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=Laws of Fissoa=
 
=Laws of Fissoa=
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==The High Judge==
 
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Current High Judge is Victorian Ironoak. Please write to him for all necessities.
 
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==The Law==
 
  
  
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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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*<b>Civic Duty:</b> All nobles are expected to uphold their duties to the Grand Duchy of Fissoa in regards to civic work and region maintenance, especially in their home region. Each and every noble has responsibilities and other fellow nobles counting on them to fulfill these responsibilities.
  
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*<b>Military Duty:</b> All nobles in the Privateers should maintain a decent unit at all times. In times of war, funds will be available from the Council or your direct superior. All you need to do is ask. Punishable offences include:
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- A consistent flaunting of military duty despite continuous warnings from military authorities. Nobles will be excused from this if they have a good explanation (OOC stuff here)
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- Respect for the military heirarchy must be adhered to at all times. All complaints with the military should be kept discreet until supported by somebody with a lordship.
  
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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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*<b>Hierarchy:</b> It is important for all troop leaders to follow the orders of their Liege, Marshal, Lord, Duke, the Council and the Regent. 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 Chancellor.
  
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*<b>Looting:</b> Strictly illegal within our borders. It may be deemed legal outside the realm, but authority must be given beforehand by the military command permission beforehand. Looting can cause diplomatic issues so always stay on the side of caution. Raping, killing and/or burning of homes is always illegal and such actions are not carried out by nobles of The Duchy.
  
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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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*<b>Duels:</b> In any circumstance where orders have been given, permission must be obtained from the commanding officer (usually the marshal or general.) In times of peace, duelling is completely legal.
  
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*<b>Founding a Religion:</b> Completely legal, however religions that openly oppose the will of the Grand Duchy will be asked to leave, or if that fails: dismantled.
  
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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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*<b>Foreign Priests or Priestess:</b> Any encountered Priests/Priestesses should be reported to the High Chancellor when found in Fissoan territory or near Fissoan borders.
  
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*<b>Breach of Peace:</b> Behaviour unbefitting of a noble. This includes,
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- Breaking a Grand Duchy law and then refusing to accept it's legitimacy.
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- The open statement of ideas which oppose those of nobility
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- Consorting with commoners in any manner that implies their equality with nobility
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- Lying about the aims of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa to this end.
  
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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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The forms of punishment for this offence will usually consist of warnings and sometimes fines. The benefit of the doubt will always be given and punishment will be waived if the noble expresses their sincere apologies for the behaviour. A noble will only be banned from Fissoa on these grounds if the nobles exhibits the behaviour multiple times with no remorse for their crimes and more than two thirds of the lords must express their support for the ban. If the number of lords who voice their opinion is less than two thirds, the High Chancellor may decide upon the outcome.
  
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==Commoner and Noble relations==
  
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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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<i>Main Article: </i>[[Grand Duchy of Fissoa/Law/Protections of the Noble Interest: Commoners|Protections of the Noble Interest: Commoners]]
  
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After great strife regarding the treatment of commoners: High Chancellor [[Shenron Family/Shin|Shin Shenron]] declared new detailed legislation on how to approach the issue and what protections should be given to commoners.
  
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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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The legislature has been noted around Dwilight for providing commoners with protections while preventing the notion of commoner rights and preserving the rights of nobility as superior beings.
  
  
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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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==Prisoners of war==
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Currently you will be treated fairly.
  
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==Rights==
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==Judge Motto History==
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Everyone is equal before the law.
 
  
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Everyone may exercise the right to freedom of speech (while preserving national unity) and holds the right to defend oneself in court.
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"I wish for fair and just service from our nobles, and by that I will give the same. Long live the Grand Duke, and Glory to the Grand Duchy of Fissoa!"
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- ''Bowie Ironsides, Judge of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa''
  
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There is nothing wrong with expressing your opinion, but there is something wrong with not doing so on a respectful, honorable way.
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"I will operate in all the way for keep the peace in the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, I will protect our throne from any viscous snake and I will do all in my strength to bring our Grand Duchy to the glory. Long live the Grand Duke, and Glory to the Grand Duchy of Fissoa!"
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- ''Milmice Vecchioratto, Judge of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa ''
  
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* 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.
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"I will preside over each and every matter with a neutral, unbiased mind always holding the well being and interests of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa above all else. Let the Grand Duchy of Fissoa be remembered throughout the pages of history!"
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- ''Mkhai Rai, High Judge of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, Duke of Fissoa''
  
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"Fellowship, Justice, Labour"
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- ''Skyndarbau Melphrydd, High Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, Earl of Drowenton''
  
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==Prisoners of war==
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"I will not offer a quote...."
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Currently you will be treated fairly.
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- ''Shin Shenron, High Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, Viscount of Kamade''

Latest revision as of 08:07, 23 September 2016

Laws of Fissoa

Realm Laws:


  • Civic Duty: All nobles are expected to uphold their duties to the Grand Duchy of Fissoa in regards to civic work and region maintenance, especially in their home region. Each and every noble has responsibilities and other fellow nobles counting on them to fulfill these responsibilities.
  • Military Duty: All nobles in the Privateers should maintain a decent unit at all times. In times of war, funds will be available from the Council or your direct superior. All you need to do is ask. Punishable offences include:

- A consistent flaunting of military duty despite continuous warnings from military authorities. Nobles will be excused from this if they have a good explanation (OOC stuff here) - Respect for the military heirarchy must be adhered to at all times. All complaints with the military should be kept discreet until supported by somebody with a lordship.

  • Hierarchy: It is important for all troop leaders to follow the orders of their Liege, Marshal, Lord, Duke, the Council and the Regent. 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 Chancellor.
  • Looting: Strictly illegal within our borders. It may be deemed legal outside the realm, but authority must be given beforehand by the military command permission beforehand. Looting can cause diplomatic issues so always stay on the side of caution. Raping, killing and/or burning of homes is always illegal and such actions are not carried out by nobles of The Duchy.
  • Duels: In any circumstance where orders have been given, permission must be obtained from the commanding officer (usually the marshal or general.) In times of peace, duelling is completely legal.
  • Founding a Religion: Completely legal, however religions that openly oppose the will of the Grand Duchy will be asked to leave, or if that fails: dismantled.
  • Foreign Priests or Priestess: Any encountered Priests/Priestesses should be reported to the High Chancellor when found in Fissoan territory or near Fissoan borders.
  • Breach of Peace: Behaviour unbefitting of a noble. This includes,

- Breaking a Grand Duchy law and then refusing to accept it's legitimacy. - The open statement of ideas which oppose those of nobility - Consorting with commoners in any manner that implies their equality with nobility - Lying about the aims of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa to this end.

The forms of punishment for this offence will usually consist of warnings and sometimes fines. The benefit of the doubt will always be given and punishment will be waived if the noble expresses their sincere apologies for the behaviour. A noble will only be banned from Fissoa on these grounds if the nobles exhibits the behaviour multiple times with no remorse for their crimes and more than two thirds of the lords must express their support for the ban. If the number of lords who voice their opinion is less than two thirds, the High Chancellor may decide upon the outcome.

Commoner and Noble relations

Main Article: Protections of the Noble Interest: Commoners

After great strife regarding the treatment of commoners: High Chancellor Shin Shenron declared new detailed legislation on how to approach the issue and what protections should be given to commoners.

The legislature has been noted around Dwilight for providing commoners with protections while preventing the notion of commoner rights and preserving the rights of nobility as superior beings.


Prisoners of war

Currently you will be treated fairly.

Judge Motto History

"I wish for fair and just service from our nobles, and by that I will give the same. Long live the Grand Duke, and Glory to the Grand Duchy of Fissoa!" - Bowie Ironsides, Judge of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa

"I will operate in all the way for keep the peace in the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, I will protect our throne from any viscous snake and I will do all in my strength to bring our Grand Duchy to the glory. Long live the Grand Duke, and Glory to the Grand Duchy of Fissoa!" - Milmice Vecchioratto, Judge of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa

"I will preside over each and every matter with a neutral, unbiased mind always holding the well being and interests of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa above all else. Let the Grand Duchy of Fissoa be remembered throughout the pages of history!" - Mkhai Rai, High Judge of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, Duke of Fissoa

"Fellowship, Justice, Labour" - Skyndarbau Melphrydd, High Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, Earl of Drowenton

"I will not offer a quote...." - Shin Shenron, High Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, Viscount of Kamade

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