The King's Law

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The King's Law is a common book of laws specific to the City of Yew, carried by every right-thinking Militiaman. Despite it's 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.

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.

See also

• Great Council
• Yew