MouseThe Crown Law of Osrona
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THE CROWN LAW OF OSRONA


The following is a listing of noteworthy laws within the city of Osrona. These laws are to be considered the standard, and upheld from both the Constabulary and the First Light, should the prior not be available. These laws are written with the spirit to uphold Justice and to ensure the peace for all citizenry of Osrona, and thus are expected to be followed not only as written, but also in the spirit of how they should be interpreted. The Constabulary and the First Light can, as one would expect, interpret the law or choose to uphold them on a case by case basis.

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Optional

The following laws are ‘optional’, and can be tacked on should it be deemed fit. These crimes carry a sentence of either a fine, or one week (one OOC day) of jail time added onto the original crime.

Resisting Arrest - To attempt, through violence of otherwise, to avoid sentencing. 

Aiding and Abetting - Assisting another in a crime, directly or indirectly, or otherwise encourage someone to commit a crime. If this crime has been done with severe consequence, a guilty party can be required to serve the same amount of time as the original offender.

Vigilantism - For a citizen not within the Constabulary or First Light to take matters of justice or law into their own hands. This should be handled on a case by case basis, dependant solely upon the risk involved for them and others in the vicinity.

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The following laws are for minor misconduct, and can carry a penalty of between one month to one year of jail time(one OOC day to five OOC days), or a fine based upon the damages done. These crimes can stack, but one should use their own will to determine the maximum length of their crimes. In more extreme cases, public service or indentured service for a period of time can be applied instead.


Unlawful Arrest - A First Light or Constabulary member found to have arrested or fined a citizen, later found to be innocent of the crimes charged for. This law is only required if the guilty party is found to have acted with ill intent, instead of against the spirit of the law.

Petty Theft - Stealing of someone’s personal belongings, of which has a relatively low price or value, to be decided by the arresting Guardsman.

Vandalism - Generally disruptive behavior, be it loud public arguments or otherwise threatening behavior. Low-ranking ‘shenanigans’ that threaten the peace or public order. 

Public Indecency - This can include public intoxication(alcohol, potions, other substances) or attempting to start a fight in a non-sanctioned area. To go against the normal commutes of daily life in a way that causes public disorder.

Insubordination - To actively go against a Knight or Constabulary of adequate rank’s orders, within reason. Disrespecting a Knight or Constabulary of higher rank can hold additional fines.

Criminalism - To partake in obvious illegal activity, such as, but not limited to, extortion, blackmail, forgery, smuggling, or anything else of this nature not otherwise covered by other points. Depending on severity, this can carry much larger penalties.

Trespass - Unwarranted home invasion, or the entry into areas otherwise noted as off limits, set apart by the Constabulary or First Light.

Heretical Speech - Discussion and approval of dark gods gods. Depending on what was said, further investigation may be required into the Criminal’s abode or place of work.

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Major

These crimes are a step beyond the ones listed above, and therefore carry much harsher penalties. The penalties for these crimes can range from indentured servitude, hefty fines, or at least a year (5 OOC days) worth of jail time depending on the severity of the crimes. These crimes should be handled in a way that the Constabulary or the First Light deem fit, and this should act only as a guideline.


Assault - To threaten or use active force against somebody without the intent to kill. One should be careful with this, and take into account exactly why the assault happened and if they were provoked into it. Sexual Assault falls into this category, but should be considered more heinous.

Manslaughter - To kill someone without malicious intent, I.E. should a fight spiral out of control. One should be careful with this, and take into account exactly why this happened and if it were merely self defense.

Unlawful Confinement - To hold someone against their will in a way that is not lawful, such as kidnapping or arrest without an active charge. This law does not apply to terrorists or criminals against the Crown.

Forbidden Magics - Dangerous magics, such as blood magic or occultism, must be registered with the Knights of the First Light. Failure to do so, depending on the category of magic, can lead to much more severe punishment.

Theft - To take someone's personal items, either through force or otherwise, with the stolen items being of relatively moderate value.

Interfering with an Arrest - To unlawfully interfere with a Knight or Constabulary member while they are attempting to make a lawful arrest. 

Desertion/Neglect of Duty - For ranking individuals, neglect to uphold this law, or neglect to upholding the public peace and order for any reason. Added onto the penalty for this crime, demotion or stripping of rank may be necessary.

Heretical Worship - To follow or actively worship a ‘dark god’. Forced conversion is necessary should this law be broken, and hefty monitoring will follow any release until which case suspicion can be dropped.

Breaking and Entering - Forcing your way into a private domicile or area without lawful intent and approval.

Jailbreak - To attempt to break yourself, or another prisoner, out of a lawful imprisonment. This becomes a Capital crime if the attempt succeeds. The one being freed from confinement must have reasonable suspicion to be assisting or allowing themselves to be freed for this crime to apply to them.

Use of Outlawed Magic The use of magic deemed as being outlawed, no matter the category, without prior approval or notification of the First Light, within the capital. These magics are clearly on a case by case basis, but should be fairly obvious when they are being used.

Grand Theft - To take someone's personal belongings, through force or otherwise, with the relative worth of the missing items being rather great, or of great importance. This could be something similar to arcanium, a Knight's sword, or any other manner of things. Discretion is to be used on a case by case basis.

Sedition/Revolution - To actively go against the crown in a manner with intent to overthrow or seriously cripple the powers that be. This can apply to acts of terrorism against the people of Osrona, subterfuge in order to murder someone within a major noble house, or attempts upon the First Light’s more notable Knights. Essentially, this applies to any group attempting to overthrow the established authority of Osrona.

Heretical Proselytization - To attempt to convert the citizenry of Osrona into worshipping a dark god. If the punishment for this would otherwise place them back into the city after some time, heavy monitoring is necessary. Regardless of punishment, investigation of the criminal’s home or place of work is required to ensure all heretical worship is found and removed.

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Capital

These crimes are the most heinous within this list, and carry extremely harsh penalties. Such penalties include permanent indentured servitude, permanent confinement within a cell, or in the most severe of cases, execution done by an Exarch or higher ranking member of the First Light.


Murder/Unauthorized Execution - To actively kill someone with malicious intent, or to kill someone without a lawful backing. Premeditating a murder should be considered more heinous, if there is proof to back this claim up.

Terrorism - For an outside group to threaten the Crown Authority in any number of ways. Examples include, but are not limited to, Espionage(spying), sieging or assaulting Osronan property, intentional violence against the citizenry, or other acts of aggression for the sake of a political nature.

Assault on a ‘Leader’ - To actively attempt to harm, maim, or murder, a member of the First Light, Constabulary, Monarchy, or the Faith that could be considered ‘High Ranking’. These are obviously on a case-by-case basis, but this could be pushed if the assault of the member could actively lead to the group falling apart or otherwise becoming inoperational for an extended period of time.

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Once again, these laws are written with the spirit in mind, and should not always be followed exactly to the letter. If you have a question about something, it's best to ask someone of appropriate rank and file as to their interpretation of the law. These are subject to change at any time, and as always should be followed as a guideline and not strictly read line for line when it comes to judging each crime.

Good luck, and keep Osrona safe!
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