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==Prologue==
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- This document presents Code, not Law. <br/>
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- Disrespecting Fellsih Code of Nobility is not direct violation of Laws but respecting/disrespecting Code of Nobility can affect view on you in eyes of other nobility so it can drag serious consequences for the offender (Knights can be kicked from estates, Lords can be asked to step down, Elected Members of the Realm Council can be asked to step down, etc.). <br/>
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- Code of Nobility can not be modified. <br/>
  
==The Fellish Code of Nobility==
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===Fellish Code of Nobility===
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Nobility is higher form of existence measured in valor of person's word. It is core of feudal society. To noble his word is sacred and fulfilling his oaths is his life. <br/>
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As noble I swear to: <br/>
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- Respect and protect feudal structure. <br/>
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- Always be aware of my title as well as titles of those I am interacting with. <br/>
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- Show humility toward higher titles (honorably pull back in arguints, on elections, etc.). <br/>
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- Always speak the truth. <br/>
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- Hold to my word and to oaths I pledged. <br/>
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- Respect, protect, obey and never betray my lige. <br/>
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- Be respectful toward nobility, especially toward those of higher title (natives, foreign or even enemies at the time of war (unless there is hatered between nations)).
  
Designed in 20 YD by the Fellish Assembly and ratified in 22 YD by the Fellish nobility, the Code of Nobility stands as the first pillar of the realm. All nobles of Swordfell are expected to swear on this Code. It binds all nobles of the realm together into one cohesive and collaborative society. It defines the identity of Fellish and characterizes the Republic of Swordfell. It may never be altered or dissolved and acts as the preserved, fortified vision of the founding nobles.
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==Other Documents==
 
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[[Swordfell/Constitution|Constitution of Swordfell]] <br/>
===The Code of Nobility===
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[[Swordfell/Laws of Swordfell|Laws of Swordfell]] <br/>
 
 
* Swordfell is a Republic.<br>
 
* Loyalty to Swordfell is the centrifuge of Nobility.<br>
 
* The core values of the Realm of Swordfell are community, martial valour, longevity and duty (responsibility).<br>
 
* Fellish Nobility is measured by deeds, not words.<br>
 
* Swordfell is governed legally and socially by a [[Swordfell/Constitution|Constitution]]. Articles of the Constitution are added by Absolute Majority and repealed by 2/3 Majority. No item in the Constitution may contradict the Code.<br>
 
* No Noble of Swordfell may be punished by Law without fair trial by a Judge. This Code applies to Fellish within the Law of Swordfell and in the Laws of foreign courts.<br>
 
* Every Noble is allowed to speak their mind freely without punishment, and must apply as much respect and courtesy as possible.<br>
 
* All Nobles with responsibility to the Realm are expected to notify the superior of their station and their subordinate body. We must be communicative and transparent at all times.
 

Latest revision as of 16:47, 30 December 2022

Prologue

- This document presents Code, not Law.
- Disrespecting Fellsih Code of Nobility is not direct violation of Laws but respecting/disrespecting Code of Nobility can affect view on you in eyes of other nobility so it can drag serious consequences for the offender (Knights can be kicked from estates, Lords can be asked to step down, Elected Members of the Realm Council can be asked to step down, etc.).
- Code of Nobility can not be modified.

Fellish Code of Nobility

Nobility is higher form of existence measured in valor of person's word. It is core of feudal society. To noble his word is sacred and fulfilling his oaths is his life.
As noble I swear to:
- Respect and protect feudal structure.
- Always be aware of my title as well as titles of those I am interacting with.
- Show humility toward higher titles (honorably pull back in arguints, on elections, etc.).
- Always speak the truth.
- Hold to my word and to oaths I pledged.
- Respect, protect, obey and never betray my lige.
- Be respectful toward nobility, especially toward those of higher title (natives, foreign or even enemies at the time of war (unless there is hatered between nations)).

Other Documents

Constitution of Swordfell
Laws of Swordfell