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| Beginning as a humble village and located in the heart of the [[Ithmian Forests]], the [[city-state]] of '''Hashan, Crown of the Ithmia''', is [[Sapience]]'s third major city established in the year 222 AF. Due to territorial conflicts, the expansion of Hashan and its early existence endured rough beginnings, challenged by [[Achaean_Lingo|forestal]] organizations and their respective patrons Lord [[Lupus, God of the Beasts]] and Lady [[Gaia, Goddess of Nature]]. Nevertheless, Hashan was successfully brought into being by the mortal Darthus with the support of Lord [[Twilight, God of Darkness]] and later the Ladies [[Valnurana, Goddess of Sleep and Dreams]] and [[Ourania, Goddess of the Moon]], who remains patroning the Crown in modern times. Today, Hashan continues to display a tenacity to survive any hardship, catering to aid others only when her own interests are furthered as well. It is a haven where the diverse characters of Sapience may live together in harmony and community without fear of prejudice, oppression, or bigotry, and where everyone is free to pursue their potential to the greatest of their abilities.
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| | |cityname=Hashan |
| | |patron=[[Twilight]], God of Darkness |
| | |leader=Nezaya Visindi |
| | |founder=Elentari Lokelinde, Grind, Firefox Sly, Rhenn, and Darthus |
| | |tutor=[[Damaris]] |
| | |guardian= [[An ancient alchemical golem]] |
| | |documents=[[The Great Canon of Hashan]] <br>[[Edict of Shadows|The Edict of Shadows]] <br> [[ Laws of Hashan | The Laws of Hashan ]] |
| | |arms=Per pale Sable and Purpure, a sundered crown Argent |
| | |enemies=Targossas, Mhaldor, Eleusis |
| | |allies=[[Tasur'ke]], Balan'ukia, Balan'maal, Balan'lier, [[Carnivalis Institute of Jestering]] |
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| Hashan is home to [[Help:Achaea|Achaea]]'s first and oldest serpent organization, the [[Cult of the Serpent Lords]] as well as the [[Help:Shamans|Shaman]], [[Help:Sorcerers|Sorcerer]], and [[Help:Kharon|Kharon]] [[Help:Guild|guilds]]. | | Initially a humble village located in the heart of the [[Ithmia]], the [[city-state]] of '''Hashan, Court of Shadows''', is [[Sapience]]'s third major [[city]] established in the year 222 AF. Due to territorial conflicts, the [[expansion of Hashan]] and its early existence endured rough beginnings, challenged by [[forestal]] organisations and their respective patrons Lord [[Lupus|Lupus, God of the Beasts]] and Lady [[Gaia|Gaia, Goddess of Nature]]. Nevertheless, statehood was successfully established by Darthus with the support of [[Twilight|Twilight, God of Darkness]] and later [[Valnurana|Valnurana, Goddess of Sleep and Dreams]] and [[Ourania|Ourania, Goddess of the Moon]]. |
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| | A city of secrets and sagacity, science, of the esoteric and erudite, Hashan is led by the Seneschal and council of Regents, leaders in the intricate dance of politics and power that comprises the Court of Shadows. |
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| | Hashan displays a tenacity to survive any hardship, its policies marked by supreme self-interest. For centuries, Hashan was home to [[Achaea]]'s first [[Serpent]] organisation, the [[Cult of the Serpent Lords]], as well as defunct [[Spirit Walkers]] and the disestablished [[Sect of the Black Lotus]]. |
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| =Laws and Policies=
| | The year 688 AF saw the stirring of an ancient and unknown nexus of energy beneath Hashan. Surging from deep below, it tore the city from its roots, lifting its foundations to mysteriously float above the scarred woodlands, separating itself from the Ithmia. The wide chasm in the earth resulting from the displaced structure was named the [[Sunderlands]]. |
| The Crown has been known for Achaea's first complex legal system, having surpassed both ancient Ashtan and Shallam in governmental politics. Here, Hashan's laws are listed first. Next are the policies of Hashan, which are recorded in a single, albeit large, text called the Great Canon of Hashan. | |
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| | The leaders of the city soon agreed that it was their responsibility to both understand and harness this power, closing its great [[Houses]] so that all resources could combine and be put toward this unified goal. To mark this revival in civic purpose, Hashan redubbed itself the ''Court of Shadows''. In a post-[[House Renaissance|Renaissance]] world, the [[Somatikos]] and [[Krymenian Academy]] now safeguard and advance the city-state's new aims. |
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| '''THE LAWS OF HASHAN''' | | During the events of the [[Underworld Rebellion]] in 718 AF, Hashan backed [[Ur'Vampires]] [[Asztrik]] and [[Prioska]]. By a slim margin, Lord [[Aegis]] declared both [[Ur'Vampires]] the winners. Hashan became the first [[Underworld]] foothold beyond their realm. |
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| | During the reemergence of the Tsol'teth in 799 AF in what is known as the [[Black Wave#Third Black Wave|Third Black Wave]], Seneschal Krizal accepted a proposal of allegiance - a monumental step in being the first such alliance with surface-dwellers since before the dawn of Seleucar. In response, the [[Coalition of Sapience]] staged a full and immediate assault upon the Hashani, fighting both citizens and the Tsol'teth warriors [[Gattan'bahar]], [[Nahu'an]], and [[Trusad'an]]. |
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| | In 802, [[Tlalaiad]] and the Tsol'teth arranged for the access to the Wellspring beneath Hashan. Asmodron Dicondron describes it as " a [[Proteus |Protean]] star, a relic of cosmic power that has nestled itself deep beneath the earth." [[Silon'ukia]] opened a gateway to the [[Underrealm]] within the Sunderlands. Once making the way through the gateway and performing specific steps, any Hashani citizen will have access to the [[Houses of Blood and Dark]]. |
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| '''THE GREAT CANON OF HASHAN'''
| | Hashan is actively guarded by fierce [[viragos]], [[court constables]], [[Spectres of the Shadow Court]], mounted [[tsalmaveths]], [[Knights of the Atrament]], and hooded [[nocturni]]. |
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| '''Preliminaries''' | | ==Laws and Policies== |
| | : ''Key articles: [[Laws of Hashan]] |
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| The city-state of Hashan, called Crown of the Ithmia is an independent, sovereign entity. Reference to the "City" is to Hashan. The Divine Patron of Hashan is chosen by the Seneschal and is to be revered and respected by all citizens. If in any event the Patron wishes to give advice and/or comments, the city will respect and abide by them with the utmost of haste. The Great Canon sets forth the basic laws of Hashan and its territories. The Canon is to be considered the final authority of law in the City and its territories. If any other law is inconsistent with law as provided in the Canon, the Canon shall prevail and the other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be considered null and void, except as provided below.
| | Hashan has a tendency to despise divine mandate, seeing it as blind obedience and zealotry. Rather than follow the divine, citizens are encouraged to create themselves 'Progress' for Hashan, irrespective of the morality to achieve it. These ideals are outlined in the [[Edict of Shadows]]. Hashan's legal system was the first in Achaea, having surpassed both ancient Ashtan and Shallam in governmental politics. The policies of Hashan are recorded in a single, albeit large, text called the '''[[Laws of Hashan]]'''. Hashan operates as a democracy, with various Regents and Ministers appointed and bound by the rules of the [[The Great Canon of Hashan | Great Canon of Hashan]]. |
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| The Canon may be interpreted by the Judiciary. The Canon is subject to amendment, following the rules and process outlined in the Canon as necessary to such process. No provision of, or interpretation, or amendment to the Canon is valid that is in contradiction with Divine Law or policy as promulgated by Sarapis, the Logos or the Divine Patron either Divine Decree or in the Scrolls of HELP.
| | ==Government and Political History== |
| | ===City Ranks=== |
| | #Peasant |
| | #Commoner |
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| | #Peer (Masculine)/ Peeress (Feminine) |
| | #Lord (Masculine)/ Lady (Feminine) |
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| Internal affairs and rules of recognized professional guilds and organizations, and religious Orders with legal residence in the City shall be exempt from Canon rules as regards such internal affairs and rules except where the exercise of said right to internal sovereignty is inimical to the public order, or detrimental to the City or its lay citizens.
| | ===City Patrons=== |
| | :222 AF - Lord Twilight becomes the first Patron of Hashan, and the [[Triad of the Night]] is born soon thereafter. From here, Patronship rotated between the Dark Father, the Lady of the Moon, and the Lady of Sleep and Dreams, depending on which planet was in ascendance. |
| | :332 AF - Lord Neraeos replaced the [[Triad of the Night]]'s rotation, as an interim for the [[Triad of the Night]]. |
| | :385 AF - Lady Ourania replaced the God of the Sea, returning Hashan to its rightful Matron. |
| | :485 AF - Lord Thoth replaced the Lady of the Moon, after disputes between the Goddess and the leadership of Hashan. |
| | :554 AF - Lord Twilight replaced the God of Death, returning Hashan to its founding God. |
| | :591 AF - Lady Ourania replaced the Dark Father. |
| | :654 AF - Lord Twilight replaced Lady Ourania. |
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| The Canon is to be considered the final authority of law in the City and its territories. If any other law is inconsistent with law as provided in the Canon, the Canon shall prevail and the other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be considered null and void, except as provided below.
| | ===City Leaders - Seneschals=== |
| | :222 AF - First Seneschal: Darthus |
| | :223 AF - Grind replaced Darthus as Seneschal. |
| | :230 AF - Elentari replaced Grind as Seneschal. |
| | :249 AF - Drakul replaced Elentari as Seneschal, Elentari ascended to become Lady Ourania. |
| | :254 AF - Neokove replaced Drakul as Seneschal. |
| | :263 AF - Drazik replaced Neokove as Seneschal. |
| | :264 AF - Grellek replaced Drazik as Seneschal. |
| | :278 AF - Drakul replaced Grellek as Seneschal. |
| | :298 AF - Calla replaced Drakul as Seneschal. |
| | :324 AF - Aringar replaced Calla as Seneschal. |
| | :329 AF - Rianne replaced Aringar as Seneschal. |
| | :333 AF - Obzidian replaced Rianne as Seneschal. |
| | :336 AF - Merik replaced Obzidian as Seneschal. |
| | :342 AF - Caleth replaced Merik as Seneschal. |
| | :364 AF - Bambi replaced Caleth as Seneschal. |
| | :382 AF - Alynna replaced Bambi as Seneschal. |
| | :382 AF - Fendo replaced Alynna as Seneschal. |
| | :385 AF - Typhoon replaced Fendo as Seneschal. |
| | :388 AF - Alyssia replaced Typhoon as Seneschal. |
| | :388 AF - Bambi replaced Alyssia as Seneschal. |
| | :398 AF - Drazik replaced Bambi as Seneschal. |
| | :404 AF - Typhoon replaced Drazik as Seneschal. |
| | :406 AF - Hyru replaced Typhoon as Seneschal. |
| | :437 AF - Merik replaced Hyru as Seneschal. |
| | :449 AF - Xzander replaced Merik as Seneschal. (Briefly replaced by Aliath in 451 for administrative reasons) |
| | :451 AF - Saltaern replaced Xzander as Seneschal. |
| | :491 AF - Xzander replaced Saltaern as Seneschal. |
| | :504 AF - Sobriquet replaced Xzander as Seneschal. |
| | :514 AF - Laytron replaced Sobriquet as Seneschal. |
| | :540 AF - Aliath replaced Laytron as Seneschal. |
| | :553 AF - Ruth replaced Aliath as Seneschal. |
| | :578 AF - Vayne replaced Ruth as Seneschal. |
| | :635 AF - Xadzia replaced Vayne as Seneschal. |
| | :649 AF - Tyamat replaced Xadzia as Seneschal. |
| | :695 AF - Sarieno replaced Tyamat as Seneschal. |
| | :698 AF - Tyamat replaced Sarieno as Seneschal. |
| | :709 AF - Valkyn replaced Tyamat as Seneschal. |
| | :716 AF - Kasa replaced Valkyn as Seneschal. |
| | :726 AF - Regi replaced Kasa as Seneschal. |
| | :739 AF - Asria replaced Regi as Seneschal. |
| | :740 AF - Regi replaced Asria as Seneschal. |
| | :756 AF - Mosr replaced Regi as Seneschal. |
| | :762 AF - Asmodron replaced Mosr as Seneschal. |
| | :790 AF - Krizal replaced Asmodron as Seneschal. |
| | :829 AF - Mezghar replaced Krizal as Seneschal. |
| | :859 AF - Farrah replaced Mezghar as Seneschal. |
| | :872 AF - Embrelle replaced Farrah as Seneschal. |
| | :875 AF - Arcturus replaced Embrelle as Seneschal. |
| | :915 AF - Kshavatra replaced Arcturus as Seneschal. |
| | :918 AF - Ita replaced Kshavatra as Seneschal. |
| | :938 AF - Nezaya replaced Ita as Seneschal. |
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| | ==Inhabitants== |
| | Aside from the various guards that roam the Court of Shadows, there are a few notable citizens worth mentioning: |
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| '''Fundamental Rights and Privileges of Citizens'''
| | *[[Alariel]], the Keeper of the Menagerie |
| | *[[Antimone]], a stately alchemist |
| | *[[Berford]], the brewer |
| | *Big [[Bubba Bingham]] |
| | *A sour-looking cook |
| | *[[Dakron]], the Fence |
| | *[[Damaris]], the Learned |
| | *[[Demius]], the baker |
| | *Carver [[Dryn]] |
| | *[[Fennila]], barmaid |
| | *[[Geld]], barman |
| | *[[Harris]], the publican |
| | *[[Hectan]], the Hashan papermaker |
| | *Foreman [[Hettright]] |
| | *[[Indira]], the Snake Charmer |
| | *[[Joss]], the stablewoman |
| | *[[Kaethryn]], the Dominatrix |
| | *Master [[Kai-Shen]] |
| | *[[Kes]], the roulette attendant |
| | *Visionary [[Khystra]], the High Ritualist |
| | *[[Kriegan]], the Prince of Thieves |
| | *[[Liirup]] the Placid |
| | *Sir [[Mantufalf]], Knight of Hashan |
| | *[[Martha]], an old housewife |
| | *[[Maryll]] |
| | *[[Modron]], the Blacksmith |
| | *[[Moneo]] |
| | *[[Nyirobi]], Keeper of the Shrine |
| | *[[Ornan]] the Swift |
| | *Mistress [[Sadira]], the Calm |
| | *[[Silban]], the Butcher |
| | *[[Silius]], a grumpy old man |
| | *a chubby Hashani [[stableboy]] |
| | *[[Sybil]], the Dog-Lady of Hashan |
| | *[[Ta'ya]], a [[Tsol'aa]] youth |
| | *[[Tithian]], the Shaman |
| | *[[Zaertum]], the Locksmith |
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| All citizens of Hashan shall enjoy the following fundamental rights, freedoms and privileges regardless of race, gender, origin, political opinion, guild affiliation, or religious adherence, however subject to such limitation as may be necessary for maintaining respect for the rights, freedoms and privileges of other citizens and for the public order. The rights of citizens, both as individuals and as members of the society of the City are guaranteed by the City, and all agents of the government of the City shall be obligated to insure the unhindered exercise thereof. The abusive exercise of rights, freedoms and privileges by any citizen or agent of the government shall not be permitted.
| | ==Facilities== |
| | Most of Hashan's facilities are located near the government buildings and the city's central Crossroads. |
| | * '''The Postal Office of Hashan''' and '''the People's [[Bank]] of Hashan''', and the Court's citizen-only stables are found off these crossroads. |
| | * '''The Literary Archives of Hashan''' house the [[newsroom]] in '''the Seneschal's Complex'''. |
| | * [[The Citadel of Prosperity]] is Hashan's '''Public Library''' and is a large, multi-floored tower with a deep history of ownership. |
| | * The '''[[Stadia Coronae]]''' (Crown Stadium) is Hashan's city arena, and is located in the southeastern portion of the city. |
| | * The '''Court's Education Centre''' is a Novice training Academy located southeast, inside the Crown Hall. |
| | * The [[Dicondron Academy]] is Hashan's Research Facility located south of the city. |
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| '''Life''' | | * Hashan is proud to be the first brewers of [[Sapience]]'s more [[Hashan Drinks|unique drinks]], provided in the '''[[Eventide Alehouse]]''' off of western Serpentis Boulevard. |
| | * For the quiet, celestial-themed retreat '''The Citadel Bar and Lounge''' is where the local bartender, [[Sophitia]] offers a range of bites and ale. |
| | * For those interested in [[Gambling]] and drinking, the '''[[Dragon's Tail Bar]]''' is as old as the city itself, run by [[Moneo]] and [[Kes]]. |
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| No Citizen shall be intentionally deprived of his or her life. No person shall be deemed to have been deprived of life in contravention of this privilege if such death is caused as the result of the use of force to an extent necessary to and permitted by law i.e. for the defense of a citizen from violence, in order to effect a lawful arrest, to prevent the escape of a person lawfully detained, for the purpose of suppressing a riot, insurrection or mutiny, in order to prevent commission by that person of a criminal offense, or as a lawful act of war.
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| | Hashan provides three main shopping "areas" which harbour a large variety of goods and supplies: |
| | * '''The Bazaar''' is Hashan's primary market located in the northern half of the city, holding the Court's commodity shop and unique letter-making services. |
| | * Running the entire width of Hashan is '''Serpentis Boulevard''' with shops that line both sides of the street, the location of one of Achaea's three major candle shops for sealing letters with a [[Heraldic Arms|Coat of Arms]]. |
| | * The third shopping area is '''Hashan's Central Plaza''', which can be found in the Old Quarter near the southwest corner of the city. |
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| | The [[Slaughterhouse of Hashan|slaughterhouse]] and fishing shed are visited off Cibus road, and Hashan's blacksmith [[Modron]] opens his blacksmith's shop for the use of all citizens and visitors. [[Zaertum]], the locksmith, offers a key-copying service. |
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| '''Personal Liberty''' | | ===Recreation=== |
| | *The southern '''[[Hashani Menagerie]]''' is a creature museum, home to creatures such as the monstrous [[babaji]]. |
| | *The '''Park of Hashan''' which features lush, contemplative surroundings and a placid duck pond. |
| | *For specialty entertainment, the '''[[House of Delights]]''' is a brothel off Epitine Circle. |
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| No Citizen shall be deprived of his or her personal liberty. No person shall be deemed to have been deprived of personal liberty in contravention of this privilege if such deprivation is caused as the result of any of the following: For the defense of a citizen from violence, in order to effect a lawful arrest, or prevent the escape of a person lawfully detained, for the purpose of suppressing a riot, insurrection or mutiny, in order to prevent commission by that person of a criminal offense, or as a lawful act of war.
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| | '''The Crossroads''' and '''The Gatehouse''' are Hashan's common places for adventurer gathering and are useful reference points. |
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| '''Freedom of Expression'''
| | *'''Founder's Monument''' north of the crossroads features statues as well of the city's mortal founders. |
| | | *The '''[[Dome of the Triad]]''' stands tall as a tribute to the divine [[Triad of the Night]] which used to patron Hashan in its early years. |
| No person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his or her freedom of expression. These freedoms shall include the rights to hold opinions without interference, to receive information and ideas without interference, to communicate information and ideas without interference, be it publicly or to any individual person or class. This right shall not be deemed to have been contravened by any act or prohibition instigated under authority of law providedthat: Such law or action is reasonably required in the interests of defense, security, public safety and/or order; OR is required for the purpose of affording protection to the rights, freedoms and privileges of other citizens; OR has the effect of imposing such restrictions on government officials or public officers as are reasonably required for the proper performance of their duties.
| | *The old '''Coliseum''' may be visited where gladiators used to spar. |
| | | *''' The Dome ''' is Hashan's mysterious temple where dangerous [[spectre|spectres]] once roamed free. The [[Disc of the Nocturne]] was once housed here, but was taken by [[Tavarius]] and was later used to cause the time period known as the [[Eternal Night]]. |
| Such rights shall not include any activities or communications that abrogate the rights and freedoms of other citizens, or the private lives of other citizens concerned in legal proceedings. Nor shall they include any acts or communications disclosing information received in confidence. Nor shall they include any acts or communications that may mitigate the authority and independence of the judiciary. Nor shall they include any act or communication disclosing information on the composition, equipment, or deployment of armed forces of the City, or its fortifications. Nor shall they include any act or communication aimed at the violent overthrow of the government or directed against the territorial integrity of the City. Individuals involved in treasonous activities as defined by law shall have no rights.
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| Freedom of religion and conscience is inviolable. Enjoyment of rights and liberties are not dependent upon the individual's religious beliefs or lack thereof. The rites of worship of all known religions shall be under protection of the law, however the practice of such rites is not permitted to offend publicorder. No citizen may refuse to comply with the laws by reason of religious conviction.
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| '''Protection under Law'''
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| All citizens shall enjoy equal protection under the law without discrimination.
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| All citizens shall have the right to petition the government.
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| '''The Government of the City'''
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| The government of the city-state of Hashan is structured in accordance with, but not necessarily limited to, the rules and principles stated in Section 10 of the Scroll HELP. That is to say, the government is comprised of a ruling council of five individuals, titled Regents. One of the Regents shall be elected in accordance with the aforementioned Section 10, and shall be titled Seneschal. The Seneschal shall appoint seven Ministers, whose respective spheres of influence and titles shall be Ambassador, War, Security, Treasury, Steward, Trade and Chancellor.
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| '''General Responsibilities and Rights of the Government'''
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| The Government shall consist of the Seneschal, The Regency Council, The Ministries and Aides thereto, and such other persons, appointed or elected, who may be deemed necessary for efficient performance of governmental duties. The Government shall determine and carry out State policy. The Government shall haveat its disposal the administration of the armed force of the City. The government has the right to respect in the responsible performance of its duties, and shall not be subjected to willful slander, libel, or impedance by citizens of the City, under penalty of law.
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| The executive authority of Hashan shall be vested in the Seneschal, assisted and advised by a government directed by the Council of Regents and the Ministries. The Seneschal shall be the Head of State, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the Head of the Executive Branch of the government. The Seneschal ofHashan shall be the guarantor of the territorial integrity and independence of the City. The Seneschal shall be responsible for the execution of treaties. The Seneschal shall watch over the regular functioning of the public powers vested by the Canon and assure the continuity of the city-state. The Seneschal shall consult with and be advised by the Council of Regents and the Ministries.
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| The Seneschal shall have the right to appoint Ministers and to remove Ministers for cause. The Seneschal shall have the right to be informed by and to consult with the Council of Regents and the Ministers on any matter related to the government of Hashan. The Seneschal shall have the right of pardon. The Seneschal shall have the right of final veto on legislation, however such veto may be overridden by a three-fifths vote comprised of the members of the Councilof Regents, not including the Seneschal, and one citizen chosen by popular referendum.
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| The Seneschal shall have the right of final veto on laws or decisions concerning foreign affairs, security or defense, however such veto may be overridden by a four-fifths vote of the Council of Regents, not including the Seneschal, and one citizen chosen by popular referendum. The Seneschal shall have the right, in case of temporary disability, to appoint an acting Chief Executive from the Council of Regents. Such interim Executive shall relinquish his or her powers upon request of the elected Seneschal. The Seneschal shall have right of conscience and where, by provision of the Canon, the Seneschal is required to perform any function after consultation or advisement of any person or authority, he or she shall not be obliged to perform that function in accordance with the advice of that person or authority.
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| '''Removal of the Seneschal from Power'''
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| The Seneschal may be removed from office for any of the following: willful violation of any provision of the Canon, behaving in a manner that endangers or compromises the security of Hashan, behaving in such a manner as to bring the office of Seneschal or the government into hatred, ridicule or contempt.
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| '''The Council of Regents'''
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| The Council of Regents shall be the supreme governing agency of the City. The Council of Regents shall have the general direction and control of the government of Hashan, and shall be collectively responsible therefor to the citizens. The Council of Regents shall keep the Seneschal fully informed concerning the general conduct of the government of Hashan and shall furnish theSeneschal with such information as he or she may request with respect to any particular matter relating to the Government of Hashan. The Council of Regents shall have the right to initiate laws. The Council of Regents shall have the right and responsibility to advise and consult with the Seneschal. The Council of Regents shall have the right to initiate and call for votes within the council on matters of City government or policy where such matter or policy is not provided for by the Canon.
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| All candidates for the Council of Regents shall be members of one of Hashan's chartered citizen guilds in good standing. Chartered citizen-guild candidates shall maintain residency and citizenship within the territory of the City for a minimum of ten consecutive years. Non-chartered citizen-guild candidates shall be permitted to run for the Council of Regents if the approval of the Chartered citizen-guildmasters is obtained. Non-Chartered citizen-guild candidates shall not be permitted to run for the Council of Regents if they have not maintained residency and citizenship within the territory of the City for a minimum of twenty consecutive years.
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| '''The Ministers'''
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| The Ministers shall be responsible for the efficient functioning of their respective spheres of influence. The Ministers and their Aides shall serve at the pleasure of the Seneschal. The Ministers shall be responsible to the Councilof Regents. The Ministers shall keep the Seneschal fully informed concerning thegeneral conduct of the government of Hashan and shall furnish the Seneschal with such information as he or she may request with respect to any particular matter relating to the Government of Hashan.
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| '''Amendment to the Canon'''
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| The Council of Regents shall be responsible for initiating amendments to the Canon. No amendment shall repeal the laws, rights and responsibilities already set forth within this Canon. All amendments, once approved and drafted by the Council of Regents, shall be set before the people for ratification by popular referendum. Sarapis, the Logos as well as the Divine Patron reserve the right to overturn any amendment that is found to contravene Divine Law.
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| '''The Judiciary'''
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| The Council of Regents shall be responsible for initiating and implementing a plan for the establishment of a judiciary.
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| '''The Judiciary Amendment'''
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| In compliance with the directive of the Great Canon of Hashan that the government implement a judiciary system, this amendment sets forth the military courts system of the City.
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| The Judiciary branch of the government of the city-state of Hashan shall have charge of holding trial and hearing cases of the citizenry of Hashan in civil and military matters. The judiciary shall have authority to interpret and apply canon, common, and guild law in relation to such cases. Judges shall consist of the members of the Regency.
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| The Chancellor, henceforth known as the Staff Judge Advocate, shall be responsible for the efficient functioning of the military and civil courts system. To this end, the Staff Judge Advocate shall be responsible for communicating with the Security Minister in order to discover what cases the Judges are to hear.
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| If a citizen is of the opinion that a decision in his or her case has been unfairly rendered, he or she may appeal directly to the Seneschal, who shall serve as the final appealing authority. Appeal shall be requested of the Staff Judge Advocate who shall decide the merits of said appeal and submit notice of approved appeals directly to the Seneschal for action. Notice of rejected appeals shall also be directed to the Seneschal for review. The Seneschal shall retain the right of direct oversight over the office of the Staff Judge Advocate. The Seneschal shall also retain the right of Executive Pardon for all crimes committed against the City. Executive Pardon does not mean that the offender is innocent of the crimes committed, but rather is a recognition that the offender acknowledges his crimes and has demonstrated and/or will continue to demonstrate a sincere attempt to obey the laws of Hashan.
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| The government of the City shall have the right to bring cases before the court on behalf of the People of Hashan.
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| '''The War Amendment'''
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| The decision to participate in armed hostilities (war) shall be decided at the request of the Seneschal, by a vote of the members of the Council of Regents, not including the Seneschal. In the event that the result of the Regents' voting is a tie, the Seneschal shall cast a tie-breaking vote. Conversely, theSeneschal may declare war outright, at which point the Regents shall be requiredto render their votes on the issue. Upon declaration and approval of the state of war, authority for coordinating the war effort shall reside in the person of the Minister of War, who shall consult with and act with the approval of the Seneschal. A declaration of war is valid only upon official, public proclamation by the Seneschal, by his or her appointed acting chief executive, or by the Ambassador, acting on direct order from the Seneschal. The state of war is ended upon official and public declaration by the Seneschal.
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| Any members of organizations, Divine Orders, Guilds or cities upon which war hasbeen declared shall be categorically branded enemies of Hashan by the Security Minister regardless of their direct involvement or their individual strength. Inaddition, all their property, to include shops and houses, are to be confiscatedby the Minister of Trade in the name of the city government. Citizens of Hashan who are members of an organization upon whom war has been declared are required to contact the Security Minister in order to acquire special dispensation. If this is not done within a reasonable amount of time, citizenship will be stripped and the individual concerned will be branded an enemy of the city.
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| '''The Regency Amendment'''
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| A member of the Council of Regents, not including the Seneschal may be removed from office for any of the following: Willful violation of any provision of the Canon; Behaving in a manner that endangers or compromises the security of Hashan; Behaving in such a manner as to bring the Council of Regents or any office of the government into hatred, ridicule or contempt; For neglect of duties due to apathy or occasioned by an unexcused absence of more than one yearas referenced by the calendar accepted as common to the inhabitants of the continent of Sapience. In the event of an unexcused absence exceeding this time limit, the Seneschal shall solicit contest and election from the populace for the seat of that Regent.
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| =Shopping=
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| Hashan provides three main shopping "areas" which harbour a large variety of goods and supplies. '''The Bazaar''' is Hashan's primary market located in the nothern half of the city, holding the Crown's commodity shop and unique letter-making services. Running the entire width of Hashan is '''Serpentis Boulevard''' with shops that line both sides of the street. Lastly, Hashan's '''Central Plaza''' can be found in the '''Old Quarter''' near the southwest corner of the city.
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| =Dining and Recreation=
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| Hashan is proud to be the first brewers of [[Sapience]]'s more unique drinks, provided in '''The Eventide Alehouse''' off of western Serpentis Boulevard. Home of the original absinthe and serving Sapience's harder liquors, the Alehouse also sports a new restaurant that serves an eclectic variety of food. Should bourbon, cognac, apricot brandy, or Hashan's own special Darkbrew not tickle anyone's fancy, other non-alcoholic drinks are served as well. Also serving alcohol is the '''Dragontail Bar''' as old as the city itself.
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| Local entertainment is provided by the '''House of Delights''' brothel off Epitine Circle, blackjack and roulette tables in the Dragontail Bar, and the '''Menagerie''' creature museum visited west of Hashan's '''Academy'''. South of the Menagerie is the '''Park of Hashan''' which features lush, contemplative surroundings and a placid duck pond. Further entertainent can be sought by visiting a few of Hashan's special landmarks as well. (See below.)
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| =Facilities=
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| Most of Hashan's facilities are located near the government buildings and the city's central crossroads. '''The Postal Office of Hashan''', the '''People's Bank of Hashan''', and the Crown's citizen-only '''stables''' are found off these crossroads, while the '''Literary Archives of Hashan''' house the newsroom in the '''Seneschal's Complex'''. The '''slaughterhouse''' and fishing shop are visited off Cibus road, and Hashan's blacksmith [[Modron]] opens his blacksmith's shop for the use of all citizens and visitors. Hashan's city arena, '''The Stadia Coronae''' (Crown Stadium), is located in the southeastern portion of the city.
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| =Landmarks=
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| '''The Crossroads''' is Hashan's very center, the most common place for gathering and a useful reference point. The '''Road of Eternity''' is Hashan's north entrance road which features a grand display of statues of past and present Gods. '''Founder's Monument''' north of the crossroads features statues as well of the city's mortal founders. The '''Dome of the Triad''' stands tall as a tribute to the divine [[Triad of the Night]] which used to patron Hashan in its early years, and the old '''Coliseum''' may be visited where gladiators used to spar. Lastly, the '''Spring of Fluvialis''' that provides an unlimited source of fish for fishing and the '''Temple of Fluvialis''' is found south of the crossroads, gifts given by Lord [[Neraeos, God of the Sea]] during his time as patron.
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| =Famous Faces=
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| Of the famous faces that hail from Hashan, four are remembered most: [[Liirup]], Hashan's notable rat-eating madwoman, retired Seneschal Elentari Lokelinde-Danial who ascended to Godhood through the collective will of the [[Pantheon]] to become [[Ourania, Goddess of the Moon]], [[Damaris, the Learned]] who teaches in Hashan's multi-roomed academy, and Aringar Claros, the first mortal ever to reach the 99th circle of [[Help:experience|experience]] and become a [[Greater_Dragon|Greater Dragon]].
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