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The Application of Imperial Law
The rule of Anuirean Emperors over the last few centuries has seen a strengthening of Imperial Law, much of which was lost after the fall of Roele.
Imperial Law applies, without exception, throughout Anuire. Local regents can pass decrees and make laws that apply within their realm, but these decrees and laws may not contradict or conflict with Imperial law. Imperial Law, for game purposes, covers crimes such as treason, property law (and therefore theft of such property), and serious crimes such as murder, kidnapping, piracy, etc.
Other crimes that we would today consider civil crimes and minor criminal offences are not covered by Imperial Law. These are up to Anuire's ruling nobility to police. If you wish to pass a decree or law and are unsure as to whether it might conflict with Imperial Law, contact the Game Masters.
Imperial law enforcement magistrates in pursuit of criminals who have breached imperial law may freely pass between realms in the pursuit of criminals and make arrests anywhere, with the exception of the two Free Cities (see below).
Precepts of Imperial Law
Being fragments of current Anuirean Law
I. Inheritance
In the case of death with no designated and acknowledged heir, all lands, titles, assets, and chattels shall fall onto the eldest surviving son of the deceased. In the event that no son survives, all such lands, titles, assets, and chattels shall fall on to the eldest surviving daughter. If no progeny survives the parents, all aforementioned lands, titles, assets, and chattels fall to the acknowledged Lord of higher status and rank in that realm.
II. Succession
If the acknowledged regent of one of Anuire’s territories dies without heir, their successor shall be determined by a two-thirds majority in the College of Anuirean Dukes. (OOC: The Dukes traditionally select from among the realm’s local Barons).
III. Legal Status of Free Cities
Imperial Law applies within the Free Cities, but magistrates from outside the Free Cities have no legal right to enter and make arrests, pass judgements in court cases, etc. They must petition the local ruler for the right to do so.
IV. Becoming a Frre City
Only the Emperor may grant Free City status, such decision to be ratified by simple majority in the College of Anuirean Dukes.
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