D'Hara/Laws
< D'Hara
- The Kingdom of D’Hara is a feudal based Kingdom. We value the virtues of knighthood and nobility. We expect our nobility to act like nobility. Public letters should include some form of proper address, and should show the dignity of your nobility.
- Our laws are meant to be guidelines. And the spirit of the law, as interpreted by our judge, is what will be enforced. (we do not want a realm of lawyers)
Feudal laws/rights are to be upheld
Ducal
A Duke may appoint any Knight of the Duchy to Region Lord
- A Duke must consider all Feudal claims before appointing from outside the Duchy. And must state the reason he is not honoring the feudal claims if he does.
A Duke may ask a Lord to step down from the lordship of a region. Failure to do so is grounds for Banishment
- This is a feudal right of the Duke and must be upheld. But the Lord has the right to defend himself
- A lord may appeal this to the Judge or the Crown, who if it is warranted, may convene a tribunal to look into the matter. The ruling will be based on the actual oaths given and the circumstances of the request to step down. The ruling is final .
The Crown
The Crown may appoint any Noble as Duke at the crowns Pleasure. Though Those within the Duchy should be considered first
The crown has the right to have any noble that it deems to be a detriment to the realm banished
- The Crown should give reason, but is not obligated to do so.
Insulting the Crown is grounds for Banishment
Respect those around you
Creation of Law
- The Creation of Law may only be by the decree of the crown
The Council of Lords
- May debate and propose new law to be presented to the High Council for further refinement before being presented to the Crown for approval.
- May be called upon to serve in a tribunal.
- May present candidates for new or Dukedoms and council positions.
High Council
- Shall consist of the Ruler, General, Judge, and banker.
- Shall review proposals drafted by the council of Lords and refine them as needed to present to the crown for approval, and may discard them at that level as needed as well.
Looting
- Looting of Rogue regions is only legal with express permission of the crown. All others will be fined heavily.
- There shall be no looting within 2 regions of the Border of D’Hara unless ordered to do so.
- Looting enemy territories may only be done when ordered or permission is granted. We may wish to take these lands and it may hinder our efforts.
Dueling
- Dueling is always legal during peacetime.
- No one is obligated to accept a duel from one of a lower rank that they are. And under this no honor is lost.
- Dueling does not prove who is right and who is wrong, it is for the purpose of defending ones honor.
Religion
- The only priests that may preach in any of our regions without being required to ask permission is the state religion of The Way of the Dragons.
- with the exception of the State religion, ALL religions are allowed at the pleasure of the Crown, Duke, and the local Lord of the region. If any of them deny that religion, it may not be preached on those lands.
- If a religion refuses to obey the decries concerning Preaching/not preaching in our lands, they shall be made enemies of the Crown. At which time it would become illegal not to arrest the priesthood of that religion when within our lands.
Royal Decree's
Ordo Concilium
- By order of the Crown and overwelming majority of the nobility, Ordo Concilium will not be allowed within the realm of D'Hara. Anyone caught preaching this faith, will be subject to arrest and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the Law.
- Ordo Conciliumis to be considered an enemy of the state for their actions and their threats made to toward the Duchess of Reviel, the Queen of D'hara, and the realm of D'Hara.
Sanguis Astroism
By order of the crown and overwelming majority of the nobility, Sanguis Astroism will not be allowed to be preached with in the borders of D'Hara. Anyone caught preaching this faith, will be subject to arrest and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the Law.
Revision I: Sanguis Astroism has made the declaration that either you follow our faith or we will force you to do so. As such, it is from this day forward to be considered and enemy of the realm. Anyone cought promoting it or attempting to convert another D'haran, or preaching is subject to Fines and Banishment. And then execution if captured within our lands again. This is by Royal Decree.
Revision II: Sanguis Astroism may now preach within D'Hara under the following rules.
- Preaching - Must have permission from the local Lord.
- Shrines - must have permission from the local Lord and each shrine must be recorded by the local lord in region description.(limit 1 per region)
- Temples - Must have permission of local Lord, and Ducal Crown that the region owes fealty, or Royal Crown if an imperial region.
- Any unauthorized shrines may be dismantled. (preferably by a SA priest)
Punishments for breaking our laws
- Unless otherwise stated shall be fines. The amount of which shall depend on the severity of the crime, the circumstances at the time, and the pleasure of the judge.
- A record will be kept of all fines issued and for what reason they were issued and repeat offenders may be subject to more severe fines or even banishment for refusing to obey the laws of the realm.
