The King's Law
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The King's Law is a common book of laws specific to the City of Yew, its surrounding villages, and the Militia's Stonekeep garrison, to be carried at all times by every right-thinking Guardsman. Despite its name the King's Law is not controlled by the Great Council, whom have little-to-no say in the books' content. It has undergone four major re-writings to date, and there are believed to be calls for a sixth edition as modern politics make the enforcement of certain laws (8 and 8a in particular) increasingly hard.
The King's Law was initially written by the Guardsmen Militia.
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The King's Law, 1st Edition (or Stonekeep Law)
- Paragraph 1. — No shooting or killing the King's Deer, this is punishable by a tax of 60 gold.
- Paragraph 2. — No littering the King's Highways, this is punishable by 20 gold per item littered.
- Paragraph 3. — No magic users in Stonekeep. If you are found using magic you will face discipline from the Church; which will most properly be burning at the stake
- Paragraph 4. — Brawling is allowed in Stonekeep.
- Paragraph 5. — Any witnessed murder in Stonekeep is punishable with a jail sentence or fine depending on what the murderer chooses. The fine can be 1000 to 3000 gold depending on who the murderer has attacked. The guard in charge chooses the fine. The jail time is 5 real time days. Of course, the exception to these laws are consensual duels.
- Paragraph 6. — Any witnessed act of destruction of one's personal equipment is punishable by three times the value of the item destroyed.
- Paragraph 7. — Any witnessed act of stealing is punishable by four times the value of that item. Or Jail time of 3 real time hours.
- Paragraph 8. — Riding a horse in an intoxicated state is punishable by a fine of 70 gold, or they can spend a night in Stonekeep's cells.
Fines, Taxes, and other Clauses
- Paragraph 1. — Guards reserve the right to tax a citizen of 30 gold in road tax to fund Lord British's Army. If the citizen has an animal (horse, pack horse, bear etc.) the fine is 30 gold extra per animal.
- Paragraph 2. — Fines and taxes can only be given by a member of the Guardsmen Militia.
- Paragraph 3. — A Trial can be only be given on the crimes o f assault, murder and treason. Both parties may choose to defend themselves or hire a lawyer. They have the right to a counsel if they do choose so. The Guardsmen Militia does not take responsibility for the quality of said counsel.
- Paragraph 4. — Resisting Arrest in any of the above crimes, or refusing to pay a fine will result in a automatic death penalty regardless of the crime. Guardsmen are free to kill you.
The Revised King's Law, 5th Edition
- Paragraph 1. — Murder is illegal and punishable by death by hanging.
- Paragraph 2. — Assault upon a citizen of Yew is illegal and punishable by lashes or a fine depending upon the severity of the assault.
- Paragraph 2a. — Consensual duels are permitted if observed by a member of the Militia or Nobility.
- Paragraph 2b. — Any assault upon a member of the Guardsmen Militia is punishable by death by hanging.
- Paragraph 2c. — Any assault upon a member of the Church is punishable by death by burning.
- Paragraph 2d. — Any assault upon a member of the Nobility is considered Treason and is punishable by hanging.
- Paragraph 3. — Stealing is illegal and punishable by a fine equal to four times the value of the stolen goods.
- Paragraph 4. — Killing a horse or livestock is illegal and punishable by a fine of 900 gold or 10 lashes.
- Paragraph 5. — Adultery is illegal and punishable by 20 lashes of the whip.
- Paragraph 6. — Refusing to obey the commands of a Guardsman is illegal and punishable by a fine of 200 gold.
- Paragraph 6a. — Refusing to obey the commands of a Guardsman Officer is illegal and may be punishable by imprisonment.
- Paragraph 6b. — Refusing to obey the commands of a member of the Church or Yewish Nobility is illegal and punishable by punishable by imprisonment or 20 lashes.
- Paragraph 7. — Failing to respect the Church or Yewish Nobility is illegal and punishable by hanging or 20 lashes of the whip.
- Paragraph 8. — Practicing or advocating any religion apart from the Avatari is considered heresy and punishable by death by burning.
- Paragraph 8a. — Having relations with any none-britannian is considered heresy punishable by death by burning.
- Paragraph 8b. — Practicing magery or similar arts is considered wytchery and punishable by death by burning.
- Paragraph 9. — Carrying items of wytchery such as regants, scrolls or magical items is considered heresy and is punishable by a fine of 50 gold per item. Serious breach of this law may result in investigation and prosecution under paragraph 8b.
- Paragraph 10. — Only the Yewish Nobility may hunt the Kings Deer in Yew, anyone found poaching them is guilty of theft under paragraph 3. Please note the standing value of the Kings Deer is 3000 gold per head.
- Paragraph 11. — Any act of littering along the Kings Highway is illegal and punishable by a fine of 10 gold per item.
- Paragraph 12. — Failure to pay Taxes to a member of the Guardsmen Militia is illegal and punishable by 1 lash per 10 gold in taxes owed.
- Paragraph 13. — Any act determined treason by a member of the Magistrate is punishable by death by beheading.
