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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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*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.
  
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*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:
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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.
  
*''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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*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.
  
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*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.
  
*''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: 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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*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.
  
*''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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*Foreign Priests or Priestess: Any encountered Priests/Priestesses should be reported to the High Chancellor when found in Fissoan territory or near Fissoan borders.
  
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*Breach of Peace: 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.
  
*''Duels'': Illegal, however duel requests can be presented to the High Judge or Council of Lords for consideration.
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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==
  
*''Founding a Religion'': Legal only with the authorization from the High Judge.
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<i>Main Article: </i>[[Protections of the Noble Property]]
  
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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.
  
*''Foreign Priests or Priestess'': Any encountered Priests should be reported to the Judge when found in Fissoan territory.
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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.
 
 
 
 
*''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.
 
  
  
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"Fellowship, Justice, Labour"
 
"Fellowship, Justice, Labour"
 
- ''Skyndarbau Melphrydd, High Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, Earl of Drowenton''
 
- ''Skyndarbau Melphrydd, High Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, Earl of Drowenton''
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"I will not offer a quote...."
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- ''Shin Shenron, High Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, Viscount of Kamade''
  
 
--[[User:FryhtanWolf|FryhtanWolf]] 13:55, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
 
--[[User:FryhtanWolf|FryhtanWolf]] 13:55, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

Revision as of 10:54, 21 May 2011

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 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 Property

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

--FryhtanWolf 13:55, 20 August 2010 (UTC)