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Britannian Protectorate Compendium

Political Status Titles Within The Protectorate

The Loyalist: Citizens of Britannia and Vassals of Lord British and his Regent

Who are they? We have all agreed OOC that the Regent is now the In-Character voice of the Lord British Government. As such, the most obvious relationship a group can have with the Protectorate is one of citizenship and fealty. If you are an individual, group or community that has always supported Lord British and his Virtues, then it is likely that you will join the Britannian Government, lead by Governor-Regent. Any group that is willing to swear fealty to the Protectorate will be considered as officially recognized vassals of the Sovereign Government of Britannia. Read the Constitution of the Government of Britannia.

Then what happens? Each guild, organization and community that swears fealty to the Regent will be granted a Royal Title of Nobility by the Protectorate. Furthermore, the immediate territory surrounding their in-game place of residence will be named a Fiefdom and granted to them by the Protectorate. This parcel of land will serve as their base of operations, and can never be taken away from them in battle, unless they have agreed to allow its occupation. The group is encouraged to name their Fiefdom and set up any kind of internal political or military system they can imagine.

The members of the Fiefdom have the following responsibilities and privileges: The Fiefdom is still responsible to govern itself internally as it always has, but it is also given the additional responsibility and privilege of participating in the Grand Parliament of Britannia. In many cases, this Fiefdom will be one of several Fiefdoms that make up a larger territory known as a "Region." Vassals of the Protectorate that live in the same Region with one another are encouraged to build a Regional system of government and form themselves into a Regional alliance. They are encouraged to build an alliance, elect Militia Commanders, build trade, elect Spokespeople, appoint Ambassadors and anything else that will help them protect and improve the prosperity of their Region. Above all though, the Vassals of the Protectorate are expected to support the interests of the Protectorate as best as they can. They are expected to offer military, political and industrial aid when necessary. They are expected to act in a manner that upholds the Virtues taught to us by Lord British. The Protectorate will seek many people to fill the various national government, military and trade positions that it requires, and these positions will be offered to the individuals and organizations that swear fealty to Lord British and his Regent.

Recognized Allied Nations: Allies of the Britannian Government

Who are they? There are many people that consider themselves to be of a good alignment, but for various reasons, will not seek to officially join the Government of Britannia. Although these groups can or will not swear fealty to the Protectorate, they may still seek to forge very strong diplomatic ties with the Regent and his nation. Players and groups that have always stood on the side of light, but who may have formed their own sovereign kingdoms, or may have seceded from Lord British's government, or may not be willing to have any others influence the way they are governed, would be examples of these potential allies. An official alliance may be signed between the representatives of the Protectorate and the ambassadors of one of these groups. The details and expectations of each alliance can be different.

Then what happens? An independent ally of the Protectorate will not be granted lands and titles by the Regent. However, they are free to name and govern themselves in any manner they wish. T They are highly encouraged to keep diplomats and ambassadors at the Regent's Court, and their members are automatically invited to every public event sponsored by the Protectorate. Depending on the terms of their official treaty, they can likely expect military aid and strong trading relationships with the Britannian Government. They are not allowed to vote or hold a seat in the Grand Parliament, but they are welcome to sit in on its meetings and may seek permission to speak to the assembly. They are also expected to send an ambassador to the Great Assembly to represent the interests of their organization there.

Neutrals of Britannia

Who are they? Any group of any alignment can take a neutral stance with the Britannian Government provided they do not blatantly seek its harm, nor openly encourage or perpetrate crimes against the citizens of Britannia. They are unknown entities. Their loyalties and motivations are their own, and the Governor-Regent's administration will only deal officially with this organization if it feels there are beneficial trade or military possibilities. (OOC: We are hopeful that many of the groups with less than honorable motives will start out as Neutrals. We encourage the sly and secretive attempts to discredit our government and destroy our way of life. However, if you intend to hold on to your Neutral status, you must work very hard not to be caught red-handed trying to hurt us. Neutrals that are found and proven to be working against the Protectorate will be moved to Hostile status.)

Then what happens? An entity given Neutral status by the Protectorate will not be granted lands and titles by the Regent. However, they are free to name and govern themselves in any manner they wish. They are highly encouraged to keep diplomats and ambassadors at the Regent's Court, and their members are automatically invited to every public event sponsored by the Protectorate. They are free to make alliances with any other entity, but any alliances made with the Protectorate will likely be simplistic and possibly temporary. They are not allowed to vote or hold a seat in the Grand Parliament, but they are welcome to sit in on its meetings as observers. They are also expected to send an ambassador to the Great Assembly to represent the interests of their organization there.

Hostiles of Britannia

Who are they? These are the people that are in opposition to the Governor-Regent's administration. Their loyalties and motivations are their own, and for the most part, detrimental to the well-being of the Protectorate. The Government of Britannia will rarely have any beneficial dealings with these groups, however, it will attempt to maintain very strong diplomatic ties for the purposes of stronger roleplay. The officially recognized ambassadors of these groups will be highly encouraged (OOC) and more or less "tolerated" (IC) to attend all of the Regent sponsored events.

Then what happens? An entity seen as Hostile by the Protectorate will not be granted lands and titles by the Regent. However, they are free to name and govern themselves in any manner they wish. They are highly encouraged to keep diplomats and ambassadors at the Regent's Court. As it is quite likely that these hostile groups will, sooner or later, be in direct military opposition to the Britannian government, there will need to be wartime and peacetime diplomatic rules. During peacetime, there will always be an open invitation to any member of these groups that they may attend any function sponsored or supported by the Governor-Regent's administration. In times of war, these groups will be allowed to send their officially recognized ambassador (and a small entourage) only. As awkward as it may seem to have an "evil" representative or a warring representative at the Governor-Regent's functions, it is just too imperative to the plot, to great roleplay and to stronger bonds of familiarity and friendship for them not to be present as much as possible. They are free to make alliances with any other entity, but any alliances made with the Protectorate or its vassals will not be tolerated publicly. They are not allowed to attend the Grand Parliament. (Spies or stealthy agents are highly encouraged to crash the meetings, but "ghosts" are frowned upon.) They are also expected to send an ambassador to the Great Assembly to represent the interests of their organization there.

The Grand Parliament and The Great Assembly

The Grand Parliament:

The Grand Parliament is a political body made up of members from each Vassal Fiefdom. The Fiefdoms will elect, or appoint their own representative to the Grand Parliament in any manner they wish. The Parliament itself is concerned primarily with legislation that will effect the Britannian Government on behalf of Lord British, his Regent and his citizens. They may create policies that outline how they will deal with outside entities (Allies, Neutrals and Hostiles), but none of those outside groups will be allowed to hold a seat or vote in the Grand Parliament. The structure of the Parliament will be further defined when the members of Parliament meet. They will determine for themselves when and where they hold meetings They will determine their meeting rules and procedures. They will elect their own Spokesperson(s) to moderate their meetings and present and they will choose their title(s). No member of the small council may hold a position on the Grand Parliament, though they are welcomed and encouraged to sit in on its proceedings. However, in cases where the Grand Parliament has an even number of members and a deadlocked vote is possible, the Lord Chamberlain will be expected to sit in on the meetings and, if necessary, cast a deciding vote. Once a month, at the conclusion of The Court of King's Bench, the Grand Parliament Spokesman will present any new policies, laws, or decisions that the Grand Parliament hopes to have ratified to the Governor-Regent. The Governor-Regent will then have the option to support these decisions or deny them. Anytime the Governor-Regent feels he must deny the decision of the Grand Parliament, he is obligated to present written documentation of his reasons to the Grand Parliament and, if applicable, his proposed changes to the legislation. The Grand Parliament may continue to submit an overturned decision to the Governor-Regent as often as they see fit, changed or unchanged, until such time as they feel the issue has been dealt with sufficiently.

Great Assembly:

This is a political body made up of representatives from all nations, alignments and races. All groups will elect or appoint their own representative to the Great Assembly. The Great Assembly itself is concerned primarily with enactments that will influence International policy in regards to trade, conflict and diplomacy. The structure of the Parley will be further defined when the members of the Great Assembly meet. They will elect their own Spokesperson(s) and they will choose their title. Because this is an international Council, meetings will be rotated to a different host organization each time. It will be the host's responsibility to provide a suitable, safe location for the meeting and to enforce strict diplomatic and safe harbor guidelines.

The Governor-Regent's Cabinet

GOVERNOR-REGENT: The Governor-Regent is the figurehead of this administration and the representative of Lord British.

THE SMALL COUNCIL: The Small Council (or Cabinet) handles much of the day-to-day responsibilities of the Regent’s Government. The small council consists of the Lord/Lady Chancellor and the Lord/Lady Chamberlain who are appointed by the Governor-Regent. If at anytime, the Governor-Regent is unavailable, the small council will have the authority to speak on his behalf, until such time as he is available and he can handle the situation personally. This should make sure that the plots and intrigue that this government hopes to generate would not grind to a halt based on the availability of one person.

LORD/LADY CHANCELLOR: The Lord/Lady Chancellor is an adviser to the Regent. He/she represents the administration of the Regent regarding most matters military, and most matters of international law and diplomacy. He/she will be the conduit between the Regent and all related Positions of Royal Responsibility in these areas. He/she is equal in standing with the Lord Chamberlain and he/she will represent the concerns of the Regent at the Great Assembly.

LORD/LADY CHAMBERLAIN: The Lord Chamberlain is an adviser to the Regent. He represents the administration of the Regent regarding most matters of the interior, and most matters of domestic law and diplomacy. He/she will be the conduit between the Regent and all related Positions of Royal Responsibility in these areas. He/she is equal in standing with the Lord/Lady Chancellor and he/she will represent the concerns of the Regent at the Grand Parliament.

POSITIONS OF ROYAL RESPONSIBILITY: These are positions within the Regent’s Administration that imply a national responsibility. These positions can only be filled by the individuals or group members that have sworn fealty to the Regency.

HIGH AMBASSADOR: The High Ambassador represents the Regency in its dealings with other entities. He/She will be responsible to recruit ambassadors and structure her department and the acceptable protocols used to interact with both foreign and domestic dignitaries. When applicable, he/she answers to the Lord/Lady Chamberlain on domestic affairs and the Lord/Lady Chancellor on foreign issues.

LORD/LADY JUSTICE: The Judge in charge of the Supreme Court of Britannia. The Lord/Lady Justice will sit in authority of all local, regional and national courts within the realm of Britannia. He/she will recruit and organize the legal staff he requires to meet his responsibilities. When applicable, he answers to the Lord/Lady Chancellor.

The Adopted Constitution of the Protectorate

The following constitution was the first to be used during the rule of Lord Regent Dayel Stormcrow, and has been taken from the historical archives of Britannia.

Preamble

In the name of the Virtues, from which comes our inspiration and our conviction, as the guide for our humanity and the path of the Lightbringer, concepts that direct all actions both of woman, of man and of States, We, the people of Britannia, Humbly acknowledging all our obligations to our Liege Lord, Lord British, seeking to promote the common good, with due observance of Courage, Truth and Love, so that the dignity and freedom of the individual may be assured, true social order attained, the unity of our lands restored, and concord established with other nations, Do hereby adopt, enact, and give to ourselves this Constitution.

Article 1

The Government of Britannia hereby affirms its inalienable, indefeasible, and sovereign right to choose its own form of Government, to determine its relations with other nations, and to develop its life, political, economic and cultural, in accordance with its own genius and traditions.

Article 2

It is the entitlement and birthright of every person born in this realm, which includes its islands and seas, to be part of the Britannian nation. That is also the entitlement of all persons otherwise qualified in accordance with law to be citizens of Britain. Furthermore, the Britain nation cherishes its special affinity with people of all walks of life, and celebrates the diversity of our realm as a resource for those loyal to the King and his Regent.

Article 3

It is the firm will of the Britannian Government, in harmony and friendship, to unite all the people who share the territories of Sosaria, in all the diversity of their identities and traditions, recognizing that a united Britain shall be brought about only by peaceful means with the consent of the majority of the people, in all jurisdictions. Laws enacted by the Parliament established by this Constitution and ratified by the Regent shall have the like area and extent of application as the laws enacted by governmental institutions that existed immediately before the coming into operation of this Constitution.

Institutions with executive powers and functions that are shared between those jurisdictions may be established by their respective responsible authorities for stated purposes and may exercise powers and functions in respect of all or any part of the realm.

Article 4

The name of the realm shall be referred known and referred to as Britannia on the world of Sosaria.

Article 5

Britannian citizens pledge their fealty to the King of Britannia, Lord British, and his Regent and representatives.

Article 6

All powers of government, legislative, executive and judicial, derive, from the King of Britannia, Lord British, and his Regents and representatives whose right it is to designate the rulers of the State and, in final appeal, to decide all questions of national policy, according to the requirements of the common good.

These powers of government are exercisable only by or on the authority of the organs of State established by this Constitution.

Article 7

On the coming into operation of this Constitution any person who was a citizen of Britannia, immediately before the coming into operation of this Constitution, shall be recognized as a citizen of Britannia.

The future acquisition and loss of Britannian nationality and citizenship shall be determined in accordance with law. No person may be excluded from Britannian nationality and citizenship by reason of the sex of such person.

Fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the King are fundamental political duties of all citizens.

Article 8

Provision will be made for the management and naming of the property which belongs to the nation by virtue of this Article and for the control of the alienation, whether temporary or permanent, of that property.

Provision may also be made by law for the management of land, mines, minerals and waters acquired by the State after the coming into operation of this Constitution and for the control of the alienation, whether temporary or permanent, of the land, mines, minerals and waters so acquired.

Article 9

All revenues of the State from whatever source arising shall, subject to such exception as may be provided by law, form one fund, and shall be appropriated for the purposes and in the manner and subject to the charges and liabilities determined and imposed by law.

Article 10

There shall be a Regent of Britannia elected from the Loyalists of the Britannian Protectorate, hereinafter called the Regent, who shall take precedence over all other persons in the State and who shall exercise and perform the powers and functions conferred on by our King, Lord British.

The regent shall be appointed by our King Lord British, and recognized by members of the House Grand Parliament.

The Regent shall hold office until death, unless before that period they resign, or are removed from office, or becomes permanently incapacitated, such incapacity being established to the satisfaction of the Grand Parliament.

The Regent shall enter upon his office by taking and subscribing publicly, in the presence of members of the Parliament, and other public personages, the following declaration:

"In the presence of these individuals, I do solemnly and sincerely promise and declare that I will maintain the Constitution of Britannia and uphold its laws, that I will fulfill my duties faithfully and conscientiously in accordance with the Constitution and the law, and that I will dedicate my abilities to the service and welfare of the people of Britannia. May Virtue direct and sustain me."

Article 11

The Regent shall appoint the Chancellor and the Chamberlain, and in concert, shall appoint and recognize all vassals who hold directly from the Crown.

The Regent is granted the power to accept or refuse, in their absolute discretion, the appointments any member of the Government of Britannia.

The Regent shall promulgate every law made by the House of the Grand Council.

The supreme command of the Defense Forces is hereby vested in the Regent.

The exercise of the supreme command of the Defense Forces shall be vested in the Lord Chancellor and his appointed Military Commanders.

All commissioned officers of the Defense Forces shall hold their commissions from the Regent.

The right of pardon and the power to commute or remit punishment imposed by any court exercising criminal jurisdiction are hereby vested in the Regent, but such power of commutation or remission may, except in capital cases, also be conferred by law on other authorities.

The Regent may communicate with the Grand Parliament by message or address on any matter of national or public importance. The Regent may address a message to the Nation at any time on any such matter.

The Regent shall not be answerable to the Grand Parliament or to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and functions of his office or for any act done or purporting to be done by him in the exercise and performance of these powers and functions.

The behavior of the Regent may, however, be brought under review for the purposes of this Constitution, or by any court, tribunal or body appointed or designated by the Grand Parliament for the investigation of a charge.

The powers and functions conferred on the Regent by this Constitution shall be exercisable and performable by him only on the advice of the Government, save where it is provided by this Constitution that he shall act in his absolute discretion or after consultation with or in relation to the Council of State, or on the advice or nomination of, or on receipt of any other communication from, any other person or body.

Subject to this Constitution, additional powers and functions may be conferred on the Regent by law.

Article 12

In the event of the absence of the Regent, or his temporary incapacity, or his permanent incapacity established as provided or in the event of his death, resignation, removal from office, or failure to exercise and perform the powers and functions of his office or any of them, or at any time at which the office of Regent may be vacant, the powers and functions conferred on the Regent by or under this Constitution shall be exercised and performed by a Commission.

The Commission shall consist of the following persons, namely, the Lord/Lady Chancellor, the Lord/Lady Chamberlain and the Chairperson of the Grand Parliament. The Commission may act by any two of their number and may act notwithstanding a vacancy in their membership.

In the event of the failure of the Regent to exercise or perform any power or function which the Regent is by or under this Constitution required to exercise or perform within a specified time, the said power or function shall be exercised or performed under this Article, as soon as may be after the expiration of the time so specified.

Article 13

Grand Parliament and Powers

The National Parliament shall be called and known, and is in this Constitution generally referred to, as the Grand Parliament.

The Grand Parliament shall consist of the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, and Representatives from Entities that have sworn fealty to Britannia and our Liege.

The House of the Grand Parliament shall sit in or near the City of Britain or in such other place as they may from time to time determine.

The sole and exclusive power of making laws for the Realm is hereby vested in the Grand Parliament:

Provision may however be made by law for the creation or recognition of subordinate legislatures and for the powers and functions of these legislatures.

The Grand Parliament may provide for the establishment or recognition of functional or vocational councils representing branches of the social and economic life of the people.

A law establishing or recognizing any such council shall determine its rights, powers and duties, and its relation to the Grand Parliament and to the Government.

The Grand Parliament shall not enact any law which is in any respect repugnant to this Constitution or any provision thereof.

Every law enacted by the Grand Parliament which is in any respect repugnant to this Constitution or to any provision thereof, shall, but to the extent only of such repugnance, be invalid by direct order of the Regent.

The Grand Parliament shall not declare acts to be infringements of the law which were not so at the date of their commission.

The Grand Parliament shall hold at least one session every year.

Sittings of the House of the Grand Parliament shall be public.

In cases of special emergency, however, the House may hold a private sitting.

The House of the Grand Parliament shall elect from its members its own Chairman and Deputy Chairman, and shall prescribe their powers and duties.

The House of the Grand Parliament shall make its own rules and standing orders, with power to attach penalties for their infringement, and shall have power to ensure freedom of debate, to protect its official documents and the private papers of its members, and to protect itself and its members against any person or persons interfering with, molesting or attempting to corrupt its members in the exercise of their duties.

All questions in each House shall, save as otherwise provided by this Constitution, be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present.

The number of members necessary to constitute a meeting of the House of the Grand Parliament for the exercise of its powers shall be no less than half of the total active membership.

All official reports and publications of the House of the Grand Parliament shall be shared in a public document, for all citizens to read and understand.

The members of the Grand Parliament shall, except in case of treason, felony or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest in going to and returning from, and while within the precincts of, the House of the Grand Parliament, and shall not, in respect of any utterance in the House of the Grand Parliament , be amenable to any court or any authority other than the House itself.

No member of the Small Council may hold a position on the Grand Parliament, though they may, and are encouraged to, attend a sitting. However, in cases where the Grand Parliament has an even number of members and a deadlocked vote has occurred, the Lord/Lady Chamberlain will be expected to sit in on the meetings and, if necessary, cast a deciding vote.

If any person who is already a member the House of the grand Parliament becomes a member of the Small Council, he shall forthwith be deemed to have vacated his first seat.

Every Bill initiated in and passed by the Grand Parliament shall be a matter of public record, and implemented after ratification by the Regent.

The Britannian Peerage System

The Heraldic Lodge of Britannia

The acting Governor-Regent, and the acting Governor-Regent alone has the power to ceremoniously bestow and revoke titles of nobility upon members of the Britannian Protectorate at the suggestion or petition of members of the Protectorate, or as a result of conduct on behalf of the subject, deemed unfit of a Lord or Lady of Britannia.

Special events and hunts will be organized for the Heraldic Lodge of Britannia. The Governor-Regent shall only grant titles to Protectorate Loyalists.

The Governor-Regent

In Britannia the Governor-Regent acts as overseer of the Kingship of Lord-British and by default is the general ruler by proxy of Britannia and its holdings. Thus, he acts as head of the heraldic-order of nobility within Britannia by proxy. This title is non-hereditary, upon retirement, the Regent would be granted the honorary title of Governor-Regent Emeritus.

Addressing The Governor-Regent:

• Begin: Your Majesty • Address: His Majesty, _____, Governor-Regent of Britannia • Speak to as: Your Majesty

Dukes

In Britannia a duke is – with the exception of the monarch and immediate Royal Family – the highest-ranking hereditary title in the Britannian peerage, sometimes referred to as "the nobility" or simply as "Lords and Ladies.". The wife of a duke is known as a duchess. Their children hold the title of Lord or Lady.

Addressing Dukes: • Begin: My Lord Duke • Address: His Grace the Duke of _____ • Speak to as: Your Grace

Counts

In Britannia, a count is said to hold a "countship" or "county", or (more as the area of his jurisdiction) a "county". The female equivalent of a count is a countess. Their children hold the title of Lord or Lady. The title is hereditary, and is passed on at the death of the Count.

Addressing Counts: • Begin: My Lord/My Lordship • Address: ¬¬¬¬Lord ______ the count of _____ • Speak to as: My Lord

Barons

In Britannia, the rank of baron is a rank related to feudal nobility of Britannia and refers to a holder of a feudal barony, the wife of baron is known as a Baroness. It is a hereditary title and can be passed down to heirs when taking possession of the Barony. Their children hold the title of Lord or Lady. The title is hereditary, passed on at the death of the Baron.

Addressing Barons: • Begin: My Lord Baron • Address: The Honorable Baron ¬____ • Speak to as: My Lord

Untitled Nobility

As a reward for some service to the grown loyalists may be granted a noble title at the discretion of the Governor-Regent or be made a Knight of the court of King British while they hold no land. Such titles are not passed down to their children, but their spouse is granted a title as well until her death.

Addressing Untitled Lords: • Begin: My Lord • Address: His Lordship • Speak to as: Sir/My Lord

Titles of Honor

For a feat of particular bearing, the Governor-Regent and his council may confer an honorary title of achievement on any loyalist as a result of their efforts.

Examples: The Great/The Brave/The Honest/The Humble/The Wise These titles are non-hereditary and do not carry with them the title of “Lord” or “Lady”

Military Structure of the Protectorate

The Legions of the Britannian Protectorate

In a continuing effort to ensure the safety of the Britannian Protectorate, her allies and her holdings, to ensure efficient policing and in a continuing mission to bring the full protection of Protectorate Legislation to the people of Britannia former Governor-Regent Adrien Garnier has decreed the following:

I. The entirety of the Protectorate’s allied territory shall be divided into five military-sectors.

II. Each military-sector shall contain within it a Protectorate-Legion composed of the united armies of Protectorate Loyalists and Allies residing in that military-sector.

III. Each Legion shall have a Legionary-General appointed to it from the ranks of the united armies of the Protectorate Loyalists and Allies residing in that military-sector. The Legionary-General shall lead, plan, execute and operate all military endeavors. The Legionary-Generals report to the Governor-Regent directly.

IV. Citing the people’s constitution, the Governor-Regent states his right by the merit of his lawful and legal election to assume the mantle of Supreme Commander of the allied military

Supreme Commander of the Allied Protectorate Armies:

The First-Legion:

Legionary General-

The First-Legion shall be responsible for any tactical military efforts or policing (if Protectorate controlled) in the following regions:

Nu’jelm (Protectorate Capitol City) (Trammel/Felucca) Magincia, (Trammel/Felucca) Buccaneer’s Den Region (Trammel)

The Second-Legion:

Legionary General-

The Second-Legion shall be responsible for any tactical military efforts or policing (if Protectorate controlled) in the following regions:

Yew (Trammel/Felucca) Honor’s Landing (Felucca) Mazewood (Felucca)

The Third-Legion:

Legionary General-

The Third-Legion shall be responsible for any tactical military efforts or policing (if Protectorate controlled in the following regions:

Skara Brae (Trammel/Felucca) Serpent’s Hold (Trammel) Moonglow (Trammel/Felucca)

The Fourth-Legion:

Legionary General

The Fourth-Legion shall be responsible for any tactical military efforts or policing (if Protectorate controlled) in the following regions:

Sanctus (Malas) Luna (Malas) Stormhaven (Trammel)

The Fifth-Legion:

Legionary General-

The Fifth-Legion shall be responsible for any tactical military efforts or policing (if Protectorate controlled) in the following regions:

The Tokuno Islands (Tokuno)

The Eight Tablets (Laws)

The following laws are written on eight sacred tablets for all members of the Protectorate to follow.

Tablet I (On Treason) -The Governor Regent is the lone leader of the Protectorate acting in the stead of Lord British and Dayel Stormcrow. Their names may not be put to public slander. -Should a member remove his city or land from the Protectorate the act is tantamount to treason against the crown of Lord British. -Secretly aiding a person or group hostile to the Protectorate is tantamount to treason against the crown of Lord British -Should one break the laws on the first tablet once can expect the military of the Protectorate to descend upon one’s person and land.

Tablet II (On Declaration) -Each noble and land holding lord within the Protectorate may not declare war on another. -Each noble and land holding lord within the Protectorate may not declare war for the purpose of land gain without the blessing of the Governor Regent. -Should one break the laws on the second tablet one can expect the payment of severe fines and the possible involvement of the Governor Regent’s armies in order to quell the conflict.

Tablet III (On Trade) -None shall engage in scams or cons -Commercial business can not be exchanged within sight of a free standing ankh -Prostitution is only allowed in harbors and docks, this being true only for women. They then must wear an orange belt to ease their identification. -Should one break the laws on the third tablet one can expect a fine and a day in prison

Tablet VI (On Severe Crimes) -Murder, the killing of another outside the boundaries of declared warfare or duel is forbidden. -The forced taking of a woman in order to claim her sex is forbidden -Should one break the laws of the fourth tablet one can expect to be put to the blade. Should a child be murdered the criminal is to be first tortured in the most severe manner then cut into five equally weighed pieces and tossed to the Great Sea. A most gruesome and justified punishment.

Tablet V (On Lesser Crimes) -Theft, the taking of another’s property is an illegal act -Public nudity outside a designated event or outside the proximity of baths is lewdness -Disorderly conduct including riotous behavior and vandalism are not tolerated -Should one break the laws of the fifth tablet one can expect to be put to a fine and spend days in prison.

Tablet VI (On Military Conduct) -The army, and the guard, must be respectful to commoners and must not overuse their weapons in carrying out justice. -The army may not engage in looting -The army may not engage in organized battle without a legion general present -Should one break the laws of the sixth tablet one can expect to be punished in accordance to the wishes of the legion general.

Tablet VII (On Courts) -Should a judge set down a verdict it may not be argued until the sun rises and falls once. -One may not disobey or countermand the order of a Judge while at trial -Should one break the laws of the seventh tablet one can expect to be warned then put in prison should one persist.

The Tablet of Majesty -The Governor Regent as Lord Dayel Stormcrow and Lord British before him has the sole ability to override the courts and judicial decisions of Protectorate members.

Protectorate Electoral Procedure

Candidate Requiresments and Election Procedure

I. Candidate Requirements for the position of Regent:

a-Candidate must be a member of a Loyalist Guild (for at least 3 months prior to election).

b-Candidate cannot hold office in a non-allied or non-loyalist state or organization.

c-Candidate must not be undead.

d-Candidate cannot by blood relation be a member of any royal house that is not allied or a Protectorate loyalist.

Electoral Procedure:

a-The date of the election shall be published for public record at least two weeks prior to the election.

b-90% of voting Protectorate delegates must be present for a valid election to take place.

c-The Election, the Electoral process, nominations and the Regent installation will be overseen and administrated by the current Governor-Regent.

Term Limits:

a-Upon election, the Governor-Regent must either run for re-election or step down 6 months after their election. There is no limit to the number of terms a Regent may serve, but after every 6 month term an election must be held.