Notable fragments of the Law Articles of the Empire
The LAW ARTICLES of the Empire
Let it be known that the following Law Articles of our Lord Emperor must be strictly obeyed by all citizens of the Empire and visitors to this realm. These Articles are to secure peace and order within our Lord Emperor’s Grand Empire. Those found not adhering to our Emperor’s laws will make restitution based on the transgression committed. So let it be enacted forever and for all future days that the offenders shall be brought up on charges in violation pertaining specifically to these articles, sections, paragraphs, and subparagraphs located therein.
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Article I. Imperial Law
Section 1, paragraph 1 ~ Strictly prohibits anyone who offends with his words or in writing or in any other way disrespects the Emperor or his Governors will be punished swiftly and accordingly.
Section 1, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2 ~ Let it be known that any form of denigration towards the Emperor’s Consort is an act of Sedition. Those found guilty will be dealt with accordingly.
Section 1, paragraph 2 ~ No part of these laws shall be constructed or construed as contrary to the decrees of the Emperor, or of his appointed govonors.
Section 3, paragraph 5, subparagraph 1 ~ It is forbidden to impersonate any Imperial family member, governmental official, those of the clergy, and those of Imperial forces.
Section 3, paragraph 7, subparagraph 2 ~ It is a criminal offense to conduct the forgery of Imperial currency or any official documents.
Section 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2 ~ The tampering or destruction of governmental buildings, be they Imperial, Official, or Council, is prohibited.
Section 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 3 ~ The unlawful entry to any governmental buildings, be they Imperial, Official, or Council, is a criminal offense.
Section 9, paragraph 1, subparagraph 3 ~ The willful disobedience of all Imperial laws, edicts, and decrees is an act of lawlessness and will not be tolerated.
Section 11, paragraph 3, subparagraph 1 ~ Any act of defiance or disorderly behavior towards the Empire's military forces will not be tolerated.
Section 12, paragraph 2, subparagraph 1 ~ Any disloyal or traitorous act directed towards the Empire or its people is a punishable act.
Section 14, paragraph 3, subparagraph 1 ~ It is forbidden to cause any act that will cause civil unrest and anarchy in the attempts to bring about the downfall of the Emperor and the Empire.
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Article II. City Law
Section 2, paragraph 6, subparagraph 11 ~ The felonious act of poisoning of wells, fountains, sewers and other water sources is a punishable offense.
Section 6, paragraph 3, subparagraph 2 ~ It is unlawful to enter the city by any means other than the city gates and/or harbor.
Section 8, paragraph 3, subparagraph 8 ~ No public notices are to either be removed or posted, without the express permission of the respective District Governmental Office. Defacement of said notices will also be treated as a breach of said notice, and penalties shall be extracted in a manner that is befitting of the nature of the crime.
Section 9, paragraph 1, subparagraph 5 ~ The brandishing of weapons is prohibited within all city limits. All weapons must be sheathed or holstered at all times. Only in the act of defense may weapons be used.
Section 9, paragraph 1, subparagraph 6 ~ The use of magic may be only used for defense. The use of magic for offensive means is strictly forbidden.
Section 17, paragraph 7, subparagraph 3 ~ The summoning or controlling of the undead or diabolical creatures is forbidden within the city streets and public areas.
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Article III. Divine Law
Section 1, paragraph 1 ~ The defiling of any holy place of the True Gods is sacrilege. Those found doing so will atone for their desecration.
Section 1, paragraph 1, subparagraph 7 ~ The theft of temple goods is sacrilegious and is strictly forbidden.
Section 3, paragraph 3, subparagraph 3 ~ The public blasphemy of the True Gods is an offense to the civilized people of the Empire, the churches, and the Empire itself. Those found doing so will atone.
Section 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 4 ~ The construction of temples and idols to false deities is strictly forbidden. Any such construction found will be immediately burned to the ground and the offenders will make reparations for their blasphemy.
Section 5, paragraph 3 ~ The owning and wearing of symbols of false gods is an act of heresy. Those found owning or wearing such items will be punished.
Section 7, paragraph 4 ~ It is unlawful to pay divine homage to false deities.
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Article IV. Civil Law
Section 1, paragraph 7, subparagraph 2 ~ Evading the paying of all taxes owed to the Emperor and the Empire is a punishable act.
Section 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph 3 ~ It is a punishable offense to illicit, bargain for, barter for and traffic illegal materials or food stuffs within and outside the borders of the Empire.
Section 5, paragraph 3, subparagraph 1 ~ Thievery in any form is strictly prohibited.
Section 10, paragraph 4, subparagraph 9 ~ It is prohibited to plan and/or to conduct the deed of murder.
Section 11, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2 ~ The theft and/or the unlawful killing of livestock is forbidden.