The Laws of Myth Drannor and list of Noble Houses

Sentencing
A: Death, Exile and Declaration of the Hunt or any combination thereof
B: Exile with Prejudice, 15-30 days confinement, 10,000gp-25,000gp in fines, community service or any combination thereof
C: 5-15 days confinement, up to 10,000gp in fines, community service or any combination thereof
D: 1-3 day confinement, up to 5,000gp in fines or any combination thereof
E: 1-2 days confinement, up to 2,500gp in fines or any combination thereof
F: Fine up to 1,000gp, community service, public censure or any combination thereof

all fines will go to the Myth Drannor Refuge Fund in full extend.

Should the convicted refuse to pay his fine or be unable to, he will have to leave the city until he is able to, or remain in prison until his fine is paid by a third party. The convicted will not be allowed to enter the city until his fine is collected (//by DM or Akh´Velahr player. In case of DM collected fines, a post is needed in the Myth Drannor Refugee fund thread, so there wont be any confusion for both sides).

Adjudication Authorities
Coronal reserves sovereign right to rule on all matters personally if she sees fit
A: Royal Council
B: Royal Council
C: Royal Council
D: Akh’velahr
E: Akh’velahr
F: Akh’velahr

Council hearings:
When a charge is raised, the defendant will be informed by the council that his case is discussed by the council. The defendant has then two days to request a hearing before the council. If he doesnt request his hearing within this time, the right will be forfeit unless a Councillor requests a hearing of the defendant.

In case of sentencing someone in his absence, the convicted can request a hearing before the council within two days of the sentence being spoken (for sentences in the Council adjucation only). The sentence will stay in effect until the Council has heard the convicted. A convicted who has had his hearing before the final sentencing, cannot request another hearing after the sentence is spoken.

Should the Coronal give her veto or speak a sentence herself, there will only be a hearing if the Coronal wishes to hear the convicted. As chosen ruler of the Seldarine, her word is law and she stays above the Council


1st. Stanza, Offenses against the Coronal, House Miritar and Nobility*
(*Nobility are those officially recognized by the Coronal as Noble and bearing a Royal writ of Nobilty or those knighted by the Rulerblade):

Chorus 1, Treason
Punishment: A

Chorus 2, Murder of nobility
Punishment: A

Chorus 3, Espionage
Punishment: A

Chorus 4, Acts of War, aiding the cities enemies.
Punishment: C,B,A

Chorus 5, Spying on the Coronal, House Miritar, Nobility, Akh’velahr.
Punishment: C, B, A

Chorus 6, Contempt of the Coronal and House Miritar
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 7, Forgery of a royal document or seal of office
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 8, Impersonating nobility
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 9, Contempt of nobility
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 10, Assault upon a Diplomat
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 11, Contempt of treaty or alliance
Punishment: C, B


2nd. Stanza, Offenses against the Coronal’s Justice:

Chorus 1, Murder of Akh’velahr or a Royal Councilor
Punishment: A

Chorus 2, Solicitation of another to commit a crime
Punishment: E, D, C, B, A

Chorus 3, Aiding prisoner in escape, concealing escaped prisoner
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 4, Assault or contempt of a Royal Councilor in the discharge of their duties
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 5, Bribery or taking of a bribe
Punishment: C

Chorus 6, Impersonating Akh’velahr
Punishment: C

Chorus 7, Assaulting, obstructing, resisting an Akh’velahr in the discharge of their duties
Punishment: D, C

Chorus 8, Unlawful disclosure of information to the subject of investigation
Punishment: D, C

Chorus 9, Perjury during a trial
Punishment: D

Chorus 10, Offering false evidence, false sworn statement, complaint, or destroying evidence
Punishment: F, E, D


Chorus 11, Criminal contempt during a trial
Punishment: F, E


3rd Stanza: Offenses against the Gods, Holy Places and Clergy:

Chorus 1, Worshiping evil gods (or any member of the Anti-Seldarine) or aiding their clergy
Punishment: A

Chorus 2, Consorting with fiends
Punishment: A, B

Chorus 3, Entering into a pact with a devil, demon, unseelie fey or any other evil entity
Punishment: A, B

Chorus 4, Compelling another to meet the wall
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 5, Public blasphemy against the Seldarine and other gods not of an evil nature
Punishment: F, E, D, C, B

Chorus 5, Assaulting or showing contempt of a Cleric in the Discharge of their Duties
Punishment: D, C, B

Chorus 6, Disrupting Religious rites and ceremonies
Punishment: F, E, D, C

Chorus 7, Damage or desecration of temples, sacred and holy sites
Punishment: F, E, D, C

Chorus 8, Theft of temple goods or offerings
Punishment: F, E



4th Stanza: Offenses Against the People:

Chorus 1, Murder
Punishment: A

Chorus 2, Cruelty or torture
Punishment: C, B, A

Chorus 3, Slaughter
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 4, Enslavement of others, buying or selling of slaves
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 5, Rape
Punishment: C, B

Chorus 6, Kidnapping
Punishment: D, C, B

Chorus 7, Arson
Punishment: C

Chorus 8, Harassment and stalking
Punishment: D,C

Chorus 9, Assault by any means
Punishment: D, C

Chorus 10, Burglary
Punishment: D,C

Chorus 11, Destruction of property
Punishment: E, D, C

Chorus 12, Larceny (over $1000gp in value)
Punishment: E, D, C

Chorus 13, Tomb Robbery
Punishment: E, D

Chorus 14, Drawing or brandishing a weapon without due cause
Punishment: F, E, D

Chorus 15, Reckless use of magic, or a magical device
Punishment: F, E, D

Chorus 16, Sneaking around using the shadows or magical means
Punishment: F, E, D

Chorus 17, Petty Theft (under $1000gp in value)
Punishment: F, E

Chorus 18, Disturbing the peace
Punishment: F, E

Chorus 19, Hindrance of Business
Punishment: F, E

Chorus 20, Usury
Punishment: F, E

Chorus 21, Wearing of masks, helmets or other attire that conceals the face
Punishment: F, E



5th Stanza: Offenses Against Nature:

Chorus 1, Summoning or conjuring the undead
Punishment: A

Chorus 2, Poisoning waters, destroying crops and food stores
Punishment: C, B, A

Chorus 3, Harm to the Seelie Fey of the Cormanthor
Punishment: C, B, A

Chorus 4, Malicious destruction of trees and corruption of woodlands
Punishment: D, C, B, A

Chorus 5, Hunting of game for sport an spoilage of wild creatures
Punishment: F, E, C



The Hunt.

The hunt, a dark thought in Most Elves minds, when an Enemy of the Elves is declared on the hunt.
Some Creatures are always on the Hunt. Most are monster and evil. Though at times the hunt can be called into question, this is extremely rare, the Hunt falls unto its own laws when the Hunt is on.

1 Kill swiftly the hunt is to keep the people safe not to cause pain.
2 Give honor to the dead. Bury the bodies or burn the bodies of those hunted
3 Give quarter when needed. The hunt is to bring peace not to satisfy blood lust.
4 Kill only the Hunted. Do not kill casual bystanders.


The Hunt is on for some creatures all the time.

Aberration of all kinds
Demons
Devils
Drow
Duegar
Goblinoids of all Kinds
Undead With the exemption of our Honored Dead
Vermin
Unatural creatures

Closing Stanza of the Song of the People:

As I would think, so shall ye;
As I would feel, so shall ye;
As I would do, so shall ye;
As I would not harm, nor shall ye;
As I would, so shall the clan;
As the clan would, so shall I;
As we would, so shall ye.
The People are as one,
and never shall I stray from this, nor shall ye,
for to digress is to diminish you and your People.

The Coronal decrees that there will be two categories of Noble Houses within her realm

Major Noble houses include those that have been knighted by the ruler blade and those Houses who bear a royal writ of Nobility granted by the Coronal.
Major Noble houses will be protected by the laws of the first stanza of the laws of Myth Drannor.
The heads of Major Noble houses will bear the title of "Lord/Lady" Firstname Lastname, their spouses the titles of "Lady/Lord consort" Firstname Lastname .
The apointed heir of a house will bear the title "Lord/Lady heir" Firstname Lastname.

All Major Noble houses will receive a seat on the Coronals Council.

Minor noble houses are recognized as noble, but their members are not protected by the first stanza of Myth Drannor laws regarding nobility, until the Coronal has seen fit to grant them the writ of nobility.
The heads of the minor noble houses will be adressed as "The Honourable" Firstname Lastname, their spouses as "The Honourable consort" Firstname Lastname


Major:

House Sherne: Lord Sherne and his family, first Armathor of the reclaimed city of Myth Drannor, bringer of the Ruler blade, the first Tel´Quessir to be knighted by the rulerblade after the reclamation of the city.
House Lharythlin: Lady Alarice Lharythlin and her family, El´Tael and knighted for her outstanding service to the city, former councillor of the city
House Lilthin: Lady Tay'lin Lilthin and her family, former Armathor and Keeper of Myth Drannor, former Arms-Major of the Akh´Velahr, knighted for her outstanding service to the City.
House Linthariel: Lady Auryne Linthariel and her family, former Keeper of Myth Drannor, Councillor of Myth Drannor, knighted for her outstanding service to the city
Heir of the House: Lyrisia Linthariel (NPC)
House Cathlemet: Lord Ryn´ja Cathlemet and his family, former Armathor, former Archwizard of Myth Drannor and Councillor of the City
House Arivaela´ruar: Lord Aureco Arivaela´ruar and his Family, Councillor of Myth Drannor.
House Audark/Clan Audark: Lord Traar Audark and his family, Arms-Major of the Akh´Velahr and bearer of the Warblade, Councillor of Myth Drannor.
Heir of the House: Elquis Audark
(NPC House, Player cannot make a character beloning to this house without DM permission)
House Kelpor´ral/Clan Kelpor´ral: Lord Ladephtir Kelpor´ral and his Family
(NPC Seaelven House, Players cannot make a character belonging to this House)

Minor:

House Lo´ran: The Honourable Arjay Lo´ran and his family, former Keeper of Myth Drannor, former Kaer'Vaelen of the City

Other Noble Houses NPC only (not available for Players unless a DM allows it):
House Durothil
House Ealoeth
House Miritar

(note: only the Coronal can declare a Family a minor or major noble Family in the realm of Cormanthyr. Players can work towards both with their families. Contact the Myth Drannor DM for more Information.)