Stonelian Defence

The Stonelian defensive force is one to be rivalled - while on their home turf of deserts and plains. It is split up into two different forces: The **Advark**, the army, and the **Trevark**, the navy.

## Advark

The Advark is spread across three rough districts:

* The Desert
* The Northern Plains
* The Southern Plains

The Stonelian Advark (army) is one who has a particular strength when fighting in the desert and dry, hot plains. And as such, they have developed tactics and ways to use the terrain o their advantage. They have also have developed special armour tailor-made for desert combat. This is armour made of a loose weave material able to deflect blows from piercing, slashing and bludgeoning weapons - piercing and slashing in particular.

## Trevark

The Trevark is spread across two rough districts:

* The Northern Force
* The Southern Force

The Trevark simultaneously explore fish and defend their borders. The Stonelian Trevark (Navy) has never been one that was the most well-armed. It is a military force of necessity given the large and open to the sea borders Stoniel boasts. It receives the appropriate amount of funding, it is not underfunded, however, Stoniel has never been particularly strong on the water compared to the other kingdoms. this is perhaps due to Stoniel's decision to remain out of the Atemnity War, they had no immediate necessity to develop a particularly strong naval contingent. It is perhaps for this reason that the Trevark vessels pull double duty in exploration and deep-sea fishing while on patrol.

## The Lawmasters

Now, on a more local level, below the military level, is a group called **The Lawmaster's.** The Lawmasters are essentially the town guard within the various cities, towns and villages - there are of course some municipalities who still boast a strong military contingent, but in general, the Lawmasters are the force that protects the local areas specifically and helps uphold the laws at that level.

Their armour is very unique compared to probably any other land-based army across Atemnity. it is a **dark coloured leather armour**, much like the darker clothing Stonelian citizens wear. Though, unlike typical leather armour, this armour is more well ventilated in just the right places and in such a way that did not weaken the structural integrity and protective nature of the armour but allowed the airflow necessary to prevent overheating in the consistent and hot sun. Also part of a typical Lawmaster's uniform is a **lightweight scarf** that can be used to cover the face during sand and wind storms. Most lawmaster's typically carry either a sword and shield, two-handed sword or dual wield swords.

### The hierarchy of that Lawmasters is split into four:

* **High Justicar -** Leads the whole of the Lawmaster's from Irragin. This person's job is a busy one, they are responsible for overseeing the whole of The Lawmaster's across Stoniel. They have to manage any disputes brought to them, they have to make decisions regarding what should be elevated to the judicial branch of law or even the royal family. They even have to communicate constantly with the military as to problems that overlap with the Advark and Trevark etc.
* **Justicar** - This position is the leaders of the smaller individual municipalities outside of Irrigan, communicating constantly with the **High Justicar.**
* **Knight Commander** - This is the name for the "captain" of the guard in each municipality.
* **Sentinal(s)** - This is the name for the everyday lawmaster at the lowest level. Those who carry out the orders from the Justicar's and Knight Commander.

## Border Patrol Commission (BPC)

Safety and Security within Stoniel has always been a top priority of the Border Patrol Commission. The BPC is responsible for keeping tabs on everyone entering into Stoniel from any of its borders - land and sea.

There are strict regulations on just how long and what visitors to the kingdom are allowed to do once within its borders. For example, if a visitor comes in with the intention of working, any goods produced must be split 60/40, with 60% of the profits (minimum) going back into the local economy.

If a deviation from the following rules and regulations is found the perpetrator is sent back where they came from and all goods are seized by the BPC Authority.

**Rules and Regulations for Visiting Workers:**

1. All visiting workers must register themselves with the **BPC**. Failure to do so shall result in **30 days** in jail before deportation back to the originating kingdom. All goods produced shall remain property of Stoniel.
2. All visiting workers may remain on a work visa for no longer than one growing season (90 days) at a time. They may not apply for another work visa for 2 growing seasons (180 Days).
3. All visiting workers are subject to an inspection of their person, crop/work area and living quarters on a random basis.
4. Any Visiting worker found in violation of any laws of the kingdom of Stoniel is subject to the same penalties as a citizen.

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