Aurlûnor Velande/Laws

In the Aurlûnor Velande, the **Imperial Law** is a series of codes and ethics that are in accordance to the enforcement and legal process of the nation. This page shall serve as a guide to these laws to help make clear of these laws to visitors or citizens.

## Punishment System

The punishment system of the Velande varies depending on the severity of the crime. Under each article, there is a different sort of punishment that, depending on the severity, is executed through.

Below are the following punishments, which will display as a tier for each:

**Misdemeanor (1)** - This is the lowest form of punishment for a crime committed. A warning or a simple payment is needed. No action taken.

**Mild (2)** - 5 strokes with a bamboo cane, followed by a fine.

**Medium (3)** - 20 Strokes with a bamboo cane, followed by a fine. Imprisonment for a week.

**High (4)** - 50 strokes with a bamboo cane, followed by a fine. Imprisonment for 3 weeks. May involve harder punishments such as removal of a less vital body part.

**Severe (5)** - 100 strokes with a bamboo cane followed by a fine. Imprisoned for a month, with a possibility of the death penalty. May involve harder punishments such as removal of a vital body part.

**Executable (6)** **-** Death Penalty without a trial.

**Soul Torment (7)** - Under extremely special cases, not only the person is executed, but their soul will not be able to enter the Vale, and is forever tormented.

Depending on the race of the person in the country, they are eligible to have a trial. While some such as those who are seen as barbaric or inferior receive little to no trials, those who are Plebeians and Acceptable may receive a trial, but may see their case be extremely biased. Citizens are expected to be given a fair and unbiased trial. Crimes that are considered executable are not given a trial regardless of status. Although the Imperial Court and Chancellor may have the ability to override a trial, execution and may issue a pardon, the Velereth has the ultimate authority to override a trial or execution and may pardon without opposition. Neither the Velereth nor the Chancellor may not be tried for any crimes against the empire, unless the Velereth chooses to do so.

## Laws

### Assault

Assault can include the following:

1. 1st Degree Assault **(2)**- A person commits the offense of Citizen’s assault in the first degree if he or she attempts to kill or knowingly attempts to cause serious physical harm to a Citizen, Acceptable or Plebian.
2. 2nd Degree Assault **(3)**- A person commits the offense of Citizen’s assault in the second degree if he or she:
	1. Attempts to cause or causes physical injury to a Citizen, Acceptable or Plebian by means of a deadly weapon or potion.
	2. Recklessly causes serious physical injury to a Citizen, Acceptable or Plebian.
	3. Recklessly causes physical injury to a Citizen, Acceptable or Plebian by means of any deadly weapon.
3. 3rd Degree Assault **(4)** - A person commits the offense of Citizen’s assault in the third degree if he or she knowingly causes physical injury to a Citizen, Acceptable or Plebian.
4. Assaulting a government official **(4)**, a civil guard **(4)** and a member of the Dragon Guard **(5)**
5. Assaulting a member of the Imperial Family **(5)** or Velereth **(6)**

Attacking those of the Inferior status are reduced down by a tier ((1), (2), and (3) respectively). There are no charges if one attacks those of the Barbarian status in society, with 2nd degree assault being classified as a Misdemeanor. and 3rd degree assault being classified as a Mild Punishment.

### Murder

Murder can include the following:

1. 1st Degree **(4)**- A person commits the offense of citizen’s murder in the first degree if he or she knowingly causes the death of a Citizen, Acceptable or Plebian after deliberation upon the matter.
2. 2nd Degree **(5)**- A person commits the offense of citizen’s murder in the second degree if he or she knowingly causes the death of a Plebian or Citizen while attempting to seriously injure them, or if in the course of committing another crime they cause the death of a Plebian or Citizen either directly or indirectly.
3. 3rd Degree **(5)**- A person commits the offense of citizen’s murder in the third degree if he or she knowingly allows the death of a Plebian or Citizen through inaction.
4. Involuntary Manslaughter **(5)**- A person commits the offense of citizen’s involuntary manslaughter if he or she recklessly causes the death of a Plebian or Citizen.
5. Murder of a governor official **(5)**, a civil guard **(5)**, and a member of the Dragon Guard **(6)**
6. Murder of a member of the Imperial Family **(6)** or Velereth **(7)**

Murder of those of the Inferior status are reduced down by a tier ((1), (2), and (3) respectively). There are no charges if one attacks those of the Barbarian status in society, with 2nd degree assault being classified as a Misdemeanor. and 3rd degree assault being classified as a Mild Punishment.

### Banditry

Banditry can include the following:

1. 1st Degree **(4)** - A person commits the offense of Banditry in the first degree if he or she forcibly takes items from a Citizen, Acceptable, Plebian or Inferior directly.
2. 2nd Degree **(4)** - A person commits the offense of Banditry in the second degree if he or she forcibly takes items from a Citizen, Acceptable, Plebian or Inferior indirectly.
3. 3rd Degree **(6)**- A person commits the offense of Banditry in the third degree if he or she takes items from a Resident without their consent, or if they assist someone else in Banditry in any fashion.

### Theft

Theft can include the following:

1. 1st Degree **(4)**- A person commits the offense of theft in the first degree if they:
	1. Knowingly and deliberately take items from a storage block not their own valuing over $20,000.
	2. Knowingly and deliberately take food from and leave bare a garden or field without consent of the owner.
	3. Knowingly and deliberately take placed blocks from any structure in or within two (2) chunks of the claimed lands of a city that has not been allotted to them by proper authorities.
2. 2nd Degree **(3)**- A person commits the offense of theft in the second degree if they:
	1. Knowingly and deliberately take items from a storage block not their own valuing over $10,000.
3. 3rd Degree **(2)**- a person commits the offense of theft in the third degree if they:
	1. Take items from a storage block not their own valuing over $1,000.
	2. Take food from a field or garden without consent of the owner and replant it.
4. 4th Degree **(2)**- a person commits the offense of theft in the fourth degree if they take items from a storage block not their own.
5. Theft from the Imperial Palace or any areas owned by the Imperial Family or Military **(5)**

### Slander

Slander laws can include the following:

1. Insulting or showing signs of disrespect toward another Citizen, Acceptable or Plebian **(1)**. Repeated offenses will result in a harder punishment **(2-3)**
2. Insulting Diplomats, Civil Guards, and Soldiers **(3)**
3. Insulting Dragon Guards and Ministers **(4-5)**
4. Insulting the Imperial Family **(5)**
5. Insulting the Velereth **(Depends on her mood)**

### Vandalism

A person commits Griefing if they:

1. deliberately destroy any build, wall, structure, or town with the express intent of causing monetary and emotional harm to the owners of the structure **(4)**
2. Damage or destroy any Twin Dragon religious structure. **(4 for damaging, 6 for destruction)**

A person commits Tampering if they:

1. destroy or modify any build, wall, structure or town without consent of the owner, unless that action is as a government official maintaining the building codes of that town. **(3)**
2. Unintentionally damage or destroy any Twin Dragon Religious structure. **(3 for damaging, 4 for destruction)**

### Treason

A person commits Treason, is if they intentionally or unintentionally:

1. Provide critical information regarding the Velande or its allies to the general public or to enemies of the state. **(5)**
2. Provide materials to an enemy of the Velande or its allies. **(5)**
3. Provide government materials or funds to non-sanctioned projects or persons. **(5)**
4. Assist the enemies of the Velande or its allies in combat or in planning. **(6)**
5. Disregard the lawful orders of the Velereth or their appointed officers. **(6)**
6. Plot against the Velande or the Velereth in any fashion. **(7)**

## Religion Laws

The official religion of the Velande is Twin Dragon. As it is state mandated, freedom of religion is **not** allowed under any circumstances.

These laws include:

1. Publicly Worship a religion other than Twin Dragon. **(6)**
2. Publicly deny the Twin Dragon. **(5)**
3. Build any religious structure not affiliated with Twin Dragon. **(6)**

Despite these laws, there are a few exceptions:

1. If the religion is an Aminist or Totem-based religion, they may have the option to become a syncretic religion, for as long as they recognize the Celestial Matron as the head of the faith, and the aspect of any Sun deity is to be recognized as Sen.
2. If the religion is another faith, but offer to become Twin Dragon syncretic, the head of faith must be the Celestial Matron, which they can name anything they wish.
3. The religion is worshipped in their home unless under investigation by the Archwarden and Warden using the Harmonizer Enforcers.
4. If the head of the religion has really good relations with the Twin Dragon faith.

Lux and Soleannen must follow these special laws:

1. Lux and Soleannen Temples are *not* to be built higher or larger than a Twin Dragon Temple in a city. **Large Lux and Soleannen Temples are to be heavily taxed should they violate this.**
2. Permission must be asked from the local government for them to be registered.
3. They must not obstruct roads or entranceways or they will be demolished.
4. Monasteries or small chapels may be placed in the countryside, for as long as they pay a tax of minimum of 1,000$ a week to operate.
5. Attempting to convert others to Lux or Soleannen in the Velande is considered a **Medium** crime with crimes going up to deportation or exile. No removal of body parts will be needed.

Note: Worship of ANY religion located near Lhûmar or Sachómar is strictly against the law, and will be subjected to punishment regardless of the religious laws.

The **only** exception to this law is the Ashuran Pantheon in the Sharla and Erúme Provinces, which are allowed freedom of worship.