New Ivyport City Laws

## What is New Ivyport Law?

New Ivyport Law - by the Decree of the Duke B.G. Jangels

These laws are only applicable within the Bettlebrooke Duchy and are to be upheld by the New Ivyport City Guards; those found to be breaking these laws will be punished accordingly or sent to trial before B.G. Jangels himself, where all evidence will be presented. All crime in New Ivyport has been sectioned by severity, and will have corresponding punishments that shall be upheld by the New Ivyport Guardsmen.

## High Crime

Criminals who commit these acts are of the utmost importance. It is crucial that they are apprehended and punished immediately. High Crime exclusively includes the worst crimes known to man, and those who commit them will be treated with little respect.

* **Murder** - Includes the killing of one or more people, intentional or not. If a person(s) dies of their wounds as a result of a duel or assault, the person(s) accused must go to trial.
* **Treason** - Includes attempts to overthrow the government, revolution against the Duke and his vassals, or conspiring against the Duke and his subordinates.
* **Kidnapping** - Includes taking a person(s) against their will and holding them captive either for entertainment or ransom. If the act cannot be explicitly proven, they shall go to trial.

Criminals who commit these above crimes shall be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Those who violate these laws shall be branded as a criminal in the eyes of the Duke and with the signet of the Sacred Flame. Possible punishments are as follows:

*Hanged by the neck until death, Branded with the crest of the Sacred Flame and exiled under the threat of death, Life in prison, payment of a fine of 100,000 gold paid to the Jangels Estate in full, breaking of the hands, or removal of the hands.*

## Common Crime

Criminals who commit these acts are of high priority, though will not be hunted as diligently as those who commit high crimes. Common Crimes happen nearly daily, and shall be punished accordingly.

* **Vigilantism** - Includes taking the New Ivyport Law into the hands of a citizen, and circumventing the Guardsmen. Citizens arrests, Unlicensed Mercenaries, and Unlawful investigations are included in this.
* **Assault** - Includes causing bodily harm to others. As long as the wounds cause a mark, and do not result in death it would fall into this classification.
* **Slander of a City Official** - Includes the defamation and dismissal of the Duke and all other appointed officials. This law extends to all members of the Bettlebrook aristocracy.
* **Animal Abuse** - Includes the harm and/or torture of any non-sentient animals within the Bettlebrook Duchy.
* **Theft** - Includes the stealing or acquiring of any object or property of another person(s). Documents, clothing, items, and animals also fall under this classification. This applies to items of value.
* **Escapism** - Only applicable to anyone who has been arrested and escaped prior to receiving punishment by the guards.

Criminals who commit the above crimes shall be punished by the New Ivyport City Guards. Possible punishments are as follows:

*Branding of the Sacred Flame, Removal of one or more fingers, One day in prison, Three hours in the stocks, community service, a public beating,  a 10,000 gold fine paid to the Jangels Estate directly, or the breaking of the hands.*

## Petty Crime

Criminals who commit these acts are not to be treated as harshly as the above. These crimes are merely in place to keep the peace and allow for a stable environment. One will not be arrested for committing these crimes, unless overruled by a superior.

* **Littering** - Includes the disposal of trash in large quantities into open areas, water streams, or public venues that may affect the look of the city.
* **Withholding Information & Lying to Guardsmen** - Includes telling lies, withholding the truth, or actively misleading Guards of New Ivyport. This law also extends to lying to the Duke and all appointed Bettlebrook officials.
* **Threats of Bodily Harm** - Includes flashing weaponry, threatening a person(s) with assault, conspiring to assault or murder someone, or openly conspiring to cause harm to others.
* **Breaking and Entering** - Includes forcing yourself into or onto the property of another, breaking locks, and also sneaking into windows. It does not matter if this is done with or without the use of force.
* **Petty Thievery** - Includes the theft of minor items with little monetary value. This specifically includes small items such as buttons, hair pins,cutlery, or anything of little to no value.
* **Slander of a Citizen** - Includes spreading lies, rumors, or defaming the name and character of a New Ivyport Citizen.

Criminals who commit the above crimes shall be punished by the New Ivyport Guardsmen and may include the following:

*A fine of 20 gold paid to the Duke Jangels, A public beating, a public apology, an hour in the stocks, or community service.*

## Magical Crime

In order to legally practice sorcery within the Bettlebrooke Duchy, one must adhere to this subsection. These crimes can be referenced in addition to the above laws.

* **Failure to Register** - Includes refusal to meet with the New Ivyport City Guard while being a citizen of New Ivyport and a Practicing Sorcerer.
* **Use of Magic to Commit a Crime** - Includes using runes in order to assist in committing a crime. This also includes Assault, Breaking and Entering, or Theft.
* **Magic Related Murder** - Includes the murder of another person(s) where in Magic was the cause of death
* **Unlicensed Magic Use** - Includes practicing magic within the Duchy and not possessing a license to do so.

Criminals who commit the above crimes may be subject to arrest and also the following possible punishments:

*Exile from the Duchy, A fine of 10,000 gold paid directly to the Duke Jangels, a week in prison, three hours in the stocks, a public beating, community service, or breaking of the hands.*