Edict of Principle

Meanwhile, we're all just waiting for the cask that will break the pony's back and finally ignite the rebellion in Central Tilth.

— Shiv Moonsong

A collection of laws handed down from the Ploui to the various castes of Central Tilth governing everything from behavior to fashion to art and media. While they technically contain articles of behavior for all castes of society, they are very obviously harsh and heavy-handed agains the Metilth Working Caste.

Purpose

While it is laid out under the guise of public safety and education, its contradictory nature, absurdly minute control schemes, and brutal punishments make its true purpose twofold: the utter control and domination of the population and and as a recruitment tool for the Shadow of the Wing.

The most recent addition, Edict of Principle Regarding the Mandatory Extermination of Vermin, was issued only recently in response to whispers of Growing Unrest In Central Tilth, a situation of which the Ploui is understandably, quite fearful. What he does not understand is that the more laws of control he lays out, the less in control he actually is. History proves that it will only be a matter of time until he, like all the others before him, finds out that people will not be treated like animals indefinitely.

Historical Details

History

The issuance of the first Edict of Principle is considered the point at which the Ploui made his rule over the city more than just a poorly kept secret, but an open fact.

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Edict of Principle

A response to the latest Edict of Principle:

This most recent assault on the Working Caste would now have us murdering our own pets in the name of Ploui Jirs, Spu, the Ignorant and Abominal. Having taken away any shred of color from our lives, any slight sign of individuality or uniqueness, he now seeks to remove the last remaining vestiges of our personhood: our choice to be caring and compassion for innocent lives around us. That is right, friends, the Ploui has now made it mandatory for all working caste citizens to actively engage in the stalking, pursuit, and extermination of all vermin within the residential, foundry, mercantile, and entertainment districts. Everything from bedbugs to rats to fleas to, you guessed it, his ass-hole-y-ness's newest addition to the list of Officially Named Vermin, our beloved Winged Sand Foxes. And the punishment for non-compliance is not just the sweet release of simple death. No no, friends and fellows, not only will you die, but your descendents and survivors will be charged with indebtedness unto the fifth generation! I ask you, friends and fellow workers, how much more are we willing to take? Is this finally enough to act, or must he demand the sacrifice of our offspring before we rise up, assert our rights over our own governance, and tear down this regime of fanatical, authoritarian, oligarchs?! Eat the Rich! Devour the Truth!

— Excerpt from Caste the Net a newsletter published by the The Underground Artisans Alliance

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Medium

Vellum / Skin

Location

Central Tilth

Authors

• Ploui Jirs, Spu

Signatories (Characters)

• Ploui Jirs, Spu