*A noticeboard outside the Town Hall*

This noticeboard is for notices to the militia only. Unauthorised posters will be punished.

As of Monday 2nd June, the following individuals are hereby banished from the City of Vesper, the town of West Vesper, and all outlying protectorates.


Kiran, for evading an order of execution. Usually seen in dark clothing carrying a crossbow.

Drew, for crimes against the people of Vesper. Usually wears full red armour. Has one metallic hand.


If these individuals are seen within Vesper borders, they are to be forcibly removed. Repeated intrusions shall be punishable by death.


Lord Elliot Heath, Baron of Vesper

As of Tuesday 3rd June, Escaflowne has been suspended from duty for incompetence in the field of battle. He shall be reinstated on the 10th. Until then, His duties shall be performed by myself, Baron Heath.

As of the 4th June, the following command is added to the Militia standing orders.

Any time a militia man or woman is without other duties, he or she is to report to Cove to aid in the defence against the vanguard force. Follow the commands of the ranking Covian if unaccompanied by a Vesperian officer.

As an incentive for the militia to improve themselves as fighters, I am offering a bonus payment of 10,000 gp to each militia member who takes part in a battle ending in Victory for Vesper. Said money shall be paid from my personal resources.

Wednesday 11th June

The following people are wanted for questioning :

Van Cocidius

Kiran

Declan O'Connor

Demarian Telvar

If seen, they should be arrested and placed into a cell in the militia headquarters.

In addition, the following man is wanted for Treason and attempted murder against the Lord Baron.

Jackal Verilax

The use of extreme force is authorised in his capture.

Wanted status is revoked for the following people

Van Cocidius

Declan O'Connor

Demarian Tel'Var

Jackal Verlilax

They are hereby returned their previous rights.

Today, 29th June, I am adding the following to Vesper laws.

Any citizen of Vesper may, on being accused, or wishing to accuse another, of a crime or civil dispute, request a Trial by Combat. Said trial will take place as a fight to the death between the accused and the accuser. Both sides must agree to take part.

Given that our Lord Greenie is wholly good, he would never allow an innocent party to be killed in such a trial, and so will intervene to ensure that the victor of the combat is righteous in his cause.

The vanquished party shall be treated as guilty, and cremated, to be scattered outside Vesper borders.

Failure of both parties to agree to said Trial by Combat shall cause the case to default to the standard legal procedures.

The Vesper Legal Code - Draft

Criminal Matters

For serious crimes, guilt shall be determined by a trial held to an audience of Vesper citizens. Final guilt shall be decided between the Lord Baron, the Captain of the Militia, and one Vesper citizen chosen at random. A vote of two against one shall decide the guilt.

Any citizen of Vesper may, on being accused, or wishing to accuse another, of a crime or civil dispute, request a Trial by Combat. Said trial will take place as a fight to the death between the accused and the accuser. Both sides must agree to take part.

Given that our Lord Greenie is wholly good, he would never allow an innocent party to be killed in such a trial, and so will intervene to ensure that the victor of the combat is righteous in his cause.

The vanquished party shall be treated as guilty, and cremated, to be scattered outside Vesper borders.

Failure of both parties to agree to said Trial by Combat shall cause the case to default to the standard legal procedures.

The following offences are classified as Group One. Group One offences shall not require a trial, and may be dealt with by any militia member on duty. They are punishable by either a fine of no more than 1000 gold pieces, or imprisonment for no more than six hours.

Verbal abuse of a member of the militia

Public Nudity

Abuse of illegal substances

Disturbing the Peace

Animal Cruelty

Harassment

Group Two offences are more serious. Punishments range from A fine of not more than 5000 gold pieces, or a prison sentence of not more than twelve hours. These offences may be punished by any militia member above the rank of Partisan. If no such member can be found, the guilty party is to be held imprisoned until such time as punishment can be dealt. Time spent waiting shall count against any prison sentence. Corporal punishments are authorised for these crimes. These may range from floggings to small brands. In serious cases, more extreme punishments may be decided by the Lord Baron.

Theft

Mugging

Assault

Possession of illegal substances with the intent to distribute

Public endangerment (defined as any act which may put the lives of Vesper citizens in danger, without clear specific intent to harm any citizen or legal guest of Vesper)

Group Three offences are the most serious. Punishments for these offences may only be given by the Lord Baron after guilt has been proven by trial. Suspects for these offences are to be kept imprisoned until such time as punishment is decided. Punishments are likely to consist of banishment in cases of slave trading, kidnap and spying. The punishment for Treason and murder will always be death, unless lowered due to rare extenuating circumstances.

Kidnapping of Vesper Citizens

Slave Trading

Treason (defined as any act designed to cause harm to Vesper or the Lord Baron, committed by a citizen of Vesper)

Spying

Murder (defined as any attack on a Vesper citizen or guest with the aim to cause death, whether or not the victim has survived said attack)

Civil Matters

Honour Duels

In any situation where one citizen of Vesper feels that his or her honour has been defiled by another, he may challenge his opponent to an honour duel. Said duel shall be free from any legal matters regarding assault or murder. Both parties shall agree on terms before the duel begins, such as whether the duel is to submission or death. If a duel is arranged to lead to submission, but one party is intentionally killed by the other, it shall be counted in Vesper Law as murder.

Wanted status is revoked for Kiran of the Swaggers.

A reward of one hundred thousand gold pieces is offered for the capture of the traitor Phil Lynx, dead or alive.