The Fellowship Articles of Incorporation v.2

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##Introduction

This document sets forth the establishment of a government in the domain of Fellowship and all its holdings. To protect the rights and to ensure the prosperity of the people, lands, and the future of the city-state of Fellowship. All individuals are bound by its restrictions and protected by its laws while within its territories. Only the Voice of the People can supercede this document and the contents set within.

##Article I. Government Structure and its Duties.

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##Article II. Criminal Law Code.

Fellowship’s Criminal Law is based upon many common principles. It is to ensure the stability and tranquility of Fellowship in order for individuals to conduct their business and lives to their ability. These laws are only binding within the domain of Fellowship.

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The minimum sentence is one day in the End and a stack of pearls for any crime unless it is forgiven by the party it affected. For extensive sentences (a sentence is considered extensive if it is to last multiple weeks) it must be agreed on by the majority of Fellowship leadership.

• No one shall trespass within the confines of Fellowship. Trespassing includes entering private property without the explicit permission of the property owner. Additional punishment can be levied by the Diarchs or the Ministry as appropriate. Forgiveness from the victim will excuse the crime.

• No one shall steal within the confines of Fellowship domain. Stealing including looting chests, furnaces, and all other containers claimed by another individual or the City of Fellowship. Lack of knowledge of claim does not excuse the crime. If one commits this offense it will result in them having to repay two times the worth of the stolen items paid back in iron, diamonds, or pearls and one or more days in the End depending on the severity of the action. Additional punishment can be levied by the Diarchs or the Ministry as appropriate. Returning of all items stolen in original condition will excuse the theft.

• No one shall assault another innocent player within the confines of Fellowship domain. This includes combat tagging them without the other player's consent. Assault will result in an automatic two days of pearling or more depending on the severity of the situation. Additional punishment can be levied by the Diarchs or the Ministry as appropriate. Forgiveness from the victim will excuse the crime.

• No one shall kill within the confines of Fellowship domain. Killing or murdering individuals or individuals without active and accredited bounties will result in an automatic three days of pearling or more depending on the severity of the situation. Additional punishment can be levied by the Diarchs or the Ministry as appropriate. Forgiveness from the victim will excuse the crime.

• No one shall pearl innocents, with the term innocent defined as a player who has no active bounty which is accredited & active upon them at the time, within the confines of Fellowship domain. Pearling innocent players without their consent will result in seven or more days in the End depending on the situation. Additional punishment can be levied by the Diarchs or the Ministry as appropriate. Forgiveness from the victim will excuse the crime.

• No citizen may own "slaves" (A slave is defined as an innocent player pearled by another and forced to work). This law applies to citizens who hold slaves within and outside of the confines of Fellowship. Keeping slaves is punishable by fourteen or more days in the End depending on the situation. Additional punishment can be levied by the Diarchs or the Ministry as appropriate. Forgiveness from the victim will excuse the crime.

• No one shall grief within the confines of Fellowship domain. This includes using fire or lava to destroy structures or obstruct walkways, remove blocks without permission, not replant, or any other activity which is considered 'griefing' by the consensus of Fellowship. Culprits will spend at least one day in the End and must repay any damages they cause. Additional punishment can be levied by the Diarchs or Ministry as appropriate. Removal of grief and repayment for damaged property and items will excuse the punishment.

##Article III. Fellowship Citizen Rights.

A Fellowship Citizen is defined as: A resident of Fellowship who has resided lawfully within Fellowship territory for over three weeks and acknowledges Fellowship as their primary place of inhabitance.

Fellowship’s Rights are based upon many common principles. They are set to ensure certain expectations and liberties of the individuals of Fellowship are met.

• All individuals have the right to a home. Plots will be provided for all, no matter who they are or what their past is if they are currently lawful. Some players may have this right revoked depending on their relationship with Fellowship and it's Government.

• All individuals have the right to private property. This property may only be accessed by the individual with the expectation of no council intervention unless a crime has been committed by said individual or the property is considered derelict. This includes right to own private property in the form of items, blocks, containers, etc.

• All individuals have the right for access to basic reinforcement materials. To counter the effects of wide scale griefing in the city all individuals are encouraged to reinforce their homes and property and will be provided the means.

• All individuals have the right to freedom of speech, this freedom does not apply to bigotry or excessive cursing.

• All individuals have the right to appeal all legal matters to the Diarchs and the Ministry.

##Article IV. International Policy.

Fellowship’s international policy is one of neutrality but this may change depending on the situation such as if Fellowship or one of her allies is damaged by a group in a case which the violating party is at fault Fellowship will engage in the proper course of action.