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  1. The Silver Constitution AUTHORED BY IVARIELLE IBARELLEN Revised by Laerdya, Iphys Catullus, Ayliana Valwynn, A’eojalla Valwynn, April Viradiraar Adopted as of the 9th of The Snow’s Maiden, 70SA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY TITLE ONE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES TITLE TWO RIGHTS, DUTIES AND GUARANTEES TITLE THREE FORM OF GOVERNMENT TITLE FOUR THE SILVER COUNCIL TITLE FIVE THE NATURE OF THE BLESSED MAHERAL TITLE SIX NATIONAL DEFENSE TITLE SEVEN ROLES OF THE MALAURIRAN TITLE EIGHT AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE ONE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES ARTICLE 1. The Silver State, formed by the insoluble union of the followers of Malin and Larihei Lohmanin, is the nation of the Mali’aheral, founded on the following ethics: I - The principle of Legacy Bearing and Talonnii traditions and maintenance and the light teachings of Ivarielle, to boast forth that of a stronger cultural, militaristic and economical foundation of the Silver State. II - The dignity and doings of the Mali'aheral and of those eligible for a temporal protection or stay; III - The economical values of labor and motivated initiative to contribute to the growth and development of The Silver State. ARTICLE 2. The Silver State shall forever be free and independent of all foreign power. ARTICLE 3. (Will never be strictly the patrimony of any person or family, and can either so be chosen or inherited should a successor be named and agreed upon.) ARTICLE 4. The following shall constitute fundamental objectives of the Silver State: I - Build a free, just, and solidary society; II - Ensure national progress; III - Promote the welfare of all citizens; IV - Promote the strength and protection of the realm; V - Offer means of education to the citizens, basic and advanced. CHAPTER II ARTICLE 5. Sovereignty, in all its plenitude, radically belongs to the State, which has the exclusive right to enact its laws. ARTICLE 6. The Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary branches of government are interdependent, harmonious with one another and respond to the Uthir’s behest. ARTICLE 7. The Silver State is bound in its international relations by the following principles: I - National Independence; II - Equality among states; III - Defense of peace; IV - Cooperation among nations to promote progress. TITLE TWO RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND GUARANTEES CHAPTER I - INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE RIGHTS AND DUTIES ARTICLE 8. The inhabitants of The Silver State have the right to be protected in the fruition of their life, honor, liberty, security, work and property. None may be deprived of these rights unless in accordance with laws established for reasons of general interest. I - No one may enter a house without the consent of its owner, unless caught in the act of committing a crime or disaster, or in order to render assistance, or when a court order is issued; ARTICLE 9. All mali are equal under the law and no other distinction is admissible between them except that of talents or virtues. I - Men and women are equal in rights and obligations, under the terms of this Constitution; II - The practice of any profession, trade, or work is free, provided the necessary qualifications are met, as established by law; III - Freedom of association for licit purposes is full with the exception being for that of paramilitary ones which are forbidden; The plenitude of defense; The sovereignty of verdicts; Jurisdiction for the trial of felonies against life, culture and the State’s integrity IV - The law shall regulate the individualization of penalties and shall adopt, among others, the following: a.) Deprivation or restriction of liberty; b.) Loss of assets; c.) Suspension or interdiction of rights; d.) Capital punishment; e.) Enforced military terms. ARTICLE 10. No one but that of the Uthir or Medi’ir of the time may grant writs of land, honors or vassals. ARTICLE 11. All artistic or historical wealth of the State, whoever its owner may be, shall be considered to be cultural treasure; it shall be under the protection of the State and the law shall establish what it deems appropriate for its preservation. CHAPTER II - SOCIAL RIGHTS ARTICLE 12. Education, healthcare, nutritional assistance, work, housing, leisure, welfare, and security constitute the fundamental social rights of the citizens and residents of the Silver State. ARTICLE 13. The Legacy Bearing and Talonnii are the foundation of our society. The Silver State shall watch over its moral and material stability, for the proper development of oem'ii within our community. ARTICLE 14. The law shall provide for the necessary measures to ensure that oem'ii are protected from corporal, intellectual or moral neglect by their parents or guardians, as well as from exploitation and abuse. ARTICLE 15. All inhabitants have the duty to take care of their health, as well as to seek assistance in case of illness. The State shall provide the means of prevention and free assistance to all. ARTICLE 16. Every inhabitant of the Silver State , without prejudice to their freedom, has the duty to employ their intellectual or corporeal energies in a way that benefits the community, which shall endeavor to offer, preferably to its citizens, the possibility of earning their livelihood through the pursuit of an economic activity. CHAPTER III - NATIONALITY AND CITIZENSHIP IN THE SILVER STATE ARTICLE 17. Nationality: I - All Mali born in the territory of the Silver State shall be regarded as denizens of the State. II - The children of mali’aheral descent, who, having been born in a foreign country, can opt to apply for their citizenship of origin. ARTICLE 18. Citizenship: Citizenship in the Silver State must be renewed if the citizen in question has been inactive from the State for four years, and must be met with the following conditions: a) Proven worthy by means of a consistent meritocracy of four years. b) Proven adherent of the laws or military service (for a set period of time). c) Maintains active and recent contributions to The Silver State. d) Elementary understanding of the Elven tongue. e) Demonstrated understanding of The Silver State’s Culture. ARTICLE 19. Condition A is proven by means of an extensive military service from childhood or to be that of a rising figurehead amidst other citizenry and residents ARTICLE 20. If the citizenship of one of Larihei’s children is revoked, in accordance with chapter 2 article 4 of the Silver Laws, the Mali’aheral in question must seek either reinstatement via petitioning for citizenship or decree of the Uthir or a majority vote from his/her council. ARTICLE 21. Rights of the Citizenry: a.) All Citizens have the right to medical service and protection. b.) All Citizens have the right to a lawful trial. c.) All Citizens have the right to approach the Uthir and his/her council with substantial evidence to call a fellow citizen to trial. d.) All Citizens have the right to bring grievances to the Uthir and his/her council. e.) All Citizens are entitled to basic education and the means to advance themselves mentally. TITLE THREE FORM OF GOVERNMENT ARTICLE 22. POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION The Nation adopts for its government the Ivarilist Authoritative form. Its sovereignty shall be exercised directly by the Uthir or Medi’ir and indirectly by the representatives on the Silver Council instituted by this Constitution; all according to the rules expressed therein. TITLE FOUR THE SILVER COUNCIL CHAPTER I - INTERNAL ORGANIZATION ARTICLE 23. The venerable Silver Council, is a constitutionally bound political collegiate that keeps control over the administrative functions of this most blessed nation in service of Progress and responsibilities granted to them by the Uthir. The offices that compose this body are as follows: Uthir, Head of Council; Medi’ir, Advisor and Regend to the Uthir; Okarir’mali. Master of People; Okarir’maehr, Master of Knowledge; Okarir’nor, Master of Land; Okarir’akaln, Master of Coin; Okarir’san, Master of Diplomacy; Okarir’tir, Master of Defence; Okarir’tayna Master of Arcane; Okarir’hiylun, Master of Health; Vassals ARTICLE 24. The Honorable Silver Council, is serviced by attendants under the name of Tilruiran, who shall be directly appointed by the Council. ARTICLE 25. Each Laurir, at the discretion of the Uthir, is granted the power to appoint Tilruiran as they deem necessary for the best performance of their duties. The Succession and Appointment of Government: a.) The Uthir reserves the right to maintain the Silver Council and continue the progress of the Mali’aheral through the selection of all Okarir and Medi’ir positions designated within this Constitution if initially vacant or presently unstable enough to warrant it, otherwise voting shall be held and the candidates are appointed meritocratically. b.) The Uthir is afforded the right to appoint their own successor either by missive, speech, or signed and sealed testament posthumously and then the council convenes to vote, ¾ is required for the chosen to be instituted or a public vote is held to elect a new Uthir. c.) The Tilruiran are appointed and dismissed by the Okariran whose position they serve under or directly by the uthir. d.) No position of government may be occupied by those who do not hold citizenship within the State. e.) Any member of the Council, who is unable to uphold their citizenship, shall be stripped of all rank until their citizenry is reinstated. f.) Any vacant position on the Silver Council shall have its duties undertaken by the Uthir and/or their Medi’ir until such a time comes that the position can be appropriately filled according to the subsections above. g.) Should the Uthir perish, their rank shall be transferred to their appointed chosen successor, if no successor was named it will transfer to their medi’ir as a regency until voted in with ¾ council support in accordance with b.). h.) No Okarir may hold two positions nor manage two positions ARTICLE 27. Duties and privileges of the Uthir: a.) Serves as the Head of Council for the State, managing the Silver Council in pursuance of constitution and law, along the ancient principle of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. b.) Serves as Supreme Commander of the Sillumir. c.) Coordinates and directs the effort of The Silver Council. d.) Serves as chair for the meetings and sittings of The Silver Council. e.) Appoints and removes Okariran and Medi’ir to maintain a full and functioning Silver Council. f.) Oversees and arbitrates requests for trials. g.) Coordinates and directs the diplomatic and military undertakings of The Silver State during lockdowns or martial law. h.) Forms Committees and Emergency Councils for matters concerning war and diplomacy or development of the State socially or economically in the event of poor standards or functionality. i.) Ratifies treaties. j.) Proclaims a state of war, should The Silver State come under attack by a foreign power or, if necessary, in pursuance of our international treaties concerning collective defense in response to aggression. k.) Proclaims martial law, also called Diraar, for the purpose of ensuring public health. l.) Oversees land writs and appointment of land holders ARTICLE 28. Duties and privileges of the Medi’ir: a.) The authority of the Medi’ir is second to the Uthir, and is only truly active in the absence of the Uthir. Whilst present, they do not have to assume control over the Council or officials, but when absent they may do such. b.) In the absence of the Uthir, the Medi’ir is vested with executive authority in all domestic affairs to execute their duties. c.) The Medi’ir may conduct political alliances, denouncements, ambassadorial affairs and diplomacy with the permission of the Uthir or in their absence with the appropriate councilor. d.) The Medi’ir assists the Uthir in the drafting of new legislations, reforms and general domestic policies. e.) In the absence of the Uthir, the Medi’ir assumes any indirect responsibilities the Uthir held, and in the event of the Uthir filling council positions before absence they assume such also. ARTICLE 28. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’mali: a.) Organizes public events and celebrations within the State. b.) Maintains and staffs all public places of leisure in the State. c.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’mali. ARTICLE 29. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’maehr: a.) Serves as Chief Librarian of the Eternal Library. b.) Serves as Head of the Eternal College. c.) Maintains the integrity, collection, organization and expansion of all Eternal institutions. d.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’maehr. ARTICLE 30. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’akaln: a.) Serves as treasurer of the State. b.) Administrates the Market District. c.) Supervisor of both interior and international trade. d.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’akaln. ARTICLE 31. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’nor: a.) Manages the citizenship, taxation and resources of the State. b.) Manages the allocation of residences. c.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’nor. ARTICLE 32. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’san: a.) Manages diplomatic correspondence in collaboration with the Uthir. b.) Overseer of all publications within the Silver State. c.) Manages press and State announcements d.) Manages all non-aggression pacts and alliances in conjunction with the Uthir. e.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’san. ARTICLE 33. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’tir: a.) Serves as administrative head of defense in conflicts both foreign and domestic. b.) Serves as Commander of the Home Guard. c.) Serves as Commander of the Vallei’lin. d.) Heads the recruitment and training of the military assets of The State. e.) Manages the structure of the Home Guard. f.) Manages the structure of the Vallei’lin. g.) Manages the gatekeeping of the Silver State. h.) Heads the distribution and maintenance of military equipment. i.) Detain any member of the citizenry indefinitely, in the interest of public welfare. j.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’tir. ARTICLE 34. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’tayna: a) Serves as the Head of the Ilumiran and all other magical institutions of Haelun’or. b) They are charged with the Magical development of Haelun’or and its citizenry. c) They keep records of all Magic users within Haelun’or, this record will be kept in the private library for requested perusal. d) Will refer any unlawful magic users to the Uthir as lawbreakers. e) Appoints and dismisses Tilruir’tayna. ARTICLE 35. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’hiylun: a.) Serves as the primary maintainer of health within the state. b.) Serves as the primary head for health institutions within the state. c.) Is responsible for location and assessing any suffering from health issues within the state and bringing treatment to them. d.) Is responsible for filling and making sure health institutions have persistent staffing and heads. CHAPTER II - LEGISLATIVE PROCESS ARTICLE 36. Members of the venerable Silver Council, Heial'thilln, undertake the sacred duties of discussion, drafting of legislation under the guidance of the Okarir'tir and supervision of the Uthir and Medi’ir, with the Uthir and Medi’ir having the ability to veto any majority decisions agreed upon by the council within reason and WITH reason given. TITLE FIVE THE NATURE OF THE BLESSED MAHERAL ARTICLE 37. The nation's greatest example of high elven society, the Maheral, shall henceforth always be held to the protection Larihei Lohmanin’s lineage, foremost founder of the Elven people by serving as the primary guide for the new generation’s education of such. ARTICLE 38. The Maheral's powers and legacy are formal, ceremonial, educational and non-political, and it is by no means an electable position or one that can intervene in the state’s affairs. ARTICLE 39. During times of Diraar the maheral is unable to declare the State Lost, as the manpower and easings of constitutional restrictions mean the state most definitely is not lost. ARTICLE 40. During times of internal conflict, the Maheral is unable to take sides, nor is a maheral able to come about until such is settled. ARTICLE 41. The Maheral shall be the sole overseer to purity trials, and any and all trials pertaining to one’s purity shall be handed over to the Maheral to ensure they are managed in the way of Larihei. The Maheral may not declare one impure without a proper trial, however. ARTICLE 42. The Maheral has no right to call for an election for any council positions, nor do they hold a vote in the council. The Malauriran also cannot call for an election of any government officials. TITLE SIX NATIONAL DEFENSE CHAPTER I - THE SILLUMIR ARTICLE 43. The Sillumir is a permanent and regular national institution, structured on the basis of hierarchy and discipline. § Complementary law shall establish the general norms to be adopted in the organization, preparation and operation of the Armed Forces. I. Patents, with their inherent prerogatives, rights and duties, are conferred by the Laurir'sil, and are secured in full to active and reserve soldiers, who are eligible for military titles and ranks and, along with other members, the use of uniforms. II. Active military personnel who take office in a political post or public office will be transferred to the reserve, in accordance with the law. III. Officials shall only lose their rank and position if they are judged unworthy of the post or incompatible with it, by a decision of the Uthir or Medi’ir, or Okarir’tir in times of peace or in time of war. ARTICLE 44. The Sillumir’s essential mission is to defend the State and the integrity of its territory, its Constitution and its laws, always acting under the superior command of the Okarir’tir or Uthir, in accordance with the provisions of Article 24, paragraphs “b” and “j”, of the Grand Constitution. ARTICLE 45. The members of the Sillumiran are the servicemen of the State and its core territories. CHAPTER II - THE NATURE AND COMPULSORY STATUS OF MILITARY SERVICE ARTICLE 46. Every resident has the obligation to militarily defend their homeland and to comply with the legal regime of military instruction that qualifies him or her for that purpose during times of war. This civic endeavor shall be grounded on the unavoidable duty to train and engage in activities concerning the defense of the Nation against threats of any origin or nature, and in efforts to promote cooperation with the Country's overall development and welfare. CHAPTER III - PUBLIC SECURITY ARTICLE 47. Public security, a duty of all residents of The Silver State, and the right and responsibility of all is exerted to preserve public order and the safety of people and property. ARTICLE 48. Those under suspicion of being threats to public security are liable to both investigation under reasonable suspicion by the Okarir’tir, with approval of the Uthir; and search and seizure of property ARTICLE 49. All active duty members of elSillumiran have a right to detain citizens in order to ensure public security, and have a right to immediately hold a trial with said detained citizen should they be able to meet the requirements for proper court proceedings. However, trials of government officials need to be sanctioned by the Uthir. ARTICLE 50. No private militias or any operations utilizing lethal or nonlethal force may operate without permission from the Okarir’tir or the Uthir. ARTICLE 51. In times of civil strife, Diraar is automatically triggered if one side holds both the law and majority council. Only the Uthir may declare when such is over. TITLE SEVEN ROLES OF THE MALAURIRAN CHAPTER I - MALAURIRAN AND THE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE 52. Malauriran who are not in the eyes of the public for more than three elven months will be denounced from their position.The job of the Malauriran is to guide the Maheral spiritually, and if they cannot represent themselves in the eyes of the public they will not be seen fit to be leaders of purity and spirit. ARTICLE 53. The Malauriran cannot call for an election of official government positions, nor can they impose on an election or vote for a government official. The Malauriran are the only ones able, however, to nominate a candidate for Maheral. ARTICLE 54. The Malauriran will not convene without the consent from the Uthir or the Medi’ir, and may not come to a decision without first the consultation of the Uthir or Medi’ir. They also may not intervene with government policy, make reforms to the constitution, the Silver Law, or any other official documents pertaining to political, economic, or international policies. TITLE EIGHT AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION CHAPTER I - AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 55. The Silver Law and the constitution may be amended with a majority vote of 4/7 by Elheial’thilln. MAEHR’SAE HIYLUN’EYHA
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