Galudonian Law

The Kingdom of Galudon has established a comprehensive legal framework known as "Galudonian Law," which governs the behavior of its citizens. These laws apply to all residents and are enforced by the Copperguard Enforcers, the Galudonian Judiciary, and other authorized government bodies. Details and intricacies of Galudonian Law are outlined below.

Treasonous Crimes

Decided upon by the highest courts at the King’s privilege, or the King himself.

• Illicit importation or exportation of Cymrinite is illegal and can result in a life sentence.
• Negotiation with foreign nations without royal sanction is illegal and can result in a life sentence or execution.
• Destruction or alteration of royal, military, or government property that results in loss of life, real estate, or livestock is illegal and can result in a life sentence or execution.
• Disobedience of royal orders is illegal and can result in a life sentence or execution.
• Assassination of a member of the royal family or government structure while they are in office is illegal and punishable by, but not only, execution.
• To conspire against the Royal House or the Galudonian State in the defined outlines is illegal:
• To use force or engage in a military coup of Galudon or any of its sovereign provinces without a casus belli is illegal.
• To engage in a smear or cultural revolution against the Galudonian Royal Family is illegal.
• To engage in corruption against the Galudonian State in any applicable outlined measures below, is illegal:
  • To embezzle state funds for one's personal benefit or personal coffers is illegal.
  • To use the power of governance within the Senate, or any government office to bribe other government officials monetarily is illegal.
  • To misappropriate government resources, troops, ships, money is illegal, with the stipulation that there is a two week grace period from the discovery of misappropriation to return the assets to their proper place or back into the hands of the State's Coffers.

Felonies

These crimes have sentences set by the judiciary, but do not include the possibility of execution unless by royal petition.

• Homicide, and attempted homicide, is illegal.
• Theft, which includes unauthorized seizure of material goods, intellectual property, and indentured servants, is illegal.
• Grievous assault upon a person is illegal.
• Destruction of property on a catastrophic level that results in loss of life, real estate, or livestock.
• To engage in economic or natural terrorism is illegal.
• To be engaged in a Criminal Organization recognized by the Galudonian Copperguard or Attorney General is illegal.
• To verbally defame and engage in slander against the Royal Household is illegal.
• Abduction of free peoples as defined by Parliament is illegal.
• Manufacture and distribution of contraband materials, including Cymrinite, is illegal.
• Illicit importation of protected goods and materials, including Cymrinite, is illegal.
• To impersonate an official within the Government, Law Enforcement or military, is illegal.
• Vampiric feeding upon any non-animal is illegal, and is punishable by forced curing and 40 days imprisonment.
• Lycanthropic feeding upon any non-animal is illegal, and is punishable by forced curing and 40 days imprisonment.
• Transforming as an Aurumvitae is illegal, even if there was no intent to do so, and is punishable by forced curing and 30 days imprisonment.
• Transforming as a Lycanthrope is illegal, even if there was no intent to do so, and is punishable by forced curing and 30 days imprisonment.
• Accidental transformations by a registered Cursed Race Copperguard are not punishable by the law.

Misdemeanors

These crimes have sentences that may be adjudicated by the judiciary or law enforcement at their discretion.

• Trespassing, which is entrance upon private property after being barred, is illegal.
• Interfering with the proper and due process of government is illegal.
• Petty theft, including the theft of valuables under $200 is illegal.
• Not appearing for a warrant or hearing in the Galudonian court system is illegal.
• Assisting criminals with escaping penalties or judgment is illegal.
• Interfering with the proper and due process of government is illegal.
• Slander, to defame someone's character to the point where it results in loss of career reputation by unsubstantiated claims is illegal.
• Vampiric feeding upon any non-animal is illegal, punishable by forced curing and 20 days imprisonment.
• Lycanthropic feeding upon any non-animal is illegal, punishable by forced curing and 20 days imprisonment.

Contract Law

These violations are adjudicated by the courts for determination of either restitution or sentencing.

• Contracts must be witnessed by a member of the judiciary or law enforcement in order to be binding. Contracts must be registered with the local authorities. For the purposes of witnessing, this can include elected and appointed officials, their clerks, or official representatives.
• Fraudulently entering into a contract by misrepresentation of investment, deliverance of goods, false identity, or bill of sale is illegal.
• Violation of contracts that result in loss of life, property, or income are illegal.
• Marriage contracts must be voided by judiciary or law enforcement unless a marriage is between a Galudonian citizen and a non-citizen. Then a magistrate must render a lawful verdict that accounts for international relations.

Maritime Law

These violations are adjudicated by the courts for determination of either restitution or sentencing.

• All ships registered in Galudon must fly the Galudonian flag in primary position when in port and at sea. Ships registered within Galudon must identify with colors when asked by international navies. Ships not registered within Galudon must fly their country’s flag of origin.
• Ships must have lanterns between sundown and sunup to identify themselves. According to international maritime law - Galudonian ships must have three green lanterns to port, and three red lanterns to starboard.
• The Captain is the undisputed authority aboard their ship. Emergency measures taken at sea in order to save the lives of crew, passengers, and cargo are considered lawful in international waters if no other assistance is available.
• Captains of ships are responsible for their crew. This includes actions taken by their crews when they are in control of their ship. Navigational errors, cargo and passenger transport, and engagements at sea fall within the parameters of a Captain’s privilege and responsibility.
• When damage to land or other sea vessels incur not by Captain’s decision but by an act of nature or chance, the ship’s owner’s carry the indemnity of restitution or other charges.
• Salvage rights of wrecked vessels in international waters are limited to the ship’s owner’s for sixty days. After that time frame, the wreckage is outside of all jurisdiction. Salvage rights in Galudon’s waters are limited to the ship’s owners for ninety days. After that time frame, the government may put a lien on the wreckage for scrap or salvage.
• All vessels at sea are required to render aid to a disabled ship. This includes, but is not limited to, life-saving measures and ship-repair if able.

Aerospace Law

These violations are adjudicated by the courts for determination of either restitution or sentencing.

• All airships registered in Galudon must fly the Galudonian flag in primary position when in port and airborn. Airships registered within Galudon must identify with colors when asked by international flights. Airships not registered within Galudon must fly their country’s flag of origin.
• Airships must have lanterns between sundown and sunup to identify themselves. According to international aviation law - Galudonian airships must have three green lanterns to port, and three red lanterns to starboard.
• The Captain is the undisputed authority aboard their airship. Emergency measures taken while in flight in order to save the lives of crew, passengers, and cargo are considered lawful in international aerospace if no other assistance is available.
• Captains of airships are responsible for their crew. This includes actions taken by their crews when they are in control of their ship. Navigational errors, cargo and passenger transport, and engagements while airborn fall within the parameters of a Captain’s privilege and responsibility.
• When damage to land or other air vessels occurs not by Captain’s decision but by an act of nature or chance, the airship’s owner’s carry the indemnity of restitution or other charges.
• Salvage rights of wrecked vessels in international waters or lands must be negotiated by Galudonian government. Salvage rights in Galudon’s waters and lands are limited to the ship’s owners for ninety days. After that time frame, the government may put a lien on the wreckage for scrap or salvage.
• All vessels are required to render aid to a disabled airship. This includes, but is not limited to, life-saving measures and ship-repair if able.
• Due to the volatile nature of airship fuel and the potential for severe damage to property, all owners of airships must have a license in order to fly their ship. Captains must also have a valid license to operate an airship.

Treaties

• The Accord of the Freeborn - The Accord of the Freeborn was introduced by King Benjamin Caelock in 1359 AE following a successful petition by the working class and Galudonian guilds, as well as a painful conflict. This accord ceded a significant portion of the legislative process to elected officials, thereby establishing the Galudonian Democratic Parliament and Senatorial Government.

• The Advancement Concord - The Advancement Concord was introduced by King Bartleby Caelock following the Orcish uprising against their Dwarven captors. This Concord granted the freed Orcs the Galudonian-controlled lands of Destresh, the right to the rule the city of Larkbarrow, and permission to integrate into Human society without prejudice. In return, the Orcs agreed to continue assisting in the advancement of Galudonian Steam Technology.

Rules relating to Imprisonment and Execution

Only the Judiciary or Copperguard Enforcers have the authority to imprison characters. Imprisonment is limited to the cellblock in Cannonade Prison, unless otherwise permitted by a member of the Royal Family or Judiciary, and for a maximum of 24 real-life hours. Arrangements for the character's release should be made out-of-character, with stipulations such as a guard escort or house arrest to allow ongoing roleplay. An imprisoned character may choose to disregard this rule at their own discretion. If a bond, ransom, or other in-character stipulation (such as a planned prison break or interrogation) requires additional time, this rule may be waived at the discretion of the narrative staff.

Executions occur on very rare occasions. Executions must be pre-approved by Narrative staff before being carried out. In any case where execution is being considered, a ticket must be made on the Gears of Galudon discord to outline the situation and request permission.

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