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The following terms may be used below. These terms are used to speed up understanding of who a certain law may apply to, or in what context.
Regalian Law is a collection page that contains useful links to articles detailing legal codes and rules that may affect Characters roleplaying in Regalia. Each separate page applies to all Player Characters or some of them. Where necessary, descriptions of the Legal Codes contain recommendations that are necessary to read for new players and reserved for very niche roleplay experiences. When necessary, this page will also contain directions to law pages relevant to ongoing Events or Excursions.
* '''Imperial Prerogative:''' Emperor and the Crown Prince
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* '''Spiritual Prerogative:''' Emperor and the Supreme Reverend
===[[Regalian Penal Code]]===
* '''Royal Blood:''' Emperor and the Crown Prince and Imperial Princes
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* '''Crown Rule:''' Emperor and the Crown Prince and the Undercrown
The [[Regalian Penal Code]] contains a list of state laws that are active daily in Regalia. This means that law-enforcing Characters like Knights, will actively patrol the streets enforcing these laws and taking reports from concerned citizens about criminal activities. This page is strongly recommended for new players to read, as while most laws are common sense (for example, do not steal, do not murder), they also contain several references to specific laws that are unique to the lore universe. The Regalian Penal Code is set by the Imperial Court and frequently changes to address the legal situation in Regalia. Changes are always announced in Roleplay Announcements on an OOC basis. Violating these laws can have severe consequences.
* '''The Court:''' Emperor and the Crown Prince and Imperial Princes and the Undercrown and every person who holds a position in the Curia Cordis or Curia Alius
==Imperial Law==
===[[Regalian Civil Code]]===
Imperial Law is applicable to anyone, everywhere and at any time. The only individuals that can ever be immune to Imperial Law are those with Imperial Prerogative, which are the Emperor himself, and the Crown Prince. Furthermore, those of Royal Blood may dispense with some of the Imperial Laws, when specified. Clearly violating any Imperial Law immediately makes one a Heretic. Somewhat breaking an Imperial Law is grounds for an Imperial Inquest or Inquisition Trial.
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The [[Regalian Civil Code]] is an extension of the Regalian Penal Code and applies specifically to exceptions certain non-Ailor heritage minorities enjoy in Regalia. This means that certain minorities in Regalia have exceptions to the Regalian Penal Code rules. Each of these exceptions is mentioned in the Heritage Traits for the Heritages, but it is also useful to have a page to centralize all of these legal exceptions in one place. This page is not a recommended read for new players, because this information purely exists here as a backup and to centralize this information in one place. Regalian Civil Code is technically set by the Imperial Court, but is largely dictated by OOC changes to Heritage Traits, and as such does not change much.
====Law One: Holy Touch====
===[[Regalian Court Protocol]]===
It is forbiddenm to physically touch those with Imperial Prerogative, except when verbally permitted, or when being of Royal Blood, or otherwise in a specific Curia Alius position that permits physical touch.
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The [[Regalian Court Protocol]] is not exactly a legal foundation, but it is still useful to mention on this page because in some instances it can be used to help avoid awkward situations. Regalian Court Protocol dictates how the social levels (commoners, nobles, royals) must interact with one another, and what public expectations of them are. Violating these protocols usually does not result in actual harm to a Character, but can result in social exclusion from noble events. This page is recommended reading for new players only if they plan to interact with Nobles early on in their integration on the server. Nobles in general are a minority on the server, so reading can be deferred. Court Protocol is set by the currently ruling Prince Regent.
====Law Two: Holy Say====
===[[Navigation_Acts|Regalian Naval Acts]]===
It is forbidden for anyone to disobey a command or contradict those with Imperial Prerogative when it is directly issued, unless they command or permit to do so. One may argue with those of Imperial Prerogative, but not contradict them.
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The [[Navigation_Acts|Regalian Naval Acts]] are a series of diplomatic treaties that Regalia often either negotiates or forces on other nations at the end of a gun. The Regalian Naval Acts are designed to erode a nation's sovereignty so that the Regalian Empire can slowly annex them. This page is not recommended reading for new players, because it is very niche lore pertaining only to foreign diplomacy events, which by themselves are always rare. That being said, the Naval Acts are related to a lot of geo-political conflicts, and so there should be a place where they are centrally recorded so they cannot be forgotten about. The Regalian Naval Acts are not always equally applied to all nations, but regulate who and how access to Regalia's economy is given.
====Law Three: Holy See====
It is forbidden for anyone to look directly in the eyes of the Emperor unless commanded to do so by the Emperor.
====Law Four: Holy Word====
It is forbidden for anyone to speak ill of those of Imperial Prerogative. Furthermore, it is forbidden to speak of activities or the Royal Blood’s personal activities and statements or appearance at the Imperial Palace to outsiders.
====Law Five: Holy Face====
It is forbidden to either deface, defame, criticize, nullify, deject, dishonor, destroy, reject, diminish or otherwise cast negative effects or intent on the Crown Rule, images of the Crown Rule, or the Crown Rule themselves, or the Imperial Spirit.
====Law Six: Holy Verdict====
The Emperor attests to three Verdict manners, Holy Assent, meaning indisputable. Holy Assent decrees or implementations may not be contested or disputed by the people. Secondly, Holy Intent, meaning clear interpretation. Holy Intent allows the people some free range of implementation of Imperial decrees or implementations, as long as the underlying intent provided by the Emperor is protected. Finally there exists Holy Invest, meaning the free range of interpretation and action. Holy Invest decrees or implementations are not divine verdicts or laws, and may as such be freely ignored, re-interpreted or modified.
==Canon Law==
Canon Law is a set of Laws defined by the Sanchella of Union as church laws. However, since the church has no formal authority over the Empire or individual states, the Emperor chooses to only legalize a select few, or none at all. The individual status of Canon Law is referenced in the law descriptions themselves. Canon Law cannot be altered by the Regalian Government, only by the Emperor or the Sanchella. Violating active Canon Laws is considered heresy. Somewhat breaking Canon Law is grounds for an Inquisition Trial.
===Law One: Holy Marriage===
Church Marriage within the tradition of Unionism is between a single man and a woman. Public acts of same sex of either intimate or erotic nature are strictly illegal, as is the encouragement of same-sex relations. The purpose of Marriage is to sire more subjects for Unionism This law is currently '''Active'''.
===Law Two: Holy Sanctity===
Those within the confines of the hallowed grounds, so called Temples of Unionism and other places of Sanchella officially sanctioned worship may not be apprehended, or removed from said premise except by Imperial Guards or on Imperial Prerogative. Granting these individuals food, or assisting in their secret escape however, is a crime. This law is currently '''Active'''.
===Law Three: Holy Protection===
There exist the permitted faiths, which are: Faith of Estel, Old Gods, Faith of Baskarr, Dwarven Dogma, the Allar life beliefs, Qadir life beliefs and Orc life beliefs which Regalia will permit to exist within its boundaries. Individuals of these faiths may freely practice their faith in their homes, or specifically allocated temples. Public profession of these faiths or attempting to convert good Unionists to these faiths is heresy. Additionally, any faith not on this list, is pure heresy. This law is currently '''Active'''.
===Law Four: Holy Traitors===
The only right form of Unionism, is to be a Sanchelle Unionist. We permit the faiths of Etosian Unionism, Dogartan Unionism and Priscille Unionism to exist within our Empire. Of these faiths, only Dogartan may be spread among the population. Vultar and Diviner Unionism are strictly heresy. A Unionist converting away from Sanchelle Unionism to any other religion bar from Dogartan Unionism is a heretic. It is also forbidden to speak well of other religions bar Unionism. This law is currently '''Active'''.
===Law Five: Holy Office===
Those who hold office in the Government to serve the Great Way must do so with clean, known pious consciousness. Individuals who have an active writ of sin against their person that has been sanctified by the Supreme Reverend are not permitted to hold position in Government. This law is currently '''Not Active'''.
==Military Law==
Military Law mostly if not only covers military persons of the Regalian Navy and Regalian Armed Forces. These laws thus cover any person who is a member of any particular military unit, even if they are also a member of another organization that has different laws. Generally speaking, Military Law always overrides all other law sets where applicable. Military Law cannot be altered by the Regalian Government, only by the Emperor. Those that violate these laws can be brought to court for unpatriotic conduct.
===Law One: Military Doctrine===
Within the military, hierarchy is strict. To disobey the hierarchy is to invite weakness to the Weapons of the Crown. Court Martial will be enacted upon those who act with dishonor and ill conduct. Court Martials will be held by the City Guard Commander and two Generals or Admirals chosen by either the Undercrown or Emperor.
===Law Two: Military Preference===
Soldiers of the Regalian Empire must always be treated with personal preference. Where applicable, businesses must show higher priority, and better care for their dealings with soldiers. Public establishments should endeavor to care for the well being of soldiers first.
===Law Three: Military Leadership===
It is forbidden to wear outfits from organizations to which one is not a member, and it is illegal to pretend to be a rank which one is not. Pretense in rank is strictly punished with expulsion and a demand for trial.
==State Law==
State Law covers all lands which are considered directly controlled by the Empire, meaning all lands which are not vassal states. Many of the laws however also apply to the Vassal states though can have local moderation and alterations. State Laws can be freely changed by the Regalian Hoherichter without Imperial oversight.
===Law One: Regalian Weapons===
Anyone in Regalia who does not have the express permission from the correct government institutions are not permitted to wear a weapon in plain sight. Having a Noble Title or individual Charter Rights override this law.
===Law Two: Regalian Defense===
Within the Realm of Regalia, the legal defense of “Self Defense” is not legal. Self Defense is only applicable when the self becomes subject to risk of bodily harm or dismemberment through violence.
===Law Three: Regalian Identity===
It is forbidden for anyone to conceal their face from recognition, or to pretend to be someone who they are not. Impersonation of nobility in particularly is strictly punished.
===Law Four: Regalian Demonic===
It is forbidden for anyone to engage in illegal magical, Vampiric, Undead demonic, extra-planar or dimensional practices without express consent from the Regalian Government. Umredd Vampires are exempt as long as they reside in the Vampire District of Regalia, but will be tried as heretics outside of it, unless they have a freedom of movement permit.
===Law Five: Regalian Sanctity===
Any person in the Empire shall endeavor not to harm, maim or kill any other person within the Empire, or animals and lesser beings. These are all acts of public disturbances, no matter the rank of whomever is attacked.
===Law Six: Regalian Vow===
Any person in a married status with another person shall not commit adultery without a plural marriage or paramour consent form, signed by the Government. Failing to provide for a spouse or neglect are also illegal, as is neglect of children.
===Law Seven: Regalian Property===
Any person in the Empire shall not steal, conceal or otherwise misappropriate goods belonging to someone else without express permission. Additionally, various items are defined as contraband, and may not be possessed at all.
===Law Eight: Regalian Freedom===
Any person within the boundaries of the Regalian Empire shall not seize or detain any other individual be it foreign or national, non-Human or Human, against their will, either conscious or unconscious. Exceptions are made for citizen’s arrests and authorities with overruling rights and authority. Furthermore, this law no longer applies when the individual is attempting to trespass.
===Law Nine: Regalian Public===
Any person within the boundaries of any urban area within the Regalian Empire shall endeavor to behave cordially and properly in public. Drunken disorderly behavior, unwanted erotic behavior, inciting of violence and otherwise causing a public disturbance or vandalism is not allowed.
===Law Ten: Regalian Home===
Any person within the boundaries of the Regalian Empire shall not unlawfully enter the residence or property owned by another person without the vocal or written consent. Various public buildings such as the Imperial Palace are also strictly off limits for individuals not permitted.
===Law Eleven: Regalian Conservation===
Any person within the Regalian Empire, regardless of political stature shall endeavor not to express any Jacobinism views, support any whole or partial Jacobinism views, or in any way publicly denounce the rights of aristocracy or otherwise attempt to upset the structure of authority and royal prerogative in the Empire.
===Law Twelve: Regalian Purity===
Any and all Human citizens and noncitizens within the Regalian Empire are forbidden from maintaining sexual relations or marriage bonds with non-Humans. Any existing marriages that were approved before this law would be declared null and void by the state, and their offspring related to half breeds would be declared illegitimate and without rights to the Regalian State.
===Law Thirteen: Regalian Superiority===
Any and all non-Humans with the exception of Nelfin and Dwarven species are disallowed from holding political, civil or military office, with the sole exception of those granted Humanum right by the Emperor. Those that are in office for whatever reason, regardless of circumstance, must adopt Regalian customs and traditions, as well as the Imperial High Culture. Any failure to comply will lead to dismissal.
==State Weapon Law==
State Weapon Law is the law that covers the usage of weapons and carrying thereof within the states of the Regalian Empire. There are three distinct categories: Full prohibition, Concealed Carry and Open Carry. These three categories all have their own individual rules. There exists a final exception clause called the Imperial Prerogative. The Weapons Law also applies to armor, though various jobs and charters may have specific laws on armor usage. The heaviest armor that may be used in public without additional rights is half leather, meaning cured hardened leather may not be worn more than around the chest and forearms. Metal armor without permits is strictly forbidden. Of any armor set in Regalia, the neck and head must be adequately uncovered and the hands free of motion.
* Full prohibition applies to anyone who is not allowed to wear any weapons on them without exception. Full prohibition is applied to all citizens who have been to prison for any charged repeat-offence of violence in any degree. This applies even to Nobility, but has to be individually issued by the Landesgericht Inspector to be valid in paper.
* Concealed Carry is the most applicable category for Weapon Law. This applies to anyone of or above the age of 15, being allowed to carry a weapon, purely concealed beneath cloth or in containers, no longer than twelve inches. Most Regalian forges sell so called Rechthelm Swords which are of this adequate restriction.
* Open Carry is an applicable category for Weapon Law which allows the full open bearing of weapons which are not military-grade weapons. The Open Carry is a granted right to either man or woman that is a legal adult and of Humanum Race and a title holder of Count and above. Further limitations in place are that the weapon may not be longer than forty inches. The weapons must be properly secured and if stolen, the owner will be held responsible for military neglect. The right to Open Carry can also be granted by Charters. Individual Permits cannot be granted. The only way to gain Open Carry Right, is by being a serving member of a Charter.
* Imperial Prerogative is a last category that is not formally recognized in the law system because it applies to only a select few individuals. The Imperial Prerogative category dictates that the person who fulfills the criteria has in fact no limitations on weapon bearing in public, meaning they are even permitted to wear military grade armor and weapons. This right is only directly granted by the Emperor.
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Latest revision as of 03:50, 23 September 2024
Regalian Law is a collection page that contains useful links to articles detailing legal codes and rules that may affect Characters roleplaying in Regalia. Each separate page applies to all Player Characters or some of them. Where necessary, descriptions of the Legal Codes contain recommendations that are necessary to read for new players and reserved for very niche roleplay experiences. When necessary, this page will also contain directions to law pages relevant to ongoing Events or Excursions.
The Regalian Penal Code contains a list of state laws that are active daily in Regalia. This means that law-enforcing Characters like Knights, will actively patrol the streets enforcing these laws and taking reports from concerned citizens about criminal activities. This page is strongly recommended for new players to read, as while most laws are common sense (for example, do not steal, do not murder), they also contain several references to specific laws that are unique to the lore universe. The Regalian Penal Code is set by the Imperial Court and frequently changes to address the legal situation in Regalia. Changes are always announced in Roleplay Announcements on an OOC basis. Violating these laws can have severe consequences.
The Regalian Civil Code is an extension of the Regalian Penal Code and applies specifically to exceptions certain non-Ailor heritage minorities enjoy in Regalia. This means that certain minorities in Regalia have exceptions to the Regalian Penal Code rules. Each of these exceptions is mentioned in the Heritage Traits for the Heritages, but it is also useful to have a page to centralize all of these legal exceptions in one place. This page is not a recommended read for new players, because this information purely exists here as a backup and to centralize this information in one place. Regalian Civil Code is technically set by the Imperial Court, but is largely dictated by OOC changes to Heritage Traits, and as such does not change much.
The Regalian Court Protocol is not exactly a legal foundation, but it is still useful to mention on this page because in some instances it can be used to help avoid awkward situations. Regalian Court Protocol dictates how the social levels (commoners, nobles, royals) must interact with one another, and what public expectations of them are. Violating these protocols usually does not result in actual harm to a Character, but can result in social exclusion from noble events. This page is recommended reading for new players only if they plan to interact with Nobles early on in their integration on the server. Nobles in general are a minority on the server, so reading can be deferred. Court Protocol is set by the currently ruling Prince Regent.
The Regalian Naval Acts are a series of diplomatic treaties that Regalia often either negotiates or forces on other nations at the end of a gun. The Regalian Naval Acts are designed to erode a nation's sovereignty so that the Regalian Empire can slowly annex them. This page is not recommended reading for new players, because it is very niche lore pertaining only to foreign diplomacy events, which by themselves are always rare. That being said, the Naval Acts are related to a lot of geo-political conflicts, and so there should be a place where they are centrally recorded so they cannot be forgotten about. The Regalian Naval Acts are not always equally applied to all nations, but regulate who and how access to Regalia's economy is given.
