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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.

Regalian Penal Code

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.

Regalian Civil Code

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.

Regalian Court Protocol

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.

Regalian Naval Acts

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.

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-The Regalian Crown Isle, being the highly militarized city it is, has a variety of laws that all citizens and occupants must follow. It is important to remember these at all times, for your character to be able to make proper judgement of actions they may take. Here is the lawbook in it's entirety, to help teach players what the In Character laws are that they must follow. For more information on Roleplay Guard Etiquette, please refer to the Guard Etiquette page.
+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.
-==Light Crimes==
+__NOTOC__
-Simple crimes only punishable with jail time.
+===[[Regalian Penal Code]]===
-*'''Loitering'''
+[[File:Actuallaw.png|150px|caption|left]]
-:Defined as obstructing entrances to public buildings, or waiting outside of state buildings without a purpose.
+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.
-*'''Drunk and Disorderly Behavior'''
-:Defined as over-consuming alcohol to the point of behaving improperly.
-*'''Disrupting the Peace'''
-:Defined as being loud, boisterous, and rude to other citizens in public places. Includes harassment of the Violet Guards.
-*'''Vandalism'''
-:Defined as damaging public or state property.
-*'''Violence'''
-:Defined as fighting in public areas, even when sparring.
-*'''Assault'''
-:Defined as attacking another citizen without the intent to kill them.
-*'''Impersonation'''
-:Defined as impersonating a state official, or those of noble blood.
-*'''Theft'''
-:Defined as stealing another citizen’s, or state, property.
-==Medium Crimes==
-Crimes punishable with a long jail time and possible removal of limbs.
-*'''Possession of Illegal Materials'''
-:Defined as smuggling, or possessing illegal drugs, plants, or materials. Examples are Bloodthorn Vine, Ogrebait, Fireweed, gunpowder, or drugs other than opium.
-*'''Weapon Possession'''
-:Defined as possessing weapons of any kind without state authorization in the form of an Arms Permit.
-*'''Armor Possession'''
-:Defined as wearing armor of any kind without state authorization in the form of an Arms Permit.
-*'''Weapon Distribution'''
-:Defined as possessing and distributing weapons of any kind without state authorization in the forms of an Arms Distributing License.
-*'''Armor Distribution'''
-:Defined as possessing and distributing armor of any kind without state authorization in the forms of an Arms Distributing License.
-*'''Attempted Murder'''
-:Defined as attempting, but failing, to murder another citizen with the intent of killing them.
-*'''Disrespect of the Crown'''
-:Defined as showing any sort of disrespect to the Crown. This covers a broad range of things, such as being apart of any Jacobin party, insulting the Imperial Family, elevating oneself above the Imperial Family, and more.
-==Heavy Crimes==
+===[[Regalian Civil Code]]===
-Crimes punishable with removal of limbs and execution.
+[[File:Heritagetlaws.png|150px|caption|left]]
-*'''Sexual Misconduct'''
+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.
-:Defined as two individuals participating in sexual actions without the consent of their respective patriarchal heads.
-*'''Kidnapping'''
-:Defined as detaining a citizen against their will without the blessing of the state.
-*'''Murder'''
-:Defined as killing another citizen in cold blood.
-*'''Mass Murder'''
-:Defined as killing many citizens in cold blood.
-*'''Conspiracy Against the State'''
-:Defined as plotting to overthrow the State of Regalia. This could include usurping those of the State Council, or of any other public office.
-*'''Vampirism'''
-:Defined as being infected with any strain of the Dark Disease known as Vampirism.
-*'''Illegal Magic Usage'''
-:Defined as using magic without state authorization.
-::''Wearing an Azure Order Lapis Collar does not count as state authorization.''
-==Trivia==
+===[[Regalian Court Protocol]]===
-*While guards are present to maintain the realistic presence of a great military force in the city, be aware that they are not there to hurt your character. Guards will always look for a way out of killing your character and will only do so if you provide uncooperative. You can always prevent your character’s death.
+[[File:Courtprotol.png|150px|caption|left]]
-*Laws are subject to change and heightening by Imperial Proclamation should the Violet Commander or Arch-Chancellor deem it necessary to pass such into effect.
+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.
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+===[[Navigation_Acts|Regalian Naval Acts]]===
-===Accreditation===
+[[File:Shiplaws.png|150px|caption|left]]
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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.
-*Written by [[User:Shayin|Shayin]]
-*Processed by [[User:Catcat1305|Catcat1305]] and [[User:0romir|0romir]].