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| − | The laws of The Republic of Irondale, as written by Keeper of the Law Wallace Calder and confirmed by the Noctane Conclave. Every noble living within the borders of the Republic shall be held accountable to the standards outlined below. Any amendments to this law must be approved by a vote within Noctane Conclave. Amendments that add a law must be approved by a simple majority (note, at no point shall a law be added if it contradicts a current law). If a law is to be removed, it must be approved by a three fourths majority.
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| − | == Article 01: Common Law ==
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| − | === Section A: Rights of a Noble ===
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| − | ==== Point 1: ====
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| − | Every noble has the right to a public trial. See ******* <br>
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| − | '''Subpoint 1:''' Trial by combat is '''not''' recognized as a legal means of determining guilt and punishment. <br>
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| − | ==== Point 2: ====
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| − | Every noble has the right to a duel of honor. Reasonable duels are not to be denied. It is the Keeper of the Law's discretion if a duel may take place. It is the Keeper of the Law's discretion if the duel may be to the death or not. <br>
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| − | '''Subpoint 1:''' Duels of honor are meant to be a last resort only. See **** Conduct of a noble **** <br>
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| − | ==== Point 3: ====
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| − | It is the right of every noble to practice magic. <br>
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| − | '''Subpoint 1:''' A noble shall be held responsible for the consequences of any magic they perform, intentional or otherwise. <br>
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| − | '''Subpoint 2:''' A noble may not use a scroll for the summoning of undead or monsters without first receiving approval from the Noctan Conclave in the form of a referendum. <br>
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| − | '''Subpoint 3:''' A noble may not endorse the use of portal stones without first receiving approval from the Noctan Conclave in the form of a referendum. <br>
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| − | The right of a noble to free speech shall not be infringed upon. A noble may speak out in opposition of the actions of other nobles up to the rank of Hierophant without fear of reprisal. <br>
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| − | '''Subpoint 1:''' Slander and libel are not protected speech. See 01,A,2; ***** Conduct of a noble ******** <br>
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| − | '''Subpoint 2:''' Inciting of violence or rebellion is not protected speech. See *****Conduct of a noble ****** <br>
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| − | '''Point 5: ====
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| − | A noble's freedom of religion shall not be impinged upon. See 01,B,2 <br>
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| − | A noble's right to choose his or her career path shall not be impinged upon. <br>
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| − | === Section B: The Right's of a Lord ===
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| − | A lord manage the estates sizes, lord shares, and tax rates within his own estate without interference <br>
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| − | A lord may decide the religion of his own region. <br>
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| − | '''Point 3:'''
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| − | A Judge- The Keeper of the Law. If the Keeper is otherwise disposed and the ruling council agrees with a three fourths majority that the trial cannot wait, the Hierophant may act as judge.
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| − | The Prosecutor- The prosecutor shall
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