((Doing some changes on the jurisdictions and laws on the server. There will be less no man's lands. People should get used to thinking of the Kingdom of Haven being the whole server, Kortuga and Harts as Royal Fiefdoms, and Sharessia as the Capital. Knights of Thorn are the new Royal Guard. Enforcing this law outside of the local authorities. This is up for public comment, but civility is requested. As a note the Wardens are no longer considered a guard force. - Bar))

• Royal Decree posted on Haven Keep and at the center of Kortuga*
  

Legal code of the Kingdom of Haven, effective immediately Kythorn 1, 1377 DR

The jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Haven is the entire island chain centered around Sharessia ((everything on the server)). Some local jurisdictions may have tighter laws, such as Sharessia (also containing Sunbright) and Kortuga. Local authorities do carry have absolute authority in their jurisdiction, including execution, enslavement and imprisonment, but appeals may be made to the crown. Thayan Enclave is technically Thayan Soil, subject to the good graces of the host Kingdom. Mithuth does not recognize royal authority but some informal treaties exist. Valley of Death being a special case, being part of the March but a combatzone due to the request by the Margrave for assistance of the Kingdom to fight the undead there.

Crimes of Treason

Plotting, threatening or acting against the Crown or the Realm, Disobeying the edict or command of the crown or royal guard.

Crimes of Violence

Assault, murder, attempted murder, rape, kidnap or involuntary enslavement. ((OOC Slavery Note: Buying legal slaves from authorized sources outside of the Kingdom is not illegal. In Kortuga and perhaps elsewhere it is expected that some "affidavits" of consent will be forged or forced. We'll deal with such things on a case by case basis and try not to cut off the RP options of anyone. Thayans are expected to import their slaves from Thay.))
Duelling outside of Local Jurisdictions is legal, seconds are recommended as witnesses.

Crimes of Harassment

Harassment, continuing to badger or threaten after being asked to stop. If will not desist after being asked to stop by authorities may be arrested.

Crimes against property

Theft, fraud, trespassing, vandalism, assault against servants and slaves. Generally you can do what you want to your own slave, but killing or maiming a Servant of the Crown is illegal even if you own them.

Authorities

All complaints may be directed to the Royal Guard, Princess Lilium, the Seneschal Donal or Viceroy Telron Elvenforge, or local authorities where available. Commentary on these Laws to the Viceroy's office ((Discuss here please, or private comments to me as PM.))

Enemies of the Kingdom

• Creature known as Jhriel.
  
• Creature known as Satoris.
  
• Shadows and Undead (excepting summoned and controlled)
  
• Evil outsiders (excepting summoned and controlled) not given Asylum by the crown
  
• Worshippers of Shar
  
• Goblins and Goblinoids
  
• Pirates
  
• Clerics of Shar, Cyric and Talona
  

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PS - Areas:

Royal Guard is expected to patrol and deal with crimes in: Goblin Isle, Hart's Isle (not Conn's house tho, unless he invites you in), Chauntea's, Chauntea's underground, Arena Isle.

Special Circumstance: Both Kortugan and Royal Authority exists in Kortugan Flooded Caves, Deep Caves, and Valley of Death. Due to pirate activity and the Margrave's request for aid in the Valley. So for the moment those areas are to be patrolled and enforced by the Royal Guard as well.

The Royal Guard and local authorities may request assistance from the Haven Legion and the reserve forces it is comprised of.

See Also

Law portal