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Cyrene was established before the days of [[Nicator]] and [[Seleucar]], after the cities of [[Shallam]] and [[Ashtan]]. It had long been a hidden | Cyrene was established before the days of [[Nicator]] and [[Seleucar]], after the cities of [[Shallam]] and [[Ashtan]]. It had long been a hidden utopia for those who were tired of the endless slaughter of the wars between the other cities and villages of [[Sapience]]. When [[Sarapis]] cast [[Varian]], the Satus, out of Sapience and then split our world, a tremendous earthquake collapsed parts of the secret underground caverns through the [[Vashnar Mountains|Southern Vashnars]] that led to Cyrene, exposing it to the outside world. Cyrene was changed forever, but still holds strong to the beliefs that formed this city so long ago. | ||
When the remainder of Sapience learned of our existence and began visiting our beautiful city, we found a need to put to stone the laws of our city. The following Twelve Tables form the foundation of all laws within Cyrene. | When the remainder of Sapience learned of our existence and began visiting our beautiful city, we found a need to put to stone the laws of our city. The following Twelve Tables form the foundation of all laws within Cyrene. | ||
Similarities between this document and the Constitution of Shallam in no way infer ties between the two cities. It is further understood that one of the revisers of the [[ | Similarities between this document and the Constitution of Shallam in no way infer ties between the two cities. It is further understood that one of the revisers of the [[Shallamese Constitution|Constitution of Shallam]] and the original drafter of The Twelve Tables share the same mind, so similarities will occur. | ||
== TABLE I. Citizens == | == TABLE I. Citizens == | ||
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Any disrespect to a God in a public medium will result in immediate removal from Cyrene. | Any disrespect to a God in a public medium will result in immediate removal from Cyrene. | ||
=== Honour === | === Honour === | ||
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Should a citizen commit an act so heinous that the disciplinary action results in shrubbing, that individual will be removed from Cyrene. | Should a citizen commit an act so heinous that the disciplinary action results in shrubbing, that individual will be removed from Cyrene. | ||
Should a citizen voice profanities so vulgar or | Should a citizen voice profanities so vulgar or persistent that the Divine see fit to take the individual's voice, that individual will be removed from Cyrene. | ||
Should a citizen commit acts that a Divine sees fit to force upon them permanent grace, or other Divine punishment less that Shrubbing, then the individual's acts shall be reviewed by the Senators or the Imperiate, and appropriate punishment be awarded. Punishment for this may be outcitizening, or lesser. | Should a citizen commit acts that a Divine sees fit to force upon them permanent grace, or other Divine punishment less that Shrubbing, then the individual's acts shall be reviewed by the Senators or the Imperiate, and appropriate punishment be awarded. Punishment for this may be outcitizening, or lesser. | ||
=== Duty === | === Duty === | ||
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It is the Duty of all citizens to report immediately any other citizen being attacked within the city. | It is the Duty of all citizens to report immediately any other citizen being attacked within the city. | ||
It is the Duty of all citizens to report to a Senator any other citizen that they believe might be a member of an organisation whose ideals conflict with those | It is the Duty of all citizens to report to a Senator any other citizen that they believe might be a member of an organisation whose ideals conflict with those of Cyrene. | ||
Be especially cautious of those that hide in the shadows, they will twist the truth. | Be especially cautious of those that hide in the shadows, they will twist the truth. | ||
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Entering a stockroom without invitation by the owner, or one of his aides, is considered an attempt to steal and the individual will be enemied. | Entering a stockroom without invitation by the owner, or one of his aides, is considered an attempt to steal and the individual will be enemied. | ||
The placement of Sigils will be approved by the Minister of Security. The removal of Sigils will be approved by the Minister of Security. Individuals that own a shop may place sigils in the shop or stockroom, at their discretion. | The placement of Sigils will be approved by the [[Ministry of Security|Minister of Security]]. The removal of Sigils will be approved by the Minister of Security. Individuals that own a shop may place sigils in the shop or stockroom, at their discretion. | ||
Anyone caught altering sigils without the approval of the Minister of Security will be enemied, until a fine is paid equivalent to the damage incurred. | Anyone caught altering sigils without the approval of the Minister of Security will be enemied, until a fine is paid equivalent to the damage incurred. | ||
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== TABLE XI. Harassment == | == TABLE XI. Harassment == | ||
Citizens of Cyrene can expect to seek shelter in their city without fear of harassment. If you are unjustly harassed by a non-citizen, while you are within the city limits, politely tell the individual that you | Citizens of Cyrene can expect to seek shelter in their city without fear of harassment. If you are unjustly harassed by a non-citizen, while you are within the city limits, politely tell the individual that you feel you are being harassed and to please cease. If the individual continues, report the incident to a Senator immediately. The Senator will be responsible for investigating the incident further and determining if it requires action, and if so the necessity of Administrative intervention. HELP HARASSMENT may be relevant and serve as a guide in such incidents. Those found guilty of harassing a citizen, while they are in the city of Cyrene will be enemied. | ||
Any attempt at blackmailing a citizen of Cyrene will be met with harsh fines and could include enemy status from the city, to be determined by the Senate in a majority vote. | Any attempt at blackmailing a citizen of Cyrene will be met with harsh fines and could include enemy status from the city, to be determined by the Senate in a majority vote. | ||
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== Amendments to the Twelve Tables == | == Amendments to the Twelve Tables == | ||
Merchants while conducting | Merchants while conducting bona fide business with a Cyrene citizen within Cyrene are given the protection afforded a citizen of Cyrene. | ||
The Gods and Goddesses of Sapience or their followers, may request approval for their shrines to be erected within Cyrene. Shrines approved by the Senate will be protected by the laws of Cyrene. Those found defiling approved Shrines will be enemied. Shrines honouring the City Patron or a House Patron of a Cyrene House are pre-approved. | The Gods and Goddesses of Sapience or their followers, may request approval for their shrines to be erected within Cyrene. Shrines approved by the Senate will be protected by the laws of Cyrene. Those found defiling approved Shrines will be enemied. Shrines honouring the City Patron or a House Patron of a Cyrene House are pre-approved. | ||