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* ''Hierarchy'': All members of an army are expected to obey the orders of either the marshal or his/her lieutenant. If both are incapacitated, follow the instruction of your lord. If your Lord desires you for a special task, they have a responsibility to either inform the marshals or remove you from the army. It is also expected that all knights honour the requests of their lords, dukes or government officials. If this request is unable to be complied, please notify the relevant authority.
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*''Civic Duty'': All nobles are expected to uphold their duties to the Grand Duchy of Fissoa. Each and every noble has responsibilities and other fellow nobles counting on them to fulfill these responsibilities.  
  
  
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* ''Looting'' is illegal within our borders, it may be legitimate outside the realm, but ask the council for permission beforehand (as it may be diplomatically harmful if you loot a region that another realm has claims on).
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*''Hierarchy'': It is important for all troop leaders follow the orders and requests of their Liege, Marshals, Lords, Duke and Fissoa's Council. If any circumstances arise when exceptions must be made, please notify the proper authorities. Failure to follow orders from those with authority is punishable by the High Judge.
  
  
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* The use of ''magic'' is legal unless used to harm or otherwise remove council members and lords from their positions. All mages are asked to declare themselves to the Judge in private, as to make aware your capabilities and avoid incident.
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*''Looting'': Illegal within our borders, it may be legitimate outside the realm, but ask the council for permission beforehand. Looting can cause diplomatic issues so always stay on the side of caution. Raping, killing and burning of homes is always illegal and such actions are not carried out by nobles of The Duchy.
  
  
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* ''Duels'' are legal. No prior permission necessary. However, Dueling is not to be seen as a sport, but as a last resolution of conflicts concerning honour.
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*''Magic'': Legal unless used to harm nobles of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa or remove Council members and Lords from their positions. All mages are required to declare themselves privately to the High Judge.
  
  
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* ''Religion'': As religion helps for the moral development of the citizenry, religious worship will not be illegal. The Grand Duchy shall have religious freedom, barring those which claim to be a state religion of a foreign realm. Religions are not exempt from the Grand Duchy's law. It is requested that any foreign priests or priestess' noticed in the Grand Duchy should call an audience with the Judge to detail their intentions. Any scouts who witness a foreign priest in Fissoan terriotry should report their presence to the Judge for proper inquisition.
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*''Duels'': Illegal, however duel requests can be presented to the High Judge or Council of Lords for consideration.
  
  
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* ''Behaviour'': All nobles are to behave with dignity and respect towards fellow nobles. This includes, but is not limited to, proper addressing, insults, and especially casting doubt upon another's nobility. Nobles are expected to behave appropriately not only to others within the realm, but to foreigners as well, be they friend or foe.
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*''Founding a Religion'': Legal only with the authorization from the High Judge.
  
  
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* ''Personal Hygiene'': All Privateers are required one bath on a monthly basis at least. Failure to comply will see you thrown out of the courtroom or where ever your smell can not be tolerated.
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*''Foreign Priests or Priestess'': Any encountered Priests should be reported to the Judge when found in Fissoan territory.
  
  
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* ''Commoners'': Commoners of the Grand Duchy are not to be harmed without reason. This does not apply to foreign commoners. Commoners from a realm we are at war with are to be arrested on the spot.
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*''Breach of Peace'': Behavior unbefitting of a noble, disrespecting or insulting other nobles or causing dissension and disrupting the peace are offenses punishable by the High Judge.
  
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*''City Decency'': It is forbidden for a commoner or noble to roam the City of Fissoa drunk without a coin in their purse. Any commoner caught in this condition will be punished with jail or forced conscription. Nobles found in this state will be warned and repeated offenses may result in a fine.
  
 
==Rights==
 
==Rights==

Revision as of 15:53, 20 August 2010

Laws of Fissoa

The High Judge

Current High Judge is Victorian Ironoak. Please write to him for all necessities.

The Law

Realm Laws:


  • Civic Duty: All nobles are expected to uphold their duties to the Grand Duchy of Fissoa. Each and every noble has responsibilities and other fellow nobles counting on them to fulfill these responsibilities.


  • Hierarchy: It is important for all troop leaders follow the orders and requests of their Liege, Marshals, Lords, Duke and Fissoa's Council. If any circumstances arise when exceptions must be made, please notify the proper authorities. Failure to follow orders from those with authority is punishable by the High Judge.


  • Looting: Illegal within our borders, it may be legitimate outside the realm, but ask the council for permission beforehand. Looting can cause diplomatic issues so always stay on the side of caution. Raping, killing and burning of homes is always illegal and such actions are not carried out by nobles of The Duchy.


  • Magic: Legal unless used to harm nobles of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa or remove Council members and Lords from their positions. All mages are required to declare themselves privately to the High Judge.


  • Duels: Illegal, however duel requests can be presented to the High Judge or Council of Lords for consideration.


  • Founding a Religion: Legal only with the authorization from the High Judge.


  • Foreign Priests or Priestess: Any encountered Priests should be reported to the Judge when found in Fissoan territory.


  • Breach of Peace: Behavior unbefitting of a noble, disrespecting or insulting other nobles or causing dissension and disrupting the peace are offenses punishable by the High Judge.


  • City Decency: It is forbidden for a commoner or noble to roam the City of Fissoa drunk without a coin in their purse. Any commoner caught in this condition will be punished with jail or forced conscription. Nobles found in this state will be warned and repeated offenses may result in a fine.

Rights

Everyone is equal before the law.

Everyone may exercise the right to freedom of speech (while preserving national unity) and holds the right to defend oneself in court.

There is nothing wrong with expressing your opinion, but there is something wrong with not doing so on a respectful, honorable way.

  • Any breach of these rights should be alerted to the Judge for further process. If the Judge is accountable for breaching these rights, please alert the Grand Duke and/or the Council.


Prisoners of war

Currently you will be treated fairly.

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