King's Code of Laws

The highest level of law for the Ketten Islands, set down in writing by the first King, Sotirios I, modified by later kings and queens, and enforced today by royal power. The Code sets forth the rights and powers of the king, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, what things are forbidden and permitted by law, and what punishments are levied for breaking those laws. Local jurisdictions in the towns and cities may, with royal consent, add to these laws, but may never subtract from them. These laws hold anywhere in the Islands.

The Rights and Powers of the King

It is the Gods-granted and noble right of the King to

1. Levy and collect taxes.
2. Raise and employ an Army for the defense of the nation.
3. Raise and employ a Navy for the defense of the nation.
4. Make such laws as he sees fit for the fair and just governance of the nation.
5. Appoint and dismiss such ministers and officials as he sees fit, and designate their powers and duties.
6. Sit as judge in cases of offense against the nation, and pass sentence.
7. Grant and revoke titles and ranks of nobility.
8. Dwell in the royal palaces and have use of all royal lands and property.
8. Grants pardons and honors.
9. Make war and peace in defense of the nation.
10. Pass on the kingship to his firstborn heir or another of the royal blood as he chooses.

The Rights And Responsibilities of Citizens

A citizen of the Islands is anyone born there or with at least one parent born there, or someone who lives there for at least four years and applies for and is granted citizenship. Each and every citizen of the Islands has right or duty to

1. Pay such taxes and fees as set by the Royal House and local jurisdictions.
2. Obey all laws and legally given orders of the governments or appointees thereof.
3. Respect the persons and property of the royal house and the nobility.
4. Have liberty of person except where charged, found guilty, and sentenced by legal authorities.
5. Have liberty of religion and belief.
6. Have freedom from slavery.
7. Marry such person or persons they desire.
8. Own land and property, and not have it taken without due cause.

Acts Forbidden and Permitted by Law

These things are forbidden, and the standard punishments:

1. Piracy and/or the aiding and abetting of piracy. Death.
2. Unlawful taking of life. Imprisonment or Death.
3. Unlawful injuring or taking captive of persons. Imprisonment and/or Restitution.
3. Buying, selling, or keeping slaves. Death.
4. Theft of the property of another. Imprisonment.
5. Destruction of the property of another. Imprisonment and/or Restitution
6. Lying to an agent of the King's government, or the nobility. Imprisonment.
7. Treason or Espionage for a foreign power.Death
8. Disrespect to a member or the Royal House or Nobility.Imprisonment.
9. Abandonment of a military position.Imprisonment.
10. Impersonating members of the government or nobility.Imprisonment.
11. Bribery, blackmail, or fraud. Imprisonment or Death.
12. Arson, intentional or reckless. Imprisonment and/or Restitution.
13. Using magic or heavy weapons in the commission of any crime. Increase in penalty.
14. Prostitution outside of a brothel.Imprisonment.
15. Unregulated sport fighting or fighting for pay.Imprisonment.

These things are permitted but regulated by local laws:

1. Ownership and use of a brothel.
2. Manufacture, sale, and use of alcohol and intoxicating substances.
3. Gambling and Betting.
4. Organized sport fighting.
5. Adventuring and/or mercenary work.
6. Marriage and group marriage.
7. Begging and panhandling.
8. Learning and using magic, owning armor and weapons.