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Laws of Eldarth

LAWS OF ELDARTH

The Accord Edict

Public criticism, condemnation, or organized opposition toward the Sovereign Accord, the Iron Throne, or the Starlight Throne is considered sedition.

Punishments range from fines and public censure to imprisonment depending on severity.

Though private disagreements are often ignored, public challenges to the legitimacy of the Accord are taken seriously.

THE MARK LAW

One of the most controversial laws enforced within Eldarth is the collection of regulations known as the Mark Laws.

Originally established generations after the Shadowed Extermination, the laws were created as a means of identifying individuals believed capable of concealing dangerous bloodlines. Though Eldarth is governed by the Council of Rings rather than the Iron Throne, portions of the Mark Laws remain in effect throughout the city due to its close ties to the Human Kingdom.

Under current law, any individual possessing:

  • Horns

  • Scales

  • Tails

  • Draconic features

  • Other officially designated "aberrant traits"

must register with the Ringwatch upon entering the city.

Registered individuals receive a silver identification pin commonly known as a Mark Pin.

The pin must remain clearly visible at all times while within Eldarth and any Human-controlled settlement.

Registration records include:

  • Full legal name

  • Place of residence

  • Occupation

  • Household members

  • Marital status

  • Number of children

  • Known relatives

  • Travel permits

  • Property ownership

Failure to maintain accurate records is considered a criminal offense.

Individuals found without proper registration may face:

  • Fines

  • Imprisonment

  • Forced relocation

  • Expulsion from the city

  • Expulsion from Human-controlled territories

Officially, the Mark Laws exist to protect public safety and allow authorities to monitor potentially dangerous bloodlines.

Critics argue the laws are little more than remnants of the fear, suspicion, and prejudice that survived the Shadowed Extermination.

Regardless of opinion, the law remains firmly enforced throughout Eldarth.

As a result, Dragonborn, horned races, scaled races, and other visibly marked individuals often find themselves subject to increased scrutiny from officials, merchants, landlords, and even ordinary citizens.

Many locals claim the silver pin is simply paperwork.

Those forced to wear one often disagree.

The Blood and Ash Decree

Possession of:

  • Tiefling relics

  • Infernal artifacts

  • Infernal symbols

  • Historical materials associated with Tiefling culture

is a capital offense.

Punishment is death.

Officially the decree exists to prevent dangerous infernal influence.

Many believe it serves to erase what remains of Tiefling history.

Few discuss the law openly.

The King's Peace

Within the Inner Three Rings of Eldarth, no individual may carry any weapon larger than a dagger without possessing a valid permit.

Permits must be issued separately for each individual weapon.

Registered weapons include:

  • Swords

  • Axes

  • Spears

  • Polearms

  • Bows

  • Crossbows

  • Military-grade enchanted weapons

Violators face confiscation, fines, and possible revocation of future permit privileges.

Even military officers must comply unless acting under official authority.

The Lantern Law

After the Tenth Bell, all open flames must be extinguished.

Only officially approved blue lanterns may remain lit throughout the city.

Violators are pursued by members of the Lantern Watch and loudly referred to as:

"Fire Gremlins."

No one is entirely sure whether this was originally intended as a joke.

The No Empty Hands Rule

During the Festival of Emberfall, no citizen may leave a public establishment empty-handed.

If necessary, city guards are authorized to place a potato into the offender's pocket before allowing them to leave.

This law is treated with complete seriousness.

Most citizens find this hilarious.

The Truthful Merchant Act

Merchants caught deliberately misrepresenting their goods must stand within Harvest Crown Market and publicly proclaim:

"I am a greedy little gremlin who lies about turnips!"

three times.

Most merchants fear the embarrassment more than the actual fines.

The Respectful Greeting Act

Citizens are encouraged to greet Ringwatch officers by saying:

"Good day to you, fine armored friend of the realm!"

Failure to do so is technically not illegal.

However, officers are legally permitted to pretend to write a citation while dramatically sighing and muttering:

"Why do I even bother?"

until the citizen apologizes.

No one remembers how this became official law.