Imperial Law Overview - Revision history

Matt: Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

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	The nations which comprise the Empire are governed by Imperial Law which applies equally everywhere in the Empire. While each nation has its own traditions and customs they are superseded in circumstances where they conflict with Imperial Law. Imperial law is based on principles rather than legalistic precedents set by previous cases.		The nations which comprise the Empire are governed by Imperial Law which applies equally everywhere in the Empire. While each nation has its own traditions and customs they are superseded in circumstances where they conflict with Imperial Law. Imperial law is based on principles rather than legalistic precedents set by previous cases.

	Any member of the [[Senate]] may submit a bill or motion to the civil service who will table it for debate by the Senate. There are additional requirements which apply to pass any legislation which amends the constitution. The [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]] [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] have powers to veto legislation, particularly where it changes the constitution.		Any member of the [[Senate]] may submit a bill or motion to the civil service who will table it for debate by the Senate. There are additional requirements which apply to pass any legislation which amends the constitution. The [[Synod]] [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] have powers to veto legislation, particularly where it changes the constitution.

	Those accused of crimes or engaged in civil claims are normally be expected to speak for themselves. Accordingly, there is no tradition of barristers within the Empire. You can play a lawyer who advises their clients about the law, but imperial law is intended to be simple to understand without being an expert.		Those accused of crimes or engaged in civil claims are normally be expected to speak for themselves. Accordingly, there is no tradition of barristers within the Empire. You can play a lawyer who advises their clients about the law, but imperial law is intended to be simple to understand without being an expert.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	The nations which comprise the Empire are governed by Imperial Law which applies equally everywhere in the Empire. While each nation has its own traditions and customs they are superseded in circumstances where they conflict with Imperial Law. Imperial law is based on principles rather than legalistic precedents set by previous cases.		The nations which comprise the Empire are governed by Imperial Law which applies equally everywhere in the Empire. While each nation has its own traditions and customs they are superseded in circumstances where they conflict with Imperial Law. Imperial law is based on principles rather than legalistic precedents set by previous cases.

	Any member of the [[Senate]] may submit a bill or motion to the civil service who will table it for debate by the Senate. There are additional requirements which apply to pass any legislation which amends the constitution. The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] have powers to veto legislation, particularly where it changes the constitution.		Any member of the [[Senate]] may submit a bill or motion to the civil service who will table it for debate by the Senate. There are additional requirements which apply to pass any legislation which amends the constitution. The [[Synod\|Synod]] [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] have powers to veto legislation, particularly where it changes the constitution.

	Those accused of crimes or engaged in civil claims are normally be expected to speak for themselves. Accordingly, there is no tradition of barristers within the Empire. You can play a lawyer who advises their clients about the law, but imperial law is intended to be simple to understand without being an expert.		Those accused of crimes or engaged in civil claims are normally be expected to speak for themselves. Accordingly, there is no tradition of barristers within the Empire. You can play a lawyer who advises their clients about the law, but imperial law is intended to be simple to understand without being an expert.
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	Magistrates are non-player characters who are accorded wide-ranging discretionary powers under the constitution to investigate and try those accused of crimes and arbitrate in civil disputes. We will ''never'' run plot in Empire involving the corruption of magistrates or any other NPC civil servants.		Magistrates are non-player characters who are accorded wide-ranging discretionary powers under the constitution to investigate and try those accused of crimes and arbitrate in civil disputes. We will ''never'' run plot in Empire involving the corruption of magistrates or any other NPC civil servants.

	The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] have a number of [[Judgement\|legal powers]] which they use in furtherance of their role to ensure the spiritual wellbeing of the Empire. They also have a key role to play in the prosecution of [[Religious_Crimes\|religious crimes]].		The [[Synod]] have a number of [[Judgement\|legal powers]] which they use in furtherance of their role to ensure the spiritual wellbeing of the Empire. They also have a key role to play in the prosecution of [[Religious_Crimes\|religious crimes]].

	The [[intent]] of the accused is a crucial part of Imperial law - it doesn't determine whether a crime has been committed, but it is crucial for determining what sentence a magistrate will apply.		The [[intent]] of the accused is a crucial part of Imperial law - it doesn't determine whether a crime has been committed, but it is crucial for determining what sentence a magistrate will apply.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

2026-01-15T16:47:15Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	* '''Citizens''' of the Empire must fulfil their obligations to the State and in return they receive associated rights, including protection under Imperial law.		* '''Citizens''' of the Empire must fulfil their obligations to the State and in return they receive associated rights, including protection under Imperial law.
	* The child of an Imperial citizen has the full protection of the law as if they were a citizen. Until a child becomes a citizen their parents or guardians are responsible in law for any criminal or civil offences that they commit.		* The child of an Imperial citizen has the full protection of the law as if they were a citizen. Until a child becomes a citizen their parents or guardians are responsible in law for any criminal or civil offences that they commit.
	* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Alignment#Enmity\|Declaration of Enmity]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment\|here]].		* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Alignment#Enmity\|Declaration of Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment\|here]].
	* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.		* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.
	* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Alignment#Amity\|Declaration of Amity]] made by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]].		* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Alignment#Amity\|Declaration of Amity]] made by the [[Conclave]].
	* If a citizen forswears their oath to their [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and thereby ceases to be a citizen they become a foreigner (and so still benefit from the protection of the law). Citizens and former citizens who fight against the Empire will (if feasible) be tried for their crimes, rather than be treated as barbarians. Humans of the Mourn are granted full [[Create_law_of_protection_for_humans_in_Mournwold\|legal protection]].		* If a citizen forswears their oath to their [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and thereby ceases to be a citizen they become a foreigner (and so still benefit from the protection of the law). Citizens and former citizens who fight against the Empire will (if feasible) be tried for their crimes, rather than be treated as barbarians. Humans of the Mourn are granted full [[Create_law_of_protection_for_humans_in_Mournwold\|legal protection]].
	<!--* It is legal to send military units to either suppress or support the uprising in [[Legalise_Asavean_mercenary_work\|Asavea]].-->		<!--* It is legal to send military units to either suppress or support the uprising in [[Legalise_Asavean_mercenary_work\|Asavea]].-->

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	The nations which comprise the Empire are governed by Imperial Law which applies equally everywhere in the Empire. While each nation has its own traditions and customs they are superseded in circumstances where they conflict with Imperial Law. Imperial law is based on principles rather than legalistic precedents set by previous cases.		The nations which comprise the Empire are governed by Imperial Law which applies equally everywhere in the Empire. While each nation has its own traditions and customs they are superseded in circumstances where they conflict with Imperial Law. Imperial law is based on principles rather than legalistic precedents set by previous cases.

	Any member of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] may submit a bill or motion to the civil service who will table it for debate by the Senate. There are additional requirements which apply to pass any legislation which amends the constitution. The [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] have powers to veto legislation, particularly where it changes the constitution.		Any member of the [[Senate]] may submit a bill or motion to the civil service who will table it for debate by the Senate. There are additional requirements which apply to pass any legislation which amends the constitution. The [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] have powers to veto legislation, particularly where it changes the constitution.

	Those accused of crimes or engaged in civil claims are normally be expected to speak for themselves. Accordingly, there is no tradition of barristers within the Empire. You can play a lawyer who advises their clients about the law, but imperial law is intended to be simple to understand without being an expert.		Those accused of crimes or engaged in civil claims are normally be expected to speak for themselves. Accordingly, there is no tradition of barristers within the Empire. You can play a lawyer who advises their clients about the law, but imperial law is intended to be simple to understand without being an expert.

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	* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Alignment#Enmity\|Declaration of Enmity]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment\|here]].		* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Alignment#Enmity\|Declaration of Enmity]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment\|here]].
	* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.		* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.
	* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[~~Declaration~~#Declaration of Amity~~\|declaration of amity~~]] made by the [[Imperial Conclave]].		* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Alignment#Amity\|Declaration of Amity]] made by the [[Imperial Conclave]].
	* If a citizen forswears their oath to their [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and thereby ceases to be a citizen they become a foreigner (and so still benefit from the protection of the law). Citizens and former citizens who fight against the Empire will (if feasible) be tried for their crimes, rather than be treated as barbarians. Humans of the Mourn are granted full [[Create_law_of_protection_for_humans_in_Mournwold\|legal protection]].		* If a citizen forswears their oath to their [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and thereby ceases to be a citizen they become a foreigner (and so still benefit from the protection of the law). Citizens and former citizens who fight against the Empire will (if feasible) be tried for their crimes, rather than be treated as barbarians. Humans of the Mourn are granted full [[Create_law_of_protection_for_humans_in_Mournwold\|legal protection]].
	<!--* It is legal to send military units to either suppress or support the uprising in [[Legalise_Asavean_mercenary_work\|Asavea]].-->		<!--* It is legal to send military units to either suppress or support the uprising in [[Legalise_Asavean_mercenary_work\|Asavea]].-->

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	* '''Citizens''' of the Empire must fulfil their obligations to the State and in return they receive associated rights, including protection under Imperial law.		* '''Citizens''' of the Empire must fulfil their obligations to the State and in return they receive associated rights, including protection under Imperial law.
	* The child of an Imperial citizen has the full protection of the law as if they were a citizen. Until a child becomes a citizen their parents or guardians are responsible in law for any criminal or civil offences that they commit.		* The child of an Imperial citizen has the full protection of the law as if they were a citizen. Until a child becomes a citizen their parents or guardians are responsible in law for any criminal or civil offences that they commit.
	* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[~~Amity_and_emnity~~\|~~declaration~~ of ~~enmity~~]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment~~#Enmity~~\|here]].		* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Alignment#Enmity\|Declaration of Enmity]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment\|here]].
	* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.		* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.
	* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Declaration#Declaration of Amity\|declaration of amity]] made by the [[Imperial Conclave]].		* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Declaration#Declaration of Amity\|declaration of amity]] made by the [[Imperial Conclave]].

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	* '''Citizens''' of the Empire must fulfil their obligations to the State and in return they receive associated rights, including protection under Imperial law.		* '''Citizens''' of the Empire must fulfil their obligations to the State and in return they receive associated rights, including protection under Imperial law.
	* The child of an Imperial citizen has the full protection of the law as if they were a citizen. Until a child becomes a citizen their parents or guardians are responsible in law for any criminal or civil offences that they commit.		* The child of an Imperial citizen has the full protection of the law as if they were a citizen. Until a child becomes a citizen their parents or guardians are responsible in law for any criminal or civil offences that they commit.
	* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Amity_and_emnity\|declaration of enmity]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[~~Amity_and_emnity~~\|here]].		* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Amity_and_emnity\|declaration of enmity]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment#Enmity\|here]].
	* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.		* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.
	* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Declaration#Declaration of Amity\|declaration of amity]] made by the [[Imperial Conclave]].		* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Declaration#Declaration of Amity\|declaration of amity]] made by the [[Imperial Conclave]].

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	The [[Imperial Synod]] have a number of [[Judgement\|legal powers]] which they use in furtherance of their role to ensure the spiritual wellbeing of the Empire. They also have a key role to play in the prosecution of [[Religious_Crimes\|religious crimes]].		The [[Imperial Synod]] have a number of [[Judgement\|legal powers]] which they use in furtherance of their role to ensure the spiritual wellbeing of the Empire. They also have a key role to play in the prosecution of [[Religious_Crimes\|religious crimes]].

	~~Intent~~ is a crucial part of Imperial law - it doesn't determine whether a crime has been committed, but it is crucial for determining what sentence a magistrate will apply.		The [[intent]] of the accused is a crucial part of Imperial law - it doesn't determine whether a crime has been committed, but it is crucial for determining what sentence a magistrate will apply.

	==Individuals and the law==		==Individuals and the law==

Matt at 20:07, 15 April 2024

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	The [[Imperial Synod]] have a number of [[Judgement\|legal powers]] which they use in furtherance of their role to ensure the spiritual wellbeing of the Empire. They also have a key role to play in the prosecution of [[Religious_Crimes\|religious crimes]].		The [[Imperial Synod]] have a number of [[Judgement\|legal powers]] which they use in furtherance of their role to ensure the spiritual wellbeing of the Empire. They also have a key role to play in the prosecution of [[Religious_Crimes\|religious crimes]].

			Intent is a crucial part of Imperial law - it doesn't determine whether a crime has been committed, but it is crucial for determining what sentence a magistrate will apply.

	==Individuals and the law==		==Individuals and the law==

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	* '''Citizens''' of the Empire must fulfil their obligations to the State and in return they receive associated rights, including protection under Imperial law.		* '''Citizens''' of the Empire must fulfil their obligations to the State and in return they receive associated rights, including protection under Imperial law.
	* The child of an Imperial citizen has the full protection of the law as if they were a citizen. Until a child becomes a citizen their parents or guardians are responsible in law for any criminal or civil offences that they commit.		* The child of an Imperial citizen has the full protection of the law as if they were a citizen. Until a child becomes a citizen their parents or guardians are responsible in law for any criminal or civil offences that they commit.
	* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|~~eternals~~]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Amity_and_emnity\|declaration of enmity]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Amity_and_emnity\|here]].		* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Amity_and_emnity\|declaration of enmity]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Amity_and_emnity\|here]].
	* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.		* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.
	* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Declaration#Declaration of Amity\|declaration of amity]] made by the [[Imperial Conclave]].		* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Declaration#Declaration of Amity\|declaration of amity]] made by the [[Imperial Conclave]].

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	* '''Citizens''' of the Empire must fulfil their obligations to the State and in return they receive associated rights, including protection under Imperial law.		* '''Citizens''' of the Empire must fulfil their obligations to the State and in return they receive associated rights, including protection under Imperial law.
	* The child of an Imperial citizen has the full protection of the law as if they were a citizen. Until a child becomes a citizen their parents or guardians are responsible in law for any criminal or civil offences that they commit.		* The child of an Imperial citizen has the full protection of the law as if they were a citizen. Until a child becomes a citizen their parents or guardians are responsible in law for any criminal or civil offences that they commit.
	* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Alignment#Enmity\|Declaration of Enmity]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment\|here]].		* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Alignment#Enmity\|Declaration of Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment\|here]].
	* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.		* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.
	* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Alignment#Amity\|Declaration of Amity]] made by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]].		* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Alignment#Amity\|Declaration of Amity]] made by the [[Conclave]].
	* If a citizen forswears their oath to their [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and thereby ceases to be a citizen they become a foreigner (and so still benefit from the protection of the law). Citizens and former citizens who fight against the Empire will (if feasible) be tried for their crimes, rather than be treated as barbarians. Humans of the Mourn are granted full [[Create_law_of_protection_for_humans_in_Mournwold\|legal protection]].		* If a citizen forswears their oath to their [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and thereby ceases to be a citizen they become a foreigner (and so still benefit from the protection of the law). Citizens and former citizens who fight against the Empire will (if feasible) be tried for their crimes, rather than be treated as barbarians. Humans of the Mourn are granted full [[Create_law_of_protection_for_humans_in_Mournwold\|legal protection]].
	<!--* It is legal to send military units to either suppress or support the uprising in [[Legalise_Asavean_mercenary_work\|Asavea]].-->		<!--* It is legal to send military units to either suppress or support the uprising in [[Legalise_Asavean_mercenary_work\|Asavea]].-->

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	* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Alignment#Enmity\|Declaration of Enmity]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment\|here]].		* '''Barbarians''' are defined as anyone with whom the Empire is at [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration of War\|war]]. They have no recourse to Imperial Law (with one major exception, see below) but they may be the subject of it. [[eternal\|Eternals]] and the heralds of eternals who are the subject of a [[Alignment#Enmity\|Declaration of Enmity]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]] are considered enemies of the Empire and treated as barbarians. Unauthorised dealings with barbarians are illegal and will be investigated as treason. More information, including a list of eternals currently under enmity, can be found [[Alignment\|here]].
	* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.		* Any [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|delegations]] from barbarian nations who arrive on the field of anvil under a flag of peace have protection under the law as if they were imperial citizens for the duration of their visit and for their direct passage out of the empire.
	* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[~~Declaration~~#Declaration of Amity~~\|declaration of amity~~]] made by the [[Imperial Conclave]].		* '''Foreigners''' are anyone who is neither a citizen nor a barbarian. Foreigners are subject to the law and are accorded protection by it as if they were citizens, but they do not otherwise enjoy the benefits of citizenship. However, eternals, and the heralds of eternals, are not treated as foreigners (thereby receiving protection under the law) unless they are the subject of a [[Alignment#Amity\|Declaration of Amity]] made by the [[Imperial Conclave]].
	* If a citizen forswears their oath to their [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and thereby ceases to be a citizen they become a foreigner (and so still benefit from the protection of the law). Citizens and former citizens who fight against the Empire will (if feasible) be tried for their crimes, rather than be treated as barbarians. Humans of the Mourn are granted full [[Create_law_of_protection_for_humans_in_Mournwold\|legal protection]].		* If a citizen forswears their oath to their [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and thereby ceases to be a citizen they become a foreigner (and so still benefit from the protection of the law). Citizens and former citizens who fight against the Empire will (if feasible) be tried for their crimes, rather than be treated as barbarians. Humans of the Mourn are granted full [[Create_law_of_protection_for_humans_in_Mournwold\|legal protection]].
	<!--* It is legal to send military units to either suppress or support the uprising in [[Legalise_Asavean_mercenary_work\|Asavea]].-->		<!--* It is legal to send military units to either suppress or support the uprising in [[Legalise_Asavean_mercenary_work\|Asavea]].-->