Laws of the Sh'areen Caliphate

The Sh'areen Caliphate has a very strict application of its laws but tries to be fair. If someone retaliates against someone who has wronged them, the law is likely to convict them both rather than consider it justified. The Protectors of the Sun act as the police enforcing these laws, but the local ruling noble houses are usually in charge of the judicial system. However, applying the laws too much in a way that's found upon by the Caliphate at large has serious consequences.

Protection of the Caliph

Crime	Punishment
Killing a member of the Divine Guides, a member of the Sh'areen Senate.	Death by being burned by sunlight. Any and all titles carried by decendants are removed.
Aiding the Abyss	Death or slavery.
Harming the Caliphate's purity through a deal with a devil	Death.
Posession of a magic item of great power without registration.	Confiscation. Up to life in prison, or a fine of up to the item's worth in gold for lesser offences.

Protection of the Nobility

This section of the legal code mostly secures the positions of the nobles and their influence. But it also decrees in what ways the nobility must obey the central authorities. There are a few crimes described here, however.

Crime	Punishment
Killing a member of the nobility.	Death.
Using charm spells or similar to control a noble's mind.	A fine of up to 10 000 gold pieces, or prison up to ten years.
Attempting to influence a noble's mind via spells or abilities.	A fine of 1 000 gold pieces or 6 months in prison.
Entering an area reserved for one's betters.	A fine, or prison for up to 5 years.
Provoking aggression against those of higher status.	Public flogging and a fine of up to 200 gold.

Protection of Hands

Protection of Official Matters

Crime	Punishment
Hindering an ongoing investigation.	A fine of up to 2000 gold, or prison.
Lying to officials	Prison for up to 2 years.

Protection of Cititzens

Crime	Punishment
Premeditated Murder	Death.
Unjustified killing	Death or prison for up to life.
Justified killing	Prison or a fine of up to 1000 gold.
Armed robbery	Compensation for stolen goods, additional compensations up to the same amount, and a fine of up to 1000 gold.

Protection of Property

Crime	Punishment
Vandalism.	a fine of 10 to 500 gold pieces.
Breaking and Entering.	Prison for up to 5 years.
Property damage.	Prison for up to 5 years.
Needlessly wasting someone else's water.	5 gold pieces per litre in damages paid to the victim, and another 1 gold piece per liter fine.

Type

Text, Legislative

Signatories (Organizations)

• Sh'areen Caliphate