Imperial Law
The Jade Lotus Empire values peace and prosperity within it's borders, Imperial Law maintains this order throughout the Land.
Imperial Laws
Imperial Laws are enforced and punishable by the Imperial Guard.
Crimes of an egregious nature may be addressed by the Imperial Court
IL-1 - Non-Citizens must peace bind their weapons. Tying a red string around its hilt is the appropriate way to signal non-hostile intent.
IL-1a - Contraband in the form of race-discriminatory items, weapons, or talismans such as Wolfsbane, Dragonsbane, Cold Iron, Silver, etc. are to be Peacebound via placed in a bag with a red string or a red box. Contraband with the intent to be utilized for situations such as medicinal purposes must be brought to the court for evaluation & authorization.
IL-2 - All are welcome within the Empire. The empire will not surrender any individual seeking asylum to a foreign body except in extreme circumstances.
IL-3 - Indentured servant contracts need to be registered with the court for bookkeeping purposes only and the crown holds no authority to nullify the agreement so long as the standard of living standards are met.
IL-4 - Behavior that is Malicious or Publicly disruptive is prohibited; such misdemeanors will carry penalties as defined by the responding guard:
IL-4a - Trespassing, entering a location unlawfully or without permission.
IL-4b - False-Impersonation, using the identity of another for unlawful or selfish purposes.
IL-4c - Obstruction of Justice or Resisting Arrest, any conduct which resists, delays, or obstructs a guard in their duty.
IL-4d - Illegal Arms, the possession of a non-peace-bound weapon that is prohibited in the Capital.
IL-4d-1 - The Imperial Court determines permits or Diplomatic immunity on a case-by-case basis.
IL-4e - Disturbing the Peace, any activity which proactively creates a violent or hostile environment.
IL-4f - Theft, stealing, or possessing another's personal property to deprive it of another.
IL-4f-1 - The value of said items determines the severity of the punishment, up to and including the Imperial Court.
IL-4g - Arson or Destruction of property, injury to personal property through negligence or willful destruction.
IL-4g-1 - The value of said destruction determines the severity of the punishment, up to and including the Imperial Court.
IL-5 - Violent Offenses against any person are prohibited; such infractions will carry penalties as defined by the responding guard or the Imperial Court:
IL-5a - Murder, the unlawful premeditated killing of another person.
IL-5b - Attempted Murder, the illegal act of preparing to commit an unlawful killing.
IL-5c - Rape, the unwanted sexual intercourse between individuals.
IL-5d - Kidnapping, abducting an individual and holding them captive against their will.
IL-5e - Battery, the illegal act of causing physical harm or unwanted physical contact to another person.
IL-5f - Vigilantism, the enforcement of law without legal authority.
IL-5g - Assault, threatening or promoting the intent of immediate harm to another person.
IL-6 - Use of magic is permitted freely by citizens and non-citizens, provided all parties consent and it causes no harm to body, spirit, or the land.
IL-7 - Duels are permitted to settle arguments between Imperial Citizens in the eyes of the law, both parties must consent to the duel.
IL-7a - Duels of Blood (to the death) must be sanctioned by the Imperial Court to be justified in the eyes of the law.
IL-7b - Imperial Guards are legally obligated to accept a request for an honor duel to settle a criminal matter by an imperial citizen.
Punishments for violating Imperial Law may result in a Warning, Fine, or Imprisonment.
Imperial Rights
All Imperial Rights are guaranteed by the Imperial Guard.
Indentured Servitude
An individual has the right to contractually waive some or all of their rights to another individual with the use of a signed contract that is to be reviewed by the court. This contract must not exceed service in the amount of one year. Individuals who hold an indentured servitude contract are required by law to provide food in the amount that lines up with the recommended feeding habits of the species that is in service, Shelter, and basic hygiene supplies. Failure to adhere to the basic care required can result in an investigation by an Adjudicator to determine the contract's validity.
Duels of Honor
Any citizen accused of a crime has the right to a duel of honor, commonly referred to as an Honor Duel. The accused party may name a champion to fight in their stead, however the the accusing guard may not. The champion chosen to represent the accused party is not obligated to perform this duty. If the accused wins the duel they are cleared of all charges brought forth from the given interaction. However, in the event the accused loses, their punishment may be escalated.
Weapons
Citizens of the Empire are allowed to carry weapons at all times except within the Imperial Palace provided they are properly peace bound. Imperial Guilds and businesses may have their own rules regarding weapons. Proof of citizenship may be requested from individuals brandishing weapons.
Peaceful Protesting
In the event the Imperial Court makes a ruling that the empire as a whole feels conflicts with what is best for the Jade-Lotus, Imperial Citizens have the right to protest through non-violent means. This includes requesting a private Court for Jade Citizens only, requesting the audience of the court itself, or non-violent means of protesting that do not inhibit or endanger guests, guardsmen, or fellow citizens. This right is taken away if the protesting party breaks any of the Imperial Laws, requests the aide of an outside party, or trades/sells personal information regarding the Empire, her people, or her Court for their own gain.