Code of Entante: The Shadow

"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: The Shadow "The Shadow shall be the Keepers and the Enforcers of the code." "Only through a majority vote of all six Masters may the actions of a Shadow be expunged." "In Tribunal The Shadow will produce evidence of the Code breaking or they shall be flogged." "Titles handed out by The Shadow shall be permanent unless removed through Tribunal (with proper evidence) or through a task done for the Shadow." "One may gain a task from The Shadow by either speaking with the Mouth of Shadow in the Council chambers during a Council meeting, or they may enter the Halls of the Council and mark the great seal with red." "One will gain their task via a small note marked with the Seal of the Cartel." "One must present the results of the task to the Mouth of Shadow in the Council chambers during a Council meeting." 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