Within the lands of Veldaria all citizens are protected by the laws below. A citizen is defined by any civilized permanent resident. It has been found that Barbarians, Biata, Dwarves, Elves (including Drae), Gypsies, Half-Ogres, Half-Orcs, Humans, Hoblings, Mystic Wood Elves, and Sarr are capable of civilzed behavior and are considered citizens if they are permanent residents.

Civilized visitors are also subject to these laws and their protection while within the lands of Veldaria.

Arson
The willful destruction or damage by fire to any property of another or of the state. Also the destruction of ones own property by fire if it is done so for profit and or if some collateral damage or destruction to the property of another or of the state ensues.

Accomplice
An associate in crime, one who willfully operates, aids or assists in the commission of a crime. Either by action or inaction. The accomplice shall bear the criminal responsibility as if they were the sole participants of said crime.

Assault
Any unlawful action which results in bodily harm or detriment of another.

Battery
The willful and unlawful use of force or violence, constraint or mischief upon the person of another.

Bearing of Arms
The weilding of weapons of any type without noble consent as defined by station or writ. Any citizen recognized with Adventurer status or higher rank may bear arms.

It is illegal to bear arms in the presence of Nobility unless consent has been given.

Bribery
The offering, giving or receiving or solicitation of something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of a person in the responsible discharge of his or her public or legal duties.

Conspiracy
A combination or confederation between two or more willing persons for the purpose of committing by their joint efforts some criminal act or some act which is innocent in itself but becomes criminal when done by the concerted action of the conspirators. This crime may be waived by writ of the residing Duke.

Contempt
A willful disobedience of the authority or declaration of nobility or officers in power given the lawful orders for the benefit of the people and the support of the law. This crime may be waived by writ of the residing Baron.

Forgery
Falsely making or materially altering by hand or otherwise with intent to defraud, any document or symbol which if genuine might apparently be of legal efficacy or the foundation of a legal claim.

Kidnapping
The forcible and unlawful abduction and transfer of an individual or individuals from place of residence of a substantial distance from where they were found. Also the forcible and unlawful confinement of an individual.

Libel
One person or group of persons issuing or presenting a prejudicial or false statement or accusation pertaining to any other by the use of print, writing, pictures, or signs. It is a crime to print, write, etc. knowingly false statements with the intent to injure the character or image of another. This crime may be waived by writ of the residing Baron.

Mockery of a Noble Title
To deride, ridicule or obviously and intentionally disrespect the personage, coat of arms or colors of an individual recognized as a noble in the land of Avendale. This crime may be waived by writ of the residing Baron.

Murder
Deliberate action to cause the death (except where sanctioned by legal authorities or official act of war) any individual who falls under the protection of the Laws of Veldaria.

Necromancy
The use of any spell, ability or item that calls upon chaos. Also the use of any spell, ability or item that causes the creation or release of undead as well as the use of any spell, ability or item that transforms a living being into undead. The willful and consenting possession of any item that possesses necromantic properties.

Perjury
To knowingly lie or make false or misleading statements to a noble, magistrate or persons given the power to conduct an official investigation or trial while they are in the course of such an investigation or trial.

Pretending to a Noble Title
To knowingly present oneself by document, raiment, statement to be of a noble station. This crime may be waived by writ of a preciding noble equal in rank to the title impersonated, or the resident Duke, whichever is lesser in rank.

Slander
The speaking of false or malicious words concerning another whereby injuring results to their reputation. This crime may be waived by writ of the resident Baron.

Slavery
The willful buying, selling, or holding of an individual against their will such that said individual shall have no freedom of action and whose person and services are wholly under the control of another.

Thuggery
Unlawfully threatening another, by statement or intention, with bodily harm or detriment to their person or property.

Treason
The involvement in any action or assemblage for the purpose of rebelling against the state or its lawful governing body or in aiding any other individual or individuals either foreign or domestic to do the same.

Thievery
To use any portion of or to take possession of the property of another against their will.