Laws of the Realms.

[Milly]

Social Law

1. The Oracle's word is final.
   
2. There will be no public worship of other gods, besides Athelios, in Gloomlight Square (Practice of Kraus is allowed in the realm of Unreality.)
   
3. The utilization of occultism that is unsanctioned or unregistered is illegal, and must be reported to the Oracle, Pontifice, or Commander and regulated. Failure to do so will result in  re-education.
   
4. Degeneracy in public is frowned upon, and will lead to fines.
   
5. Fighting within the square or the destruction of property will lead to a reprimand, depending on severity.
   
6. Arts that go against the Lifestream, like Riftmancy, will be reprimanded depending on severity. License to hold knowledge in these arts is at the discretion of the Oracle.
   
7. If discovered using a depraved art, or have an association with a depraved art, without a license by the Oracle, the most extreme of reprimands will be given.
   
8. Terrorism and threats will lead to a reprimand.
   
9. Unsanctioned murder will lead to a reprimand, unless performed by a Faceless in service of the Warden.
   

Religious Law

1. All that follow Athelios must remember the Doctrine and follow it with diligence, making sure to uphold His word in everything that you do.
   
2. All must be educated on the code, the Ordinance, and the philosophy of Athelios to be known as a proper citizen.
   
3. Anyone that dares to publicly disrespect the Lord Warden is subject to re-education depending on the severity of defacement.
   
4. Those that betray the code after learning of the code and practicing the code will be punished to the highest extent of their betrayal (re-education, execution, lashes, exile.)
   
5. Anyone that tries to twist, change, or alter the identity from what He truly represents is committing heresy, and will be punished.
   

Military Law

1. Upon joining the military, at the rightful age of 13, you are given a trial period of five years as a squire to prove yourself. During that time, you will be assigned to astral or umbral, learning the dogma and given the final decision of which path to take. Upon assignment, you are given knighthood. You cannot become a knight before 16 (minimum), and you can become a registered squire at 13 (minimum).
   
2. As a knight, you are to serve your commander and captain loyally, and do as you are told; failure can lead to a strip of knighthood and a state-ordained reeducation. Continuing failure means returning to being a citizen.
   
3. As a knight, you are to uphold the religious and societal laws, policing all those that are around you to the highest authority.
   
4. As a knight, you are also held to a higher standard, and failure to do so will lead to heavier reprimands than if you were a simple citizen: you are an idol to mimic for citizens, act like it.
   
5. Betraying your posts for selfish gain is a means for strip of knighthood, if not worse, depending on severity.
   
6. Using your status as a means of harassing others unjustly is grounds for a strip of knighthood, if not worse, depending on severity.
   
7. Failure to contribute to society as a knight, or deciding to go off without warning, is grounds for a return to citizenhood (long term stands of afkness without much notice.)
   
8. Squires and Knights are required to patrol at least once every other year, and in doing so any and all reports must be filed by paper and mailed to all acting representatives of Gloomlight (IE Captain+) 
   
9. In the absence of any acting leadership, Knights and above may use their best judgment in accordance with Gloomlight laws and morals to maintain the structure of peace until they can get an adequate judgment from their officials.
   
   

Sentences
Punishments for breaking the law vary between situations, but the most common punishments are:

Fine
Debt incurred to the Holy State of Aphros, to be paid as soon as possible in order to be absolved of the crime perpetrated. Refusal to pay will result in a higher level sentence.
Community Service
Served anywhere from a year to two years. One may be forced into re-education, or simply attend to the needs of others while wearing an anti-magic restraint. Often saved for more minor crimes.
Re-education
For those unaware of the Lord Warden, or who have forgotten. While wearing an anti-magic restraint, they will be taught (or in some cases re-taught) the ways of Athelios. It is here they will learn to never commit the crime again.
Jail Time
Spent within a cell for at least a year (longer for repeat offenders), one is not allowed to interact with the wider world due to the crime(s) they've committed.
Flogging
Either a public or private spectacle depending on the severity of the crime. It is bloody, and is certainly a show when it's done in public. The wounds from this day will translate to repentance.
Machina ex Poena
While it's common for those who follow the faith to augment their bodies with prosthetics and some procedures are seen as blessings, others are often used for punishment. These often involve hesitant victims, criminals, and sinners, offered a second chance and forgiveness under service of the state. These involve more advanced contraptions, such as subcutaneous remote-controlled shock devices, replacing entire limbs with monstrous alternatives instead of a human-looking equivalent, or other such things.
Exile
For those that forget their way or continue to act insubordinate to someone of higher rank, or those who disrespect the Lord Warden or fail to showcase improvement from a previous sentence. Often these can range from five years to a lifetime, depending on the severity and attitude.
Exsanguination
There is a certain belief that the blood of a sinner contains the depravity through which they led their lives. As such, executions by exsanguination aim to remove the blood within a sinner’s body entirely, accompanied by circles of prayer that consecrate it. This way, it is believed that a sinner may move on free from the burden of their deeds. Born in Aphros, this method of execution is served for those that conspire with witches, demons, and necromancers or are one of them, or is an unrepentant killer not approved by the Oracle.

Authority
Oracle, Thomas G. Equisol
Secretary to the Oracle, Miriam S. Equisol
Commander of the Bastion, Ansel
Pontifice of the Asperan Church, Falke Bargiel
Umbra Captain, Barron Bargiel
Astra Captain, Justia