Whitecrest

Government
Whitecrest's government is a rather complex one that consists of multiple groups of people. Aestetically Whitecrest is run and controlled by the King, however the ruling body actually consists of multiple people including the King, his Court, the Guildmasters, and Ambassadors of Allied Kingdoms.

The King
Whitecrest has been through three different regents in its time; Nimis Inaria, Remus Verick Callidus, and the current regent, Jason Djerik. By law the throne can be passed on whenever the current regent wishes to do so, and it can be given to anyone. Should a regent perish before he has chosen an heir then the closest familial relation is made regent; First spouse, then to children, then to grandchildren and so on, then to aunts and uncles, then to their children and so on, then to great aunts and uncles. Assuming that none of the older relations listed are available and none of their children are either then the throne goes to siblings, eldest first, of the regent, then their children and so on. Assuming that there is no familial relation to be coronated then the Whitcresian people must elect someone from the regent's own court to take the throne. Once someone is named regent, no matter the method so long as it is lawful, they may not turn it down,however they may abdicate and name an heir as soon as they are coronated. The regent has a bit more power than the other members of the Whitcresian Parliment, as he is the only person who can effectively appoint more members into his Royal court and therefore the Whitcresian court.

The Royal Court
The Royal Court is made up of people that the regent has chosen for whatever reason to have a say in Parlimentary procedures. This is usually a sign of status, but it is a vital part of Whitcresian governance as each member of the Court has just as much say as any other member in Parliment.

Guildmasters
These Parlimentary members each lead official Whitcresian guilds. For a guild to become official it must be put through the application process and approved by the regent. Guilds that are not entirely based in Whitecrest may also be made official, but they must have a local residence and their Guildmaster must be a Whitcresian. The actual leader of their guild does not have to be a Whitcresian, but he or she cannot represent the guild in Whitcresian parliment.

Culture
"Whitecrest was created by foreigners from vastly different areas of the world; Nimis Inaria (N/A), Remus Callidus of Lithon, and Rabol the Mad (N/A). None of these original settlers are currently living there as two have passed and one has left for the Far East. Whitecrest has fairly lax policies and some speculate there to be a flourishing criminal underground, though no hard evidence has ever been brought forth. It is a multi-cultural/racial/spiritual/geographical mixing pot housing many extremely different people from many different places. All are welcome. Whitecrest is a flourishing port town that also has a profitable lumber business. There is land for farming and much opportunity to make a new life for oneself."-Gemini73

Criminal Laws
The punishments tend to be decided by either the King or those presiding over a trial.

1. Do Not Kill 2. Do Not Steal 3. Do Not Commit Treason Any act seen as detrimental to the Kingdom of Whitecrest, its people, or its regent 4. Do Not Oppress To restrict the rights that all Whitcresians are ensured; Life, Liberty, Happiness, Property, Possession 5. Do Not Bear False Witness To lie to the Witcresian King, a Lord of Whitecrest, or in an official Whitcresian hearing

Zoning Laws
1. An official permit is required to build any structure. These can be granted by the King or anyone that he deems capable of doing so. 2. All Rooms and Features of a building must be known by the King 3. The King or his court has the right to have any structure renovated 4. Ownership of a property can only be granted with an official deed signed by the King 5. Only a Whitcresian Citizen can own property in Whitecrest

Slave Codes
1. Only a Citizen of Whitecrest may claim ownership of a slave while it is on Whitcresian land. 1a. A foreign citizen may aquire a permit for their slave. 2. A Slave is afforded the rights of Life, Possession, and limited Freedom 2a. A Slave has the Freedom to choose it's Religion, or lack thereof, and how it spends the 10 hours that they are provided per day. 3. A Slave can only be forced to work for 14 Hours out of a day. 4. A Master Owns only the Slave, not it's possessions 5. A Slave can buy its freedom with 10k payed to the state, or with 9k payed to the owner. 6. A Slave Owner must provide their slave(s) with sufficient food, shelter, and treatement to sustain life. 7. All Slaves must be registered by their owners.