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ROYAL DECREE Nº 1

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

WHEREAS our most-well beloved mother the Queen of Lichbrook has transcended to godhood;

AND WHEREAS it was our said mother's will that we succeed her as necrarch in the event of her transcendence and on condition that we assume the regnal name Mira Raynora;

LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that we, Marie Dolores of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, do by these Presents proclaim ourself Queen of Lichbrook under the regnal name Mira Raynora;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further decree that our mother shall be known henceforth as Mira Raynora Major or Mira Raynora the Elder and that we shall be known as Mira Raynora Minor or Mira Raynora the Younger.

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Royal Decree Nº 2

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 2

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Khan of Karalakh, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Downshire, Shimmerspring and Highpass, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents decree that the Jugensk Governorate be merged and subsumed into the Shire of Shimmerspring;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further decree that the Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook be amended accordingly and our said Kingdom of Lichbrook be constituted henceforth in accordance with the Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook contained in the Schedule to this Decree.

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SCHEDULE: THE BASIC LAW OF THE KINGDOM OF LICHBROOK

Chapter 1: The Nature of the Realm

Article 1
The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a sovereign and indivisible realm in federal union with the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

Article 2
The Khanate of Karalakh, while comprising an inseparable part of the Kingdom of Lichbrook, is governed by special decrees in accordance with its own laws.

Article 3
The capital of the realm is Maltenstein.

Article 4
English is the official language of the realm.

Chapter 2: The Necrarchy

Article 5
The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a necrarchy. Sovereignty is permanently vested in the necrarch Mira Raynora of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, who is styled Queen of Lichbrook, Khan of Karalakh, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Downshire, Shimmerspring and Highpass, Viscountess of Maltenstein, with the qualification of Royal Niftiness.

Article 6
The person of the necrarch is sacred and inviolable.

Article 7
The necrarch possesses supreme executive and legislative authority and no law may come into effect in Lichbrook without her personal approval.

Article 8
The necrarch issues decrees for the governance of her realm.

Article 9
The necrarch appoints and dismisses ministers and other officials of her realm.

Chapter 3: The Administration of the Realm

Article 10
That part of the realm outside of the Khanate of Karalakh is subdivided into one royal borough and five shires:

(i) The Royal Borough of Maltenstein, which has its seat of administration at Maltenstein;

(ii) Caverden, which has its seat of administration at Citadel;

(iii) Woodshire, which has its seat of administration at Woodshire Village;

(iv) Downshire, which has its seat of administration at Isenbury;

(v) Shimmerspring, which has its seat of administration at Jugensk.

(vi) Highpass, which has its seat of administration at Rhodondra.

Article 11
The necrarch is represented in each shire by a sheriff, who serves at her pleasure.

Article 11.1
The Sheriff of Caverden shall be an Adeptus.

Article 11.2
The Sheriff of Woodshire shall be chosen from the noble families of Schwinn, Moss, Etzettera, Hope, Gaudin and Meir.

Article 11.3
The Sheriffs of Downshire, Shimmerspring and Highpass shall be Lichniks.

Article 12
The noble families of Schwinn, Moss, Etzettera, Hope, Gaudin and Meir shall hold their estates of the necrarch in the same manner that they held them of the Count of Woodshire in the time of Count Thomas Gaudin.

Article 12.1
The head of each noble family shall have the title of Viscount or Viscountess with rank and precedence equivalent to a Viscount of Shireroth.

Article 12.2
In the absence of legitimate heirs, the estates of a noble family shall escheat to the necrarch.

Article 13
The Adepti have stewardship of the Meshed Lands of Caverden and shall be held solely responsible for their management.

Chapter 4: The Armed Forces of the Realm

Article 14
The necrarch is commander-in-chief of the armed forces of her realm.

Article 14.1
As commander-in-chief, the necrarch may raise and maintain such military and paramilitary forces as she may deem necessary for the defence of her realm.

Article 14.2
Other the necrarch is permitted to raise or maintain military and paramilitary forces within the realm.

Chapter 5: The Symbols of the Realm

Article 15
The flag of the realm is a horizontal bicolour of maroon over navy blue. The width of the flag is two-thirds of its length and the two stripes are of equal width.

Article 16
The coat of arms of the realm is blazoned Per Pale Murrey and Azure a Skull Argent crowned with the Royal Crown of Lichbrook Proper; the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown of Lichbrook and encircled by the Order of the Star Cross and for supporters, on either side a Horse Argent unguled Or.

Article 17
The heraldic badge of the realm is a Skull Argent crowned with the Royal Crown of Lichbrook Proper.

Chapter 6: Amendments to the Basic Law

Article 18
The Basic Law may be changed or amended only by the necrarch.

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Royal Decree Nº 3

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 3

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Khan of Karalakh, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Downshire, Shimmerspring and Highpass, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents decree that our Kingdom of Lichbrook and our Marquessate of Modanybe united into a single indivisible realm by the name of the United Kingdom of Lichbrook and Modany;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further decree that:

1. The Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook be rescinded and our said United Kingdom of Lichbrook and Modany constituted in accordance with the Basic Law of the United Kingdom of Lichbrook and Modany contained in the Schedule to this Decree.

2. The Shire of Highpass be dissolved and all our rights to the former county of that name ceded to the Barony of Solecism.

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SCHEDULE: THE BASIC LAW OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF LICHBROOK AND MODANY

Chapter 1: The Nature of the Realm

Article 1
The United Kingdom of Lichbrook and Modany is a sovereign and indivisible realm in federal union with the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

Article 2
The Khanate of Karalakh, while comprising an inseparable part of the realm, is governed by special decrees in accordance with its own laws.

Article 3
The capital of the realm is Maltenstein.

Article 4
English is the official language of the realm.

Chapter 2: The Necrarchy

Article 5
The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a necrarchy. Sovereignty is permanently vested in the necrarch Mira Raynora of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, who is styled Queen of Lichbrook and Modany, Khan of Karalakh, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Marchioness of Modan-Lach, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Downshire, Shimmerspring, Lywind and Ž, Viscountess of Maltenstein, with the qualification of Royal Niftiness.

Article 6
The person of the necrarch is sacred and inviolable.

Article 7
The necrarch possesses supreme executive and legislative authority and no law may come into effect in her realm without her personal approval.

Article 8
The necrarch issues decrees for the governance of her realm.

Article 9
The necrarch appoints and dismisses ministers and other officials of her realm.

Chapter 3: The Administration of the Realm

Article 10
That part of the realm outside of the Khanate of Karalakh is subdivided into one royal borough and eight shires:

(i) The Royal Borough of Maltenstein, which has its seat of administration at Maltenstein;

(ii) Caverden, which has its seat of administration at Citadel;

(iii) Woodshire, which has its seat of administration at Woodshire Village;

(iv) Downshire, which has its seat of administration at Isenbury;

(v) Shimmerspring, which has its seat of administration at Jugensk;

(vi) Modan-Lach, which has its seat of administration at Modan Hamlet;

(vii) Lywind, which has its seat of administration at Lyhigh;

(viii) Ž, which has its seat of administration at Akhuleti;

Article 11
The necrarch is represented in each shire by a sheriff, who serves at her pleasure.

Article 11.1
The Sheriff of Caverden shall be an Adeptus.

Article 11.2
The Sheriff of Woodshire shall be chosen from the noble families of Schwinn, Moss, Etzettera, Hope, Gaudin and Meir.

Article 11.3
The Sheriffs of Downshire, Shimmerspring and Highpass shall be Lichniks.

Article 12
The noble families of Schwinn, Moss, Etzettera, Hope, Gaudin and Meir shall hold their estates of the necrarch in the same manner that they held them of the Count of Woodshire in the time of Count Thomas Gaudin.

Article 12.1
The head of each noble family shall have the title of Viscount or Viscountess with rank and precedence equivalent to a Viscount of Shireroth.

Article 12.2
In the absence of legitimate heirs, the estates of a noble family shall escheat to the necrarch.

Article 13
The Adepti have stewardship of the Meshed Lands of Caverden and shall be held solely responsible for their management.

Chapter 4: The Armed Forces of the Realm

Article 14
The necrarch is commander-in-chief of the armed forces of her realm.

Article 14.1
As commander-in-chief, the necrarch may raise and maintain such military and paramilitary forces as she may deem necessary for the defence of her realm.

Article 14.2
Other the necrarch is permitted to raise or maintain military and paramilitary forces within the realm.

Chapter 5: The Symbols of the Realm

Article 15
The flag of the realm, known as the Union Flag, is a quarterly field of blue and red with a white cross surmounting a yellow saltire.

Article 16
The coat of arms of the realm is blazoned Quarterly, the first and fourth quarters Azure a Skull Argent crowned with the Royal Crown of Lichbrook Proper (for Lichbrook), the second and third quarters Gules a Sun in Splendour of Sixteen Rays Or (for Modany); the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown of Lichbrook and encircled by the Order of the Star Cross and for supporters, on either side a Horse Argent unguled Or.

Article 17
The heraldic badge of the realm is a Skull Argent crowned with the Royal Crown of Lichbrook Proper.

Chapter 6: Amendments to the Basic Law

Article 18
The Basic Law may be changed or amended only by the necrarch.

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Royal Decree Nº 4

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 4

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook and Modany sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook and Modany, Khan of Karalakh, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Marchioness of Modan-Lach, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Downshire, Shimmerspring, Lywind and Ž, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents ratify the Second Accord of Musica contained in the Schedule to this Decree.

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SCHEDULE: THE SECOND ACCORD OF MUSICA

- THE SECOND ACCORD OF MUSICA -
Establishing the Musican Federation and Regulating its mode of government


RECOGNISING the need for unity between subdivisions, in good times and bad,
APPRECIATING the ancient cultural and geographical bonds that tie Yardistan, Lichbrook and the territories that surround them,
REALISING that we oughtn't put off til tomorrow that which we can do today, and
OBFUSCATING via this preamble all parties' secret unmitigated desire to destroy Kildare;

The people and nobles of Yardistan, Lichbrook and the surrounding territories here assembled hereby establish the Federation of Musica or Musican Federation and agree on the following points as to its nature and governance.

First Movement – The Federation
1. The Federation of Musica, to be interchangeably known as the Musican Federation, shall be an alliance of states loyally subject to the Kaiser of Shireroth and zir Imperial Republican government.
2. The Federation shall be constituted from the following Federal States:
(i) The Duchy of Yardistan;
(ii) The United Kingdom of Lichbrook and Modany;
(iii) The County of Monty Crisco;
(iv) The Barony of Solecism; and
(v) The Musican Capital Territory, comprising the counties of Kralizec and Musica.
3. For the purposes of Imperial law and institutions, the Duchy of Yardistan and the United Kingdom of Lichbrook and Modany shall be considered separate Imperial States, with Monty Crisco, Solecism, and the Capital Territories held jointly between them as common territories.
4. The Federal States shall retain complete autonomy within the Imperial Republic subject to the terms of this Accord.

Second Movement – Federal Institutions
5. There shall be a President of the Federation, called the Dirigent, who shall chair the Concert and administer the Musican Capital Territory. The Dirigent shall be elected by the Concert of the Federation.
6. There shall be a Concert of the Federation which shall serve as a convening body for its residents and nobles. All citizens of Shireroth who are resident in one of the Federal States shall have the right to sit, speak, and vote in the Concert.
7. The Concert is empowered to discuss the united policy of the Federation towards happenings in Shireroth and abroad, and may serve as an informal voting bloc in Imperial institutions such as the Landsraad, but shall not be empowered to pass laws regarding the internal government of the Federal States.
8. During the period of election of the Dirigent, there shall be a Chair Pro Tempore of the Concert; this position shall be held alternately between the Duke-Anarch of Yardistan and the Queen of Lichbrook and Modany.

Third Movement – Enforcement, Amendment, Dissolution, and Miscellaneous Provisions
9. The present form of this Accord shall come into effect immediately upon ratification by the Concert of the Federation and the government of the Kingdom of Lichbrook.
10. This Accord may be amended or dissolved by majority decision of the Concert. However, in recognition of their sovereignty under the Imperial Charter of Shireroth, the two Imperial States have the right to unilaterally leave the Federation. Those Federal States that are not also Imperial States may only leave the Federation with the approval of the Concert.
11. The official musical instrument of the Federation shall be the Accordion, and official animal the Victorian Accordion-Playing Monkey as depicted in the First Schedule to this Accord.
12. The flag of the Federation shall be as depicted in the Second Schedule to this Accord: Per fess Gules and Azure a Treble Clef between four Alto Clefs, all between two Bass clefs to dexter and to sinister Or, the whole within a bordure of the last.
13. The naval jack to be shown by all Musican fleets when engaged in military operations under the authority of the Dirigent or Concert shall be as depicted in the Third Schedule to this Accord: Per fess Gules and Azure a Treble Clef within a bordure Or.

First Schedule
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Second Schedule
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Third Schedule
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Royal Decree Nº 5

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 5

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook and Modany sends greeting!

WHEREAS a foreign artificial intelligence has compromised the security of the Imperial Republic,

LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook and Modany, Khan of Karalakh, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Marchioness of Modan-Lach, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Downshire, Shimmerspring, Lywind and Ž, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents decree that all electronic systems within the United Kingdom be placed under necromechanical control until further notice.

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further decree that the local network be isolated from all outside networks not under necromechanical control.

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Royal Decree Nº 6

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 6

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook and Modany sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook and Modany, Khan of Karalakh, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Marchioness of Modan-Lach, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Downshire, Shimmerspring, Lywind and Ž, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents decree that this realm be known henceforth as the Kingdom of Lichbrook;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further decree that:

1. The Basic Law of the United Kingdom of Lichbrook and Modany is hereby rescinded.

2. The Royal Borough of Maltenstein and the shires of Caverden, Woodshire and Downshire are hereby re-united into a self-governing lichgraviate by the name of Overdolor.

3. The Khanate of Karalakh and the shire of Modan-Lach are hereby united into a self-governing khaganate by the name of Lachmodan, or Laxmodan in the Lakhi language.

4. The shires of Azarea, Lywind, Shimmerspring and Ž are hereby reconstituted as self-governing counties.

5. The boundaries of the Lichgraviate of Overdolor, the Khaganate of Lachmodan and the Counties of Azarea, Lywind, Shimmerspring and Ž shall be as depicted upon the map contained in the First Schedule to this Decree.

6. The Kingdom of Lichbrook shall be constituted in accordance with the Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook contained in the Second Schedule to this Decree.

7. The Lichgraviate of Overdolor shall be constituted in accordance with the Basic Law of the Lichgraviate of Overdolor contained in the Third Schedule to this Decree.

8. The Khaganate of Lachmodan shall be constituted in accordance with the Jasa, or Basic Law of the Khaganate of Lachmodan contained in the Fourth Schedule to this Decree.

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FIRST SCHEDULE: MAP SHOWING THE INTERNAL BOUNDARIES OF LICHBROOK

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SECOND SCHEDULE: THE BASIC LAW OF THE KINGDOM OF LICHBROOK

Chapter 1: The Nature of the Realm

Article 1
The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a sovereign realm in federal union with the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. It comprises:

(i) The Lichgraviate of Overdolor;

(ii) The Khaganate of Lachmodan;

(iii) The County of Azarea;

(iii) The County of Lywind;

(v) The County of Shimmerspring;

(vi) The County of Ž.

Article 2
The summer capital of the realm is Maltenstein and the winter capital is Modan Hamlet.

Article 3
English and Lakhi are the official languages of the realm. English is the language of administration.

Chapter 2: The Necrarchy

Article 4
The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a necrarchy. Sovereignty is permanently vested in the necrarch Mira Raynora of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, who is styled Queen of Lichbrook, Khaganess of Lachmodan, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire and Lowbrook, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, with the qualification of Royal Niftiness.

Article 5
The person of the necrarch is sacred and inviolable.

Article 6
The necrarch possesses supreme executive and legislative authority and no law may come into effect in her realm without her personal approval.

Article 7
The necrarch issues decrees for the governance of her realm.

Article 8
The necrarch appoints and dismisses ministers and other royal officials.

Chapter 3: The Administration of the Realm

Article 9
The Lichgraviate of Overdolor and the Khaganate of Lachmodan are administered directly by the necrarch in accordance with their own laws and customs.

Article 10
Azarea, Lywing, Shimmerspring and Ž are self-governing counties administered by counts appointed by the necrarch.

Chapter 4: The Armed Forces of the Realm

Article 11
The necrarch is commander-in-chief of the armed forces of her realm.

Article 12
Only the necrarch is permitted to raise or maintain military and paramilitary forces within the realm.

Chapter 5: The Symbols of the Realm

Article 13
The flag of the realm is a horizontal bicolour of maroon over navy blue. The width of the flag is two-thirds of its length and the two stripes are of equal width.

Article 14
The coat of arms of the realm is Per Pale Murrey and Azure a Skull Argent crowned with the Royal Crown of Lichbrook Proper.

Article 15
The heraldic badge of the realm is a Skull Argent crowned with the Royal Crown of Lichbrook Proper.

Chapter 6: Amendments to the Basic Law

Article 16
The Basic Law may be changed or amended only by the necrarch.

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THIRD SCHEDULE: THE BASIC LAW OF THE LICHGRAVIATE OF OVERDOLOR

Chapter 1: The Nature of the Lichgraviate

Article 1
Overdolor is a self-governing lichgraviate within the Kingdom of Lichbrook.

Article 2

The capital of the Lichgraviate is Maltenstein.

Article 3
English is the official language of the Lichgraviate.

Chapter 2: The Lichgravine

Article 4
Supreme authority is permanently vested in Mira Raynora of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, who is styled Lichgravine of Overdolor, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire and Lowbrook, Viscountess of Maltenstein.

Article 5
The Lichgravine possesses supreme legislative authority and no law may come into effect without her personal approval.

Article 6
The Lichgravine possesses supreme executive authority and issues decrees for the governance of the Lichgraviate.

Article 7
The Lichgravine appoints and dismisses all Lichgravial officials.

Chapter 3: The Administration of the Lichgraviate

Article 8
For purposes of administration, the Lichgraviate is organised into one borough and three shires:

(i) The Royal Borough of Maltenstein, which has its seat of administration at Maltenstein;

(ii) Caverdenshire, which has its seat of administration at Citadel;

(iii) Woodshire, which has its seat of administration at Woodshire Village;

(iv) Lowbrookshire, which has its seat of administration at Isenbury.

Article 9
The Lichgravine is represented in each shire by a sheriff, who serves at her pleasure.

Article 9.1
The Sheriff of Caverden shall be an Adeptus.

Article 9.2
The Sheriff of Woodshire shall be chosen from the noble families of Schwinn, Moss, Etzettera, Hope, Gaudin and Meir.

Article 10
The noble families of Schwinn, Moss, Etzettera, Hope, Gaudin and Meir shall hold their estates of the Lichgravine in the same manner as they held them of the Count of Woodshire in the time of Count Thomas Gaudin.

Article 10.1
The head of each noble family shall have the title of Lord or Lady with rank and precedence equivalent to a Viscount of Shireroth.

Article 10.2
In the absence of legitimate heirs, the estates of a noble family shall escheat to the Lichgravine.

Article 11
The Adepti have stewardship of the Meshed Lands of Caverden and shall be held solely responsible for their management.

Chapter 4: The Symbols of the Lichgraviate

Article 12
The flag of the Lichgraviate is a vertical tricolour of navy blue, maroon and black. The width of the flag is two-thirds of its length and the three stripes are of equal width.

Article 13
The coat of arms of the Lichgraviate is Per Fess Dancetty Azure and Argent in chief a Star Cross Or and in base a Port Gules voided Sable.

Article 14
The heraldic badge of the Lichgraviate is a Star Cross Or upon a Port Gules voided Sable.

Chapter 5: Amendments to the Basic Law

Article 15
The Basic Law may be changed or amended only by the Lichgravine.

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FOURTH SCHEDULE: THE JASA, OR BASIC LAW OF THE KHAGANATE OF LACHMODAN

Chapter 1: The Nature of the Khaganate

Article 1
The name of this state is the Khaganate of Lachmodan in the English language and Laxmodan Xakanliki in the Lakhi language.

Article 2
The Khaganate of Lachmodan is a self-governing necrarchy within the Kingdom of Lichbrook.

Article 3
The capital of the Khaganate is Modan Hamlet, also known as Modanxala in the Lakhi language.

Article 4
English and Lakhi are the official languages of the Khaganate.

Chapter 2: The Khaganess

Article 5
Supreme authority is permanently vested in Mira Raynora of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, commonly known as Dolixan, who is styled Khaganess of Lachmodan, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh in the English language and Laxmodan Xakanbikasi, Karalax və Kizillax Xanbikasi in the Lakhi language.

Article 6
The Khaganess possesses supreme legislative authority and no law may come into effect without her personal approval.

Article 7
The Khaganess possesses supreme executive authority and issues special decrees known as jarliks for the governance of the Khaganate.

Article 8
The Khaganess appoints and dismisses all state officials.

Chapter 3: The Administration of the State

Article 9
For purposes of administration, the Khaganate is organised into two governorates, or gubernija in the Lakhi language:

(i) Karalakh Governorate (Karalax Gubernijasi), which has its seat of administration at Kurpla;

(ii) Kizillakh Governorate (Kizillax Gubernijasi), which has its seat of administration at Modan Hamlet.

Article 10
The Khaganess is represented in each governorate by a governor, or gubernator in the Lakhi language, who serves at her pleasure.

Chapter 4: The Symbols of the Khaganate

Article 11
The flag of the Khaganate is a horizontal bicolour of black over red with a golden sun of sixteen rays defaced with a black Axatan rune. The width of the flag is two-thirds of its length and the two stripes are of equal width.

Article 12
The coat of arms of the Khaganate is Per Fess Sable and Gules a Sun in Splendour of Sixteen Rays Or charged with an Axatan Rune of the first.

Article 13
The heraldic badge of the Khaganate is a Sun in Splendour of Sixteen Rays Or charged with an Axatan Rune Sable.

Chapter 5: Amendments to the Jasa

Article 14
The Jasa may be changed or amended only by the Khaganess.

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Royal Decree Nº 7

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 7

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Khaganess of Lachmodan, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire and Lowbrook, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents decree that the Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook be amended as follows:

1. Article 1 shall be amended to read:

[quote]Article 1
The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a sovereign realm in federal union with the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.[/quote]

2. Article 4 shall be amended to read:

[quote]Article 4
The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a necrarchy. Sovereignty is permanently vested in the necrarch Mira Raynora of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, who is styled Queen of Lichbrook with the qualification of Royal Niftiness.[/quote]

3. Article 6 shall be amended to read:

[quote]Article 6
The necrarch possesses supreme executive and legislative authority.[/quote]

4. Article 9 shall be deleted.

5. Article 10 shall be replaced with the following:

[quote]Article 10
The Kingdom of Lichbrook comprises:

(i) Two crown lands: the Lichgraviate of Overdolor and the Khaganate of Lachmodan;

(ii) Four counties, the County of Azarea, the County of Lywind, the County of Shimmerspring and the County of Ž.

Article 10.1
The crown lands are self-governing impartible baronies administered by the necrarch in accordance with their own laws and customs.

Article 10.2
The counties are administered by local counts as feudal vassals of the necrarch.[/quote]

6. Chapter 4, including Articles 11 and 12, shall be deleted.

7. A new Article 9 shall be added to Chapter 2. The new article shall read:

[quote]Article 9
The necrarch is commander-in-chief of the armed forces of her realm.
Only the necrarch is permitted to raise or maintain military and paramilitary forces within the realm.[/quote]

8. Chapter 5 shall be renumbered Chapter 4 and Article 13 shall be renumbered Article 11. All subsequent chapters and articles shall be renumbered accordingly.

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Royal Decree Nº 8

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 8

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Khaganess of Lachmodan, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire and Lowbrook, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents decree that the Khaganate of Lachmodan be known henceforth as the Markhanate of Lachmodan;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further decree that:

1. The Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook be duly amended, with all references to the "Khaganate of Lachmodan" replaced by "Markhanate of Lachmodan".

2. The Jasa, or Basic Law of the Khaganate of Lachmodan be rescinded and replaced with the Jasa, or Basic Law of the Markhanate of Lachmodan contained in the Schedule to this Decree.

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SCHEDULE: THE JASA, OR BASIC LAW OF THE MARKHANATE OF LACHMODAN

Chapter 1: The Nature of the Markhanate

Article 1
Lachmodan is a self-governing principality within the Kingdom of Lichbrook.

Article 2
The official name of this principality is the Markhanate of Lachmodan in the English language and Laxmodan Marxanliki in the Lakhi language.

Article 3
The capital of the Markhanate is Modan Hamlet, also known as Modanxala in the Lakhi language.

Article 4
English and Lakhi are the official languages of the Markhanate.

Chapter 2: The Markhaness

Article 5
Supreme authority is permanently vested in Mira Raynora of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, commonly known as Dolixan, who is styled Markhaness of Lachmodan, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh in the English language and Laxmodan Marxanesi, Karalax və Kizillax Xanesi in the Lakhi language.

Article 6
The Markhaness possesses supreme legislative authority and no law may come into effect in the Markhanate without her personal approval.

Article 7
The Markhaness possesses supreme executive authority and issues special decrees known as jarliks for the governance of the Markhanate.

Article 8
The Markhaness appoints and dismisses all state officials.

Chapter 3: The Administration of the Markhanate

Article 9
For purposes of administration, the Markhanate is organised into two governorates, or gubernija in the Lakhi language:

(i) Karalakh Governorate (Karalax Gubernijasi), which has its seat of administration at Kurpla;

(ii) Kizillakh Governorate (Kizillax Gubernijasi), which has its seat of administration at Modan Hamlet.

Article 10
The Markhaness is represented in each governorate by a governor, or gubernator in the Lakhi language, who serves at her pleasure.

Chapter 4: The Symbols of the Markhanate

Article 11
The flag of the Markhanate is a horizontal bicolour of black over red defaced by a golden sun of sixteen rays defaced with a blue Axatan rune. The width of the flag is two-thirds of its length and the two stripes are of equal width.

Article 12
The coat of arms of the Markhanate is Per Fess Sable and Gules a Sun in Splendour of Sixteen Rays Or charged with an Axatan Azure.

Article 13
The heraldic badge of the Markhanate is a Sun in Splendour of Sixteen Rays Or charged with an Axatan Rune Azure.

Chapter 5: Amendments to the Jasa

Article 14
The Jasa may be changed or amended only by the Markhaness.

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Royal Decree Nº 9

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 9

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire and Lowbrook, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents confer upon our most well-beloved daughter the Princess Lyssansa the state, degree, style, dignity, title and honour of Countess of Lywind;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID the said Princess Lyssansa shall have and hold the County of Lywind as a territorial fief of the realm with the rights, privileges and precedence pertaining to a countess of the Kingdom of Lichbrook.

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 10

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire and Lowbrook, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents decree that:

1. The 1st Lichnik Armoured Brigade shall be renamed the 1st Royal Regiment of Foot Lichguards (Woodshire Guards) and shall continue the lineage and traditions of the Woodshire Guard established by Count Thomas Gaudin.

2. The 2nd Lichnik Armoured Brigade shall be renamed the 2nd Royal Regiment of Foot Lichguards (Caverden Guards).

3. The 3rd Lichnik Armoured Brigade shall be renamed the 3rd Royal Regiment of Foot Lichguards (Modanian Guards) and shall continue the lineage and traditions of the Brookshire Hamlet City Guard.

4. The 1st Hippolichnik Brigade shall be renamed the 1st Royal Regiment of Mounted Lichguards (Karalakhi Cossacks).

5. The 2nd Hippolichnik Brigade shall be renamed the 2nd Royal Regiment of Mounted Lichguards (Kizillakhi Cossacks).

6. The 3rd Hippolichnik Brigade shall be renamed the 3rd Royal Regiment of Mounted Lichguards (Lowbrook Lancers).

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 11

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire and Lowbrook, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents invest our loyal and worthy subjects the Deep Singers with dominion over the County of Shimmerspring;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further decree that the said County of Shimmerspring shall be known henceforth as the Garden of Shimmerspring.

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 12

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire and Lowbrook, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents confer upon our most well-beloved daughter the Princess Lyssansa the state, degree, style, dignity, title and honour of Princess of Lywind, with the rights, privileges and precedence pertaining to a princess of the Kingdom of Lichbrook;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further invest the said Princess Lyssansa with dominion over the County of Lywind, which shall be known henceforth as the Principality of Lywind.

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 13

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire and Lowbrook, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents merge the County of Azarea and the County of Ž into a new crown land by the name of the Royal County of Azarea and Ž;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further assume the additional titles of Countess of Azarea and Ž.

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 14

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Lowbrook, Azarea and Ž, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents rescind the Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further decree that our Kingdom of Lichbrook shall be constituted henceforth in accordance with the new Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook contained in the Schedule to this Decree.

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SCHEDULE: THE BASIC LAW OF THE KINGDOM OF LICHBROOK

Chapter 1: The Nature of the Realm

Article 1
The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a sovereign realm in federal union with the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.

Article 2
The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a necrarchy. Sovereignty is permanently vested in the necrarch Mira Raynora of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, who is styled Queen of Lichbrook with the qualification of Royal Niftiness.

Article 3
The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a federative union of five states founded upon the principles of ethnic federalism. The five federal states are:

(i) The Lichgraviate of Overdolor;

(ii) The Markhanate of Lachmodan;

(iii) The Principality of Lywind;

(iv) The Garden of Shimmerspring;

(v) The Royal County of Azarea and Ž.

Article 3.1
The Lichgraviate of Overdolor, the Markhanate of Lachmodan and the Royal County of Azarea and Ž are the personal dominions of the necrarch.

Article 3.2
The Principality of Lywind is a palatine jurisdiction held by Her Royal Highness the Princess Lyssansa.

Article 3.3
The Garden of Shimmerspring is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Deep Singers.

Article 4
The summer capital of the realm is Maltenstein and the winter capital is Modan Hamlet.

Article 5
Overdolor English, Lywind English, Jugensk English, Lakhi and Nizeni are recognised as official languages within the realm. Standard English is the language of administration.

Chapter 2: The Administration of the Realm

Article 6
As head of the federative union, the necrarch possesses ultimate executive, legislative and judicial authority within the realm.

Article 7
Each federal state is administered by its lord in accordance with its own law and customs. The federal states remain subject to the will of the necrarch in matters of defence, foreign relations and all other areas deemed to be of common concern.

Article 8
The necrarch is commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the realm.
Only the necrarch and the Princess of Lywind are permitted to raise or maintain military and paramilitary forces within the realm.

Chapter 3: The Symbols of the Realm

Article 9
The flag of the realm is a horizontal bicolour of maroon over navy blue. The width of the flag is two-thirds of its length and the two stripes are of equal width.

Article 10
The coat of arms of the realm is Per Pale Murrey and Azure a Skull Argent crowned with the Royal Crown of Lichbrook Proper.

Article 11
The heraldic badge of the realm is a Skull Argent crowned with the Royal Crown of Lichbrook Proper.

Chapter 4: Amendments to the Basic Law

Article 12
The Basic Law may be changed or amended only by the necrarch.

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Royal Decree Nº 15

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 15

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Lowbrook, Azarea and Ž, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents order those of our Lichguards currently located in Shirekeep to root out and eliminate all violent and anti-social elements within the city, by any means deemed necessary.

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Royal Decree Nº 16

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 16

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Lowbrook, Azarea and Ž, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents order the 1st and 2nd Royal Regiments of Foot Lichguards to cease pacification operations in Shirekeep with immediate effect;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further issue the following orders:

1. The 2nd Royal Regiment of Foot Lichguards will occupy Fort Tempus and the Foreign Quarters.

2. The 1st Royal Regiment of Foot Guards will supervise the evacuation of all loyal personnel and their dependents to Fort Tempus, along with the Golden Mango Throne, the contents of the Imperial Treasury and any other artefacts and records of particular cultural or historical value including that nice table in the drawing room.

3. If Malarbor wishes it, the 1st Royal Regiment of Foot Lichguards will assist with his relocation across the river. If he does not wish to move, the lichguards will search for one of his seedlings to take instead.

4. When the evacuation is complete, the 1st Royal Regiment of Foot Lichguards will withdraw to the Foreign Quarters and demolish all bridges across the RIver Elwynn.

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Royal Decree Nº 17

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 17

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

WHEREAS the fabric of the Imperial Republic is disintegrating;

AND WHEREAS our Kingdom of Lichbrook must be secured against hostile forces;

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Lowbrook, Azarea and Ž, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents order the mobilisation of all military forces within the realm with immediate effect.

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 18

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Duchess of Brookshire, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Lowbrook, Azarea and Ž, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents abolish the Royal County of Azarea and Ž;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do decree that:

1. The islands of Azarea and Ž shall be annexed to Lachmodan and reconstituted as a governorate of the said Markhanate.

2. Article 5 of the Jasa, or Basic law of the Markhanate of Lachmodan shall be amended to read:

[quote]Supreme authority is permanently vested in Mira Raynora of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, commonly known as Dolixan, who is styled Markhaness of Lachmodan, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Countess of Azarea and Ž in the English language and Laxmodan Marxanesi, Karalax və Kizillax Xanesi, Ažareja və Ž Kontesi in the Lakhi language.[/quote]


3. Article 9 of the Jasa, or Basic law of the Markhanate of Lachmodan shall be amended to read:

[quote]For purposes of administration, the Markhanate is organised into three governorates, or gubernija in the Lakhi language:

(i) Karalakh Governorate (Karalax Gubernijasi), which has its seat of administration at Kurpla;

(ii) Kizillakh Governorate (Kizillax Gubernijasi), which has its seat of administration at Modan Hamlet;

(iii) Azarea and Ž Governorate (Ažareja və Ž Gubernijasi), which has its seat of administration at Akhuleti.[/quote]

4. Article 3 of the Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook shall be amended to read:

[quote]The Kingdom of Lichbrook is a federative union of four states. The four federal states are:

(i) The Lichgraviate of Overdolor;

(ii) The Markhanate of Lachmodan;

(iii) The Principality of Lywind;

(iv) The Garden of Shimmerspring.[/quote]

5. Article 3.1 of the Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook shall be amended to read:

[quote]The Lichgraviate of Overdolor and the Markhanate of Lachmodan are the personal dominions of the necrarch.[/quote]

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 19

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

WHEREAS the former cudgellers known as Burt and Bob have been banned from returning to Elwynn;

AND WHEREAS the said Burt and Bob are amusing to us;

LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Duchess of Brookshire, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Lowbrook, Azarea and Ž, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents confer citizenship in our realm of Lichbrook upon the aforementioned Burt and Bob;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do decree that Burt and Bob shall henceforth enjoy all the privileges and responsibilities of our natural born or built subjects.

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ROYAL DECREE Nº 20

TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Her Royal Niftiness the Queen of Lichbrook sends greeting!

LET IT BE KNOWN that we, Mira Raynora the Younger, Queen of Lichbrook, Duchess of Brookshire, Lichgravine of Overdolor, Markhaness of Lachmodan, Countess of Caverden, Woodshire, Lowbrook, Azarea and Ž, Khaness of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Viscountess of Maltenstein, do by these Presents decree that the Markhanate of Lachmodan be known henceforth as the Marquessate of Lachmodan;

AND BY THE AUTHORITY AFORESAID we do further decree that:

1. The Basic Law of the Kingdom of Lichbrook be duly amended, with all references to the "Markhanate of Lachmodan" replaced by "Marquessate of Lachmodan".

2. The Jasa, or Basic Law of the Markhanate of Lachmodan be rescinded and replaced with the Jasa, or Basic Law of the Marquessate of Lachmodan contained in the Schedule to this Decree.

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SCHEDULE: THE JASA, OR BASIC LAW OF THE MARQUESSATE OF LACHMODAN

Chapter 1: The Nature of the Marquessate

Article 1
Lachmodan is a self-governing principality within the Kingdom of Lichbrook.

Article 2
The official name of this principality is the Marquessate of Lachmodan in the English language and Laxmodan Markizliki in the Lakhi language.

Article 3
The capital of the Marquessate is Modan Hamlet, also known as Modanxala in the Lakhi language.

Article 4
English and Lakhi are the official languages of the Marquessate.

Chapter 2: The Marchioness

Article 5
Supreme authority is permanently vested in Mira Raynora of the House of Rossheim-Maltenstein-Me'Jiliad, commonly known as Dolixan, who is styled Marchioness of Lachmodan, Khan of Karalakh and Kizillakh, Countess of Azarea and Ž in the English language and Laxmodan Markijonesi, Karalax və Kizillax Xan, Ažareja və Ž Kontesi in the Lakhi language.

Article 6
The Marchioness possesses supreme legislative authority and no law may come into effect in the Marquessate without her personal approval.

Article 7
The Marchioness possesses supreme executive authority and issues special decrees known as jarliks for the governance of the Marquessate.

Article 8
The Marchioness appoints and dismisses all state officials.

Chapter 3: The Administration of the Marquessate

Article 9
For purposes of administration, the Marquessate is organised into three governorates, or gubernija in the Lakhi language:

(i) Karalakh Governorate (Karalax Gubernijasi), which has its seat of administration at Kurpla;

(ii) Kizillakh Governorate (Kizillax Gubernijasi), which has its seat of administration at Modan Hamlet;

(iii) Azarea and Ž Governorate (Ažareja və Ž Gubernijasi), which has its seat of administration at Akhuleti.

Article 10
The Marchioness is represented in each governorate by a governor, or gubernator in the Lakhi language, who serves at her pleasure.

Chapter 4: The Symbols of the Marquessate

Article 11
The flag of the Marquessate is a horizontal tricolour of black, white and maroon. The width of the flag is three-fifths of its length and the three stripes are of equal width.

Article 12
The coat of arms and heraldic badge of the Marquessate is a Roundel Per Pale Azure and Or charged with an Akhatan Rune Counterchanged.

Chapter 5: Amendments to the Jasa

Article 13
The Jasa may be changed or amended only by the Marchioness.

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