petra, Count of Cantal Born in 1938 to Princess Winifred Adalia of the Petra and Adrian Nikolas Sarkozic 1938 - ALIVE QUEEN CATHERINE I’S ISSUE Catherine Arabella of the Petra and August Alcaeus Wittenbach’s children, and spouses married into the House of the Petra’s line ROWENA IVANNA OF THE PETRA Her Highness, Rowena Ivanna of the Petra, Countess of Clermont Born in 1959 to Queen Catherine I and August, Prince of Abrana 1959 - ALIVE AURELIUS ARNAUD OF THE PETRA His Highness, Aurelius Arnaud of the Petra, Count of the Phoenixspire Born in 1959 to Queen Catherine I and August, Prince of Abrana 1959 - ALIVE GARETH LUCIUS OF THE PETRA His Highness, Gareth Lucius of the Petra, Count of Theral Born in 1960 to Queen Catherine I and August, Prince of Abrana 1960 - ALIVE ELEANOR REINE OF THE PETRA Her Highness, Eleanor Reine of the Petra, Countess of Auseca Born in 1961 to Queen Catherine I and August, Prince of Abrana 1961 - ALIVE ELAINE CATRINNE OF THE PETRA Her Highness, Elaine Catrinne of the Petra, Countess of Aimdelinne Born in 1961 to Queen Catherine I and August, Prince of Abrana 1961 - ALIVE ADALIA MORGANA OF THE PETRA Her Highness, Adalia Morgana of the Petra, Archduchess of Vallagne, Countess of Torm Marian Born in 1961 to Queen Catherine I and August, Prince of Abrana 1966 - ALIVE

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THE VALLAGNE HEALTH INITIATIVE Proposed and Passed by the Garmont Assembly in 1939 By the UNITY OF MIND of the GOVERNMENT in PETRA, serving always CHIVALRY, LIBERTY and JUSTICE, the QUEEN does affirm this EDICT delivered beneath the ALDTREE Concerning the VALLAGNE INSTITUTE of HEALTH In recent years, with the increasing prevalence and commonality of attacks upon the citizenry of the Petran Commonwealth, the importance of having the facilities and the trained individuals to deal with injuries arising from these unfortunate encounters is of tantamount importance. The Vallagne Institute of Health in particular serves a vital role in maintaining the health of subjects of the realm. With this in mind, it is thus necessary to ensure that these fine caretakers of the Petran populace themselves have the adequate knowledge, tools, and supplies necessary with which to perform their duties. The aim of this bill is to provide the Vallagne Institute of Health with the adequate support of the Garmont Throne with which it may continue to serve the loyal citizens of the Commonwealth to the highest standard. With the hopes of a renewed, energetic and reinvigorated institution coming forth from this initiative. I.1. Monetary Funding In order to properly sustain the facilities, staff, and supplies necessary for the day to day functions of the Vallagne Health Institute, funding from the Garmont Throne is requested. Although not a large expense, a sum is requested to be given to its Head Physician to dispense with as they see fit in this pursuit. Be it necessary medical supplies, tomes, or payment for the completion of medical courses by the citizens of the Commonwealth. The following is requested: One hundred and fifty mina (150) is requested to achieve this goal at current. A handful of ten and twenty mina tax coins with which to reward those who complete medical lessons under the tutelage of the Head Physician (Section I.2). If this sum is expended, the Head Physician has the right to petition for a meeting with the Queen or one of Her chosen representatives to discuss procuring more funding. The decision as to whether this additional sum discussed is granted is at the discretion of the Queen. I.2. Medical Lessons To promote the medical arts, lessons are to be offered by the Head Physician and their staff within the Institute. Classes will range from learning to suture wounds, the proper applications of medicinal herbs, how to treat broken limbs, and how to identify & treat illness - along with many more subjects. Courses of this nature shall be offered to citizens within the Commonwealth. Additionally, there is to be a small incentive offered for those who do complete medical lessons. At the discretion of the Head Physician, a ten mina tax credit shall be given as a reward to those who complete these lessons. In addition, those who undertake these lessons while serving in the River Guard shall instead be given an additional credit for completing these lessons, the sum totalling twenty mina in the form of a tax credit. Given the nature of the tasks that the River Guard perform, it is of vital importance that members of its ranks are able to perform basic medicine upon the field. HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Renilde I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Petra, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Baroness of Garmont, Valfleur, Vallagne-en-Petra, and of the Phoenixspire, Protector of the Meadows, Defender of Liberty Passed unanimously by the attendees of the Garmont Assembly, 1939 THE RIGHT HONORABLE, Karl von Theonus, Viscount of Marignan, Lord of Vissingren Castle and Patriarch of Theonus Her Ladyship, Calla von Theonus, Head Physician of the Vallagne Institute of Health

– The EDICT of MILITARY JURISPRUDENCE – 1939 By the UNITY OF MIND of the GOVERNMENT in PETRA, serving always CHIVALRY, LIBERTY and JUSTICE, the QUEEN does affirm this EDICT delivered beneath the ALDTREE Concerning MILITARY REFORM through the AMENDING OF THE LEX PETTRES, BOOK V B O O K V. of Judiciary CHAPTER II. Exemptions of Trial EXEMPTIONS I.1. Low Ranking Crime In the case of petty crime occurrences, the officers of the Riverguard may make the decision on the spot if presented with clear evidence, or caught in the act. Definition: Petty crime is described as - Threats against another person which were not yet acted upon. - Petty theft of less than a 50 mina value. - Any crime of minor substance or effect on the victim or nation. Punishments: The Officers may choose a reasonable punishment befitting the crime. Examples are, but are not limited to: - A low quantity of lashings - Small fine (30-100 mina) to be passed from the officer to the General - Manual labor - Laps - Public apology I.2. Caught in the Act Any crime committed where the criminal is caught in-the-act or fully admits to the act shall be considered a caught in the act case. However, the Riverguard Officer or Noble peer must submit a report of evidence and testimony to the Crown to ensure that immediate justice was necessary and that the punishment was warranted. Examples: - A person is caught in the act of murdering another, or is undeniably the murderer. - A person is stopped or caught in the middle of an assault on another, or was witnessed by multiple committing the assault. - A person was seen or caught banditing another, or was witnessed by multiple committing banditry. - A person is found in the middle of breaking and entering, or theft. RIVERGUARDS JUSTICE II.1. Riverguard Ranks and Jurisdiction Jurisdiction: Officers of the Riverguard may handle crimes within the Commonwealth as long as the guilt of the criminal is irrefutable. Whether caught in the act, or right after with multiple credible witnesses, the Riverguard may only pass down judgment if it is undeniably the criminal that committed the transgression. Report: Afterwards, the Officer must submit a report to the crown of the criminal, crime, punishment, and evidence or testimony that make clear that the judgment was reasonable and necessary. If it is deemed that the punishment and reaction was not reasonable or that the person was falsely accused or punished, the Crown may take the officer to trial for corruption or another crime befitting. Rankings: The ranking officers that may enact this are Sergeants, Lieutenant, Captain, Lieutenant-General, and the General themself. II.2. Punishment and Restriction In executing their duties, those of sufficient rank within the Riverguard may hand out the following punishments according to the crime committed by the perpetrator. Let the severity of the crime be met accordingly by its punishment. Let not the punishment meted out by the Riverguard outweigh the crime itself. Report of Punishment: There must be sufficient evidence submitted in the aforementioned reports, in Section II. 1, to justify the action undertaken by those present. If it is found that any officer of the Riverguard has meted out justice in an unfit manner, they themselves will be subject to a trial and punished accordingly. Punishments: The Officers may choose a reasonable punishment befitting the crime. Examples are, but are not limited to: Beheading, lashing, banishment, loss of limb/fingers. For an execution, two Riverguard Officers must be present and agree that immediate execution is necessary. Expectations and Cruelty Clause: Riverguard Officers are expected to handle criminals within the Commonwealth lawfully and civilly. Should they be deemed unnecessarily cruel or unreasonable, they may be subject to backlash or prosecution from the Crown. Cruel and unreasonable punishments are described as but not limited to; torture, undue mutilation, slow or purposely painful execution, denying a criminal medical assistance either after injuries sustained in a fight, or injuries from punishment, and anything further that the Crown may deem as unjustly cruel. Corruption Clause: Two Riverguard of any rank may band together to demand that the officer stand down if they believe a punishment is unjust. They may not be punished for speaking up or disobeying orders that they believe to be unreasonably cruel in these situations. NOBLE PEERS JUSTICE II.1. Commonwealth Peer Guidelines and Jurisdiction Jurisdiction: Noble Peers of the Commonwealth may act similarly to the Riverguard Officers on Caught in the Act cases on their family’s landholdings only. They may act as they see fit within the law to protect their manors and forts from actively assaulting brigands, bandits, and largescale criminals. They may only pass down judgment on criminals within their land, that are caught in the act, or during their escape. Report: Like Riverguard Officers, the Noble peers must also submit a report to the Crown of the altercation, evidence, and punishment, and may be prosecuted if the Peer is deemed to have been a corrupt judge. Restrictions and Guidelines: - The Peer and their entourage may pursue the criminal within the lands of Petra, but may not act on an international level. At the point where the criminal escapes beyond the bounds of Petra, the Peer must submit their evidence to the Crown and Riverguard to pursue extradition diplomatically with the Nation the criminal seeks refuge in. - If the criminal flees to the capital, or a Riverguard Officer becomes present, then the matter must be handed over to be dealt with by the officer. - In the case that the criminal escapes outside of the Noble Peers Landholding without being chased, then the Peer will have to take the matter to the Crown and Riverguard. - If the criminal bears markings of another Nation, then they may not be executed, but handed over to the Crown or Riverguard to deal with diplomatically. If in an altercation, killing blows must not be attempted unless necessary for the survival of the Petrans present. There must be an attempt to capture instead of kill. II.2. Punishments The Noble Peers may choose a reasonable punishment befitting the crime. Examples are, but are not limited to: Beheading, lashing, banishment, loss of limb/fingers. Cruel and Unusual Punishments: Noble Peers are expected to handle criminals within their territory lawfully and civilly. Should they be deemed unnecessarily cruel or unreasonable, they may be subject to backlash or prosecution from the Crown. Cruel and unreasonable punishments are described as but not limited to; torture, undue mutilation, slow or purposely painful execution, denying a criminal medical assistance either after injuries sustained in a fight, or injuries from punishment, and anything further that the Crown may deem as unjustly cruel. HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Renilde I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Petra, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Baroness of Garmont, Valfleur, Vallagne-en-Petra, and of the Phoenixspire, Protector of the Meadows, Defender of Liberty Passed by the attendees of the Garmont Assembly, 1939 HIS HIGHNESS, Adrian, Prince-Dowager of the Petra THE RIGHT HONORABLE, Karl von Theonus, Viscount of Marignan, Lord of Vissingren Castle and Patriarch of Theonus HIS EXCELLENCY, Godric von Theonus, General of the Riverguard

– LETTERS PATENT – – for the VISCOUNTY of MARIGNAN – Issued and averred by Her Majesty RENILDE THE FIRST in the year of our Lord 1939 BY THE ORDER OF HER MAJESTY, RENILDE I, Our loyal subject, Karl von Theonus, is hereby elevated to the position of Viscount of Marignan for their and their families continued service to the Commonwealth of the Petra. Those of Marignan have worked diligently for the Commonwealth, and are hereby recognized for their efforts. The Theonus family has integrated with the Commonwealth completely and entirely. Taking upon their backs the duties of a multitude of government positions, and helping to ensure the stability and betterment of the government and Commonwealth as a whole. Without these noble few, the Commonwealth would not be where it is today, and for that they are recognized and elevated in accordance with their continued contribution. With this elevation, Karl von Theonus, in representation of their family, shall take upon them the responsibilities and expectations of a Peer of the Commonwealth of the Petra. They and their family are to uphold and lift up the Commonwealth and their fellow citizens. To respect the sanctity of the laws of the Commonwealth, and be part of leading it into a bright and stable future. BY MY CROWN AND FOR MY PEOPLE, Her Majesty, RENILDE I Queen of the Commonwealth of the Petra

THE EDICT OF DUTY 1938 By the UNITY OF MIND of the GOVERNMENT in PETRA, serving always CHIVALRY, LIBERTY and JUSTICE, the QUEEN does affirm this EDICT delivered beneath the ALDTREE Concerning VASSAL REFORM through the AMENDING OF THE LEX PETTRES, BOOK II B O O K II Of Governance CHAPTER VII. Of Vassals VASSAL EXPECTATIONS I.1. The Levels of Nobility VAVASOUR The first level of nobility within the Commonwealth, a non inheritable title that may come with a small parcel of land for a manor. They are generally new families to the Commonwealth that have shown initiative and honor. BARONY The lowest rank of full nobility within the Commonwealth, Baronies have proven their ambitions and dedication to the nation. They are a noticeable presence within the Commonwealth, and have a few members active in institutions or at ongoing events of the Nation. VISCOUNTY A step above a Barony, Viscounties have been within the Commonwealth for some time, and have a noteworthy presence within the nation. Their members are taking steps to become more well-known within the Commonwealth, and are beginning to become relatively involved. COUNTY A moderate rank within the Commonwealth, Counties have been within the Commonwealth for some time, and have a decent presence within the nation. Their members are becoming more well-known within the Commonwealth, and are relatively involved in its institutions. MARGRAVATE A Margravate holds land on the edge of the border of the Commonwealth, and is the first line of defense for the nation in war. However, Margravates are also held at a higher regard than their Comital counterparts. They are expected to be up to date and involved within the nation, and actively contribute to the institutions and defense of the Commonwealth. DUCHY A rank of great prestige within the Commonwealth. Duchies have been at the forefront of the Commonwealth, contributing great service and unquestionable devotion to the success of the nation. They are held in the highest regard, given their service. They are expected to be greatly involved in the affairs of the nation, actively contributing to its well-being. With such a great prestige bestowed upon them, the most is expected of them by the Commonwealth. I.2. The Workings of Nobility VAVASOUR The title of Vavasour is a non inheritable noble title granted to emerging families within the Commonwealth. It is generally understood that a family should not remain a vavasour long, and will be elevated within the lifetime of the original Vavasour. GENERAL SUCCESSION For the main ranks of nobility, the succession is expected to follow Rosemoor Succession, with the eldest child inheriting no matter the gender. Nobility may discuss with the crown, and declare their own succession rights if it is approved. VASSAL DUTIES FEALTY TO THE CROWN It is the duty of each vassal of the Garmont Throne to obey the directives of the realm. In turn, the nobility themselves are given a number of privileges that are outlined within this document, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth. This expectation is held in the highest regard, and failure to abide by the edicts of the Garmont Throne shall be met with the fullest extent of Petrine law. THE GARMONT ASSEMBLY Each Peer of the Realm is afforded a seat on the Garmont Assembly. They are expected to attend regularly, or send a representative to partake in legislation of the Commonwealth and voice their concerns and ideas within the legislative body. TAXATION AND CONTRIBUTION Each landed vassal is expected each year to pay a sum in taxes to the Garmont Throne. This is done for the maintenance of the realm and the expenditures of the Commonwealth. The amount each vassal shall pay shall vary depending on the rank and title each vassal holds, with those of greater standing within the realm expected to contribute accordingly as befits such a position. This tax is not only limited to coin, vassals being required to provide a material tax to the Crown. This material normally may be chosen by the vassal on a yearly basis, but may be specified by the Crown should there be dire need to focus on one resource. In times of great strife to the Commonwealth, vassals may be requested to make additional contributions for the greater survival of the Commonwealth. This may take the form of additional coin, arms, manpower, or materials from the lands of the nobility, only to be done in the most dire of situations. MINA TAXATION RATES PER YEAR VAVASOUR, BARONY 100 mina VISCOUNTY, COUNTY, MARGRAVATE, FREE CITY 150 mina DUCHY 200 mina MATERIAL CONTRIBUTION PER YEAR VAVASOUR, BARONY (One of the following) 3 Stacks of Daemonsteel Bars 3 Stacks of Iron Bars 1.5 Stacks of Copper Bars 1.5 Bundles of Leather Due to the necessity of Leather, providing leather as a Viscounty, County, Margravate, or Free City will give a 50 mina tax break per week that Leather is provided. VISCOUNTY, COUNTY, MARGRAVATE (One of the following) 6 Stacks of Daemonsteel Bars 6 Stacks of Iron Bars 3 Stacks of Copper Bars 3 Bundles of Leather Due to the necessity of Leather, providing leather as a Viscounty, County, Margravate, or Free City will give a 50 mina tax break per week that Leather is provided. DUCHY (One of the following) 9 Stacks of Daemonsteel Bars 9 Stacks of Iron Bars 4 Stacks of Copper Bars 4 Bundles of Leather Due to the necessity of Leather, providing leather as a Viscounty, County, Margravate, or Free City will give a 50 mina tax break per week that Leather is provided. Vassals that contribute significantly in other aspects of the Commonwealth may be exempted with Crown approval, or may be allowed to contribute more monetarily if neither is able to be done. Vassals that provide more materials than required are noted and appreciated. DIRE MILITARY ASSISTANCE Military assistance in the form of the men-at-arms of the vassals may be requested by the Garmont Throne in times of emergency to the Commonwealth. Should such a need arise, the oath taken by these men to the crown shall prevail over any oath taken in service to these noble households. As such, in times of emergency these men, should the crown deem it necessary, shall fall under the command of the General of the Riverguard and the Sovereign of the Commonwealth. When the emergency has abated, these men shall return to the service of their respective lords and ladies as normal. VASSAL RESTRICTIONS VASSALAGE No vassal may create a title under themselves to award another. A Duke shall not create a Margrave, a Margrave shall not create a Count under them, and so forth. The creation of titles is a privilege solely held by the Garmont Throne. Neither Vassals, Suzerainties, nor Free Cities may create inheritable titles of nobility under them. KNIGHTHOOD No vassal may create a Knight within the Commonwealth. The honor of knighthood is reserved to the Petrine Laurel, and knights may only be added to the Petrine Laurel by the Monarch, Regent, Chancellor, or any that the Monarch allows. Knightly Orders are forbidden from being founded in the lands of vassals. DIPLOMACY No vassal may conduct political deals outside of the realm. Diplomatic treaties with other political entities are forbidden from being made by any vassal of the crown. Although the nobility may suggest a course of action be taken, they themselves are forbidden from undertaking such of their own accord. The same may be said for the Free Cities and Suzerainties within the Commonwealth. Although granted much autonomy, neither holds the status of political independence, preventing them too from forming diplomatic treaties of their own accord. HOUSEGUARDS In the maintenance of their holds, each noble family is permitted to maintain a standing retinue of household guards. These men while in service to their respective house must also participate and respond to the call of the General. They shall be considered part of the Petran army during war times and dire circumstances, and must heed the word of the government first on any official business for Petra. Each family is expected to hold at most a reasonable amount of guards for their standing and needs, and an unnecessary number may be cause for concern. HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Renilde I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Petra, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Baroness of Garmont, Valfleur, Vallagne-en-Petra, and of the Phoenixspire, Protector of the Meadows, Defender of Liberty Passed unanimously by the attendees of the Garmont Assembly, 1938. HIS HIGHNESS, Adrian, Prince-Dowager of the Petra THE RIGHT HONORABLE, Karl von Theonus, Viscount of Marignan, Lord of Vissingren Castle and Patriarch of Theonus HIS EXCELLENCY, Sigismund von Theonus, The Grand Treasurer of Petra, Elector of the Round Table

— APPOINTMENT of the 5th COMMISSAIRE of THE PETRA — Issued and averred by Her Majesty RENILDE THE FIRST in the year of our Lord 1938 RENILDE THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Proclaims shall come; Hail. Know ye that We of Our distinctive benevolence, certain erudition and mere motion do by these Proclaims issue the APPOINTMENT of the 5th COMMISSAIRE who shall hold membership on the RIVER COUNCIL, whereupon she is tasked with the duties of managing the RIVER COURT in the COMMONWEALTH of the PETRA, Thus it pleases Our Crown to announce the appointment of… — Her Excellency the COMMISSAIRE, OPHELIA von WITTENBACH— — APPOINTMENT of the 2nd VICE CHANZLÉ of THE PETRA — Issued and averred by Her Majesty RENILDE THE FIRST in the year of our Lord 1938 RENILDE THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Proclaims shall come; Hail. Know ye that We of Our distinctive benevolence, certain erudition and mere motion do by these Proclaims issue the APPOINTMENT of the 2nd VICE CHANZLÉ who shall hold membership on the RIVER COUNCIL, whereupon she is tasked with the duties of managing the RIVER COURT in the COMMONWEALTH of the PETRA, Thus it pleases Our Crown to announce the appointment of… — Her Excellency the VICE CHANZLÉ, THÉRÈSE AMORIE von THEONUS— SIGNED, HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Nicolas Emmanuel von Wittenbach, Baron of Wittenbach, Chancellor of the Petra

— APPOINTMENT of the 7th CHAMBERLAINE of THE PETRA — Issued and averred by Her Majesty RENILDE THE FIRST in the year of our Lord 1938 RENILDE THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Proclaims shall come; Hail. Know ye that We of Our distinctive benevolence, certain erudition and mere motion do by these Proclaims issue the APPOINTMENT of the 7th CHAMBERLAINE who shall hold membership on the RIVER COUNCIL, whereupon he is tasked with the duties of managing the RIVER COURT in the COMMONWEALTH of the PETRA, Thus it pleases Our Crown to announce the appointment of… — His Excellency the CHAMBERLAINE, THE VISCOUNT of TEMESCH—

— APPOINTMENT of the 4th GENERALE of THE PETRA — Issued and averred by Her Majesty RENILDE THE FIRST in the year of our Lord 1938 RENILDE THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Proclaims shall come; Hail. Know ye that We of Our distinctive benevolence, certain erudition and mere motion do by these Proclaims issue the APPOINTMENT of the 4th GENERALE who shall hold membership on the RIVER COUNCIL, whereupon he is tasked with the duties of chairing the RIVERGUARD, for the COMMONWEALTH of the PETRA, Thus it pleases Our Crown to announce the appointment of… — His Excellency the GENERALE, GODRIC LUDWIG von THEONUS — SIGNED, HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Nicolas Emmanuel von Wittenbach, Baron of Wittenbach, Chancellor of the Petra

— APPOINTMENT of the 6th REGISMONT of THE PETRA — Issued and averred by Her Majesty RENILDE THE FIRST in the year of our Lord 1938 RENILDE THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Proclaims shall come; Hail. Know ye that We of Our distinctive benevolence, certain erudition and mere motion do by these Proclaims issue the APPOINTMENT of the 6th TREASURER who shall hold membership on the RIVER COUNCIL, whereupon he is tasked with the duties of chairing the GRAND BUREAU of FINANCE for the COMMONWEALTH of the PETRA, Thus it pleases Our Crown to announce the appointment of… — His Excellency the REGISMONT, SIGISMUND von THEONUS — SIGNED, HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Nicolas Emmanuel von Wittenbach, Baron of Wittenbach, Chancellor of the Petra

— APPOINTMENT of the 3rd ORATEUR of THE PETRA — Issued and averred by Her Majesty RENILDE THE FIRST in the year of our Lord 1938 RENILDE THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Proclaims shall come; Hail. Know ye that We of Our distinctive benevolence, certain erudition and mere motion do by these Proclaims issue the APPOINTMENT of the 3rd ORATEUR who shall hold membership on the RIVER COUNCIL, whereupon she is tasked with the duties of chairing the ROUND TABLE of the COMMONWEALTH of the PETRA, Thus it pleases Our Crown to announce the appointment of… — Her Excellency the ORATEUR, KIRSA von THEONUS — SIGNED, HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Nicolas Emmanuel von Wittenbach, Baron of Wittenbach, Chancellor of the Petra

— APPOINTMENT of the 4th COMMISSAIRE of THE PETRA — Issued and averred by Her Majesty RENILDE THE FIRST in the year of our Lord 1938 RENILDE THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Proclaims shall come; Hail. Know ye that We of Our distinctive benevolence, certain erudition and mere motion do by these Proclaims issue the APPOINTMENT of the 4th COMMISSAIRE who shall hold membership on the RIVER COUNCIL, whereupon she is tasked with the duties of managing the STEWARDSHIP of the COMMONWEALTH of the PETRA, Thus it pleases Our Crown to announce the appointment of… — Her Excellency the COMMISSAIRE, THÉRЀSE AMORIE von THEONUS — SIGNED, HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Nicolas Emmanuel von Wittenbach, Baron of Wittenbach, Chancellor of the Petra

— APPOINTMENT of the ATTACHANTE of THE PETRA — Issued and averred by Her Majesty RENILDE THE FIRST in the year of our Lord 1938 RENILDE THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Proclaims shall come; Hail. Know ye that We of Our distinctive benevolence, certain erudition and mere motion do by these Proclaims issue the APPOINTMENT of the ATTACHANTE who shall hold membership on the RIVER COUNCIL, whereupon she is tasked with the duties of managing the RIVER COURT in the COMMONWEALTH of the PETRA, Thus it pleases Our Crown to announce the appointment of… — Her Excellency the ATTACHANTE, CECILIA REINE of the HOUSE of d’AMAURY— SIGNED, HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Nicolas Emmanuel von Wittenbach, Baron of Wittenbach, Chancellor of the Petra