Code of Entante: Refusal and Acceptance

"We shall never let the Civil War come again, never shall the cancer regrow. Thus is set down the Code, and if it is not abided, we shall cleanse the sick once again." ~ Master of Shadow's Declaration after the Purge Enforcement and Tribunals The Code covers the basics of preferred manners of dealing with feuds between two Cartelites and the punishments mete out to those that cannot understand the limitations imposed by the Shadow. Because of the secretive nature of the Sixth Sect this has led to the creation of "Tribunals". Tribunals are a collection of three Officials who are charged with hearing the case of two Cartelites and then deciding their fate. The Tribunal is often overseen by the Administrator of the Territory if a major instance of the Code being broken occurs. During this both the accused and the plaintiff are watched by members of the Shadow. No one is allowed to enact challenge or vendetta when a Tribunal is convened. Anyone breaking this prohibition faces severe punishment from the Shadow themselves. The result of the Tribunal is ruled after a clear majority is reached. The punishment is then handed out publicly with members of the Shadow presiding as law enforcement. The severity of the crime often dictates the severity of the punishment, and can range from a reprimand to public flogging and even repossession of Chained the person may own. The Terms of Entente The basis of Entente is broken down into what are known as the "Terms". Each Term is a section within the Code that dictates action and punishment found congruent with that Term. In this manner all punishments fit the crime and all forms of conflict find a foundation of control to prevent all out war (something which was ignored during the Cartel Civil War). The words of the First Shadow state the code: Refusal "A Legate may remove a member from their Allegiance if said member has been found to have broken the Code of Entente. This ruling may be appealed via Tribunal. The Member must then find another Allegiance within the Sect to call home." [OOC Note] If you use the right of Refusal on someone please help them find their new Allegiance so they are not left out in the cold. "The right of Refusal may only be enacted if proper evidence is given and can be vouched for by three witnesses." "The right of refusal may be overturned via Tribunal or via the terms of Acceptance." Acceptance "A member who has been removed from their Allegiance by the Legate may appeal to a Tribunal to undo the decisions." "A member may also use the right of Challenge to test a Legates decision with the result the problem." "A member may also appeal to the Master to undo the decisions the the Legate." Portal:The Code of Entante The Tenets Ashen Word • The Shadow • Honor • Title • Challenge • Vendetta • Betrayal • Return • Claimant • Payment • Contract • Rank and Rule • Favor and Parley • Defection • Judgement • Bonding and The Enslaved • Refusal and Acceptance